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In this issue, sponsored by Caesars Entertainment, we kick off 2021 with a special report on advocacy, delving into the countless hours and efforts that are taking place, primarily in the halls of Congress, to lobby on behalf of business meetings and events.
The faster each and every one of us gets involved, the faster our industry will recover. We need your voice so that our MPI community, our industry and our friends and families can have a successful new year.
Important lessons from 2020 will help us all visualize the new normal as a new year begins, while looking look back at research and successes that highlighted a roller coaster year.
Thoughts on the importance of advocacy from the leaders of Cruise Lines International Association, Cvent, Destinations International, HelmsBriscoe, IACC, IAEE, ICCA, IMEX, the International Live Events Association, Maritz, MPI, the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, PCMA and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence.
Michael Massari, chief sales officer for Caesars Entertainment and co-chair of the Meetings Mean Business coalition, on the importance of walking the walk.