At some corporate meetings and events, the chosen venue is a predictable affair. Now, planners are looking for memorable venues that surprise and excite.
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June 2018
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Features
Attendees Crave Authenticity in International Travel Experiences
By Christine Loomis
Today’s travelers want an experience that gives them real insight into a destination, from its history, food and people to its very essence.
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Premier Properties Where Every Attendee Can Find Something to Love
By Christine Loomis
A golf and spa resort can offer such a variety of activities, that there’s no need for attendees to go elsewhere.
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Revolutionizing the Guest Experience
By Derek Reveron
New hotel technologies promise to improve attendee experiences in guest rooms.
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Record-breaking Visitation and World-class Meetings Infrastructure Are a Powerful Draw
By Maura Keller
According to Business Review USA and Visit Orlando, 83 percent of meeting professionals say attendance spikes when meetings rotate to Orlando.
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Natural Beauty and New Builds Set the Stage for Magnificent Meetings in Seattle and Portland
By David Swanson
Rapid growth with new convention hotels and authentic experiences win over planners and attendees.
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From Culture to Cowboys, This Welcoming and Diverse Land Beckons U.S. Planners
By Cynthia Dial
Canada is a treasure trove of destinations.
Full StoryPerspective
Sexual and Gender Harassment Do Occur at Professional Meetings
By Sherry Marts, Ph.D.
Handle incidents decisively and quickly, preferably while at the meeting, to protect the safety of your attendees.
Full StoryJune 2018
issue
issue
At some corporate meetings and events, the chosen venue is a predictable affair. Now, planners are looking for memorable venues that surprise and excite.
Full StoryFeatures
Attendees Crave Authenticity in International Travel Experiences
By Christine Loomis
Today’s travelers want an experience that gives them real insight into a destination, from its history, food and people to its very essence.
Full Story
Premier Properties Where Every Attendee Can Find Something to Love
By Christine Loomis
A golf and spa resort can offer such a variety of activities, that there’s no need for attendees to go elsewhere.
Full Story
Revolutionizing the Guest Experience
By Derek Reveron
New hotel technologies promise to improve attendee experiences in guest rooms.
Full StoryDestinations
Record-breaking Visitation and World-class Meetings Infrastructure Are a Powerful Draw
By Maura Keller
According to Business Review USA and Visit Orlando, 83 percent of meeting professionals say attendance spikes when meetings rotate to Orlando.
Full Story
Natural Beauty and New Builds Set the Stage for Magnificent Meetings in Seattle and Portland
By David Swanson
Rapid growth with new convention hotels and authentic experiences win over planners and attendees.
Full Story
From Culture to Cowboys, This Welcoming and Diverse Land Beckons U.S. Planners
By Cynthia Dial
Canada is a treasure trove of destinations.
Full StoryPerspective
Sexual and Gender Harassment Do Occur at Professional Meetings
By Sherry Marts, Ph.D.
Handle incidents decisively and quickly, preferably while at the meeting, to protect the safety of your attendees.
Full Story
SnapshotsMPI World Education Congress 2018 WEC18 in Indianapolis featured a completely redesigned education and engagement program. With the all-new WEC Villages, they took education out of session rooms and brought it to life in an open and interactive environment.
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SnapshotsMPI World Education Congress 2018 WEC18 in Indianapolis featured a completely redesigned education and engagement program. With the all-new WEC Villages, they took education out of session rooms and brought it to life in an open and interactive environment.
Featured: Phil Ray, general manager, JW Marriott Indianapolis and Harvey Grotsky, CIT owner and publisher.
SnapshotsMPI World Education Congress 2018 WEC18 in Indianapolis featured a completely redesigned education and engagement program. With the all-new WEC Villages, they took education out of session rooms and brought it to life in an open and interactive environment.
Featured: (far right) Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO, Meeting Professionals International.
SnapshotsMPI World Education Congress 2018 WEC18 in Indianapolis featured a completely redesigned education and engagement program. With the all-new WEC Villages, they took education out of session rooms and brought it to life in an open and interactive environment.
Featured: Harvey Grotsky, CIT owner and publisher and Leonard Hoops, president & CEO, Visit Indy.
SnapshotsMPI World Education Congress 2018 WEC18 in Indianapolis featured a completely redesigned education and engagement program. With the all-new WEC Villages, they took education out of session rooms and brought it to life in an open and interactive environment.
SnapshotsMPI World Education Congress 2018 WEC18 in Indianapolis featured a completely redesigned education and engagement program. With the all-new WEC Villages, they took education out of session rooms and brought it to life in an open and interactive environment.
SnapshotsMPI World Education Congress 2018 WEC18 in Indianapolis featured a completely redesigned education and engagement program. With the all-new WEC Villages, they took education out of session rooms and brought it to life in an open and interactive environment.
SnapshotsMPI World Education Congress 2018 WEC18 in Indianapolis featured a completely redesigned education and engagement program. With the all-new WEC Villages, they took education out of session rooms and brought it to life in an open and interactive environment.
SnapshotsMPI World Education Congress 2018 WEC18 in Indianapolis featured a completely redesigned education and engagement program. With the all-new WEC Villages, they took education out of session rooms and brought it to life in an open and interactive environment.
SnapshotsMPI World Education Congress 2018 WEC18 in Indianapolis featured a completely redesigned education and engagement program. With the all-new WEC Villages, they took education out of session rooms and brought it to life in an open and interactive environment.
Featured: (far right) Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO, Meeting Professionals International.
SnapshotsMPI World Education Congress 2018 WEC18 in Indianapolis featured a completely redesigned education and engagement program. With the all-new WEC Villages, they took education out of session rooms and brought it to life in an open and interactive environment.
SnapshotsMPI World Education Congress 2018 WEC18 in Indianapolis featured a completely redesigned education and engagement program. With the all-new WEC Villages, they took education out of session rooms and brought it to life in an open and interactive environment.
SnapshotsMPI World Education Congress 2018 WEC18 in Indianapolis featured a completely redesigned education and engagement program. With the all-new WEC Villages, they took education out of session rooms and brought it to life in an open and interactive environment.
SnapshotsMPI World Education Congress 2018 WEC18 in Indianapolis featured a completely redesigned education and engagement program. With the all-new WEC Villages, they took education out of session rooms and brought it to life in an open and interactive environment.
SnapshotsMPI World Education Congress 2018 WEC18 in Indianapolis featured a completely redesigned education and engagement program. With the all-new WEC Villages, they took education out of session rooms and brought it to life in an open and interactive environment.
SnapshotsMPI World Education Congress 2018 WEC18 in Indianapolis featured a completely redesigned education and engagement program. With the all-new WEC Villages, they took education out of session rooms and brought it to life in an open and interactive environment.
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Destinations International Annual Conference
Hilton Anaheim
Hotel rooms at the Hilton are SOLD OUT
777 W Convention Way
Anaheim, CA
www.destinationsinternational.org
July 14–17, 2018
Influence 2018
National Speakers Association
Hilton Anatole
Dallas, TX
480-968-2552
www.nsaspeaker.org
July 17–19, 2018
World Meetings Forum
Av. Paseo de las Moras, Fracc. Náutico Turístico Nuevo
Vidanta, Riviera Nayarit
Mexico
www.wmforum.org
July 18, 2018
Transform USA Conference
Newseum
Washington, DC
www.transformusa.com
July 22-25, 2018
93nd annual VenueConnect 2018
Fairmont Royal York (Headquarter Hotel)
100 Front Street W.
Toronto, ON M5J 1E3
Canada
www.iavm.org/venueconnect
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