February 7, 2014

Study Reveals Huge Impact of International Travel Show

Study Reveals Huge Impact of International Travel Show

Detroit-Area Hilton Revamps Communal Spaces

New White Paper Highlights Need for Networking

United Curtailing Cleveland Flights

Eden Roc Miami Announces Nobu Addition

New Kentucky Hampton Ready for Small Groups

Orlando Resort Upgrade Adds Unique Suites

Capitol Hill Kimpton Wraps Major Makeover

Hip on the Strip: Vegas Boutique Readies for Spring Debut

Techie Upgrade for Portland Meetings Boutique

GMIC Tabs Keynote Speakers for April Conference

Oklahoma boasts arts, architecture and history

The rich abundance of arts and cultural offerings throughout Oklahoma includes everything from Tulsa’s knockout architecture and Oklahoma City’s take on the West to a duo of museums offering very different experiences in Norman and Shawnee. The top attractions throughout the Sooner State, where groups will learn about its history art, music and more...
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More MidAmerica Destinations
A revitalized Greater Milwaukee is primed for attendees • Branson offers more than shows for attendees

Meet In Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, we understand that some events require a cozy and intimate space, while others call for a facility grand enough to accommodate ten thousand cowgirls in ten-gallon hats. That’s why we provide countless venues of every capacity, so you can find the ideal location to bring your event to life.

Visit MeetInWisconsin.com to find a facility that fits your needs.

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Visit Overland Park	North Dakota	Lied Lodge & Conference Center

The 3 “Right” Ways to Calculate Attrition
Attrition is a damages payment intended to compensate a hotel for its losses if a group fails to fill its room block commitment. When considering how much attrition damages a group should pay, the key question is what makes the property “whole." Anything more is considered an improper “penalty” because it would earn more for the hotel than had the group properly...
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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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Chicago Marriott Naperville unveils new patio event space
When the warm weather returns this summer, the Chicago Marriott Naperville will be ready with its new Naper Patio landscaped outdoor space. Completed in December, the 1,000...
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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....
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Simplify the way you plan: Meetings Focus Live! New Orleans

September 21-24, 2014. Do you have plans to book an event in the Eastern half of the US, Mexico or the Caribbean? If so, you can’t miss this opportunity!

At Meetings Focus Live! New Orleans you will:
- Meet 1-1 with at least 20 Hoteliers/Venues/Suppliers
- Participate in at least 5 site visits
- Enjoy creative networking and CSR programs
- Learn from top Industry Leaders, in CEU-accredited programs
- Have a great time!

Apply for Meetings Focus Live! New Orleans today.

MPI Responds to CMM Uproar - 1/30/14
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

February 6, 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.

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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

Faith Czajkowski
JW Marriott Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Are there any quirky places we should check out?
The original Billy Goat Tavern is located under the Magnificent Mile, just a short distance from the hotel—it’s famous amongst newspaper journalists and in skits on Saturday Night Live. Chicago has incredible architecture, so I would absolutely recommend checking out the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust. They offer customized and themed tours of the world-renowned architect’s works in the area, and the best part is that they are our neighbors...
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Pass the Mic
Catchbox

Audience engagement can be a tricky for any speaker. And when you're trying to get the audience to participate by running around like a madman to pass off a standard mic? That's a disaster waiting to happen. The team behind Catchbox –Mikelis Studers (electrical engineer), Timo Kauppila (business major) and Pyry Taanila (industrial design)–looked to solve the problems that exist with audience...

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