At Meetings & Incentives Worldwide (M&IW), we specialize in the end-to-end event management of meetings, conferences, and incentives of all shapes and sizes around the world. We also specialize in enterprise program strategy across organizations.
Central to the events industry, destination management companies (DMCs) are strategic third-party partners with expert knowledge of a specific destination. They are invaluable resources for planners, providing support for events of all types and sizes throughout the event lifecycle. Services include contracting and managing logistics...
At M&IW, a majority of our workforce is remote, so promoting positive mental health while working from home is important to us. As all remote workers have discovered, working from home comes with its own unique set of challenges, one of the greatest of which...
The use of technology is standard practice for today’s events, and there are countless ways it can be used to enhance the attendee experience before, during, and even after the event. But do you know the best ways to use event tech? Event technologists know all...
Two-thirds of in-person events being planned today are small and simple events (“small meetings”), according to our latest data, but for most organizations, providing specialized support and automation for these meetings is… Challenging? Seemingly impossible? A total headache? Take your pick. Often organized by do-it-yourself planners...
Just in time for Halloween, the M&IW team shares the onsite horror stories that made their heart pound. From spooky encounters to stressful situations to, well… uncomfortable run-ins, enjoy these harrowing tales and consider yourself lucky they didn’t happen to you! The Haunted Hotels By Samantha Steinkeler,...
Last week, 14 of our M&IW team members attended IMEX America in Las Vegas, the largest trade show in the US for global meetings, events, and incentive travel. They connected with global venues and suppliers, explored the latest innovations in event technology, networked with professionals...
An industry veteran and subject-matter expert, Pat Schaumann joins M&IW as a Principal Consultant. Caledonia, Wisconsin (October 18, 2022) – Meetings & Incentives Worldwide is thrilled to welcome Pat Schaumann, CMP, CSEP, DMCP, HMCC, to the Sales & Marketing team as Principal Consultant, Life Sciences. Pat...
You’ve spent months planning the perfect event, and after all your hard work, the moment has finally arrived: It’s time to welcome your attendees! Whether they’re traveling from another city, state, or country, group air travel agents ensure they arrive in the right place at...
Ask anyone in the industry and they’ll confirm: Planning an event is no small feat. The same is true of our M&IW Summit. This annual event brings together our valued customers, trusted suppliers, and talented team members to network, share best practices, showcase M&IW’s offerings,...
Due to popular demand, I feature many tropical beach destinations, and for good reason. Who wouldn’t be motivated by luxury resorts with blue skies, azure seas, and white sand? Throw in the sound of gently crashing waves and maybe a drink with an umbrella, and...