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Former Walgreens Exec Brings Broad Experience to MPI
Former Walgreens Exec Brings Broad Experience to MPI The new CEO of MPI plans to formulate a global strategy for the organization, but first he’ll step back and listen to others, Paul Van Deventer told Travel Market Report. Formerly with Walgreens and American Express, he ... Read
Montana Travel Agency Makes Meetings a Moneymaker
Montana Travel Agency Makes Meetings a Moneymaker A Montana-based travel agent has built a thriving meetings and incentive business by paying close attention to both people management and logistics planning skills. Billie Ruff of Travel Café explains how she has made me... Read
Meetings Industry Finds Strength in Adversity
Meetings Industry Finds Strength in Adversity When President Obama warned businesses in 2009 not to spend taxpayers’ money to travel to Las Vegas, the meetings industry feared the repercussions would reach far beyond Vegas. But the industry has turned this low point... Read
MPI Taps Longtime AMEX Exec for Top Post
MPI Taps Longtime AMEX Exec for Top Post Paul Van Deventer takes office as CEO of MPI next week. Also: attendance at online events is up, but event producers aren’t promoting online content. Plus, standards for sustainable meetings are now complete.... Read
Cook Acquisition Doubles Vision 2000’s Meetings Volume
Cook Acquisition Doubles Vision 2000’s Meetings Volume With its purchase of Sunquest Meetings + Incentives from Thomas Cook North America, Vision 2000 expects to double its clout in the meetings and incentive market. Vision 2000 is changing the name of its new division to St... Read
Hoteliers Defend Internet Charges, Countering Planner Objections
Hoteliers Defend Internet Charges, Countering Planner Objections Hotel Internet charges sparked lively debate during a recent MPI chapter meeting panel discussion. Hoteliers defended the charges, claiming that today’s sophisticated meetings often require extensive bandwidth. Planners ... Read
Planners Lose Negotiating Clout, as Meetings Recovery Takes Hold
Planners Lose Negotiating Clout, as Meetings Recovery Takes Hold While meetings have lagged behind other forms of travel, their recovery is finally under way, says a new study. For planners, this makes it more challenging to negotiate favorable rates. As a result, they are advised to ... Read
For Events With Lasting Impact, Create a Community
For Events With Lasting Impact, Create a Community Keeping attendees engaged before, during and after the meeting is done by creating a community, say digital media experts. They share tips on how meeting planners can become “community concierge managers” and the goals t... Read
To Engage Meeting Attendees, Make it Personal
To Engage Meeting Attendees, Make it Personal Even the largest meetings can engage attendees on a personal level, according to an association planner. Giving attendees choices and recognizing them on an individual level is essential. “We have to shift gears if we ar... Read
For More Engaging Meetings, Get Your Game On
For More Engaging Meetings, Get Your Game On While incorporating games into meetings is not new, mobile technology has greatly widened the possibilities beyond trivia contests. Games can play an important role in education and networking. An expert shares tips on h... Read

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