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Destination Spotlight – The Bahamas

11/12/2025

When you think of the Bahamas, inevitably the images of crystal clear turquoise waters, balmy beaches and extravagant resorts come to mind…and yes, while that is all true, there is so much more to The Bahamas as we found out…

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Discovering Our Personal Brand: the results are in!

08/27/2025

Over the past few weeks, I’ve invited you on a personal journey to define the values and qualities that define me as a human being and an events professional. From 10+ years in the hotel industry and 12+ years planning…

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MPI Tennessee selects Fiona Nieman, CMP to serve on 2026 Board of Directors

08/17/2025

The MPI Tennessee Nominating Committee has selected the following individuals, whom we believe to have the skills, dedication and integrity to provide outstanding leadership to our chapter during their term of office. Congratulations to Beth McDaniels who will serve as…

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Chapter 5: Going Global!

07/31/2025

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…

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Chapter 4: When the Storm Changes Your Course

07/31/2025

The 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…

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Chapter 3: From the Big Five to the Big Easy!

07/31/2025

In 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…

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The Advantages of Hiring Contract Meeting Planners

06/30/2025

The 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…

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