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Planning an event in an unfamiliar city or country can present challenges for both the planner and the attendee. Here are five things to keep in mind when planning a destination event.

Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2019/06/24/5-important-things-to-keep-in-mind-when-planning-a-destination-event to view the full article online.

Ask the Expert – Q&A for Ethics and Reputation

By: Ted Miller, HMCC, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP, Enterprise Holdings

If someone has failed, should you give them a second chance? See what the expert has to say.

Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2019/06/25/ask-the-expert-q-a-for-ethics-and-reputation to view the full article online.

(Un)Happy Birthday to Me ...

By: Michael ‘Hahndo’ Hahn, Keynote Speaker & Author

As I stared into the mirror on my birthday, the results of all the micro-decisions I’ve made over the past year were visible. This year has taken a toll on me. My weight is up; my smile is muted; I’m struggling to get out of bed. What’s wrong with me lately?

Visit https://www.mpiweb.org/chapters/chicago-area/chapter-news/single-blog/c-c-articles/2019/06/25/(un)happy-birthday-to-me to view the full article online.

Meet in Milwaukee

With a 300,000 square-foot convention center, 17,000 hotel rooms, and 10 miles of lakefront (not to mention the home base of Harley-Davidson, sausage races, a flying art museum, mountainous bloody marys, and everything from 5-star dining to scrumptious cheese curds), Milwaukee should be on your shortlist for your next meeting. Oh, and beer. We have beer too.

It's totally random, totally wonderful, and totally Milwaukee.

11th-Hour Events: Pulling off Successful Last-Minute Productions

Source: Special Events

Taking on last-minute event projects can boost your reputation and your bank account, but make sure you strategize for success.

Visit https://www.specialevents.com/corporate-events/11th-hour-events-pulling-successful-last-minute-productions to view the full article online.

Meeting Planners Make Slow Progress toward Sustainability

Source: Skift

Reducing food waste and environmental impacts are proving to be difficult for meeting planners. The sector’s antiquated way of doing business is holding up progress at a moment when widespread change is necessary.

Visit https://skift.com/2019/06/19/meeting-planners-make-slow-progress-toward-sustainability/ to view the full article online.

5 Common Event Planning Mistakes

Source: Plan Your Meetings

Forbes has ranked event planning among the most stressful jobs in existence. To help you get ahead of the curve, Eventos Barcelona has identified five event industry pain points and proposed touch points to resolve any event planning mistakes.

Visit https://planyourmeetings.com/5-common-event-planning-mistakes/ to view the full article online.

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