Anna Marie Presutti is finding new ways to increase funds for the San Francisco Travel Association, which is crucial to revitalizing its meetings and events business.
Dive into the world of event planning with Melinda Burdette, the senior director of events for MPI. Discover how this "head chef of chefs" manages the chaos, surprises attendees, and navigates the evolving trends in the industry with a calm and collected demeanor.
More than half of the 700 planners attending MPI’s World Education Congress in Louisville were first-timers, which coincides with the industry's trend of being flooded by newbies.
Between the PCMA-led Business Events Industry Week and the U.S. Travel-led Global Meetings Industry Day, there is plenty of opportunity to celebrate the industry in April.
MPI gathered its European community in Luxembourg, a new destination for most participants. The annual conference was an opportunity to build bridges between different groups.
Michelle Allgauer deeply values personal and professional relationships. As an event leader, she is doubling down on the irreplaceable value of face-to-face interactions and looking to leverage the power of AI to enhance operational efficiency.
The true success of any event hinges on one crucial factor — engagement. It cannot be forced; however, it must be cultivated by carefully weaving it into the fabric of an event.
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