Online Exclusives

CityCenter Brings Two Kinds of Green to Vegas
 Project on The Strip brings environmental accolades and jobs to Nevada.

From Cuba With Love: MITM-Americas
One+ Assistant Editor Jessie States reports daily from the MITM-Americas trade show in Havana, Cuba.

Increased Efficiency in the Uncertain Economy
CVBs to keep downturn practices in place once the economy is on better footing.

Twitter-a-Flitter at Your Events
Robert Swanwick
Event Bytes

Women's Leadership Conference
Chicago Area Chapter focuses on career development and leadership skills during one-day event.

Features

Branding Destination
In an era when everything from water to underwear has a dedicated marketing team, it’s certainly no surprise that destinations are eager to slip themselves into sleek, saleable packages.

The Five Principles of Project Management
...and how they relate to event planning.

In the Maestro’s Shoes
An exclusive, behind-the-scenes journey with the planner of Disney’s ultimate fan experience.

A Push Toward Good, Better, Best
Piers Fawkes doesn’t want you to just get by in life or in business. He wants to help you do better. And he doesn’t expect a thing in return.

Worldwide Standards in Education
The Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events I is the first of four new professional education certifications that are part of MPI Global Training.

Be Prepared, Not Panicked
The industry-wide emphasis on cooperation, collaboration and responsible communiation is strengthening meeting professionals' resolve to be prepared, not panicked about H1N1.

Case Studies

Giving Voice
Student journalists take part in a convention's intense community service project in Hollywood, Fla.

Midwest Passage
Exposing the illusive trade route to the Orient that runs through Chicago.

Crunch Time in Paradise
A series of challenges arose during an important two-week event in Jamaica, forcing the planner and resort management to quickly devise a solution.

Departments and Columns

In It Together
Editor's Note

The Energy of Many
Global Update from MPI

Outside Connections and Increased Attendance
 Jessie States
Connections

Standing Out from the Crowd
Lesley Everett
Global View

To Tweet or Not to Tweet
Jon Bradshaw
Reboot Your Brain

Tap Into the Power of Your Network
Dawn Rasmussen, CMP
Get the Job

Fabulous Holiday Travel Tips!
Steve Kemble
A Dose of Sass