BACD AGM & Convention Goes Green

BACD AGM & Convention Goes Green
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John Oliver Named Advertising Manager For Association News John Oliver Named Advertising Manager For Association News Visit London Appoints New Association Sales Manager As London Jumps Up The ICCA Rankings Visit London Appoints New Association Sales Manager As London Jumps Up The ICCA Rankings UK IMEX Delegates Make Their Flights To Frankfurt Carbon Neutral UK IMEX Delegates Make Their Flights To Frankfurt Carbon Neutral UK IMEX Delegates Make Their Flights To Frankfurt Carbon Neutral ME Productions Expands Sales Team, Sees An Increased Trend For Event Production ME Productions Expands Sales Team, Sees An Increased Trend For Event Production Metro Toronto Convention Centre Announced A New Member Of Their Sales Team Metro Toronto Convention Centre Announced A New Member Of Their Sales Team Metro Toronto Convention Centre To Host World's Leaders In Pediatrics Metro Toronto Convention Centre To Host World's Leaders In Pediatrics Long Live the Core PCO! Long Live the Core PCO! 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Long Live the Core PCO! 6th European SITE Education & Networking Program Set For Warsaw 6th European SITE Education & Networking Program Set For Warsaw Boston & Cambridge Recognized By ICCA As Top Destination In USA For International Association Meetings Boston & Cambridge Recognized By ICCA As Top Destination In USA For International Association Meetings Sandrine Le Biavant Joins TSA As Director Of Business Development Sandrine Le Biavant Joins TSA As Director Of Business Development EIBTM 2007: Enhanced Hosted Buyer Initiatives EIBTM 2007: Enhanced Hosted Buyer Initiatives Philadelphia’s Leading DMC Grows It’s Business By Setting Up Shop At Two Of The City’s Largest Hotels Philadelphia’s Leading DMC Grows It’s Business By Setting Up Shop At Two Of The City’s Largest Hotels Experient Announces “Meet With Success®” Educational Series For 2007 Experient Announces “Meet With Success®” Educational Series For 2007 Planning Meetings, Events & Tours, “The Westchester Way” Planning Meetings, Events & Tours, “The Westchester Way” Conclusive UK Meetings Industry Report Launched By Hotel Brokers International Conclusive UK Meetings Industry Report Launched By Hotel Brokers International Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre First In Asia To Be Green Globe Benchmarked Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre First In Asia To Be Green Globe Benchmarked Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Plans For Future Growth Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Plans For Future Growth Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Plans For Future Growth Compostable Food Packaging Recycling Program Launched At Direct Energy Centre Compostable Food Packaging Recycling Program Launched At Direct Energy Centre Abu Dhabi’s Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) At the Arabian Travel Market Abu Dhabi’s Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) At the Arabian Travel Market Number Of Trade Exhibitions Reaches All-Time High In Dubai Number Of Trade Exhibitions Reaches All-Time High In Dubai Number Of Trade Exhibitions Reaches All-Time High In Dubai ICC Durban Prepares For A Bumper INDABA 2007 ICC Durban Prepares For A Bumper INDABA 2007 EIBTM: Mandy Torrens Promoted To Exhibition Director EIBTM: Mandy Torrens Promoted To Exhibition Director German Cliché Buster For Congress Planners German Cliché Buster For Congress Planners Macau Booked To Host Its Largest Convention Ever Macau Booked To Host Its Largest Convention Ever Metro Toronto Convention Centre Takes Prestigious 2007 Green Toronto Award Metro Toronto Convention Centre Takes Prestigious 2007 Green Toronto Award Formula One Fantasy At The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Formula One Fantasy At The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Roman Renaissance – The Nuova Fiera di Roma Passed The Exam Roman Renaissance – The Nuova Fiera di Roma Passed The Exam Roman Renaissance – The Nuova Fiera di Roma Passed The Exam Maui Jim® Puts Corporate Gift Companies In The Shade At IMEX Maui Jim® Puts Corporate Gift Companies In The Shade At IMEX International Iraq Conference At Maritim Sharm El Sheikh International Congress Center International Iraq Conference At Maritim Sharm El Sheikh International Congress Center TLC-360º Events In Portugal Coached By Kevin Cottam In “Design A Sensational Event” Workshop TLC-360º Events In Portugal Coached By Kevin Cottam In “Design A Sensational Event” Workshop Bavaria Hotels International Opens International Sales Offices In Europe Bavaria Hotels International Opens International Sales Offices In Europe Australia’s Tallest Observation Deck Opens And Melbourne Eagerly Awaits Stylish New Docklands Venues Australia’s Tallest Observation Deck Opens And Melbourne Eagerly Awaits Stylish New Docklands Venues Australia’s Tallest Observation Deck Opens And Melbourne Eagerly Awaits Stylish New Docklands Venues 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. New Director of Sales Joins SCVB’s Intensified Campaign The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has appointed new Director of Sales Christine Judd to oversee a major boost in the bureau's business development activities worldwide. New Director of Sales Joins SCVB’s Intensified Campaign The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has appointed new Director of Sales Christine Judd to oversee a major boost in the bureau's business development activities worldwide. Cape Town ICC Supports MPI Southern Africa Community Initiative Following the announcement by Meeting Professionals International (MPI) to form a Southern African MPI Community, Cape Town International Convention Center (CTICC) has become the first official partner to support this development. Cape Town ICC Supports MPI Southern Africa Community Initiative Following the announcement by Meeting Professionals International (MPI) to form a Southern African MPI Community, Cape Town International Convention Center (CTICC) has become the first official partner to support this development. EIBTM & ICCA search For The ‘Future’ Of The Meetings Industry EIBTM and ICCA are again searching for young professionals to join them in the annual Forum For Young Professionals at this year’s event in Barcelona. EIBTM & ICCA search For The ‘Future’ Of The Meetings Industry EIBTM and ICCA are again searching for young professionals to join them in the annual Forum For Young Professionals at this year’s event in Barcelona. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Voted ‘Best in Asia’ Again The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) celebrates its third anniversary with a second consecutive win of the ‘Best Exhibition and Convention Centre in Asia’ award at the TravelWeekly (Asia) Industry Awards 2008 held in Singapore. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Voted ‘Best in Asia’ Again The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) celebrates its third anniversary with a second consecutive win of the ‘Best Exhibition and Convention Centre in Asia’ award at the TravelWeekly (Asia) Industry Awards 2008 held in Singapore. Priority Bookings Open For AIME 2009 The priority booking period for AIME 2009, 17th AsiaPacific Incentives & Meetings Expo is now open. Priority Bookings Open For AIME 2009 The priority booking period for AIME 2009, 17th AsiaPacific Incentives & Meetings Expo is now open. SCVB And Events NSW Forge New Partnership New South Wales is forecasting a significant hike in its share of the international business events market, following a new partnership between the State's two major event bodies, Events New South Wales and the Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) SCVB And Events NSW Forge New Partnership New South Wales is forecasting a significant hike in its share of the international business events market, following a new partnership between the State's two major event bodies, Events New South Wales and the Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) Games Convention Asia 2008 To Focus On Digital Entertainment Experience Games Convention Asia 2008, will be held 18-20 September, 2008 at the Suntec International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore. This year’s theme for the convention is “Inspire Yourself”. Games Convention Asia 2008 To Focus On Digital Entertainment Experience Games Convention Asia 2008, will be held 18-20 September, 2008 at the Suntec International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore. This year’s theme for the convention is “Inspire Yourself”. Convene Magazine Earns Two More Gold Awards The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced that Convene magazine has been recognized with two more gold awards in addition to the two top honors the magazine received from the Society of National Association Publications (SNAP) in Convene Magazine Earns Two More Gold Awards The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced that Convene magazine has been recognized with two more gold awards in addition to the two top honors the magazine received from the Society of National Association Publications (SNAP) in	The British Association of Conference Destinations (BACD) is holding its 2007 AGM & Convention in Deganwy, North Wales, from the 6^th – 8^th June 2007. This year’s theme will be ‘The future’s bright. The future’s green’ and the programme will explore the opportunities and challenges that face the future of conferencing. In particular, it will focus on how BACD members and suppliers to the industry can work together to create more sustainable destinations and venues. The conference will also provide an overview of the important issues of today as well as those of the future. The three day convention will be hosted at The Quay Hotel in Deganwy, a superb five star hotel set in a prestigious location. With an idyllic waterside location, the venue is the perfect coastal retreat, overlooking the Unesco World Heritage Site of Conwy Castle. The conference programme will include plenary presentations on: · ‘The future of the conference industry’ by Rohit Talwar from Global Futures and Foresight. · ‘Winning International and National Association Business’ by Scott Taylor (Glasgow City Marketing Bureau) and MCI Group. · ‘Overview of sustainability’ by Emma Edwards-Jones of the Snowdonia Society. · ‘What is corporate social responsibility?’ by Iain Palfreman from PricewaterhouseCoopers. BACD chair, Sue Stuart, comments “We’ve assembled a great programme of speakers covering very topical issues and anticipate a highly successful BACD convention. The programme really does offer something for all our members, both full and affiliate, and for others interested in gaining a better understanding of how the conference industry can sustain itself and develop in the future.”
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