“There is a new surge of energy that will propel us to some amazing things in the near future.”
Learn more thoughts from these meeting professionals and their colleagues from around the world in our “State of the Industry” report in the May issue of The Meeting Professional magazine.
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“The coronavirus has definitely been a pain point for 2020. What started off as a busy year filled with meetings and events has taken a bit of a pause as we look at cancellations and postponements for our client events. It’s also hard to see industry friends who have lost their jobs as a result of this crisis. Silver lining? Seeing our community come together to support one another, new business models being formed and a new surge of energy that will propel us to some amazing things in the near future.” Pawntra Shadab, CTA |
“I’m challenging myself to support others by sharing my experience. It has been overwhelming answering the questions and meeting with colleagues who now have to consider virtual options, are facing 100 percent loss in business revenue, have been laid off and/or are stressed with what’s next.” Mahoganey Jones, CMP, DES, HMCC |
“Seeing the impact that COVID-19 is having on the tourism industry, which I hold so near and dear to me, is painful. However, it is undoubtable that we will make it through this together by supporting local partners, keeping ourselves and others safe and doing our part to ensure we are prepared for the ‘new normal.’” Brad Dean |
MPI Coronavirus Education: Unite for Recovery
