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Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

Smart Meetings

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. That format brought its own set of challenges and benefits.

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When Wellness Is a Work Ambition

Convene by PCMA

consulting firm Sapro, which launched a policy offering staff breaks of one to three months at half pay and full benefits, no questions asked. In the deadline-driven industry of events, making such wellness breaks widely accessible does not seem operationally feasible. Some are extremely generous — like U.S.

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MICE: When 12 heads are better than one

Travel Daily Media

BestCities Global Alliance, a community of 12 cities around the world, dedicated to the betterment of international conferences and meetings, believes, naturally, that the right partner is an essential component in planning and development of any MICE event. What are the key benefits of a partnership? Berlin Cathedral, Berlin.

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20 Internal Meeting Ideas

Bizzaboo

Looking to spice up your internal company meetings? See how companies are using charities, push-ups, basketball, fines and awards to make their meetings more fun and productive. Creative staff meetings can make all the difference for leaders and attendees alike. This type of meeting might happen on a regular or as-need basis.

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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage in 2024? How to Know if it’s Worth It

Redfin

Most borrowers decide to refinance to reduce their interest rate and shorten their repayment period or to benefit from converting part of the equity they have built in their homes into cash. The rule of thumb is to refinance your mortgage when interest rates are at least 1% lower than your current rate. What is my break-even point?

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How to Stage a House: A Room by Room Guide

Redfin

Home staging is a proven way to get more buyers interested and help you meet or exceed your asking price. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2021 Profile of Home Staging , 47% of buyers agents indicated that staged homes had an effect on most buyer’s views of a home. That’s where staging comes in.

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Peer Conferences Deep Dive—Meeting Doctors transcript and video

Conferences that Work

Paul Nunesdea : And hello, hello, dear viewers, this is a soft start of our third episode in 2024 of Talk to Your Meeting Doctors. Lovely to meet you, Adrian. And it’s mostly about meeting design and facilitation, but I write about all kinds of things. That book came out in 2009, and suddenly I was in the meeting industry.