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Inclusion-Focused Education Program Being Developed by MPI

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is developing new education and resources to help meeting planners design more inclusive experiences. The association announced the initiative at its 2018 World Education Congress (WEC), held June 2-5 in Indianapolis, Indiana. As part of the initiative, MPI is collaborating with the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYUSPS) Jonathan M. Tisch Center of … Read More about Inclusion-Focused Education Program Being Developed by MPI

Data Sharing Okay with Majority of Canadians

More than three-quarters (76 per cent) of Canadians in general, and 86 per cent of millennials, are pragmatic or unconcerned about sharing their personal data, according to research released last week by the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA). "The study tells us that three of four Canadians are willing to share personal data in order to receive benefits, as long as the data is properly … Read More about Data Sharing Okay with Majority of Canadians

Planners Focusing on Meeting Experience, reports MPI

Business event professionals are enjoying a healthy, stable business landscape and focusing on cultivating the entire meeting experience, according to the 2018 Spring Edition of  Meetings Outlook™. Published by Meeting Professionals International (MPI), Meetings Outlook presents future industry trends and predictions from MPI members, including meeting professionals on the association's … Read More about Planners Focusing on Meeting Experience, reports MPI

Midsize Cities Leveraging Local Assets to Attract Events

Revitalized downtowns, improved hotel inventory, and successful positioning as innovation and knowledge hubs are just some of the factors making midsize cities around the world attractive to a greater number of planners and events, according to a just-published report commissioned by the  IMEX Group and developed by Skift. 'The Rise of Midsize Cities in the Meetings Industry in North America … Read More about Midsize Cities Leveraging Local Assets to Attract Events

Meetings Market in Good Shape According to MPI Outlook

The summer edition of Meetings Outlook™, Meeting Professionals International's quarterly report, forecasts a continued healthy market, with respondents anticipating increases in employment, business conditions, and both live and virtual attendance. Developed in partnership with MGM Resorts International and supported in partnership with the IMEX Group, Meetings Outlook presents future … Read More about Meetings Market in Good Shape According to MPI Outlook

PCMA Funding Research on Future and Impact of Meetings

The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and its partner organization, PCMA Education Foundation, will be jointly-awarding research grant funds totaling more than $75,000 USD in order to advance the second phase of three major meetings industry research initiatives. BUSINESS EVENTS CASE STUDIES PCMA will fund research on work that is focused on what the professional, business, … Read More about PCMA Funding Research on Future and Impact of Meetings

IACC Releases New Meeting Room of the Future Research

 IACC released phase one of its second annual "Meeting Room of the Future" white paper at MPI’s World Education Congress (WEC) in Las Vegas. The paper reveals how emerging technology and younger delegates are influencing the way we meet, with memorable individual experiences, interactive presentation and personal development the critical factors for venues and meeting planners to consider. The … Read More about IACC Releases New Meeting Room of the Future Research

SITE Raises $450K for Research & Education

CHICAGO — SITE Foundation’s fundraising events generated almost half a million dollars earmarked for research and education, it was announced Nov. 7. SITE’s three annual events — SITE Classic, SITE Nite Europe and SITE Nite North America — provide the majority of the Foundation’s funding. SITE Nite North America, one of the most popular events of IMEX America week, sold out with more than 1,200 … Read More about SITE Raises $450K for Research & Education

Marketing, Event Team Partnership Key: Research

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — One-half (49 per cent) of event planners report marketing departments at their respective companies are always or often involved in the planning and execution of events, and an overwhelming majority find value in this type of partnership, according to research released Oct. 4 The GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), … Read More about Marketing, Event Team Partnership Key: Research

Event Safety Tops MPI Meetings Outlook Survey

Safety and security issues are top-of-mind with planners, according to the 2016 winter edition of the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Meetings Outlook report. Forty-eight percent of respondents to the quarterly survey said they expected the costs of meetings to rise due to the need for greater security. Forty-four percent reported that they anticipated changes to the meeting and event … Read More about Event Safety Tops MPI Meetings Outlook Survey

IRF Study Looks at DMC-Planner Relationship

A new study published by the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF), a non-profit research foundation focused on motivation in business, explores the current strengths and weaknesses in relationship between destination meeting companies (DMCs) and meeting planners. It also assesses the nature of competition, the impact of technology development, the variance in business models, and the understanding … Read More about IRF Study Looks at DMC-Planner Relationship

ATTENTION PLANNERS: Link to Survey for New Economic Impact Study Now Open

The Business Events Industry Coalition of Canada (BEICC) has released the link to the Canadian Economic Impact Study Survey. The primary purpose of the Canadian Economic Impact Study (CEIS) is to report on business events activity and to convey its economic contribution to the Canadian economy. The study also goes a step further by capturing and reporting on business events activity at the … Read More about ATTENTION PLANNERS: Link to Survey for New Economic Impact Study Now Open

SITE Nite a Fundraising Success

This year's edition of SITE Nite North America, the annual fundraising party hosted by the SITE Foundation during IMEX America, raised nearly $200,000 USD for incentive travel research and education. SITE Nite 2015 was held on October 12 at the Omnia Nightclub, Caesars Palace. The Foundation's biggest fundraiser of the year, it sold out in just six hours. "This year’s SITE Nite provided an … Read More about SITE Nite a Fundraising Success

AMEX Forecasts Strong Growth for Meetings

2016 is going to be a good year for the meetings industry, according to the American Express Meetings & Events 2016 Global Meetings Forecast. "The resurgence of meetings and events over the past few years has allowed meetings professionals to demonstrate the strong value that face-to-face meetings continue to offer globally," said Issa Jouaneh, senior vice-president and general manager, … Read More about AMEX Forecasts Strong Growth for Meetings

FICP Releases Incentives Survey Results

Results of the just-released 2015 Incentives Survey facilitated by Financial & Insurance Conference Planners (FICP) indicate that incentive program attendance, length and frequency is mostly increasing or staying the same. The survey was conducted to gather trends an data related to incentive programs within the insurance and financial services industry. Its results are based on responses … Read More about FICP Releases Incentives Survey Results

MPI Foundation Beats WEC Fundraising Record

The Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Foundation set a new record this week for the most money raised at an MPI conference. The foundation raised more than $270,000 during MPI's 2015 World Education Congress (WEC) in San Francisco, exceeding the $170,000 raised during WEC 2014. The MPI Foundation held three fundraisers during WEC 2015, including The Big Deal, an official World Series of … Read More about MPI Foundation Beats WEC Fundraising Record

MIET 2015 Donates $20,000 for Cancer Research

This year's Meetings Industry Euchre Tournament (MIET) raised $20,000 in support of the Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Research Foundation, report the event's co-chairs, Sheila Wong and Monica Simmie. Held April 30, 2015 at the Allstream Centre, Exhibition Place  in Toronto, the event included beginner euchre lessons and tips courtesy of Alice Parnis, Event Fusion; a delicious, casual buffet … Read More about MIET 2015 Donates $20,000 for Cancer Research

SITE Sees Bright Outlook for Incentive Travel

The latest research from the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Foundation shows continued optimism about the incentive travel market's future thanks largely to an ever-improving economy and an upswing in the use of motivational travel experiences. The SITE Index Annual Analysis and Forecast for the Motivational Events Industry was released last week by the SITE Foundation during the … Read More about SITE Sees Bright Outlook for Incentive Travel

Incentive Travel Sector Recovery Accelerating

New data from the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) reveals that the incentive industry's recovery is not only sustaining but also accelerating. The IRF's biannual "Pulse" surveys ask motivation industry professionals about trends in incentive programs, examining core areas of impact such as budgets/purchasing, the national economy, destinations/accommodations and program elements. The new … Read More about Incentive Travel Sector Recovery Accelerating

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