August 20, 2013
Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania offer excellent group dining and F&B options
From urbane restaurants to friendly family-owned farms, Western Pennsylvania passes the taste test. Pittsburgh’s burgeoning locavore scene and
March 01, 2003
MPI Appoints Meetings Gurus to New Council
MPI announced the appointment of an exclusive group of global industry leaders that will form an Executive Advisory Council. The council will
May 01, 2017
Meeting Profs Reflect on 'Universal Truths' of Industry
I reached out to a whole bunch of people I’ve known well and a little through my many years. Some of them have familiar faces and names;
July 10, 2017
Pigeon Forge, TN, Turns Up the Volume
At the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the town of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., only claims about 6,000 permanent residents, but 14,000
April 19, 2016
Making It Easy to Do Good
With more groups wanting to incorporate CSR experiences into conferences and events, adding community service projects to the agenda are beneficial
September 22, 2016
MPI Cuts Staff in Restructuring
MPI laid off 10 employees in an “organizational restructuring” to reduce the
June 01, 2008
Creating a Niche Market
When working as a meeting planner inside a corporation, association or nonprofit organization, there is a defined audience based on the product or
April 15, 2015
Coastal Virginia brims with intriguing group adventures
Rich with American history and waterfront fun, the cities of Coastal Virginia (formerly known as the Hampton Roads) also offer plenty of attractions
August 01, 2022
Arlington, TX. Can. Do.
Every successful meeting, group tour or event can be broken down into two key elements: work and play. Nail them both and your event will
April 01, 2008
Creating a Niche Market
When working as a meeting planner inside a corporation, association or nonprofit organization, there is a defined audience based on the product or
December 19, 2017
Midsize mecca Rochester, N.Y., is boosting its infrastructure
Industrious by heritage and by nature, the festive “Flower City” continues to flourish in the bloom of renaissance and growth. As the
January 06, 2011
Chicago Suburbs
Chicago's suburban region may be frigid in January, but come spring when the snow begins to melt and residents come out of hibernation, everyone,
June 27, 2016
MPI Announces New Membership Levels
MPI’s World Education Congress (WEC) was held at Harrah’s Atlantic City Waterfront Conference Center from June 11-14. At the event, MPI
January 08, 2022
Evolution of Meetings: In-Person Connections Are Back, and Here to Stay
The old adage of “the more things change, the more things stay the same” applies to a handful of industries, and the meeting/event planning business
July 25, 2011
Global planners discuss international tips and trends
While organizing a conference close to home can be challenging enough, the task of planning one thousands of miles away in a foreign-speaking
November 03, 2016
IMEX America 2016 Breaks Records
Final figures published for IMEX America 2016 confirm the tradeshow broke many significant records. The latest statistics released for the Las Vegas
December 01, 2007
Food Networking
“Oh no, I’ve got to cook!”“Oh boy, I get to cook!”“I have no clue how to cook but will go along with the crowd.”These three reactions are
