When it comes to blogs, our goal is to provide engaging and enlightening content for meetings and events professionals. In 2022, we published more blog posts than ever before! We continued one popular series from 2021, In the Buyer’s Eye, and started a brand new series, Myth vs. Reality, set to carry over to the new year. We featured our talented team in employee spotlights and explored industry trends and best practices.
Now, we’re looking back at our most popular posts of the year. Based on total number of views on our website, here are our top five blog posts of 2022:
5. The History of M&IW
A lot has changed in M&IW’s 50+ years, from our company name and size to our key services and clientele. What remains the same, however, is our commitment to best practices, innovation, and unparalleled customer service. So, how did we go from a small travel agency to the global organization we are today? It all started with a man named Dan…
4. In the Buyer’s Eye – Sweet Spots
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Mary Enke, CIS, Sr. Destination & Experience Design Lead, shared a collection of incentive destinations to fall in love with. These sweet spots are sure to sweep you off your feet. From pristine beaches to romantic metropolises to natural wonderlands, there’s a paradise for every pursuit.
3. The IMEXperience: Insights from IMEX America 2022
In October 2022, fourteen M&IW team members attended IMEX America, 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 from across the industry, and more. After returning home, they shared their experiences and key takeaways.
2. M&IW Announces Organizational Changes with a Focus on the Future
As part of our Journey to World Class, M&IW executives assumed new roles in early 2022 and aligned their Strategic Business Units and Centers of Excellence teams to create an integrated, one-team mentality. We also expanded the executive leadership team by welcoming a new Vice President of Event Management Services.
1. 2022 Trends in Event Sourcing and Contracting
As we navigated the transition back to in-person events, it quickly became evident that the hotel and venue sourcing and contracting process had become more challenging than pre-pandemic. M&IW’s Director of Event Sourcing, Vicki Walsh, HMCC, shared the latest trends and new industry norms to help you prepare for whatever the sourcing process throws your way.
Thank you to our audience for being part of the M&IW community! We look forward to bringing you more inspiring and insightful content in 2023.
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