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MPI’s Meetings Outlook for Q1 2024 + a Preview of WEC 2024

MPI has released its Q1 2024 Meetings Outlook while also planning for the 2,000-strong World Education Congress next week.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach Adding New Convention Center

The iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach is adding a new convention center in Q4, just in time to celebrate the grand hotel's 70th birthday year.

Opal Collection Turns 10, Offers Incentives & Gifts

With hotels from Bar Harbor to Key West, Opal Collection is turning 10 and offering incentives and savings for guests and meeting planners.

New Addition for Events in Las Vegas: Cannabition

When it opens in Las Vegas, CANNABITION: An Elevated Immersive Experience promises to be a one-of-a-kind venue for private and corporate events.

Group & Incentive Getaways at a Billionaire’s Home

A collection of billionaire-owned homes, the new all-inclusive Moskito is an island getaway for groups looking to connect in paradise.

2024: The Year of Event & Travel Wellness

As more people push for healthier experiences when traveling on business, the industry has responded in a massive shift toward wellness.

Take a Shine to New Group Options at These Hotels

With the warmth of summer come new hotels and hotel developments certain to impress groups and the planners who create their events.

Sedona Mago: Journey to Yourself

Meditation and wellness exercises bring groups together at Sedona Mago Center for Well-Being and Retreat, set in the awe-inspiring Red Rock region of Arizona.

Adding Wellness to Your Meeting

The push for healthier practices at conferences and conventions picked up after the pandemic brought the relationship between work and well-being into focus.

Hotel News: Around the Globe & Around the Corner

From luxe and exotic incentive spots to unexpected options for meetings, new and renovated properties will get groups going this year.

Non-Monetary Incentives Can Be Just as Rewarding

In addition to traditional cash and travel incentives, non-monetary incentives also demonstrate employee appreciation, raise morale and retain staff.

On the Move: Industry Career Changes Making News

The new year is bringing a new outlook and new challenges for the industry execs who are moving up and moving on in their careers.

New Hotels Spring Forward Around the World

From Mexico to Mallorca, new and newly transformed hotels and resorts are welcoming spring with a variety of amenities for meeting and incentive travelers.

Industry Groups Focusing on Women

Check out these four meeting industry groups giving women places to network, learn from one another and help each other advance their careers.