January 30, 2014

MPI Responds to CMM Uproar

MPI Responds to CMM Uproar

Oklahoma City Welcomes Dual-Branded Hilton

New Carlson Property Debuts in Cedar Rapids

Cvent Launches New Audience Management Tool

Techie Teambuilder Creates Super Bowl Adventure

Georgia Mountain Resort Debuts ‘March Meetings Madness’

Big Changes for Orlando Embassy Suites

Forbes Hits Five-Star Highmark with 2014 Ratings

Bermuda Fairmont Begins $11.5M Revamp

S.F. Meetings Mecca Begins $25M Room Revamp

Branson offers more than shows for meeting groups

It’s been just over two decades since television’s 60 Minutes anointed Branson the "live music capital of the universe" and catapulted this southern Missouri town into the star attraction it is today...
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More MidAmerica Destinations
Oklahoma boasts arts, architecture and history • A revitalized Greater Milwaukee is primed for attendees

Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Fox Cities is your destination for arts, culture, fine dining, exciting nightlife and great shopping. Enjoy big city amenities and small town charm that our 19 communities have to offer. The Fox Cities offer award-winning lodging, premium meeting and event space, a central location and many free Bureau services. Add to that exceptional walkability of our downtowns and you have the perfect meeting destination for your group.

For more information, visit our website.

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Cedar Rapids & Linn County	Michigan	InterContinental Milwaukee Hotel

MPI sells out CMM program to GBTA
For ten years, I have held the elite, global Certificate in Meetings Management credential bestowed by Meeting Professionals International to less than 1% of its membership. The CMM was considered the “crème de la crème” of the meetings industry and required...
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A picture is worth a thousand words
Illustrations can attract or repel us. When marketing products - and in our industry, facilities, destinations and attractions, images are used to draw us in, so we can imagine ourselves in the portrayed setting. Photos and illustrations are used to generate emotion. We smile at something cute (often a small animal or baby) or cry at something sad (a returning veteran...
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New and renovated properties in the Midwest (Jan. 2014)
A Hotel Indigo, slated to open in 2015, is being developed in Naperville. The boutique brand’s fourth hotel in the Chicago market, it will offer 160 guest rooms and meeting and banquet space for up to 60 people...
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Farm-to-table group dining in Nebraska
According to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture’s 2013 study, the state is home to more than 46,800 farms covering 45.5 million acres of land—more than 93 percent of the land in Nebraska. With that kind of ratio...
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Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Conveniently located between Chicago and Milwaukee in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is the Midwest's premier meetings destination. With 62,000 square feet of CEO-class meetings space, the latest AV technology, and a staff devoted to ensuring a smooth-running event, we can accommodate virtually any type or size of meeting. Take advantage of our great group rates to kick off the summer. Rates as low as $149 during the months of April and May.

For more information, visit our website .

MPI Faces Blowback from CMM Change - 1/23/14
Marriott Debuts Innovative New Meetings Concept - 1/9/13
Massive Meeting Space Revamp for O’Hare Lodging - 12/19/13
Chicago Property Tops List of Best U.S. Meeting Hotels - 12/12/13

January 30, 2014

Why Go Mobile?

Thurs. February 20, 2014
Have you checked your smartphone today? 80% of smartphone users check their phones within 15 minutes of waking up. But it doesn't stop there. The average person looks at their phone every 6.5 minutes, and 85% of that time is spent using apps. More businesses—big and small—are using mobile to improve their meetings & events by creating better experiences. The competition is heating up for event planners to grab their attendees' attention spans and get sponsorship dollars while they're at it, too.

Sponsored By:
CrowdCompass by Cvent

Upcoming Webinars:

Social Tsunami: Guide to Content Curation
2/26/2014 - 1:00pm EST

Strategic Hotel & Contract Negotiations, Part 1
3/12/2014 - 1:00pm EST

Strategic Hotel & Contract Negotiations, Part 2
3/26/2014 - 1:00pm EST

Courtney Munday
Big Cedar Lodge
Ridgedale, Mo.

What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?
Known for our genuine Ozark hospitality and exceptional attention to detail, Big Cedar takes great pride in giving each group a truly one-of-a-kind experience. We do personalization best, with handmade welcome signs...
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Capture the Shot
GorillaPod

Joby’s GorillaPod helps novice and professional photographers alike capture compelling moments and scenery throughout their journeys. The flexible tripod attaches to a camera and rotates 360-degrees, while the rubber foot grips hold the camera steady, even on uneven terrain. Available styles accommodate all types of cameras, from basic point-and-shoot models to...

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