MPI Philadelphia Area Blog

Meeting planners are placing greater value than ever on destinations that are easy to reach without compromising the overall event experience. Learn more about planning your next event at Kalahari.

Philly fans, the most passionate on the planet, didn’t just cheer for the U.S. They cheered for everybody.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in the Pocono Mountains is the ultimate case study for this, showing how planners can do exactly that through a fully integrated resort experience designed to keep events seamless while giving attendees room to explore.

Each year, Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) serves as a powerful reminder of the impact and importance of the meetings and events industry. But beyond the celebrations and social posts, GMID is about something much bigger: advocacy, awareness, and economic impact.

Themed events. One big pro of themed events is that they give your guests a natural way to break the ice. If there's a theme event, say, a futuristic one, sometimes people think, "I'm going to come as a character or dress a certain way." When someone wears an interesting costume or outfit. One of the easiest conversation starters is “Oh, I love your dress or " Wow, that's an amazing suit.” Thinking of ways to help our guests naturally connect with others is powerful.