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3 Min.Five Ways to Practice Gratitude at Your EventsOriginally published on November 22, 2016. Updated on November 21, 2022. Although most of the US celebrates Thanksgiving as the official day of gratitude, there are many benefits to practicing gratitude on a consistent basis. […]
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3 Min.DEI-B at M&IWAt M&IW, we strive to foster an inclusive culture. As a certified Women’s Business Enterprise, we celebrate and understand the importance of diversity, and our newly-renamed DEI-B team is committed to further strengthening our efforts. […]
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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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3 Min.Caring for Mental Wellness While Working from HomeAt M&IW, a majority of our workforce is remote, so promoting positive mental health while working from home is important to us. As all remote workers have discovered, working from home comes with its own […]
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3 Min.Myth vs. Reality: Event TechnologyThe use of technology is standard practice for today’s events, and there are countless ways it can be used to enhance the attendee experience before, during, and even after the event. But do you know […]
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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? […]
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3 Min.Onsite Horror StoriesJust in time for Halloween, the M&IW team shares the onsite horror stories that made their heart pound. From spooky encounters to stressful situations to, well… uncomfortable run-ins, enjoy these harrowing tales and consider yourself […]
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5 Min.The IMEXperience: Insights from IMEX America 2022Last week, 14 of our M&IW team members attended IMEX America in Las Vegas, the largest trade show in the US for global meetings, events, and incentive travel. They connected with global venues and suppliers, […]
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3 Min.Myth vs. Reality: Group Air TravelYou’ve spent months planning the perfect event, and after all your hard work, the moment has finally arrived: It’s time to welcome your attendees! Whether they’re traveling from another city, state, or country, group air […]
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5 Min.The Making of the M&IW SummitAsk anyone in the industry and they’ll confirm: Planning an event is no small feat. The same is true of our M&IW Summit. This annual event brings together our valued customers, trusted suppliers, and talented […]
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5 Min.In the Buyer’s Eye — A Walk on the Wild SideDue to popular demand, I feature many tropical beach destinations, and for good reason. Who wouldn’t be motivated by luxury resorts with blue skies, azure seas, and white sand? Throw in the sound of gently […]
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5 Min.Myth vs. Reality: Event DesignFrom the lighting and décor to music and more, event design takes an event from bland to grand, making an impact as soon as attendees walk in the door. It sets the mood, builds excitement, […]