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The next chapter to discover our personal brand spanned 4 years and took me far beyond familiar borders and into the exhilarating, unpredictable, and deeply rewarding world of international meeting planning. From the bustling streets of Manila to the historic…
Read MoreThe old adage “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” applies in this chapter of discovering our personal brand. In August of 2005, I was tested in ways I never imagined. Within the span of just 30 days, I experienced…
Read MoreIn 2001, I made the life-changing decision to immigrate from South Africa to the United States with my family, landing in the vibrant city of New Orleans. It was here that I continued my journey in the hospitality industry, opening…
Read MoreChapter Two in developing my personal brand: Sun City — Where Creativity Took Root.From the elegance of Paris to the wild beauty of Sun City, South Africa, my next chapter in the meetings and events industry was nothing short of…
Read MoreI invite you to join me on a journey to discover my personal brand: a unique combination of skills, experiences, values, personality, and reputation that defines how you show up in the world and how others perceive you. In our…
Read MoreThe meetings and events industry is especially vulnerable to economic volatility. Market downturns, public-health crises and shifts in corporate spending can rapidly alter event schedules, travel policies and staffing requirements. In such an environment, outsourcing contract meeting planners can be…
Read MoreA week ago at MPI World Education Congress, someone gave me a piece of advice that stuck: “Develop your personal brand.” It got me thinking… Many of my friends and colleagues in the meetings industry know who I am, what…
Read MoreTYSONS CORNER, Va. & FRANKFURT, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#businesstravel—Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today unveiled its 2025 rankings of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels globally. Cvent’s rankings have become indispensable for event planners, highlighting top-of-the-line cities, hotels, and…
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May Volunteer Spotlight: Fiona Nieman “Volunteering with MPI and serving on the RISE Awards Committee is my way of giving back to an industry that has truly shaped my career journey. Recognizing the achievements of others not only inspires me,…
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Skift Take From managing cash flow to juggling responsibilities, there’s a lot to learn when planners open their own shop. Every year, millions of people start their own businesses, despite the fact that, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,…
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