EIBTM Worldwide Technology Watch 2006

EIBTM Worldwide Technology Watch 2006 – 8 Weeks Left To Enter There are just eight weeks to go before the closing date for entries to the annual...
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... Crystal Palace Builds New Conference Room Crystal Palace Hotel will have a new conference room with a... Crystal Palace Builds New Conference Room Crystal Palace Hotel will have a new conference room with a... Joburg's Status as Conference Hub Grows Since the city's successful hosting of the Rugby and Cricket World Cups, and the... Joburg's Status as Conference Hub Grows Since the city's successful hosting of the Rugby and Cricket World Cups, and the... IDI Named US Johannesburg CVB Sales/Service Office International Destinations, Inc. has been selected to be the North American sales... IDI Named US Johannesburg CVB Sales/Service Office International Destinations, Inc. has been selected to be the North American sales... Johannesburg Tourism Company Joins the Broadband Boom The Johannesburg Tourism Company has recently launched their own website as... Johannesburg Tourism Company Joins the Broadband Boom The Johannesburg Tourism Company has recently launched their own website as... 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... Record-breaking AIME 2006 Opens In Melbourne Next Week Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) is expecting record numbers at AIME 2006, as final... Record-breaking AIME 2006 Opens In Melbourne Next Week Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) is expecting record numbers at AIME 2006, as final... Bavaria Hotels International To Develop Over 4,500 Suites In The Middle East By 2008 Bavaria Hotels International (BHI) announced two new developments in Qatar and... Bavaria Hotels International To Develop Over 4,500 Suites In The Middle East By 2008 Bavaria Hotels International (BHI) announced two new developments in Qatar and... Vancouver Guide Go Virtual Tourism Vancouver's Meeting Planners' Guide is now available in a convenient,... Vancouver Guide Go Virtual Tourism Vancouver's Meeting Planners' Guide is now available in a convenient,... Certain Software® Introduces Register123™ Version 4.6 Certain Software announced the latest update to Register123, a complete technology... Certain Software® Introduces Register123™ Version 4.6 Certain Software announced the latest update to Register123, a complete technology... Cornell Report Shows How Hotel Operators Can Profit From Customer Data The internet has brought hotel operators almost too much of a good thing, as... Cornell Report Shows How Hotel Operators Can Profit From Customer Data The internet has brought hotel operators almost too much of a good thing, as... Final Meetings Industry Report To Be Published This Summer A keynote report on gaining greater global recognition for the meetings industry is... Final Meetings Industry Report To Be Published This Summer A keynote report on gaining greater global recognition for the meetings industry is... Final Meetings Industry Report To Be Published This Summer A keynote report on gaining greater global recognition for the meetings industry is... Anaheim/Orange County VCB New Executive VP Convention Sales & Marketing The Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau has announced Mark... Anaheim/Orange County VCB New Executive VP Convention Sales & Marketing The Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau has announced Mark... Metro Toronto Convention Centre Hosts IOF World Congress Toronto is set to host to the 2006 International Osteoporosis... Metro Toronto Convention Centre Hosts IOF World Congress Toronto is set to host to the 2006 International Osteoporosis... Metro Toronto Convention Centre Hosts IOF World Congress Toronto is set to host to the 2006 International Osteoporosis... Melbourne Hosts AIME 2006 AIME 2006, 14th AsiaPacific Incentives & Meetings Expo, is at the Melbourne... Melbourne Hosts AIME 2006 AIME 2006, 14th AsiaPacific Incentives & Meetings Expo, is at the Melbourne... Melbourne Hosts AIME 2006 AIME 2006, 14th AsiaPacific Incentives & Meetings Expo, is at the Melbourne... MPI Debuts Over 50 New Education Sessions At 2006 Congress In Dallas Meeting Professionals International (MPI) presents three days of education featuring... MPI Debuts Over 50 New Education Sessions At 2006 Congress In Dallas Meeting Professionals International (MPI) presents three days of education featuring... MPI Debuts Over 50 New Education Sessions At 2006 Congress In Dallas Meeting Professionals International (MPI) presents three days of education featuring... Lokerman Wins AIME 2006 Award Robin Lokerman, CEO, Institutional Division of leading pan-European association and... Lokerman Wins AIME 2006 Award Robin Lokerman, CEO, Institutional Division of leading pan-European association and... Smith Promoted To VP Of Independent Sales Team At CGS Smith has been a Conferon Sales Network Regional Director since 2002. He replaces... Smith Promoted To VP Of Independent Sales Team At CGS Smith has been a Conferon Sales Network Regional Director since 2002. He replaces... Canada's Largest Exhibition And Convention Facility Renamed Direct Energy Centre Exhibition Place and Direct Energy, North America’s largest competitive energy... Canada's Largest Exhibition And Convention Facility Renamed Direct Energy Centre Exhibition Place and Direct Energy, North America’s largest competitive energy... BACD Appoints New Chair The British Association of Conference Destinations (BACD) has announced the... BACD Appoints New Chair The British Association of Conference Destinations (BACD) has announced the... Staging Connections Took Centre Stage At AIME Staging Connections has once again reprised its involvement with AIME and as... Staging Connections Took Centre Stage At AIME Staging Connections has once again reprised its involvement with AIME and as... The Event Firm (Miami) VIP Launch Party The Event Firm’s showcased its new location with an extravagant party that... The Event Firm (Miami) VIP Launch Party The Event Firm’s showcased its new location with an extravagant party that... Bill Oates Named To Passkey Board Of Directors Passkey, a world leading online group reservation system, announced the... Bill Oates Named To Passkey Board Of Directors Passkey, a world leading online group reservation system, announced the... The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Announces Record Turnover The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre recorded a turnover of £10,845 million in... The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Announces Record Turnover The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre recorded a turnover of £10,845 million in... UK Announces First British Tourism Week To Drive Future Success The UK’s tourism industry has announced the creation of its first... UK Announces First British Tourism Week To Drive Future Success The UK’s tourism industry has announced the creation of its first... UK Announces First British Tourism Week To Drive Future Success The UK’s tourism industry has announced the creation of its first... British Tourism Week Receives Cross-Party Support The UK’s political parties are backing the tourism industry’s first British... British Tourism Week Receives Cross-Party Support The UK’s political parties are backing the tourism industry’s first British... British Tourism Week Receives Cross-Party Support The UK’s political parties are backing the tourism industry’s first British... 2006 Sees Polarisation Of London Hotel Market Hotel rooms with average room rates over £160 are showing double-digit growth... 2006 Sees Polarisation Of London Hotel Market Hotel rooms with average room rates over £160 are showing double-digit growth... Certain Software Appoints Kimberly Enright To Marketing Director Certain Software®, a leading provider of strategic meeting and event management... Certain Software Appoints Kimberly Enright To Marketing Director Certain Software®, a leading provider of strategic meeting and event management... EIBTM Awards Call For Entry Rewarding excellence and creativity within the meetings and incentives industry... EIBTM Awards Call For Entry Rewarding excellence and creativity within the meetings and incentives industry... Par Avion to Manage Hotel Rooms and Reservations for 25 Questex Trade Shows Questex Media Group awarded Par Avion Meetings & Conventions a three-year... Par Avion to Manage Hotel Rooms and Reservations for 25 Questex Trade Shows Questex Media Group awarded Par Avion Meetings & Conventions a three-year... Axis Sales & Marketing Appoints New Business Development Manager For Sydney Axis Sales & Marketing have appointed Barbara Howlett as their new Business... Axis Sales & Marketing Appoints New Business Development Manager For Sydney Axis Sales & Marketing have appointed Barbara Howlett as their new Business... Johannesburg Tourism Welcomes Angeline Lue Angeline Lue’s recent appointment as Global Business Tourism Portfolio Manager for... Johannesburg Tourism Welcomes Angeline Lue Angeline Lue’s recent appointment as Global Business Tourism Portfolio Manager for... Johannesburg Tourism Welcomes Angeline Lue Angeline Lue’s recent appointment as Global Business Tourism Portfolio Manager for... Increased Attendance At AIME 2006 Reed Travel Exhibitions has announced an increased attendance at AIME 2006, held... Increased Attendance At AIME 2006 Reed Travel Exhibitions has announced an increased attendance at AIME 2006, held... Cornell Study Confirms The Value Of Revenue Management Whether business is weak or strong, hotels in the United States generally apply... Cornell Study Confirms The Value Of Revenue Management Whether business is weak or strong, hotels in the United States generally apply... Strong Showing At AIME For Brisbane Convention Centre The sales team at the Brisbane Convention Centre is finalising proposals for 14... Strong Showing At AIME For Brisbane Convention Centre The sales team at the Brisbane Convention Centre is finalising proposals for 14... Strong Showing At AIME For Brisbane Convention Centre The sales team at the Brisbane Convention Centre is finalising proposals for 14... Southern Cross Station - Melbourne’s New Transport Hub Melbourne will have a transport hub to rival the great railway stations of the... Southern Cross Station - Melbourne’s New Transport Hub Melbourne will have a transport hub to rival the great railway stations of the... Singapore Now More Than Ever - 2nd Edition Available Pacific World announced the publication of Singapore Now More Than Ever 2nd Edition... Singapore Now More Than Ever - 2nd Edition Available Pacific World announced the publication of Singapore Now More Than Ever 2nd Edition... Singapore Now More Than Ever - 2nd Edition Available Pacific World announced the publication of Singapore Now More Than Ever 2nd Edition... 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.	There are just eight weeks to go before the closing date for entries to the annual EIBTM WorldWide Technology Watch (WWTW) competition. Considered as one of the global platforms for technology innovations, the deadline for entries is Friday 4th August 2006. All entries can be submitted online at www.eibtm.com/wwtw. For 2006 the judging will once again be Chaired by Corbin Ball, CMP, Corbin Ball Associates, assisted by: Martin Sirk, CEO, ICCA Didier Scaillet, Director for European Operations, MPI Paul Hussey, Managing Director, Olive 360 Charles Robinson, Director, Eventuality Solutions Judging scores will be weighted by the following criteria: 40% Innovation/Uniqueness: Does the technology product or service provide a substantially new or different approach to solving a need or problem? 30% Impact to the Meetings Industry: Does the product or service have the potential for broad adoption by meeting professionals? Does it point the way for product development? 30% Completeness of the concept: Does the concept or existing product/service have a well reasoned business model? Is it complete? Has return on investment to the planner been detailed and/or analysed? So far entries have been received from France, UK, USA, Australia, Switzerland, Canada and Belgium. The winner will receive a free stand to exhibit at the MPI Technology Village @ EIBTM for 2006 in Barcelona. Judging will take place on 5th September 2006 in London. EIBTM 2006 will take place from 28-30^th November 2006, at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona.
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For 2006 the judging will once again be Chaired by Corbin Ball, CMP, Corbin Ball Associates, assisted by: