By: Tracey Bockhop, CMP

With schedules maxed out it is sometimes difficult to justify leaving for a few days to better ourselves. We have consumed our days with so many things for others that we forget to take time for ourselves to learn and grow as individuals. Intera...

By: Tracey Bockhop, CMP

With all the conflict going on around us, it is hard to imagine how we would react if it hit closer to home. It seems that since 9/11 the U.S. has taken great lengths to be prepared for an act of terrorism and tragedy, but can we ever be fully p...

By: Tracey Bockhop, CMP

If you asked ten people about their favorite thing to do in Las Vegas, you will probably get ten different answers. To some, Vegas can be overwhelming and intimidating, but I find it to be an intriguing and enticing location to bring meetings to...

By: Tracey Bockhop, CMP

If you have been in the meeting industry for longer than a year you have probably heard about all the hype on Istanbul, Turkey. But have you ever considered if for an incentive destination? While perceptions of Istanbul vary from person to perso...

By: Tracey Bockhop, CMP

When you think of the fastest two minutes in sports the furthest thing from your mind would be to plan an event around it. Sure, we have all seen women and men alike dressed up in their finest, drinking mint juleps and socializing. But have you...

This month's issue of MPI's The Meeting Professional focuses on something we're really passionate about: incentive travel.

According to the article, incentive travel is making a comeback. Yes, the demand for incentive travel is there, including a bounce-back in budget...