Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc.

It’s time take a closer look at advisory boards and investor days and the role they play in shaping long-term value and trust for your brand. In today’s business landscape, relationships drive outcomes. Advisory boards and investor days create opportunities to convert key stakeholders into long-term partners who advocate, advise, and invest both financially and reputationally. Our new blog post explores how organizations are designing these relationship-driven events to strengthen partnerships. Read more today ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q04gP-4Y0 #AdvisoryBoards #InvestorDays #BlogRelease

We welcomed a fantastic group of new team members to our headquarters this week! Say hello to: 👋 Jackie Connolly, Sr. Event Experience Manager 👋 Shannon du Toit, Reconciliation Specialist 👋 Andrew Wightman, Sr. Event Experience Manager 👋 Hannah Greenwald, CGTP, Event Experience Manager 👋 Lory Stansfield Taylor, Customer Success Manager 👋 Sarah Wajda, Associate Director, Event Experience 👋 Heidi Sanderson Daniels, Customer Success Director 👋 Carol Anne Rusk, CMP, Sr. Event Experience Manager We're looking forward to the impact this group will make as they support our customers and deliver meaningful event experiences. 🙌 Join us in welcoming them to M&IW in the comments! Interested in joining our team? We are currently hiring for Senior Registration Coordinator roles. Not the right fit for you? Someone in your network could be a great match! We appreciate you spreading the word. Learn more and apply here: https://hubs.ly/Q04gHybf0

Most leadership teams do not struggle with strategy. They struggle with alignment. When leadership teams are aligned, everything moves faster. Decisions improve. Priorities become clearer. Execution gains momentum. Executive leadership retreats create the space to step back from daily demands and focus on what matters most. Our latest blog post explores how thoughtfully designed retreats help leadership teams drive measurable impact. Read the full perspective today ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q04gpmJY0

Small meetings are often decentralized, lightly tracked, and managed outside standard meeting programs, creating lost savings opportunities and policy gaps. Sound like your organization? ISG’s new comparison guide differentiates how today’s leading small meetings management platforms address sourcing, approvals, payments, reporting, and more. This practical resource is for teams looking to bring structure and efficiency to small meetings without adding complexity. Get the full comparison and reach out to our ISG team for a free consultation ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q04ggk3J0 #ISGInsights #SmallMeetingsManagement #Meetings

This week, Angie Duncan Callaway, Sr. Director, ISG, will represent M&IW at the GBTA | Chicago Q2 Meeting, joining industry peers for an afternoon focused on leadership, innovation, and measurable impact in business travel. Hosted at Willis Tower, the meeting theme, Breaking the Mold: Leading Transformational Change & Defining the KPIs That Truly Matter, brings together travel and procurement professionals to explore how organizations can evolve, adapt, and define success in today’s dynamic environment. Participation in events such as GBTA Chicago’s quarterly meetings supports continued learning, meaningful connections, and fresh perspectives that help shape stronger outcomes for our customers and the broader business travel industry. We’re proud to support Angie’s continued engagement in industry-leading organizations like GBTA Chicago. #GBTAChicago #BusinessTravel #ISGInsights

Introducing the 2026 M&IW Summit theme: The Art of Connection, Powered by Innovation 🎨 At M&IW, connection is both an art and a strategy. This year’s Summit theme captures how we design experiences that blend human insight with innovative thinking. The result is moments that resonate long after the event ends. Thank you to our partners for helping bring this vision to life. We look forward to welcoming our customers, team members, and partners to Illinois in July.

As Global Meetings Industry Day 2026 comes to a close, one thing remains clear: Meetings move business forward. From aligning leadership to shaping long-term strategy, intentionally designed experiences create impact that extends well beyond the agenda. Case in point: Our latest blog post explores how executive retreats and corporate offsites help leadership teams step away from daily demands to challenge assumptions, explore new ideas, and spark the strategic thinking that drives business breakthroughs. Read now 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q04fJtqC0 #GMID26 #MeetingsandEvents #ExecutiveRetreats

Today we celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day and the powerful role meetings play in driving business forward. For our customers, meetings are drivers of connection, innovation, and measurable growth. That’s why at M&IW, we go beyond logistics to focus on strategy and deliver outcomes that support business goals and create lasting impact. Today we recognize the people and purpose that make our industry essential. To our Hospitality Heroes and industry partners everywhere, thank you for all you do. #GMID26 #EventProfs Events Industry Council

🌺 Hawaii Incentive Trip Recap 🌺 Last week, 165 attendees experienced an unforgettable incentive travel experience at the Four Seasons Resorts O'ahu at Ko Olina, brought to life by our M&IW Hospitality Heroes: Marie Ahlers, CIS, Nastassja Antipov, Amanda Hass, Jenna Hill, Cindy Keating, Tracy Norum, CMP, CITP, CIS, Susan Ohl, and Nicole Raudabaugh, CMP, CIS. Highlights included thoughtfully curated gifting experiences with Maui Jim Sunglasses and OluKai alongside incredible culinary moments, including a celestial dinner beneath the stars. Attendees also enjoyed a poke and Mai Tai workshop, elevated by a live performance from a local hula school. The celebration evening paid tribute to the gods and goddesses of Hawaii through immersive storytelling, dynamic entertainment, and authentically inspired Hawaiian cuisine. Giving back was woven into every detail. In partnership with Copia, surplus food was donated locally, along with Crocs and disaster relief kits for a nearby Boys & Girls Club. Sustainability efforts also included purchasing items onsite, such as TVs, printers, pillows, and more, which were donated back to the local community after the trip. This program reflects what is possible when creativity, operational excellence, and purpose come together. Mahalo to our partners, our team, and everyone who made this experience one to remember. #MIWEvents #MIWHospitalityHeroes #IncentiveTravel #GMID2026

Small meetings account for up to 50% of total meetings spend, yet many organizations still manage them without the right tools. Intent Strategy Group (ISG), the consulting division of M&IW, breaks down the top small meetings management platforms, comparing features like sourcing, AI capabilities, reporting, and workflow automation. If you manage a high volume of small meetings, this resource helps you understand which platform aligns best with your program goals. Download your free comparison guide 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q04fqBjy0 #ISGInsights #SmallMeetingsManagement #SMM