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Home Brisbane Takes Centre Stage with International Conventions Brisbane has been selected to host a number of major international conventions ... Brisbane Takes Centre Stage with International Conventions Brisbane has been selected to host a number of major international conventions ... Cape Town and Dubai Join BestCities Alliance BestCities.net has added two new partners, boosting representation within the... Cape Town and Dubai Join BestCities Alliance BestCities.net has added two new partners, boosting representation within the... Cape Town and Dubai Join BestCities Alliance BestCities.net has added two new partners, boosting representation within the... Johannesburg's Convention Centers: The Four Big Ones Johannesburg is unique in having four major venues as other cities only have one... Johannesburg's Convention Centers: The Four Big Ones Johannesburg is unique in having four major venues as other cities only have one... 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For The Second Consecutive Year, Cititravel Spain Was Awarded The Title of Best DMC ! On an annual basis, M&IT magazine recognises excellence within the industry by... For The Second Consecutive Year, Cititravel Spain Was Awarded The Title of Best DMC ! On an annual basis, M&IT magazine recognises excellence within the industry by... For The Second Consecutive Year, Cititravel Spain Was Awarded The Title of Best DMC ! On an annual basis, M&IT magazine recognises excellence within the industry by... Johannesburg Aims to Host International Gay Games The Johannesburg Bid to stage the eighth Gay Games Sports and Cultural Festival will... Johannesburg Aims to Host International Gay Games The Johannesburg Bid to stage the eighth Gay Games Sports and Cultural Festival will... US Meetings Industry Technology Experts Join Forces Ball, Marymor and Rasco for Tech3 Partners US Meetings Industry Technology Experts Join Forces Ball, Marymor and Rasco for Tech3 Partners Vericella Joins Island Partners Hawaii Bringing Vericella on board is part of Island Partners' expansion strategy... Vericella Joins Island Partners Hawaii Bringing Vericella on board is part of Island Partners' expansion strategy... PCMA CEO Survey Reveals Importance of Meetings Meeting planning is second only to executive management as a key function of... PCMA CEO Survey Reveals Importance of Meetings Meeting planning is second only to executive management as a key function of... German Meetings Industry Ready For 2006 FIFA World Cup™ The big soccer event offers countless opportunities for the MICE industry... German Meetings Industry Ready For 2006 FIFA World Cup™ The big soccer event offers countless opportunities for the MICE industry... JMIC Launches Web Site for "Profile and Power" Program The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) announced that they have created a new... JMIC Launches Web Site for "Profile and Power" Program The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) announced that they have created a new... National FFA Organization Selects Register123 FFA signs eight-year contract with Certain Software to use its online registration... National FFA Organization Selects Register123 FFA signs eight-year contract with Certain Software to use its online registration... Brisbane Marketing Appoints New Convention Staff Brisbane Marketing’s Director of Business Development Paul Lewin has welcomed two new... Brisbane Marketing Appoints New Convention Staff Brisbane Marketing’s Director of Business Development Paul Lewin has welcomed two new... ACTE Tackles The Meeting Industry & Turns An Eye Toward Procurement The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) on June 2 will move... ACTE Tackles The Meeting Industry & Turns An Eye Toward Procurement The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) on June 2 will move... Brisbane Leads The Way As Best Unique Venues Are Named The 2008 Brisbane Unique Venues Guide is available now. Brisbane Leads The Way As Best Unique Venues Are Named The 2008 Brisbane Unique Venues Guide is available now. New Global Venue Selection Company Formed The formation of Global Cynergies, LLC, a venue selection company, was announced today (March 13, 2008). New Global Venue Selection Company Formed The formation of Global Cynergies, LLC, a venue selection company, was announced today (March 13, 2008). National Clydesdale Sale Relocates To Madison, WI Electrical issues at the Illinois State Fairgrounds force last minute change. National Clydesdale Sale Relocates To Madison, WI Electrical issues at the Illinois State Fairgrounds force last minute change. 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 A New Partnership For Business Visits And Events UK’s Business Tourism Partnership Becomes Business Visits and Events Partnership A New Partnership For Business Visits And Events UK’s Business Tourism Partnership Becomes Business Visits and Events Partnership Boston & Cambridge Recognized As Green Cities Boston & Cambridge have been named to the top 10 list of Popular Science Magazine's 50 most innovative cities in the United States. Boston & Cambridge Recognized As Green Cities Boston & Cambridge have been named to the top 10 list of Popular Science Magazine's 50 most innovative cities in the United States. CIC Announces February 2008 CMP Class 393 individuals passed CMP examination, making them the newest class of Certified Meeting Professionals(CMPs). CIC Announces February 2008 CMP Class 393 individuals passed CMP examination, making them the newest class of Certified Meeting Professionals(CMPs). BSI And EIA Join Forces To Create Strategic Alliance BSI to provide booking services to the Alliance’s 400 member companies. BSI And EIA Join Forces To Create Strategic Alliance BSI to provide booking services to the Alliance’s 400 member companies. DMC - Condor Travel Expands Business Tourism Operations Into Brazil Brazil now marks the sixth Latin America country where the company has a dedicated DMC division. DMC - Condor Travel Expands Business Tourism Operations Into Brazil Brazil now marks the sixth Latin America country where the company has a dedicated DMC division. Certain Software Inc. And Amlink Technologies Announce Merger New powerhouse to offer global solutions, supported 24/7/365 anywhere in the world. Certain Software Inc. And Amlink Technologies Announce Merger New powerhouse to offer global solutions, supported 24/7/365 anywhere in the world. Certain Software Inc. And Amlink Technologies Announce Merger New powerhouse to offer global solutions, supported 24/7/365 anywhere in the world. HKCEC Expansion Milestone Spells Exhibition Growth Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre expands to a total rentable space of 91,161 square metres. HKCEC Expansion Milestone Spells Exhibition Growth Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre expands to a total rentable space of 91,161 square metres. Experient Announces Suppliers Of The Year Experient recognized suppliers in three categories; Destination of the Year, Industry Supplier of the Year and Hotel Supplier of the Year. Experient Announces Suppliers Of The Year Experient recognized suppliers in three categories; Destination of the Year, Industry Supplier of the Year and Hotel Supplier of the Year. HPL Hotels & Resorts Appoints VP, Business Development & Asset Management Gan Kim Leng appointed new Vice President of Business Development and Asset Management to be based in Singapore HPL Hotels & Resorts Appoints VP, Business Development & Asset Management Gan Kim Leng appointed new Vice President of Business Development and Asset Management to be based in Singapore Wait List At Wolfsberg Stuns Organisers The Wolfsberg Annual IAPCO seminar was a sell out event this year with 19 on the waiting list. Wait List At Wolfsberg Stuns Organisers The Wolfsberg Annual IAPCO seminar was a sell out event this year with 19 on the waiting list. 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 Another Environmental Accolade For MCEC The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has won the prestigious ‘Best Environmental Supplier Award’ at the Asia Pacific’s premier event for the business events industry. Another Environmental Accolade For MCEC The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre has won the prestigious ‘Best Environmental Supplier Award’ at the Asia Pacific’s premier event for the business events industry. Italy Wins Presidency Patrizia Semprebene Buongiorno, of AIM-Group AIM-International elected as IAPCO’s next President. Italy Wins Presidency Patrizia Semprebene Buongiorno, of AIM-Group AIM-International elected as IAPCO’s next President. MCI Berlin Wins Conga Award 2008 MCI Berlin came in first at the renowned Conga Award Ceremony. MCI Berlin Wins Conga Award 2008 MCI Berlin came in first at the renowned Conga Award Ceremony. ARAMARK Harrison Lodging Enhances Meeting Experience AHL has announced the completion of renovations and improvements at five of its conference center properties. ARAMARK Harrison Lodging Enhances Meeting Experience AHL has announced the completion of renovations and improvements at five of its conference center properties. Seven Destinations Achieve Accreditation Status DMAI Anticipates That Nearly 100 Accredited DMOs By Year’s End Seven Destinations Achieve Accreditation Status DMAI Anticipates That Nearly 100 Accredited DMOs By Year’s End Seven Destinations Achieve Accreditation Status DMAI Anticipates That Nearly 100 Accredited DMOs By Year’s End Brisbane Marketing Wins Meetings Industry Accolade For the second year running Brisbane Marketing has been named Queensland’s best Convention Bureau/Tourist Organisation. Brisbane Marketing Wins Meetings Industry Accolade For the second year running Brisbane Marketing has been named Queensland’s best Convention Bureau/Tourist Organisation. Adidas Presented Its New F50 Tunit Model At The CCIB For this world event, the company chose the installations of the multi-purpose and modern Barcelona International Convention Centre. Adidas Presented Its New F50 Tunit Model At The CCIB For this world event, the company chose the installations of the multi-purpose and modern Barcelona International Convention Centre. Event Planners Gather On "Linked In" Reaches 1,000 Members BizBash Event Planners Gather Group On "Linked In" Reaches 1,000 Members In Six Weeks. Event Planners Gather On "Linked In" Reaches 1,000 Members BizBash Event Planners Gather Group On "Linked In" Reaches 1,000 Members In Six Weeks. Aberdeen Continues To Be A Successful Destination For Meetings Aberdeen, Scotland, long known as a great destination for golf, whisky and castles, continues to be a thriving meeting site for a multitude of industries. Aberdeen Continues To Be A Successful Destination For Meetings Aberdeen, Scotland, long known as a great destination for golf, whisky and castles, continues to be a thriving meeting site for a multitude of industries. Experient Adds Four Strategic Sales Executives Experient increases their sales power with the addition of strategic sales executives Joseph Ansay, Denise Marlow, Robin Murphy and Curt Zigler. Experient Adds Four Strategic Sales Executives Experient increases their sales power with the addition of strategic sales executives Joseph Ansay, Denise Marlow, Robin Murphy and Curt Zigler. "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. ADNEC And ADTA To Promote Abu Dhabi As A World-Class MICE Destination Abu Dhabi to be promoted as a world-class meeting, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) hub at more than 13 global events during 2008. ADNEC And ADTA To Promote Abu Dhabi As A World-Class MICE Destination Abu Dhabi to be promoted as a world-class meeting, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) hub at more than 13 global events during 2008. Newly Renovated Anaheim Convention Center Arena Rededicated The Anaheim Convention Center celebrated its 40th anniversary and unveiled its own history walk. Newly Renovated Anaheim Convention Center Arena Rededicated The Anaheim Convention Center celebrated its 40th anniversary and unveiled its own history walk. New Shows For The Royal Horticultural Halls And Conference Centre 2008 is already set to be a promising year for the RHH with a marked increase in new business. New Shows For The Royal Horticultural Halls And Conference Centre 2008 is already set to be a promising year for the RHH with a marked increase in new business. New Orleans Hospitality Industry Report New Orleans Convention And Visitors Bureau Hospitality Industry Report 1st Quarter 2008. New Orleans Hospitality Industry Report New Orleans Convention And Visitors Bureau Hospitality Industry Report 1st Quarter 2008. ICCA Middle East Research, Sales & Marketing Programme To Be Held In Dubai For The First Time ICCA will organise the first edition of this new education and networking event, specifically targeted at the Middle East, from 25-27 August in Dubai. ICCA Middle East Research, Sales & Marketing Programme To Be Held In Dubai For The First Time ICCA will organise the first edition of this new education and networking event, specifically targeted at the Middle East, from 25-27 August in Dubai. 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.	Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI), the world’s largest association of destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and convention & visitor bureaus (CVBs), announced the virtual expansion of the organization’s popular Destinations Showcase Conference & Expos with a new series of complimentary webcasts. The first Destinations Showcase Webinar, sponsored by St. Petersburg/Clearwater CVB, takes place at 2:00 pm ET on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Barbara F. Dunn, Esq., an attorney and partner at law firm Howe & Hutton, will present “Hotel Contracts: Balancing the Legal Issues with your Business Considerations.” Participation is free for qualified professionals who register at destinationsshowcase.com. In addition, attendees may earn credit towards CMP certification through the Convention Industry Council. In related news, DMAI released findings from research gauging meeting, convention, and trade show professionals’ interest in popular and emerging technologies—including Webinars, blogs, social networking, podcasts, RSS, wikis, and virtual spaces—as part of a post-show survey of planners who registered for Destinations Showcase Washington on Feb. 7, 2008. More than 500 responses indicated that webinars are the most popular of technologies embraced by professional planners, with text messaging, wikis, and social networking nearly tied for a distant second place. Blogs, podcasts, RSS readers/feeds, and virtual spaces do not yet appear to be of wide use or interest to the majority of those surveyed—with virtual spaces such as Second Life having the highest percentages of respondents with no interest. “It’s not surprising that planners have a strong interest in webcasts,” said Jim Duda, managing director of Destinations Showcase. “This is one of the busiest professions and many don’t have time to travel if it’s not for their own meeting. These webinars allow everyone the opportunity to participate in the quality education that we provide each year in Chicago and Washington, D.C.” DMAI plans a second Destinations Showcase Webinar for August or September. Details will be announced at a later date. Future live Destinations Showcase events are scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2008, in Chicago and Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 in Washington, D.C. Destinations Showcase Conference & Expos are the meeting industry’s largest forums exclusively bringing corporate, government, association, and independent meeting planners, together with exhibiting DMOs from the U.S. and beyond. Highlights of these full-day events include a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) breakfast, morning breakout sessions, a networking keynote luncheon, and an afternoon exhibition. In addition, participants can earn points towards CMP designation. Admission is complimentary to qualified meeting planners who pre-register at destinationsshowcase.com.
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