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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 […]
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2 Min.Continuing the Conversation Around Human Trafficking PreventionIn January, in honor of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the US, we shared ways for meeting professionals to join the fight against human trafficking. While a dedicated month to raise awareness is an […]
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4 Min.Meeting Professionals’ Responsibility to Fight Human TraffickingJanuary is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Across the meetings and events industry, there has been a push to better understand and recognize human trafficking. Many abductions and cases of abuse take place where we […]
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2 Min.Insights from an HCP Meeting ExpertIn our November Town Hall, CEO Tina Madden sat down with Pat Schaumann, CMP, CSEP, DMCP, HMCC, for a Q&A session. We learned about Pat’s extensive experience in the events industry; her new role at […]
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3 Min.Myth vs. Reality: HCP and Clinical MeetingsHCP stands for Healthcare Personnel or Professionals, encompassing professionals who play crucial roles in the healthcare industry. When it comes to HCP and clinical meetings, balancing the needs of the customer while remaining compliant with […]
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3 Min.Five Benefits of Working with a DMCCentral to the events industry, destination management companies (DMCs) are strategic third-party partners with expert knowledge of a specific destination. They are invaluable resources for planners, providing support for events of all types and sizes […]
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2 Min.Don’t Leave Small Meetings in the DustTwo-thirds of in-person events being planned today are small and simple events (“small meetings”), according to our latest data, but for most organizations, providing specialized support and automation for these meetings is… Challenging? Seemingly impossible? […]