Joanne's Meeting and Event EGuide
December 20, 2021
Looking Forward to a New Year!!

This has been a tough year for many of us all for different reasons, and the pandemic effects all of us one way or another.

From myself, Steve The Great, Kelly, Maryann, Pauline and Sophie we are all wishing for a better one!

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
  • February Class (TBD on Dates)
  • MPI New England Educational Institute
  • Sit In The Attendee's Chair Podcasts
  • Ongoing Resources
  • And more...
Congratulations New CMP

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 you, and it means a lot to have been part of your journey.
Testimonials

"Joanne's guidance has made a tremendous impact on both my professional and personal life. I first connected with Joanne in August of 2020, 6 months after being furloughed from my 5 year events career in NYC and just 2 months after moving to a brand new city in the height of COVID to start a new chapter. I was determined to come out of such a challenging year stronger and committing to my CMP truly helped refocus me. I loved spending evenings in a zoom room filled with like-minded people in Joanne's classes."

"I am immensely grateful for Joanne's guidance throughout my job search. Her approach was unlike anything that I ever experienced. She helped me re-create my roadmap when I needed it most. Joanne inspired my creativity to stand out in my interviews and helped me regain the confidence to find my seat at the table. I've spent many mornings listening to her podcasts to clear my head and reflecting on how fortunate I am to have met her!" 

"Joanne's love for this industry shines through in every interaction. She meets you where you are and guides you to where you want to be. She marks her calendar to check in with you when you least expect it with words of encouragement and a bitmoji that is ALWAYS spot on!" 

(Tentatively) February CMP Class
Things That Interest Me...and Maybe You
Europe Is Undergoing a Sleeper Train Renaissance
Trains that are on my post pandemic list…
As you know if you have read this for very long, I love trains . And I love sleeper trains. In the next five years this is going to happen….
Sleeper Train Renaissance Conde Nast Traveler


Celebrate the Holidays! Times Square New Year’s Eve
I can’t even begin to get my head around planning this, running it or going to it. Actually I felt that way even before Covid. I lived in NJ for 25 years and never went…. One day, but not this year.


These are the 50 ‘best’ bars in the world for 2021
The Best Bars in the World…in case you are looking…
Best Bars CNBC

Resort Fees: An interesting angle on a hot topic
An outdoor pool over Times Square?

Destination Marketing Is Undergoing a Radical Shift—Here’s How
I found this very insightful. Numbers 4, 6, 7 and 8 especially.
Destination Marketing Meetings Today

Conventions are making a comeback. But attendance still lags

Funny Animals
Because we all need a smile or laugh and animals are one of the best ways…
Funny Animals Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Keychain!
If you still want a keychain. We have a few more left before the end of the year! Email me at Joanne@JoanneDennison.com
MPI New England Educational Institute , November 21-23, 2021 at Mohegan Sun, CT
Had a great opportunity attending the MPI NE Educational Institute - Make Meetings Sustainable - a few weeks ago! The event was hybrid in terms of some speakers being on an in-person panel (as seen in photo 1) while others were virtual. The name tags were sustainable. The paper was plant based consisting of wildflower seeds. There were many different breakout sessions you could attend, with one in particular focused on learning the tips + tricks you should be asking your catering sales and catering operations team when planning an event. We had the chance to attend After Dark @ Game On which was a great networking event with a variety of fun activities (bowling, karaoke, arcades, etc.) We also stayed at the beautiful Mohegan Sun Hotel that had a gorgeous lobby (seen in photo 3).
"Sit In The Attendees Chair" is my new Podcast!

As you may know, we are getting the podcast up on multiple platforms, in addition to YouTube where we will keep posting.

Hey! Are you listening? Please email joanne@joannedennison.com to share with us why others should listen!

Try using your Alexa by saying, "Alexa play podcast, Sit In the Attendees Chair!"

We are posting on:
Where will I be?

I will be attending these upcoming events:

MPI NJ MEETS conference, March 22-24, 2022, Atlantic City, NJ - More info to come

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