Meeting Planner Resources

Meeting Planner Resources

Leveraging the Building Blocks of Personhood in Event Design

Defining the boundaries of “I” and “we” for stimulating, authentic and productive meetings and events.
5 Foodie Trends, meetings

5 Forward-Thinking Foodie Trends

These 5 foodie trends bring sustainability into the forefront and use the latest tech to delight diners.
WhatsApp

WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger & Instagram Merge

If, like many planners, you use WhatsApp as the communication platform for your events, this article is for you.
favorite airports, meetings

Meeting Planners Name Their Favorite Airports

We asked some of our favorite meeting planner road warriors to name their favorite airports—and what makes them so special
incentive destinations, Cartagena, Colombia, Asheville, North Carolina, Panama, Anchorage, Alaska, Flip the Script

Where to Take Your Incentive Groups in 2019

Here are four off-the-radar destinations that should be on your radar for incentive groups in 2019.
CSR, green meetings, sustainable meetings, meeting tips, Inspiration Hub

Sustainable Actions That Enhance Green Meetings

As green meetings become the standard, there are always new ways to incorporate sustainability that some planners have yet to consider.
healthcare, professional organizations, associations, meeting tips, industry news, Meeting Planners Unite

5 Professional Organizations That Offer Members Healthcare

For meeting planners who don’t qualify for healthcare plans, here are five professional organizations that currently offer healthcare benefits to members.
training, human trafficking, airports, ECPAT-USA, Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention

ECPAT-USA Launches Anti-Trafficking Training for Meeting Professionals

Because January is Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Month, what better time to talk about the new anti-trafficking training launched by ECPAT-USA?
master's degree, MPI, San Diego State University, Meeting Professionals International, Industry News

Announcing the First-Ever Master’s Degree in Meetings Management

Meeting planners can now earn a master’s degree in meeting and event management thanks to a new partnership between MPI and San Diego State University.
human trafficking, meetings

What Meeting Planners Should Know About Human Trafficking

The worlds of meeting planning and human trafficking intersect in more places than you might realize.
LinkedIn, event professionals, professional groups, social media, meeting tips, industry news

6 LinkedIn Groups Every Event Professional Should Join

Here are six LinkedIn Groups that every event professional should look into joining for insider tips, educational articles and an online community.
wellness, wellness destinations, Hawaii, Arizona, New Mexico, Vermont, California, Monterey, nutrition

5 Wellness Destinations for 2019 Meetings

Check out these five wellness destinations throughout the U.S. that serve up a healthy dose of fitness, nutrition and relaxation.
craziest 2019 travel tech, meetings

Craziest 2019 Travel Tech, Starting With Robot Valets

Some of BCD Travel's craziest 2019 travel tech predictions range from space travel to airport robot valets to Alexa tracking your flight.
Inspiration Hub, coworkers, New Year, meeting inspiration, event design, meeting tips

Meetings Matter Because We Matter to Each Other

During the holiday season, we are reminded—and invited—to recognize the value and significance of family, friends and coworkers.