What’s New at This Year’s MPI World Education Congress in St. Louis

In an email sent to the MPI community earlier this month introducing the latest edition of The Meeting Professional, MPI Editor in Chief

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St. Louis skyline and the Gateway Arch

6 Historic Venues in Massachusetts That Enhance the Event Experience

Although Massachusetts is one of the smallest states in the U.S. by land area, the historical significance of its many locales and impact on the

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Poli Place, circa 1930

A Breakdown of the Transformation of Business Event Travel Between 2022-2023

There’s no question that travel habits and attitudes have changed in the wake of the pandemic. The only constant, it seems, is change, and business

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Business Travel

Cvent Acquires Event Marketing Platform Splash

Meeting and event technology giant Cvent recently acquired Splash, an event

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Cvent CEO Reggie Aggarwal. Photo Credit: Cvent

The Z: Exploring Social Anxiety in the Meetings and Events Industry

I used to get anxious calling restaurants to order food for delivery. As an introvert with social anxiety, which is defined by the

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The Z - Exploring Social Anxiety in the Meetings and Events Industry

How to Evaluate an Event App

Mobile event apps are quickly becoming table stakes—attendees want to consume information on their mobile devices, and you want to simplify

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Why New York City Is a Global Sports Capital Primed for Events

Interviewed by a local news station ahead of his first match at the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships this August, defending champion Novak Djokovic

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A Meeting Planner's Guide to the Most Prominent Hotels and Event Venues in South Carolina

South Carolina is a state that is built around the tourism and hospitality industries. Each year, the hospitality industry contributes $29 billion to

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North Charleston Coliseum. Photo Credit: Explore Charleston

What Are Hybrid Events—Really?

The pandemic didn’t create hybrid events—but it made them more valuable.  This new wave of dynamic, interactive, accessible events isn’t part

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Hybrid CSR event.

Luxury Redefined: How and Why Luxury Meetings and Events Experiences Are Shifting

Nothing demonstrates the current shift in what defines luxury more than hotel brands and property experiences.When I started in this industry, luxury

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Luxury Redefined, a new column by Laurie Sharp

6 Ways Florida Meeting Planners Modified In-Person Programs During the Pandemic

Surf Expo is typically held twice a year in January and September at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando. In September 2020, the in

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PCMA Convening Leaders event in Palm Beach, Florida

Designing Events for an Insecure World

Aired May 27, 2020 Presented by Tahira Endean, Tracy Stuckrath, Gareth Heyman & Dr. Jonathan Spero

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How ChatGPT Will Impact the Meetings and Events Industry

In the not-so-distant future, the world of meetings and events was transformed by the rise of artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT.

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Meetings and Events Spend Expected to Increase, Personalized Experiences and AI to Drive Growth in 2025

The meetings and events industry is projected to flourish in 2025, with meeting professionals citing planned increases in meeting budgets and an

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3 Historical Gems in Clearwater, St. Pete and Tampa for Events

Outdoor venues and beachfront properties shine for meetings and events in Florida, and for good reason. However, look a little closer and you’ll find

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Room 27 Speakeasy

Feds to Establish Virtual Meeting Centers

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A Transgender Event Planner Shares His Journey and Inclusion Tips

While transgender meeting and event planner Chase Brunson is very comfortable in the industry he’s in, he also realizes that meetings and events can

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Image if inter-sex-inclusive Pride flag.

6 Questions for CES Executive Vice President Karen Chupka

The allure of the consumer technology tradeshow CES has always been the futuristic products on display. But this year, the Consumer Technology

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How to Tap the Top Nashville Honky-Tonks for Group Events

From star-studded new entrants to legendary old favorites like Tootsies Orchid Lounge and Robert’s Western World, there’s a honky-tonk to suit every

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Photo of packed room with celebrants and confetti at Friends in Low Places honky-tonk.

How to Host a Sustainable Event in Boston

While Boston might be famous for its history, meeting planners should note its progressive thinking around sustainability as the issue becomes more

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Boston skyline