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MPI Gears Up for EMEC 2025 in Türkiye

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MPI, the largest association within the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) industry, has announced it will hold its 2025 European Meetings & Events Convention (EMEC) in Istanbul, the site of the EMEC 2014. With 1,000 members and 10 chapters and clubs, MPI has the largest presence at the conference.

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Train Stations Blend History and Art to Make Unique Events Venues

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And, like more than a few train stations of its kind, it is still finding new ways to delight and welcome modern groups—from casual visitors to meetings-minded professionals. . Hit hard by the decline of passenger trains, the station saw its last rail passenger in 1978. There is a magic to St. Louis ever since.

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How to Secure Your Event in the Face of Rising Active Shooter Incidents

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The number of people killed in mass shootings has risen from 272 in 2014 to 692 in 2021. Train for the Worst Case. Their training should be reinforced over multiple sessions, including webinars, lectures and tabletop simulations. What kinds of training do staff undergo? Employ a Guest Service Approach.

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What To Do When Your Event Goes Wrong

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They should be trained for unpredictable situations, which is something that you should keep in mind during the hiring process. Not only does staff need to know how to fix anything that goes wrong with the equipment, but they must also be trained in how to handle an event crisis from a customer service standpoint.

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New and Renovated: Skylines and Style

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A Denver icon, Union Station originally opened in 1881 and reopened in July 2014 following a $54 million renovation that created The Crawford Hotel, named after urban preservationist and Union Station Alliance member Dana Crawford.

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Are You Planning A Safe Event?

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If you do not have a properly trained professional AV and production team, it is more likely elements of your event will go wrong and peoples’ safety could be at risk. When selecting a security service for your event make sure that the staff has been trained in CPR and emergency services and is licensed and bonded.

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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

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His more than a decade of culinary experience most recently saw him working as executive sous chef at Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, a position he held since 2014. Brooke Tadena Tadena is Hawaii Convention Center ’s executive chef. He also previously worked as executive sous chef at Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa in Honolulu.

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