3 Takeaways from MPI’s WEC 2018
Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) annual World Education Congress (WEC) 2018 ended with a closing celebration at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Signs of Human Trafficking to Look Out for This Summer
Learn the signs that could indicate an individual is being trafficked, and what to do if you see an incidence of human trafficking.
On Site at the IRF Invitational at The Grand at Moon Palace
The proceeds from the live and silent action fund the IRF's research all year long.
Lexington Hotel Honors Marilyn Monroe with Updated Suite
The Lexington Hotel in New York wished Marilyn Monroe happy birthday on June 1 with the unveiling of a suite in honor of the famous Gemini.
Vegas Strike: Negotiations Continue with Deadline Approaching
Meeting planners organizing an event in Las Vegas may be in for a surprise next month as casino employees anticipate a strike that could be very costly to major Las Vegas resorts and casinos located on the Strip.
Marriott Ventures into the Home-Sharing Market
The sharing economy is officially making waves in the hospitality world, with Marriott International recently announcing its foray into the home-sharing market.
New Survey: Duty of Care Often Falls on the Meeting Planner
Many companies have not distinguished that meetings come with their own specific set of risks—whether that be attendees walking around cities wearing badges or a chartered bus full of meeting attendees traveling through a dangerous area.
Meeting Planners Unite: New Association to Hold Conference
The first live event for the brand-new association for independent meeting planners, Meeting Planners Unite, will be December 4 to 6 in Washington, D.C.
Re-envisioned Miami Beach Convention Center Touts Art & Sustainability
Miami preps for the debut of the Miami Beach Convention Center’s (MBCC) $620 million renovation and expansion this September.
What the Hawaii Volcano Eruption Means for Planners
As the Kilauea volcano rages on, fears over what this means for meetings and incentives are revving up for many planners.
IHG Cuts Commissions, Other Hotel Companies Raise Them
InterContinental Hotels Group announced that it will be the third major hotel brand to cut independent planner commissions from 10 percent to 7 percent.
MPI Has Meeting Planning Certifications in Every Flavor
Meeting planning certificates range from Cruise Meetings to Emergency Preparedness to Healthcare Compliance.
Sandals Montego Bay Debuts New Conference Center
A new 3,000-sf conference center at Sandals Montego Bay adds to the property’s appeal for groups planning to meet in Jamaica this summer.
Hard Rock Gets Down to Business With a Number of New Hotels
On the heels of opening new digs in Daytona Beach and its first hotel in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Hard Rock Hotels is set to amplify the Big Easy.
