Insights from MEP & Friends

The Delegate Wranglers founder Neil Thompson on how community support, small wins, and engagement—not isolation—helped the events industry through the pandemic together.

A hospitality industry veteran's essay on why luxury is a lifestyle—and why brands with heritage, soul, and story—like Ritz Paris or Çırağan Palace—are the most sustainable.

SITE Global's Events Director Jacqueline Acomb shares three compelling reasons why Türkiye is the ideal host for the 2024 SITE Global Conference in Istanbul.

Absolute Corporate Events founder Chris Parnham on why virtual events deserve the same creative rigour as live ones—and how REAL FEEL bridges the digital experience gap.

A destination guide to Urla, İzmir's hidden gem—covering its Aegean character, archaeological heritage, wine route, gastronomy scene, and festival calendar.

MEP proudly participated in GMID 2018 Istanbul—the first Global Meetings Industry Day celebration in the city—led by SITE Turkey Chapter and MPI Turkey Club.

An in-depth guide to why Istanbul should top every event planner's shortlist—from its unique continental position and iconic venues to its unbeatable culinary scene and hotel infrastructure.

Project Manager Damla Kılıç reflects on leading a massive 7-day multi-destination event at 25—and what it taught her about Gen Z in the workplace, leadership, and the power of being trusted.

AIC Hotel Group VP Kevin Edmunds argues that the pandemic is the time to build transformational client relationships—not transactional ones—with honest, real communication.

SITE Global CEO Didier Scaillet on why the pandemic—like all past crises—is an opportunity to question assumptions, reinvent models, and build a better industry.

The second part of MEP's UNESCO guide covering Turkey's remaining World Heritage Sites—from Ephesus and Aphrodisias to Bursa's Ottoman heritage and the ancient Hittite city of Hattusa.

SITE Great Britain president Anthony Doyle examines whether virtual events are a temporary fix or a permanent feature—and what the data says about digital fatigue versus engagement.