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3 Min.DEI-B Discussions: Native American Heritage MonthNovember is recognized as Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Native Americans. This month and every month, it is important to not only acknowledge […]
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4 Min.How to Promote Positive Mental Health at EventsWorld Mental Health Day is celebrated each year on October 10. Since the pandemic, mental health has become more and more important in the workplace, including at events. This is especially true at M&IW, where […]
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4 Min.Wi-Fi 101: Do You Have Enough Bandwidth for Your Event?Originally published on June 6, 2016. Updated on October 4, 2023. When it comes to meetings and events, some things are need-to-haves while others are nice-to-haves. Wi-Fi falls firmly into the first category along with […]
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4 Min.Steps to Sustainable Events: 2023 M&IW SummitSustainability has always been important to M&IW. Earlier this year, we named our first-ever Sustainability Champion, Donna Collins, and in April, we shared sustainability best practices throughout the event management timeline. For our signature event, […]
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4 Min.Enterprise- and Event-Level Strategies: World-Class POVEvery year, Meetings & Incentives Worldwide hosts our signature event: the M&IW Summit. In addition to facilitating industry connections and networking, one of the event objectives is to share best practices and emerging trends across […]
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3 Min.Employee Spotlight: Marcelo Casadei and Laura Green Tackle Food WasteSustainability is a major focus in the meetings and events industry, and we are proud to share that M&IW’s own Marcelo Casadei, Sr. Event Experience Manager, left, and Laura Green, CMP, Customer Success Lead, right, […]
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3 Min.Myth vs. Reality: Event ManagementNo detail is too big or small for an event management team, and if you find yourself asking, “Does an event manager do this?” the answer is almost always yes. Still, if you’ve never worked […]
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2 Min.Event Planners’ SuperpowersEvent planners may not have a secret identity or the gift of flight or laser vision, but they are still superheroes! Or as we like to call them at M&IW, Hospitality Heroes. They have special […]
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5 Min.DEI-B Discussions: How to Improve Diversity and Inclusion at Meetings and EventsIn honor of Celebrate Diversity Month, held every April in the US, we’re exploring ways to increase diversity and inclusion at events. Diversity is important in the workplace, and in our industry, the workplace extends […]
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6 Min.Going Green: Steps to Sustainable EventsOriginally published on April 18, 2022. Updated on April 19, 2023. For many organizations, sustainable practices are no longer a request but a requirement, and this extends to their meetings and events. The push for […]
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3 Min.Meetings Matter: The Impact of the Events IndustryEvery year, M&IW joins the rest of our industry in celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), an international day of advocacy created to highlight the value of the meetings and events industry. From business meetings […]
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2 Min.Myth vs. Reality: Attendee ManagementIf you’re looking for elite customer service for your event, look no further than attendee management. More than just registration, attendee coordinators provide personalized support to your attendees, guests, and VIPs; manage all special needs […]