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Veteran travel and MICE writer Regina Baraban is an award-winning journalist who joined Worth International Media as a senior contributing editor in 2021. She was the founding editor of Hospitality Design magazine, editor-in-chief of Financial & Insurance Meetings magazine, and executive editor of Corporate Meetings & Incentives magazine. Regina loves writing for the meetings industry and is always ready for her next travel adventure.
A CMP Fellows designation will recognize and reward inudustry thought leaders.

New Fellows Designation for 10-Year CMPs

CMP's with at least 10 years of active industry experience can apply for a new Fellows designation until January 31, 2022.
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AMEX Meetings and Events Survey Shows Robust Industry Rebound

The results of the American Express Global Meetings and Events Forecast show a robust return to in-person and hybrid meetings.
Holiday Gifts

Planners’ Favorite Holiday Swag

Planner-curated recommendations of upscale holiday swag with corporate gifting programs.
As international travel opens up, vaccine requirements are becoming increasingly common

4 Digital Vaccine Apps

Digital health apps can help attendees show required proof of vaccine status. Here are the top 4 being used for meetings.
DIversity

Designing Diverse Meetings: 6 Strategies

A panel of experts shares tactics and tips on how to design a truly diverse and inclusive meeting.
Ira Ozer announces Innovation Meetings Alliance

Innovation Meetings Alliance Launches at IMEX

Ira Ozer announces the formation of Innovation Meetings Alliance, a collaborative industry initiative.
The net-zero carbon events initiative will address all aspects of the event delivery supply chain.

Net-Zero Carbon Events: Call to Action

A net-zero pledge for the events industry will identify pathways to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions per The Paris Agreement.
Leslie Zeck shares strategies for designing inclusive meetings

5 Tips for More Inclusive Meetings

Meetings pro Leslie Zeck shares easy-to-implement practices to help ensure inclusive, equitable and diverse meetings.
5 Gifting Strategies for Planners from Marty Bear, president, PMSI Promotions

Gifting Trends and Tips for Planners in a Volatile Marketplace

Marty Bear, president, PMSI Promos, on gifting trends and strategies in the current meetings landscape.
IACC's multi-location meeting simultaneously connected 3 live pods and 1 virtual pod.

Multi-Location Meetings: 5 Top Tips From IACC’s Americas Connect

IACC attendees met virtually and in three live locations for an action-packed multi-location meeting. Here are the takeaways.
Rob Coleman, sr director of incentives, Holland America Line, on what's trending for incentives at sea

Incentives at Sea: A Look Ahead With Holland America

Looking past the pause, Holland America sees a rebound of incentives in Alaska, the Caribbean and Europe in 2022 and 2023.
Meetings Pros Optimistic About 2022

MPI Survey Shows Unparalleled Optimism

77% of respondents in MPI's Summer 2021 Meetings Outlook Report expect to hold live events in the next 12 months.
Safe meetings in the time of COVID

How to Meet Safe: Helpful COVID Web Sites

Bookmark this list of helpful COVID web sites for updated information and strategies for health and safety.
A masters degree helped Deana Roberts to elevate her business Deanna Deanna

New Master’s Program for Planners: Is it Worth It?

For Deanna R. Roberts, MS, CMM, earning a Masters was a big boost to her business and her professional development.