Did You Know?
In this edition of NewsNet, we're looking to the New Year! As the holiday season revs up, there's no doubt that weekend calendars are booked with parties and time to be spent with loved ones. However, have you ever thought about the origins of some of our favorite New Year traditions? For example, the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball was first dropped in 1907 after a fireworks ban. Weighing in at over 700 pounds and featuring hundreds of lights, this tradition has now clearly evolved — the 2020 Waterford Crystal ball will weigh in at over 11,000 pounds and feature over 13,000 lights! How will you ring in the New Year?
5 Things to Know in December!
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Don't miss these upcoming FICP events.
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The December digital edition of MeetingsNet is now available.
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Register now for the Winter Symposium. Learn more.
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Renew your FICP membership.
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Get involved with FICP in 2020 as a volunteer. Learn more.
Start 2020 Off on the Right Foot
At the 2020 FICP Winter Symposium, you’ll be exposed to new ideas, best practices and industry trends that will set you up for a successful year. The education schedule is packed with session topics ranging from goal setting to navigating challenging conversations, and many meeting planning best practices in between. Learn more about the education program and register now.
Discover the Top Trends Impacting Your Peers
The Fall 2019 Pulse Survey has just been released. Within the results, you’ll learn if and how meetings are changing in the next year, what role meetings professionals and hospitality partners have in the development of risk management plans, who’s using Uber (or not), and more! View highlights on TheBlog or download the report now.
Thank You for a Great Year
FICP appreciates all that you have done to make 2019 a successful year, through participation in our events, FICP Anytime virtual learning, idea sharing within TheNetwork, referring new members to our community and mentoring colleagues. Renew your membership or affiliation for 2020 now for new opportunities to build your knowledge, make new connections, and increase your impact in the coming months.
Learn More About FICP Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)
FICP has created Shared Interest Groups where members can come together and take a deep dive into specific, industry-relevant topics. FICP News Network has released a video sharing more information on this opportunity, and ways to get involved. Watch the video.
A Round of Applause for 2019's Members of the Month
Congratulations to our 2019 Members of the Month for your contributions to FICP! Visit TheNetwork to give another round of applause to the FICP members who have gone above and beyond for our community.
Strategic Partner Profile
Jan Loenhorst, Group Marketing & Communications Director
“Visit Newport Beach elevates FICP meetings professionals and programs like no other destination can. Contact our destination experts today to raise the board on your next meeting.”
"Visit Newport Beach is thrilled to have a strategic partnership with FICP. Our team has found this partnership to be invaluable in representing the hotels & resorts in our destination. As a member of the FICP community, we’re afforded the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and communicate directly with high-level meetings professionals. FICP's culture promotes collaboration and continues to be the best platform in the industry to keep key decision makers informed of all that is happening in Newport Beach. Thank you FICP!"
FICP Welcomes New Members and Hospitality Partners
Meetings Professionals
| Andrea Barendregt, Mackie Research Capital Corporation |
| Leslie Crossley, American Fidelity Assurance |
| Victoria Crozier, Arch Insurance Group |
| Lisa Richter, American National Insurance Company |
Hospitality Partners
| Brian Boyington, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort |
| Kyle Daniel, Hyatt Regency Atlanta |
| Chris DeVincentis, The Alida Hotel |
| Paola Fedriga, METROPOLIS DMC FRANCE |
| Kimberly Gallagher, VDA |
| Pat Gappmayr, Tourism Kelowna |
| Gregory Kaul, 360 Destination Group |
| Divine Lim, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts |
| Alexandra Lima Pennington, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group |
| Ana Madden, Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve |
| Steve Manley, Hilton Austin |
| Melissa Quest Hays, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts |
| Tina Rodriguez, Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa |
| Deborah Wallace, Kingsmill Resort |
| Mackenzie Wheaton, The Omni Grove Park Inn |
| Julie Zee, The Woodstock Inn & Resort |