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Politicians Sign Declaration of Support for Meetings at IMEX

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:34:00 +0000

Twenty-seven political leaders from around the world signed a “Declaration of Support for the Meetings and Events Industry” at the Politicians Forum during IMEX Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany, May 20–22, recognizing the importance of meetings to the world’s economies.

Infographic: Global Planning Resources

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:41:00 +0000

Apps and URLs for information, research, assistance - and Wi-Fi.

MeetingsNet's Beyond Borders Roundtable 2013

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:15:00 +0000

This April, we brought together nine top players in our industry to discuss planning meetings globally. Read on for their insights.

Gallery: Photos from the Nashville Music City Center Grand Opening

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:52:00 +0000

Nashville's 2.1 million square-foot Music City Center opened in May with a public open house, meeting planner tours, and, of course, lots of music.

Houston Honored at Philly 40 Under 40

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:17:00 +0000

Pharmaceutical meetings specialist named one of Philadelphia’s top young leaders.

Andaz Maui at Wailea to Open This Summer

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:06:00 +0000

This summer marks the grand opening of the Andaz Maui at Wailea in Hawaii.

Video: Beyond Borders Roundtable Part 1: Site Selection

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:28:00 +0000

Our Beyond Borders Roundtable kicks off with a discussion on what factors go into choosing an international meeting site.

Gallery: RCMA's First Regional Aspire Conference

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:21:00 +0000

Meeting professionals from faith-based organizations gathered to learn, inspire, and be inspired by session leaders and each other at RCMA's first regional Aspire conference, held in Nashville May 20-21.

Designing Events Where Communication Comes First

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:55:00 +0000

Mike van der Vijver, co-author of the new book Into the Heart of Meetings, talks about meeting design.

2013 Changemakers

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:23:00 +0000

Our annual list of 20 people who are changing the face of our industry. STAFF REPORT

Our annual list of 20 individuals who are changing the face of our industry

Kimpton’s EPIC Hotel Expands Miami Meeting Spaces

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:06:00 +0000

Kimpton’s EPIC Hotel, Miami, recently expanded its event space to accommodate events of up to 400 attendees.

Video: Risk Management: Are You Ready?

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:23:00 +0000

Gary Schirmacher, Experient, discusses risk management.

As the IRF Evolves, So Does Its Research

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:47:00 +0000

The focus of the IRF's research is shifting from "make the case for incentives" to innovation in incentives

Mietklewicz and Schilt Named as Pacesetters by Convention Industry Council

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:10:00 +0000

Convention Industry Council will present Pacesetter Awards to Robyn Mietklewicz, CMP, CMM, and Meghan Schilt.

Nashville Sure Knows How to Kick Off a New Convention Center in Style

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:21:00 +0000

Nashville's new Music City Center opens with a celebration of music, art, and meetings.

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It Was the Best of Airlines, It Was the Worst of Airlines

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:38:00 +0000

It's funny how some companies are getting better at monitoring customer service via social networks than through the staff who are actually dealing with customers.

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APEX/ASTM Sustainable Standard on Accommodations Published

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:59:00 +0000

The ninth and final standard for more sustainable events is now available.

The American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM) has published standard E2772 on sustainable accommodations, the ninth and final of the APEX/ASTM standards.

Global Meetings, Technology, and Brain Food Highlight AIBTM’s Education

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:58:00 +0000

15,000 prescheduled appointments, 50 new exhibitors on tap for AIBTM 2013

Learn about hybrid meetings, the brain science behind productive conferences, working with global partners, and much more at AIBTM, June 11-13 in Chicago.

Sydney Bets Big on Darling Harbour

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:12:00 +0000

Construction begins on Sydney's new $1 billion convention, exhibition, and entertainment center

The Future of Free Wi-Fi: Planner’s Guide to Internet Pricing

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:07:00 +0000

You might be able to get free Wi-Fi for your event. But do you want it? Maybe you should leave "free" in the lobby and get yourself some dedicated bandwidth.

Healthcare Meeting Manager Designation Moving Forward

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:28:00 +0000

A panel of subject matter experts recently hammered out exam questions for the much-anticipated medical meeting manager designation.

Before We Can Learn, We Need to Unlearn

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:07:00 +0000

Meeting planning is all about setting the stage for people to learn new things. But we keep forgetting about teaching them how to unlearn the old first.

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MPI Reimagines Session Tracks for WEC 2013

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:54:00 +0000

Meeting Professionals International to track sessions by learning preferences for this summer's annual conference.

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Harnessing Your Attendees' Competitive Sides

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:26:00 +0000

Up your meeting's game with a fitness challenge.

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Macon CVB

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:01:07 +0000

Macon CVB - There's More to Macon. More Value. More Options.

7 Ways to Create More Interactive Events

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:58:00 +0000

By Cyriel Kortleven

How to plan meetings that will inspire, engage, and wake up your audience.

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:43:50 +0000

Ritz Amelia Island - Let us create the perfect setting for your next big idea

Hard Rock Hotel

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:28:37 +0000

Hard Rock Hotel - The Stage is All Yours

MGM Grand

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:17:34 +0000

Exclusive meetings offer from MGM Grand

Check In: How Connected Is Too Connected?

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:14:00 +0000

We can answer only so many e-mails and absorb only so much data streaming at us from so many sources. Our friendships—even our families—can suffer from all this connectedness.