Bishop-McCann, a worldwide leader in the meetings, incentives, and events industry, acquired MTI Events, a Kansas City-based event and incentive travel company with more than 35 years of experience delivering high-impact corporate experiences.
The acquisition bolsters Bishop-McCann’s incentive travel capabilities, adding seasoned talent, fresh perspectives, and a shared commitment to excellence in client service.
“This is more than a business move; it’s a values match,” said Rob Adams, CEO and partner of Bishop-McCann, in a media announcement. “We’ve long admired MTI Events for its people-first philosophy, deep incentive expertise, and ability to deliver memorable, joyful experiences. Bringing MTI into the Bishop-McCann team allows us to serve our clients with even greater creativity, scale, and strategic insight.”
Incentive Travel On the Rise
The acquisition comes at a time when incentive travel is experiencing major growth. According to the 2024 Incentive Travel Index, 58 percent of senior leadership view incentive travel as playing a more distinct role in motivation and culture building.
Bishop-McCann is a three-time Motivation Masters award winner and finalist of the SITE Crystal Awards. Adams serves as President of the Meetings Professional International (MPI) International Board of Trustees, the world’s largest meetings and events industry association, and was named one of the Top 25 Influencers in the Meetings and Events Industry. Kansas City Business Journal has named MTI Events to its list of Top 25 Women-Owned Businesses in Kansas City.
“I am very excited about this acquisition. Thanks to our incredible team and loyal clients, it has been an unforgettable journey, and we’re just getting started. This milestone is a celebration of everything we’ve built and a bold step into an exciting new chapter. Joining forces with Bishop-McCann gives us the opportunity to elevate our work even further, combining our expertise with theirs to deliver world-class incentive programs that truly inspire,” said Melissa DeLeon, President of MTI Events.
Based in Kansas City, Bishop-McCann retains a network of employees and suppliers around the world. Adams will continue to lead the company. DeLeon will serve as Bishop-McCann’s Strategic Advisor of Incentive Travel.
This is the third acquisition in five years for Bishop-McCann, demonstrating its continued growth strategy rooted in excellence, innovation, and people-centered service.
For more information, visit bishopmccann.com.
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