AI Certification and More: Everything to Know From MPI’s IMEX Presser

A new CFO, board member changes, the acquisition of a Canadian event industry show and new certificates and initiatives for MPI Academy, including

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Hospitality School Professors Share What Skills Future Planners Will Need

The global pandemic radically disrupted the very way we conduct meetings as in-person events were canceled and meeting and event planners had to

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7 Crowd-Flow Tips From a Sports Venue Veteran

Crowd-flow isn’t something you necessarily think about when it comes to smaller events. If you are planning an event for 20 people in a restaurant,

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Luxury Awaits at Signia by Hilton Atlanta

Opening in January 2024, the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta will offer direct

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New Venues, Hotels and Accessibility Initiatives Across MidAmerica

IllinoisA new private event space from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is now open in downtown Chicago. Located in Chicago’s River North

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Take 10 - Hybrid Meetings, A Meeting Planner's Checklist

What is the difference between an in-person meeting, a virtual meeting and a hybrid meeting? An in-person

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COVID-19: Complete List of Coverage - New Content

COVID-19 is affecting all of us in every aspect of life, and is most likely making your job more difficult in ways many of us may never have imagined

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How to Take Your Meeting to the Next Level in Frisco, Texas

With more than 4,000 guest rooms and 440,000 total square feet of meeting space, Frisco, Texas, delivers big for meetings—and its amenities for

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Florida’s Iconic Diplomat Beach Resort Rebrands and Embarks on a Tropical Transformation

One of Florida’s most celebrated beachfront resorts, the Diplomat Beach Resort, has been rebranded under the Hilton umbrella as the Signia by Hilton

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New Theme Park Announcement Doubles Universal Orlando Resort’s Size—And Potential for Meetings and Events

Universal Orlando Resort announced plans for a new theme

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What the Government Shutdown Means for Meetings

*Editors Note: This story has been updated from its initial version published on January 3, 2019 to include more accurate and up-to-date

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Progress, Not Perfection: Becoming a Wellness Warrior

With the global pandemic exacerbating our stress levels, how can we keep our health in check? When faced with a stress-induced thyroid disorder, Dr.

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WEC 2019 Event Recap: Strongest Attendance in 10 Years, MPI Ups Human Trafficking Fight

MPI World Education Congress (WEC)

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Backstage Pass: Producing Compelling Content that Drives Engagement

Whether virtual, in-person, or hybrid, one thing rings true–content is king. But in this new age of content consumption, how do you create a cohesive

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Sustainability Meets History at These New and Refreshed International Properties

Czech Republic Hilton Prague is a fully renovated hotel located in the heart of the Czech Republic capital of Prague. The 791-room property

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Tech Byte: Meet L.A. Launches Mobile App

The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (L.A. Tourism) launched the Meet L.

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New ESPA President Denise Reid on DEI, New Member Acquisition–and a Show-Stopping 'Ave Maria'

Denise Reid, new president of Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA), shares how event service professionals are on the front line of

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A COVID-19 Convention Services Roadmap to Recovery

#InlineArticleRectangle{display:none;} ESPA’s Paola Bowman, destination services manager for the Arlington CVB, and Jamie Huckleberry, director

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