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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... 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... 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. Puerto Rico’s “Great Rate Escape” Offers Planners World Class Meeting Experience From now through June 30th, 2008, meeting planner can take advantage of the ‘Great Rate Escape,’ offering outstanding values and additional cash back incentives. Puerto Rico’s “Great Rate Escape” Offers Planners World Class Meeting Experience From now through June 30th, 2008, meeting planner can take advantage of the ‘Great Rate Escape,’ offering outstanding values and additional cash back incentives. Creative Travel First South Asian SITE Crystal Award Winner Creative Travel received a Crystal Award by the Society of Incentive & Travel Executives for the Most Outstanding Incentive Travel Program. Creative Travel First South Asian SITE Crystal Award Winner Creative Travel received a Crystal Award by the Society of Incentive & Travel Executives for the Most Outstanding Incentive Travel Program. Eventsharing: ... Creates Possibilities A small group shares either a whole event or only parts of it with others. Eventsharing: ... Creates Possibilities A small group shares either a whole event or only parts of it with others. Long Beach Convention Bureau Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Top Honors This past year the Bureau won six prestigious meeting trade awards, the most awards ever won in a single year. Long Beach Convention Bureau Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Top Honors This past year the Bureau won six prestigious meeting trade awards, the most awards ever won in a single year. W Doha Set To Wow Meeting Planners W Doha Hotel and Residences, the first W hotel in the Middle East, will use pioneering methods and technology to engage and energize attendees at business meetings and social events. W Doha Set To Wow Meeting Planners W Doha Hotel and Residences, the first W hotel in the Middle East, will use pioneering methods and technology to engage and energize attendees at business meetings and social events. Environmental Idea At Lisboa Congress Centre The Lisboa Congress Centre recycled the event’s banners held at its venue. Environmental Idea At Lisboa Congress Centre The Lisboa Congress Centre recycled the event’s banners held at its venue. SOCHI - Russian Brand NEW MICE Destination Many business travelers say there is no place in Russia like Sochi when you need to work creatively or to hold an important meeting. SOCHI - Russian Brand NEW MICE Destination Many business travelers say there is no place in Russia like Sochi when you need to work creatively or to hold an important meeting. Sydney Creates New Business Events Forum Business leaders from across Sydney’s tourism and events sector have united to champion the city’s standing as a top international event destination. Sydney Creates New Business Events Forum Business leaders from across Sydney’s tourism and events sector have united to champion the city’s standing as a top international event destination. Visit London At IMEX Visit London’s third participation at IMEX will showcase the best of the city on an interactive and sustainable stand. Visit London At IMEX Visit London’s third participation at IMEX will showcase the best of the city on an interactive and sustainable stand. Visit London At IMEX Visit London’s third participation at IMEX will showcase the best of the city on an interactive and sustainable stand. New, Expanded Education Programme At IMEX 2008 The award-winning trade show will offer visitors and exhibitors its largest ever professional education programme. New, Expanded Education Programme At IMEX 2008 The award-winning trade show will offer visitors and exhibitors its largest ever professional education programme. 2008 Top Ten Meetings Trends Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading hospitality management company announces its annual "Top Ten Meeting Trends". 2008 Top Ten Meetings Trends Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading hospitality management company announces its annual "Top Ten Meeting Trends". CIC Appoints New APEX Director The Convention Industry Council appoints Susan M. Tinnish as the Director of the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) program. CIC Appoints New APEX Director The Convention Industry Council appoints Susan M. Tinnish as the Director of the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) program. MICE Associations In Greater Pearl River Delta Supports To ITE MICE08 ITE MICE is the only MICE travel fair in Asia being held concurrently with an international leisure travel show ITE Hong Kong for synergy. MICE Associations In Greater Pearl River Delta Supports To ITE MICE08 ITE MICE is the only MICE travel fair in Asia being held concurrently with an international leisure travel show ITE Hong Kong for synergy. Maximising Returns At Asia-Pacific’s Doublebill Event Get Ready for Another Exciting Journey to the New Frontiers at 16th IT&CMA and 11th CTW Asia-Pacific. Maximising Returns At Asia-Pacific’s Doublebill Event Get Ready for Another Exciting Journey to the New Frontiers at 16th IT&CMA and 11th CTW Asia-Pacific. Eventia Appoints BACD As Association Administrator Eventia contracted the British Association of Conference Destinations to provide association management and administration service. Eventia Appoints BACD As Association Administrator Eventia contracted the British Association of Conference Destinations to provide association management and administration service. MPI Builds Stronger Alliance With IMEX Meeting Professionals International involvement in IMEX grows stronger at this year’s event. MPI Builds Stronger Alliance With IMEX Meeting Professionals International involvement in IMEX grows stronger at this year’s event. MPI Builds Stronger Alliance With IMEX Meeting Professionals International involvement in IMEX grows stronger at this year’s event. A New Era For Business Tourism In Lyon In 2007, one year after its extension, the Lyon Convention Centre has taken on a new dimension. A New Era For Business Tourism In Lyon In 2007, one year after its extension, the Lyon Convention Centre has taken on a new dimension. A New Era For Business Tourism In Lyon In 2007, one year after its extension, the Lyon Convention Centre has taken on a new dimension. Cartagena De Indias To Host MITM Americas 2008 The fourteenth edition of MITM Americas, Meetings and Incentive Trade Market, will take place in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. Cartagena De Indias To Host MITM Americas 2008 The fourteenth edition of MITM Americas, Meetings and Incentive Trade Market, will take place in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. SITE NITE: The Incentive Industry Gathers To Celebrate 35 Years SITE NITE, to be held in Chicago on 22 September 2008, the night before the opening of The Motivation Show has been designed as a time of celebration and unity. SITE NITE: The Incentive Industry Gathers To Celebrate 35 Years SITE NITE, to be held in Chicago on 22 September 2008, the night before the opening of The Motivation Show has been designed as a time of celebration and unity. Orlando CVB Unveils $3.5 Million Marketing Campaign Dubbed "Orlando, Where Creative Minds Meet," the $3.5 million campaign is designed to keep Orlando among the top U.S. markets for the meetings and convention business. Orlando CVB Unveils $3.5 Million Marketing Campaign Dubbed "Orlando, Where Creative Minds Meet," the $3.5 million campaign is designed to keep Orlando among the top U.S. markets for the meetings and convention business. EFAPCO Extends Its Global Network Julio Abreu addresses the tricky subject of “Challenges for PCOs in the 21st Century” to delegates attending the 25th Annual Congress of COCAL in Montevideo, Uruguay. EFAPCO Extends Its Global Network Julio Abreu addresses the tricky subject of “Challenges for PCOs in the 21st Century” to delegates attending the 25th Annual Congress of COCAL in Montevideo, Uruguay. EFAPCO Extends Its Global Network Julio Abreu addresses the tricky subject of “Challenges for PCOs in the 21st Century” to delegates attending the 25th Annual Congress of COCAL in Montevideo, Uruguay. Meet Europe: How To Make A Journey All Over Europe In A Single Day European Cities Marketing (ECM) organized another “Meet Europe” event, this time in Brussels, Belgium. Meet Europe: How To Make A Journey All Over Europe In A Single Day European Cities Marketing (ECM) organized another “Meet Europe” event, this time in Brussels, Belgium. Explore Portland (DMC) Fills Void In Oregon’s Tourism Industry New Full Service Destination and Event Management Company spins off from 30-year company to maximize value and minimize hassle for meeting and event planner. Explore Portland (DMC) Fills Void In Oregon’s Tourism Industry New Full Service Destination and Event Management Company spins off from 30-year company to maximize value and minimize hassle for meeting and event planner. Tara Thomas, CMP, Explore Portland Planning Partners Achieves DMCP Status Tara Thomas, CMP, was recently awarded the Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP) classification by the Association of Destination Management Professionals. Tara Thomas, CMP, Explore Portland Planning Partners Achieves DMCP Status Tara Thomas, CMP, was recently awarded the Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP) classification by the Association of Destination Management Professionals. MPI To Introduce New Spotme® Devices At European Meetings And Events Conference Meeting Professionals International (MPI) will introduce the award winning New Spotme devices at its European Meetings and Events Conference in London during April. MPI To Introduce New Spotme® Devices At European Meetings And Events Conference Meeting Professionals International (MPI) will introduce the award winning New Spotme devices at its European Meetings and Events Conference in London during April. MPI To Introduce New Spotme® Devices At European Meetings And Events Conference Meeting Professionals International (MPI) will introduce the award winning New Spotme devices at its European Meetings and Events Conference in London during April. MPI To Introduce New Spotme® Devices At European Meetings And Events Conference Meeting Professionals International (MPI) will introduce the award winning New Spotme devices at its European Meetings and Events Conference in London during April. Research Experts Launch STR Global Three of the most successful names in the market - Smith Travel Research (STR), Deloitte’s HotelBenchmark™ and The Bench - have launched STR Global. Research Experts Launch STR Global Three of the most successful names in the market - Smith Travel Research (STR), Deloitte’s HotelBenchmark™ and The Bench - have launched STR Global. Research Experts Launch STR Global Three of the most successful names in the market - Smith Travel Research (STR), Deloitte’s HotelBenchmark™ and The Bench - have launched STR Global. MPI & ACTE Co-locate Gulf Events The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) is co-locating it’s Executive Forum with Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) first Gulf Meetings and Events Conference. MPI & ACTE Co-locate Gulf Events The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) is co-locating it’s Executive Forum with Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) first Gulf Meetings and Events Conference. UK IMEX Delegates Make Their Flights To Frankfurt Carbon Neutral UK hosted buyers are being invited to carbon offset their flights to Frankfurt, courtesy of Rotterdam and The Hague. UK IMEX Delegates Make Their Flights To Frankfurt Carbon Neutral UK hosted buyers are being invited to carbon offset their flights to Frankfurt, courtesy of Rotterdam and The Hague. UK IMEX Delegates Make Their Flights To Frankfurt Carbon Neutral UK hosted buyers are being invited to carbon offset their flights to Frankfurt, courtesy of Rotterdam and The Hague. UK IMEX Delegates Make Their Flights To Frankfurt Carbon Neutral UK hosted buyers are being invited to carbon offset their flights to Frankfurt, courtesy of Rotterdam and The Hague. New Clarion Congress Hotel In Prague Opened The hotel has five hundred and fifty-nine rooms and over two and a half thousand congress or conference spaces. New Clarion Congress Hotel In Prague Opened The hotel has five hundred and fifty-nine rooms and over two and a half thousand congress or conference spaces. New Sarawak CVB Website Offers Online Support For Meeting Planners The new look corporate web site acts as a one stop destination portal for local and international meeting planners. New Sarawak CVB Website Offers Online Support For Meeting Planners The new look corporate web site acts as a one stop destination portal for local and international meeting planners. 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 IAPCO Council met in Queenstown for what will rate as a hard to beat, extraordinary experience. As the quest wound its way through the valleys by helicopter, Milford Sound by cruise boat, traversed the rugged country in 4WDs, kayaked across waters, leapt off the mountain top in hang gliders and lifted off to spy for Ents and Orks by hot air balloon, the quest for the fellowship of the ring firmly bonded this disparate group of travellers. Jan Tonkin of the Conference Company, NZ has become a legend in the PCO community as a result of not only providing stunning arrangements but weather to match! In Rivendell, Lord of the Rings speak for Queenstown, the Council was touched by the spell of this magic island wonderland. A motivating environment is the incentive which inspired the group to produce an action packed year of activity in the 40^th year of the Association. Moving onto Auckland for the General Assembly, 40 IAPCO colleagues came together to plant 40 trees in a significant greening effort. Sessions in the working programme included Which Governments are doing what for the meetings industry? featuring Kevin Leong for Singapore Tourism Board who wowed the gathering with the show stopping adventures of a proactive Government. Sporting Events and the opportunities for PCOs was a real eye opener for the entrepreneurs while The evolution of medical meetings - future trends was without doubt one of the most incisive deliveries seen in recent years informing of what to expect - there is no doubt that IAPCO members are at the forefront of change as evidenced by this all member panel. Green meetings and their impact on PCOs generated an agenda for the future that will keep members busy guiding their clients across greener pastures.
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