Speakers set a more subdued tone than in past years at the opening general session of Meeting Professionals International's World Education Conference. MPI officials and keynoters alike took the stage at Salt Lake City's Salt Palace Convention...
The five innovators featured in this story stood out as people who, even during this difficult economy, were able to look at their meetings with fresh eyes and find new ways to drive attendance, create a better educational environment, and use the...
U.S. Treasury Department regulations issued this spring require boards of directors of companies receiving bailout funds from the Troubled Asset Relief Program to establish companywide policies for luxury expenditures related to meetings, events...
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has passed the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2009, which includes passenger bill of rights provisions and language that will accelerate the implementation of a...
Losing a job can be devastating and finding a new opportunity can be tough these days. But what seems like an ending could be the start of something great, on your terms. Maybe it's time to find your true passion in our industry and make your mark...
Demonstrating Leadership in Turbulent Times Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2009Time: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PTOn Demand now available until June 17, 2010 View this live webinar on demand! During these difficult times in the meetings industry...
When J.P. Morgan took over Seattle-based Washington Mutual in September 2008, the New York investment firm decided to downsize the West Coast office with the intention of ultimately moving employees east. Kathy Rust, CMP, CTC, then vice president...