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November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Optimistic Plans for Growth, Technology and Sustainability in 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, there is strong sentiment from the global business travel industry that the year outperformed expectations, paving the way for increased budgets, strategic investments and growth initiatives for 2025.

by Midwest Meetings

November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Facilities Features

Betting Big on Casinos

Casinos often provide a turnkey solution for planners because they have everything you need in one location.

by Maura Keller

Planner Profile

Mandy Davis-Aitken is Learning on the Go

Mandy Davis-Aitken helps plan and run the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s 45,000-person annual meeting in Chicago each and every year.

by Midwest Meetings November 21, 2024November 19, 2024

Facilities Planner Tips

These Spa Resorts are Putting Relaxation on the Agenda

More groups are including spa experiences in their gatherings.

by MaryBeth Matzek November 21, 2024November 19, 2024

Planner Tips

Enter at Your Own Risk: How to Cover Your Event and Minimize Risk

Understand (and cover) the risks that can jeopardize successful meetings and events.

by Midwest Meetings November 21, 2024November 19, 2024

Planner Tips Technology

7 Factors to Consider for Your Digital and Hybrid Events Platform

Top-notch events begin and end with, and meeting participants demand, a quality platform.

by Amanda Wegner November 21, 2024November 19, 2024

Features Planner Tips

Spice Up Your Holiday Party

Kick your holiday party up a notch by adding spice, interaction, nutrition, sustainability and themed drinks to the menu.

by Kristine Hansen November 21, 2024November 19, 2024

Planner Tips

Back to School with MPI Academy

Technology, advanced data analysis, neurodivergent meetings and artificial intelligence are keeping planners on their toes.

by Ronnie Wendt November 21, 2024November 19, 2024

Planner Tips

Your Destination Concierge

Convention and visitors bureaus work hard to help event planners.

by Maura Keller November 21, 2024November 19, 2024

Features News

Midwest Becomes Political Convention Heavyweight

Milwaukee and Chicago thrust the Midwest into the national spotlight when hosting the 2024 Republican and Democratic National Conventions.

by Kristine Hansen November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Facilities

Milwaukee’s Baird Center Debuts

This new destination nearly doubled its size to become the state’s largest convention center.

by Kristine Hansen November 21, 2024December 17, 2024

Planner Tips

5 Tips for Authentic Cultural Experiences

Advice on how meeting planners can organize a culturally authentic event without being offensive.

by Ronnie Wendt November 21, 2024November 19, 2024

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