The Meeting Professional is the official association magazine of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and delivers compelling professional development and career enhancing material each month to global meetings and convention industry professionals.
August 2006
C O V E R S T O R Y
Into the Spotlight By Angela Chiarello
In the struggle for the much-coveted attention of meeting planners, emerging destinations are touting new and expanded infrastructure as they enhance their marketing efforts.
F E A T U R E S
In With the New By Robert P. Farmer
Despite forecasts of too much space, convention centers grow to meet demand.
Getting Down to (Show) BusinessBy Maria Lenhart
Today's successful trade show organizers are recognizing the importance of smaller, more targeted events; building a sense of community based on accountability; building closer relationships with exhibitors; and developing appeal for increasingly discerning attendees.
S H O W C A S E D E S T I N A T I O N S
Arizona: Desert Dreamin' By Sandi Cain
Indiana: Hoosier HeavenBy Kevin Woo
North Florida: A Savory State of MindBy Valerie Burton
Tennessee: Grand Ideas By Kimberly King Parsons
Singapore: Sleek and SwingingBy Geoff Johnston
C O L U M N S
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To the Point
THE VIEW FROM HERE
Crescent City: Bent, Not Broken
By Tom Domine
Speaking Out
THOUGHTS FROM MPI LEADERSHIP
Just Do It
By Mark Andrew, CMP, CHA
Foundation Focus
PREPARING YOU FOR THE FUTURE
MPI Foundation Helps CVBs
By Bonnie Carlson
Meetings and Music
SONIC PERSPECTIVES
Ivories Float
By Laura Webb
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That's the Plan
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES FOR SUCCESSFUL PLANNERS
Classical Strategy for Meetings
By Shelly Kochhar
Supply Side
SUCCESSFUL SALES FOR MEETING PLANNERS
10 Event Tips from a Pro
By Sally Snead
Tech Support
MAKING INFORMATION SYSTEMS WORK FOR YOU
Meetings (and Society) in 40 Years
By Corbin Ball, CSP, CMP
Departures
SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT UNTIL NEXT TIME
The ROI of Ethics
By Shawna Suckow, CMP
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