20 Companies To Do battle In Business Travel show Innovation Awards

20 Companies To Do battle In Business Travel show Innovation Awards
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New Exhibitors For GIBTM 2008 New Exhibitors For GIBTM 2008 Moscow International MICE Forum 18 March 2008 Moscow International MICE Forum 18 March 2008 Business Travellers Say No To Mobile Phones On Planes Business Travellers Say No To Mobile Phones On Planes Business Travellers Say No To Mobile Phones On Planes Business Travellers Say No To Mobile Phones On Planes IMEX Injects Fresh Format Into New Association Day Programme IMEX Injects Fresh Format Into New Association Day Programme Hosted Buyer Registration Is Now Open For GIBTM 2008 Hosted Buyer Registration Is Now Open For GIBTM 2008 Applications Open For ICCA Youth Forum At AIME 2008 Applications Open For ICCA Youth Forum At AIME 2008 Applications Open For ICCA Youth Forum At AIME 2008 EIBTM 2007 Set To Be The Busiest Ever EIBTM 2007 Set To Be The Busiest Ever AIME Hosted Buyer Applications Closing Soon AIME Hosted Buyer Applications Closing Soon ETF AcquiresAustralian Events Expo (AEE) ETF AcquiresAustralian Events Expo (AEE) The European Meetings And Events Conference 2008 Opens Online Registration The European Meetings And Events Conference 2008 Opens Online Registration Industry Leaders Debate Issues At AIME 2008 Industry Leaders Debate Issues At AIME 2008 GIBTM 2008 Unveils Preshow Abu Dhabi Experience GIBTM 2008 Unveils Preshow Abu Dhabi Experience ICCA Corporate Meetings Seminar At International Confex 2008 ICCA Corporate Meetings Seminar At International Confex 2008 ICCA Corporate Meetings Seminar At International Confex 2008 German Convention Bureau Elects German IMEX 2008 Wild Card Winners German Convention Bureau Elects German IMEX 2008 Wild Card Winners German Convention Bureau Elects German IMEX 2008 Wild Card Winners Tourism Australia Backs Leading Meeting And Incentive Industry Event Tourism Australia Backs Leading Meeting And Incentive Industry Event CIBTM Re-Scheduled Due To Impact Of Beijing Olympics CIBTM Re-Scheduled Due To Impact Of Beijing Olympics EIBTM Exceeds Expectations With Over £10 Million Of Enquiries To London EIBTM Exceeds Expectations With Over £10 Million Of Enquiries To London EIBTM Exceeds Expectations With Over £10 Million Of Enquiries To London Online Registration Is Now Open For The First Gulf Meetings And events Conference In Dubai Online Registration Is Now Open For The First Gulf Meetings And events Conference In Dubai CIBTM Wins “the most creative event” At The 2007 China Business And Incentive Travel Creative Awards CIBTM Wins “the most creative event” At The 2007 China Business And Incentive Travel Creative Awards AIME Awards Announced AIME Awards Announced EIBTM 2007 Audited Number Confirm 20% Increase The official ABC audit for EIBTM 2007 (an independent verification process) is now complete certifying a rise in attendance of over 20% compared to 2006 with a total visitor attendance of 7,218 visitors and Hosted Buyers. EIBTM 2007 Audited Number Confirm 20% Increase The official ABC audit for EIBTM 2007 (an independent verification process) is now complete certifying a rise in attendance of over 20% compared to 2006 with a total visitor attendance of 7,218 visitors and Hosted Buyers. GIBTM 2008 Set To Deliver A Strong Show For The Meetings Industry Strong presence of new international exhibitors confirmed with only five weeks to go until the meetings industry meets in the Gulf GIBTM 2008 Set To Deliver A Strong Show For The Meetings Industry Strong presence of new international exhibitors confirmed with only five weeks to go until the meetings industry meets in the Gulf German Association Day At IMEX With Expanded Programme Four presentations in German during IMEX Association Day on 21 April 2008 - special GCB seminars for associations also on first day of fair - Attractive IMEX hosted buyer programme German Association Day At IMEX With Expanded Programme Four presentations in German during IMEX Association Day on 21 April 2008 - special GCB seminars for associations also on first day of fair - Attractive IMEX hosted buyer programme German Association Day At IMEX With Expanded Programme Four presentations in German during IMEX Association Day on 21 April 2008 - special GCB seminars for associations also on first day of fair - Attractive IMEX hosted buyer programme The European Meetings & Events Conference Goes Green First UK event to implement the BS 8901 Sustainable Event Standard being supported by The MPI Foundation Europe and The Rezidor Hotel Group The European Meetings & Events Conference Goes Green First UK event to implement the BS 8901 Sustainable Event Standard being supported by The MPI Foundation Europe and The Rezidor Hotel Group "High Tech - Simply Fun" New motto, new exhibitors, new get-together: there are many reasons to visit the Germany stand at IMEX 2008. "High Tech - Simply Fun" New motto, new exhibitors, new get-together: there are many reasons to visit the Germany stand at IMEX 2008. "High Tech - Simply Fun" New motto, new exhibitors, new get-together: there are many reasons to visit the Germany stand at IMEX 2008. Aruba To Host SITE International Conference 2009 The Society of Incentive Travel Executives has selected the island of Aruba to be the host country of the SITE International Conference 2009, set for 3-6 December. Aruba To Host SITE International Conference 2009 The Society of Incentive Travel Executives has selected the island of Aruba to be the host country of the SITE International Conference 2009, set for 3-6 December. Aruba To Host SITE International Conference 2009 The Society of Incentive Travel Executives has selected the island of Aruba to be the host country of the SITE International Conference 2009, set for 3-6 December. Aruba To Host SITE International Conference 2009 The Society of Incentive Travel Executives has selected the island of Aruba to be the host country of the SITE International Conference 2009, set for 3-6 December. Aruba To Host SITE International Conference 2009 The Society of Incentive Travel Executives has selected the island of Aruba to be the host country of the SITE International Conference 2009, set for 3-6 December. Visit London At IMEX Visit London’s third participation at IMEX will showcase the best of the city on an interactive and sustainable stand. Visit London At IMEX Visit London’s third participation at IMEX will showcase the best of the city on an interactive and sustainable stand. Visit London At IMEX Visit London’s third participation at IMEX will showcase the best of the city on an interactive and sustainable stand. New, Expanded Education Programme At IMEX 2008 The award-winning trade show will offer visitors and exhibitors its largest ever professional education programme. New, Expanded Education Programme At IMEX 2008 The award-winning trade show will offer visitors and exhibitors its largest ever professional education programme. MICE Associations In Greater Pearl River Delta Supports To ITE MICE08 ITE MICE is the only MICE travel fair in Asia being held concurrently with an international leisure travel show ITE Hong Kong for synergy. MICE Associations In Greater Pearl River Delta Supports To ITE MICE08 ITE MICE is the only MICE travel fair in Asia being held concurrently with an international leisure travel show ITE Hong Kong for synergy. HFTP Streamlines Annual HITEC Conference Using Passkey With Passkey, HITEC 08 shifted over 50% of reservations online and with 0% of the reservations booked via phone, there were no call center costs for this event. HFTP Streamlines Annual HITEC Conference Using Passkey With Passkey, HITEC 08 shifted over 50% of reservations online and with 0% of the reservations booked via phone, there were no call center costs for this event. AOK Events Launch Corporate Golf Division UK based event management company, AOK Events has launched a corporate golf division to rival ‘off the shelf’ golf days from other suppliers. AOK Events Launch Corporate Golf Division UK based event management company, AOK Events has launched a corporate golf division to rival ‘off the shelf’ golf days from other suppliers. Access to Experts Goes International Marlene Sholod has been invited to attend the 2008 World Diversity Leadership Summit held at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Access to Experts Goes International Marlene Sholod has been invited to attend the 2008 World Diversity Leadership Summit held at the United Nations headquarters in New York. VisitBritain Gears Up For Beijing 2008 And Handover To Britain VisitBritain, has welcomed the announcement of official plans for the handover ceremony at the close of the Beijing Olympic Games on 24 August 2008. VisitBritain Gears Up For Beijing 2008 And Handover To Britain VisitBritain, has welcomed the announcement of official plans for the handover ceremony at the close of the Beijing Olympic Games on 24 August 2008. Kuala Lumpur To Host 6th World Chambers Congress Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin, launched today the one year countdown to the 6th World Chambers Congress, which will take place in Kuala Lumpur on 3-5 June 2009. Kuala Lumpur To Host 6th World Chambers Congress Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin, launched today the one year countdown to the 6th World Chambers Congress, which will take place in Kuala Lumpur on 3-5 June 2009. Congrex Sweden And SKD Euroconf Merge Two years ago Congrex Sweden AB acquired SKD Euroconf AB. Now in line with the strategic plan set for the acquisition the companies will merge. Congrex Sweden And SKD Euroconf Merge Two years ago Congrex Sweden AB acquired SKD Euroconf AB. Now in line with the strategic plan set for the acquisition the companies will merge. Sydney Wins A$43.6m Conference Trio Sydney has won its third major conference in as many weeks, adding a A$15.6 million insurance congress to its June score card. Sydney Wins A$43.6m Conference Trio Sydney has won its third major conference in as many weeks, adding a A$15.6 million insurance congress to its June score card. MPI Technology Village @ EIBTM Grows By 20% Growth In MPI Technology Village @ EIBTM Highlights Importance Of IT Solutions In Meetings Industry. MPI Technology Village @ EIBTM Grows By 20% Growth In MPI Technology Village @ EIBTM Highlights Importance Of IT Solutions In Meetings Industry. ICCA Congress 2008 vs. US Presidential Election Watch the US Presidential election results or experience top quality networking and education? - this year's ICCA Congress delegates will get the best of both worlds. ICCA Congress 2008 vs. US Presidential Election Watch the US Presidential election results or experience top quality networking and education? - this year's ICCA Congress delegates will get the best of both worlds. A Good Year For London’s Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Turnover for the 2007/08 financial year was almost £11million – an increase of three percent, whilst costs have been held to a two percent increase over those for the previous period. A Good Year For London’s Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Turnover for the 2007/08 financial year was almost £11million – an increase of three percent, whilst costs have been held to a two percent increase over those for the previous period. Planning a Convention Centre? IAPCO provides a reference manual. This latest publication from IAPCO provides an easy to use reference manual for developers, architects and anyone planning to build a convention centre for use prior to the design stage. Planning a Convention Centre? IAPCO provides a reference manual. This latest publication from IAPCO provides an easy to use reference manual for developers, architects and anyone planning to build a convention centre for use prior to the design stage. Planning a Convention Centre? IAPCO provides a reference manual. This latest publication from IAPCO provides an easy to use reference manual for developers, architects and anyone planning to build a convention centre for use prior to the design stage. Visa Launches Meetings Card Visa announced the launch of a meetings card and an alliance with meetings technology provider Arcaneo. Visa Launches Meetings Card Visa announced the launch of a meetings card and an alliance with meetings technology provider Arcaneo. SCVB Boosts Its Overseas Team The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has expanded its business development teams in London and Hong Kong as it mounts an intensified push into key international markets. SCVB Boosts Its Overseas Team The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has expanded its business development teams in London and Hong Kong as it mounts an intensified push into key international markets. Malaysia, Too Attractive To Miss Supported by its Team Malaysia partners, the KLCC recently organised its 4th Association Seminar themed “How to Package a Winning Bid” for Malaysia-based association executives. Malaysia, Too Attractive To Miss Supported by its Team Malaysia partners, the KLCC recently organised its 4th Association Seminar themed “How to Package a Winning Bid” for Malaysia-based association executives. New Golf Developments In Aberdeen, Scotland More Than Four New Championship Courses Planned Near This Meetings Destination. New Golf Developments In Aberdeen, Scotland More Than Four New Championship Courses Planned Near This Meetings Destination. Italian Communication World Met In Rome EGA Professional Congress Organisers was one of the main technical sponsors and they worked as Organising Secretariat for the event. Italian Communication World Met In Rome EGA Professional Congress Organisers was one of the main technical sponsors and they worked as Organising Secretariat for the event. Experient Grows Strategic Account Management Team Lyra Hankins, Yurii Land and Chris Jensen are the newest Experient strategic account managers. Experient Grows Strategic Account Management Team Lyra Hankins, Yurii Land and Chris Jensen are the newest Experient strategic account managers.	The battle to win a Business Travel Show 2008 Innovation Award has begun, as organiser Centaur Exhibitions announces 20 companies have been short-listed across the newly-launched seven categories. Just one company has secured more than one short list mention, indicating just how fierce the competition has been up to this point. The following short list was chosen by a panel of leading business travel journalists following an initial nomination stage that was open to all: 1. Accommodation: City Inn, Galileo, Supranational 2. Air Travel: British Airways, Galileo, Singapore Airlines 3. CSR: Airplus, Flybe, GetThere 4. Ground Transportation: Business Taxis, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar 5. Technology: Concur Expense Management, Hilton Hotels, HRG 6. Traveller Service: Baggage Pin, Sabre Virtually There, Turbo Dial 7. Travel Management Service: Barclaycard Business, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Travelex The Business Travel Show Innovation Award was introduced as a solitary award in 2005 to recognise and reward business travel suppliers for the innovative products, services and processes they bring to market each year. Such was the popularity of the award, Centaur Exhibitions expanded the single category to seven for 2008 and added a special Gold Innovation Award for the category winner who receives the most votes overall. Centaur has now thrown the final leg of the voting procedure open to everyone – simply click on www.innovation-awards.com to register your favourite (voting closes on January 23rd). The category winners will be revealed during the Business Travel Show and the Gold Innovation Award will be presented at the exclusive Business Travel Show party being held at the Madame Tussauds on February 6th. David Chapple, Business Travel Show event director, said: “The panel and I are beyond impressed with the quantity and quality of submissions we received for this year’s Innovation Awards – proof that the Business Travel Show really is a hotbed of innovation. Every single company on the short list is a worthy winner and I’m looking forward to seeing who will be doing the winner’s walk next month.” The Business Travel Show is the leading event for anyone who buys or manages company travel or books business trips and sources meeting venues over the Internet, the phone or through an agent. This year, around 250 suppliers of leading edge business travel products and services will be at the Business Travel Show, including 60 first time exhibitors and a further 60 companies featuring in the brand new Meetings Showcase. The full exhibitor list and registration form can be found at www.businesstravelshow.com. Images can be found at www.bastion.co.uk
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