Joanne's Meeting and Event EGuide
April 7, 2021

Anytime you are looking into a crystal ball you hope to be optimistic and realistic at the same time.


Just in case you missed the last edition, here is a link to it for you

 
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What’s In This issue?

  • Things That Interest Me - and Maybe You
  • Top Bathrooms Around the World
  • Peeps are back!!! Some new partnerships may shock you
  • Upcoming Events
  • Vaccine Passport
  • First hotel on Roosevelt Island
  • Ongoing Resources
  • And more...
Congratulations to These New CMP's
I have crossed paths during their preparation through a mixture of my 16-hour virtual classes, my two-day in-person classes, the MPI Global Master Class, my videos, and some random conversations. I am very proud and happy for all of you, and it means a lot to have been part of your journey.
Things That Interest Me...and Maybe You
25 epic hotel bathrooms from around the world
Maybe this is how we should plan on where to vacation next! Check out these jaw dropping bathrooms all around the world.


MLB moving 2021 All-Star Game from Atlanta over Georgia voting law
In response to a new Georgia law that will restrict voting access for people of color, the MLB will be moving the 2021 All Star-Game out of Atlanta.The new host city and details about the event will be announced soon.


How Many Meetings Hotels Won’t Make It Through 2021?
"An industry analyst sees positives trends ahead, including lots of recovery capital in the market to shore up ailing properties." Many people believe by fall and winter in person events may resume. The only problem is can hotels that focus on hosting meetings be able to wait that long...check out the article to find out.


Pepsi introduces limited-edition Peeps-flavored marshmallow soda
Peeps flavored Pepsi is officially here for the Spring! This limited-edition cola features the sweet Peeps marshmallow flavor that comes in yellow, pink, and blue! There is a catch though - this limited-edition drink will not be available in stores. "Fans can enter to win the Peeps-flavored drinks by posting a photo of themselves enjoying the spring with Peeps marshmallow chicks and bunnies on Twitter or Instagram and tagging @PEPSI, #HangingWithMyPEEPS and #PepsiSweepstake."


Peeps are back with a vengeance
After months long hiatus, Peeps are back! Peeps have partnered up with many familiar brands: Pepsi, 7-Eleven, Build-A-Bear, Kelloggs, and much more!! Check out this article to read more about the various products.


Your most prized travel accessory is about to become your vaccine passport
Now that more and more people are getting vaccinated the travel world is opening up. However, there is a slight catch - you may need a vaccine passport to enter some countries. Check out the article below to read some of the rules some countries are doing and how a vaccine passport might look like.


Millions could miss out on an economic boom
Some jobs might returning while others could be gone forever. The leisure and hospitality industry is down almost 3.5 million jobs - roughly 20% of its pre pandemic level. Economist say that 9.5 million jobs that are currently missing from the labor market will slowly return - but who knows when. Click on the link below to read the full article with specific examples and personal stories.


The first hotel is opening on this NYC Island with a notorious past
The 224 room Graduate Roosevelt Island will be the first hotel coming to New York City's Roosevelt Island this June. It will be at the front of Cornell Tech's campus and sit 18 stories high. The hotel will be the 29th property for and the first in the city.


Americans itching to travel as TSA notches 18 days of 1 million-plus passenger screenings
Last Sunday marked the 18th straight day of more than a million people going through checkpoints. Now that people are getting vaccinated and itching to travel. Airlines are starting to bring back more planes since they stopped flying hundreds for the past year. The CDC however is saying to avoid travel and to get vaccines.
Save the Dates-May Meeting and Events Virtual Intensive CMP Class

Yes, time goes by fast and it is May already which means summer is just around the corner! It is an excellent time to work on your CMP to move forwards with your career.
The next CMP class will be May 14, 15, 21, and 22. 
Upcoming Events


MPI April 8
Save the date for Global Meetings Day!

MPI Greater New York April 22
Save the date for Auction and Mixology Madness!
5-7:30 location TBD

MPI Greater New York May 1
Cycle For Survival
10AM

MPI Ohio May 19
Save the Date!

MPI New Jersey May 20 (I will be speaking at this event)
MEETS Conference
10AM - 2PM Virtual
New Product - Joanne's Pen Drive... Coming Soon
Joanne's Pen Drive is an exceptionally user friendly flash drive (thumb drive)! This item contains plenty of useful videos from The MeetGuide and The Guidance Counselor for Grown Ups to help you succeed. There are many bonus videos and activities that you cannot find anywhere else. A couple of the bonus additions include a fun coloring book and a great room setup video.
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ALL THINGS CMP
Did you pass your CMP exam in 2016? 2011? 2006? 2001? 1996 (that would be me)….or 1991? Maybe even 1986???
 
It’s time to Recertify!
 
You do NOT have to sit for the exam again---unless you don’t recertify in time. You have till December 31, 2021 

Did you take one of my CMP classes?
 
My two or three (or four) day in person classes? MPI Master Class? CMP at Sea?

If you took any of my CMP classes sponsored by my company or another organization you are invited to the LinkedIn Group I have created. The Goal is to connect people and share information. We have already invited about 300 people---you will receive your invitation in the LinkedIn notifications. Look for yours there.
New Videos

Here's two new videos on what we've learned from those taking their exams in the testing center or remotely:



PEEPS (R) Meet Diorama Contest 2021
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PEEPS (R) Meet Diorama Contest winners are in... and the grand prize winner is MARYANN GAITAN, CMP! She won the popular vote, and the other four winners won the judges vote. 1st Category Prize Winner: Christine Warren, 2nd Category Prize Winner: Farrah L. Mittel, 3rd Category Prize Winner: Phanessa Rohner, 4th Category Prize Winner: Mara Buettel.
Remember Kelliann? Can you help her with her senior thesis?

Kelliann started out as an intern her senior year of high school and then worked on and off for the next two years for me. She is currently writing her senior thesis and needs some help from all of you! Please take a minute to fill out her survey.
"The target respondent is anyone who has attended virtual corporate events in the past two years as an attendee. The survey asks questions about attendee engagement and their experiences at virtual corporate events, such as conferences, webinars, trade shows, workshops, celebratory events, and more." 
One on One

Any questions you want to ask others or even the entire group? Let me know and we will get it out there. Joanne@JoanneDennison.com
Thanks to my Marketing Partners for the upcoming May Class
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The Ordinary Success Project LLC has been accepted by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred provider of the below listed continuing education courses, which courses qualify for continuing education credit. Determination of continuing education credit eligibility or Preferred Provider status does not imply EIC's endorsement or assessment of education quality.
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