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Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

Smart Meetings

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers.

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What to Expect at Cvent Connect 2024 in San Antonio

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We asked Rachel Andrews, senior director of meetings and events, what 3,500 anticipated attendees can expect in the new location and expanded agenda. Specialized meetups will enhance peer-to-peer engagement for real-world education. Spend the day meeting vendors and attending sessions.

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How DMCs and Destination Organizations Find Success Through Collaboration

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Destination Organizations, or DOs, are not-for-profit organizations that represent a specific location, promoting the community as an attractive travel destination and enhancing its public image as a dynamic place to live and work. Resources Looking for the perfect vendor for an upcoming event? Need advice for a transportation hiccup?

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How to Produce a Stand-Out Experience

Smart Meetings

The emcee should generally not be an executive, a vendor or anyone who is not a trained public speaker. Public speaking is a developed skill, and it requires the person on stage to maintain the audience’s attention while educating them and hopefully entertaining them at the same time. The Best Speakers. What’s At Stake.

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Earth Month Mahalo

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These initiatives are focused on sustainability with the goal of supporting the most eco-friendly practices possible including sustainable gardens located on hotel properties, partnerships to curb food waste, programs to help procure locally sourced produce and programs to boost the local community such as youth development.

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Why All Event Planners Need An Entrepreneurial Spirit

Endless Events

Right out of school, I worked for an association for a few years as their meeting coordinator, working on some smaller events and supporting our large annual meeting and educational conference in conjunction with a large trade show.” “I’ve also worked on the vendor side for a florist and event decorator,” she adds.

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Technical Production With Isaac Holt!

Endless Events

And one of the things that came out of these debriefs is the realization of the reach vendors could possibly have. We’ve always kept vendors out of the virtual space because we couldn’t figure out how that would monetize for them.” Push them for better ideas, bigger thoughts, newer locations.