DALLAS - Oct. 9, 2003 - Meeting Professionals International (MPI) overcame a year of war, SARS, and economic challenges to achieve financial and organizational success in 2002-2003 … accomplishments which are documented in MPI's 2002-2003 Annual Report, now debuting on MPIWeb (www.mpiweb.org).

ANNUAL REPORT
ELEMENTS:

- Why 2002-2003 can be categorized as the beginning of a renaissance for MPI and the industry with the launch of a strategic plan designed to make meetings -- and those who produce them -- a critical part of every organization's success.
- Commentary from MPI 2002-2003 Chairman George A. Aguel regarding MPI's leadership and accomplishments despite industry challenges and the changed fundamentals of the meeting business
- Metrics of membership, advertising revenue, increased usage of MPI Web and record-breaking sponsorship growth
- Chapter developments, research and educational program highlights
- MPI financial statements

WHERE: MPIWeb: http://www.mpiweb.org

ABOUT MPI: Founded in 1972, Meeting Professionals International, with 18,000 members in 60 countries with 61 chapters and three affiliates, is the leading global community committed to shaping and defining the future of the meeting and event industry. For more information, visit www.mpiweb.org.