Atlanta CVB VP to Retire

Atlanta CVB VP to Retire After a lifelong career in the hospitality industry and 14 years at the Atlanta...
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JMIC Unity Award for 2008 Announced Hans Friis of Brähler ICS announced winner of the 2008 Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) award. Amsterdam RAI Builds For The Future Amsterdam RAI achieved a net turnover of € 133.3 million in 2007, which was 15.3% more than in 2006. Amsterdam RAI Builds For The Future Amsterdam RAI achieved a net turnover of € 133.3 million in 2007, which was 15.3% more than in 2006. Is Your Meeting Running Out of Gas? Spice Up Local Meetings in times of Economic Downturn. Is Your Meeting Running Out of Gas? Spice Up Local Meetings in times of Economic Downturn. Bavaria Executive Suites Dubai Appoints Director Of Sales - MICE Mr Savio Marker announced as Director of Sales – MICE at Bavaria Executive Suites Dubai. Bavaria Executive Suites Dubai Appoints Director Of Sales - MICE Mr Savio Marker announced as Director of Sales – MICE at Bavaria Executive Suites Dubai. HKECE To Host Asia’s Two Biggest Conferences The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), will host the World Ophthalmology Congress 2008 and Evolution – Asia Yoga Conference in June and July 2008. HKECE To Host Asia’s Two Biggest Conferences The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), will host the World Ophthalmology Congress 2008 and Evolution – Asia Yoga Conference in June and July 2008. HKECE To Host Asia’s Two Biggest Conferences The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), will host the World Ophthalmology Congress 2008 and Evolution – Asia Yoga Conference in June and July 2008. Encore Opens In The USA Australian destination management company Encore Business Tourism (ENCORE) has opened a sales and marketing office in the USA headed by Matthew Jones. Encore Opens In The USA Australian destination management company Encore Business Tourism (ENCORE) has opened a sales and marketing office in the USA headed by Matthew Jones. Hat Trick Award Win Leads To Hall Of Fame For GCCEC Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Wins National MEA Award. Hat Trick Award Win Leads To Hall Of Fame For GCCEC Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Wins National MEA Award. ICC Durban Voted " Africa 's Leading Conference Centre" International Convention Centre, Durban (ICC Durban) has been awarded 'Africa's Leading Conference Centre' for the 7th year running at the World Travel Awards Africa ceremony. ICC Durban Voted " Africa 's Leading Conference Centre" International Convention Centre, Durban (ICC Durban) has been awarded 'Africa's Leading Conference Centre' for the 7th year running at the World Travel Awards Africa ceremony. Green Globe Benchmark Endorsement For Brisbane Convention Centre The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has achieved international benchmarking status for its commitment to the environment. Green Globe Benchmark Endorsement For Brisbane Convention Centre The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has achieved international benchmarking status for its commitment to the environment. American Gentry (DMC) Expands Into Orlando Market American Gentry Destination Management Company finds niche with international market visiting U.S. American Gentry (DMC) Expands Into Orlando Market American Gentry Destination Management Company finds niche with international market visiting U.S. Dublin Wins Another Major International Conference The International Statistical Institute (ISI) will be holding its biannual session at Dublin’s new centre in August, 2011. Dublin Wins Another Major International Conference The International Statistical Institute (ISI) will be holding its biannual session at Dublin’s new centre in August, 2011.	After a lifelong career in the hospitality industry and 14 years at the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), Bill Howard, vice president of marketing, tourism and communications, is retiring. Howard was an organizer of two ACVB-sponsored travel trade shows including the Southern Marketplace, an annual trade show developed by Nashville, New Orleans and Atlanta to showcase the South as a destination to the international travel market. He also helped organize New Discoveries, a showcase of new attractions in Atlanta and Georgia. Additionally, Howard led the ACVB’s efforts, in partnership with the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and Georgia Department of Economic Development, to become the headquarters of the Free Trade Agreement of the Americas (FTAA).
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