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9 Apr 2009 Value of Meetings

As an active member of MPI Chris has been watching closely how the US events industry is dealing with the negative press meetings & events have been receiving. We'd like to share a publication which we're sure will be of interest to all of those involved in the industry. Although focusing on the states it appears to be a reflection of whats happening here in the UK.

Synopsis: For many Americans, the negative press coverage of AIG’s private event in December, right after the Troubled Asset Relief Program bailouts, painted a picture of corporate meetings as frivolous indulgences. This perception is erroneous and unfortunate, because the health of the meetings industry is essential to our economy’s recovery.

If you would like to view this you can download the pdf here.

Source: MPI. http://www.mpiweb.org/cms/mpiweb/default.aspx

Synopsis for the video: Leading meetings industry and financial professionals tell James Latham that it’s time to fight back and shout about the global significance of meetings and events.

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