No Agenda Episode #7: Learning Lessons For Planning

WEC23 was in Riviera Maya, Mexico for the first time and we spoke with the woman behind all of the planning magic to find out her key takeaways.

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Visit Seattle and Seattle Bank Partnership Expands to Include New BIPOC Businesses

Continuing a program launched last year, Seattle Bank and Visit Seattle have teamed up to help grow and support BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People

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Orange County Convention Center Announces New Partnership with Walt Disney World

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) recently announced its newest Gold Key partnership with Walt Disney World.  The agreement between

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MGM Resorts Donates $20k to Save The Music Foundation Through Candlelight Concerts

Chicago's Stan Mansion, a former Masonic temple that sits on the 2.5-mile stretch of

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MGM Resorts' Chicago Candlelight Concert

Why the Heartbeat of Philly’s Life Sciences Meetings Beats Strong

Philadelphia bills itself as a

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Tap These ‘Only in Philly’ Offsite Options for Meetings and Events

Philadelphia can be all things to all people, it seems, offering a blend of historic and contemporary lures that make it an easy fit for virtually

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Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe Promotes Events Manager

Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe in Houston promoted Kimberly Johnson to events manager, a role in which she will be tasked with the

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Kimberly Johnson

Montage Big Sky Hires Hotel Manager From Flagship Montage Laguna Beach

Montage Big Sky hired Christian Meader  as the property’s new hotel manager, a role in which he will be in charge of upholding the resort’s goal

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On the Scene: Exploring Toronto, Canada’s Diversity Capital, Through Venues and Cuisine

The streets of Toronto’s Kensington Market neighborhood are lined with vintage houses that have been transformed into funky business storefronts.

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Hilton Hotels and Resorts Hires New Director of Sales for The Hiltons of Chicago Sales Complex

Carrie Murphy has been hired as director of sales at The Hiltons of Chicago Sales Complex, made up of the

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Carrie Murphy

How to Attract and Retain Younger Generations

When we speak about adapting to changing business environments, we’re often focused on external environments such as the larger market for MICE

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That's a Red Flag: Building and Managing Trust in Relationships.

Season 4, Episode 6 Featured guest: Connie Cay-Santos, Senior Director of Growth & Engagement, Quest Audio Visual

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5 Destinations That Connect Meeting Planners With Diverse Suppliers

In an era where organizations are going beyond diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) mission statements and looking to put ideas into action,

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Why Wellness Is Becoming a Key Component of Meetings Agendas

More and more attendees are keenly aware of their wellness when traveling for multi-day meetings, and organizations holding business meetings are

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Islamorada Resort Collection Hires New Executive Team Ahead of Resort Enhancements

The Islamorada Resort Collection, comprised of four boutique resort experiences in the Florida Keys, hired four new executive team members ahead of

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Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa Hires New General Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing

Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa hired Jeff Ossenkop as chief enthusiast – general manager and Heidi Calhoun as lead sales enthusiast – director

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No Agenda Episode #6: How To Build An Authentic Digital Brand

Building a trusted online brand is crucial in today's business landscape. We chat with Mike Ferreira, Founder of Meetings Made Easy who has

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MPI Continues Global Growth at Its First WEC Event in Mexico

This year’s installment of the MPI World Education Congress (WEC) was a year of firsts. The event, which took place June 13-15, attracted nearly

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MPI President & CEO Paul Van Deventer

Omni La Mansión del Rio and Mokara Hotel and Spa Hire Director of Catering and Conference Services

Yojainna Otero has returned to Omni La Mansión del Rio and Mokara Hotel and Spa after 14 years, taking on the role of director of catering and

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Milwaukee's Baird Center Is Setting Big-Box F&B Trends

To discover the latest convention center F&B trends, the best strategy is to tap the knowledge of the person who leads the culinary team

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