The Convention Industry Council (CIC) has announced that InterContinental Hotels Group has agreed to co-sponsor the new Convention Industry Council International Manual, 1st Edition along side Reed Travel Exhibitions.

“InterContinental Hotels Group has extensive background in supporting all levels of successful meetings globally,” said Mary E. Power, president and CEO of CIC. “We feel they are the perfect partners in this important international manual.”

“It is appropriate for InterContinental Hotels Group to co-sponsor this international manual as we are the world’s most global hotel company with seven well recognized brands in the industry. Furthermore, we are committed to the educational advancement of meeting planners worldwide. This manual supports this objective and we are delighted to be a part of bringing it to fruition” said Jon Ketover, Director, Groups and Meetings with InterContinental Hotels Group.

With a strong team of authors from around the globe in place, the manual will be edited by Tony Carey, CMM, editor and author of The European Handbook.

CIC is positive that the international manual, which will mirror the original North American CMP Manual, will provide an authentic view of international meeting practices. The international supplement hopes to broaden the scope of all professional meeting and event organizers globally.

Upon publication in 2005, the CIC International Manual will be added to the required reading list for the CMP examination along side its North American counterpart. With a self study section at the end of each chapter, the international manual will not only be used as a study guide for prospective CMP candidates but will also serve as a useful resource for the 10,000 existing CMP’s to stay current on international meeting practices.

The Convention Industry Council’s 31 member organizations represent more than 100,000 individuals as well as 15,000 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry.

Formed in 1949 to provide a forum for member organizations seeking to enhance the industry, the CIC facilitates the exchange of information and develops programs to promote professionalism within the industry and educates the public on its profound economic impact. In addition to the CMP Program, CIC is also responsible for the APEX, the Accepted Practices Exchange.

Other programs include Project Attrition, the Hall of Leaders the Prestigious CIC Cup, and the CIC Economic Impact Study.