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Home PM Amusements Expands ist Business Through Acquisition of Distinctive Party Design PM Amusements, a full-service event planning company, announced it has acquired ... ViewCentral and Interwise Announce Partnership Partnership Provides Automated Web Conferencing and Administration Facilities to ... International Confex Conference 2005 - Call for Paper The organisers of International Confex 2005 are calling for event specialists to ... Making Meetings Pay - WTM’s Dedicated Day Tackles ROI World Travel Market’s dedicated day to the meetings, conference and incentive travel sector has grown in ... Destination Planners, Inc. Appoints Kim Cameron, CMP, as Managing Director Destination Planners, Inc. (DPI) announced the appointment of Kim Cameron, CMP, to ... PlanSoft and seeUthere Merge to Create OnVantage™ PlanSoft® Corporation and seeUthere® Technologies announced the merger of ... Fitur Congresos 2005 Stages its Sixth Edition The Meetings and Incentive Travel Workshop, FITUR CONGRESOS 2005, will set in motion its sixth edition... Orlandos Updated Forecast Shows Visitation Steadily Increases in 2004 The Rebound in Visitation to Orlando Continues to Gain Momentum in 2004 ... Orlando Visitor Volume Continues on the Upswing in 2003 Orlando welcomed nearly 45 million visitors in 2003 -- a 4.7 percent increase from ... Visit London Forms Strategic Alliance With ISES Visit London has formed a strategic alliance with the UK chapter of the International Special Events Society to ... September 29 Is MPI Day At IT&ME in Chicago Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the Incentive Travel & Meeting Executives Show (IT&ME) have joined forces ... Hospitality Assured Meetings Setting The Standard In The UK With over 75 Hospitality Assured- Meetings (HA-M) assured venues nationwide; the ... Paul Kennedy, MBE, Wins 2004 MPI Meeting Professional Award Meeting Professionals International (MPI) announced the recipients of ... Puerto Rico Convention Bureau Taps Ana Maria Viscasillas as President and CEO Few in the industry were surprised when ... Maritz Confers Gold Level Award in Pinnacles of Excellence Competition For the fourth year out of five Puerto Rico`s Travel Services has received ... New Puerto Rico Convention Center to Have Over 580,000 Square Feet Puerto Rico’s Convention Center is quickly taking shape ... Stephanie Hellstedt appointed Marketing and Sales Manager for Congrex Congrex announced the appointment of Stephanie Hellstedt as ... ConventionPlanit Partners with Meetings Quest ConventionPlanit.com, the registry-free and commission-free Web portal for the meetings industry ... Starwood Hotels & Resorts and eCornell Announce Four-Year Learning Partnership Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has partnered with eCornell ... Magazine Presents The Best Of Britain For International Business Meeting, incentive and conference organisers will be further encouraged to ... WTTC Summit Moves to New Delhi in 2005 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced that New Delhi, India would be ... iLinc Communications Introduces EventPlus Services to Help Associations Take Meetings Online iLinc Communications, Inc., developers of one of the most ... HotelBenchmark Is First To Report On Monthly Performance In India In response to India’s rapidly growing hotel industry, HotelBenchmark announced ... ‘Best Ever’ ITMA Training Workshop Prompts Repeat Event The Incentive Travel and Meetings Association (ITMA) is to produce a ... ITMA Forum To Focus On Corporate Approach To Human Capital The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Launches Brand New Website London’s premier purpose-built venue in the heart of Westminster – has developed ... Industry Magazines Honors Albuquerque Convention Bureau The Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau this month has been honored ... Jack Morton Opened Olympics Jack Morton Worldwide produced the Olympics' Aug. 13 Opening Ceremony in collaboration with ... Cornell Article Questions Link Between Loyalty Programs and Repeat Business A study published by Cornell University calls into question the widely held belief that that guest satisfaction means ... Dubai’s Promotion Drive Aggresively Intensified Dubai’s aggressive promotional and marketing campaign is set to pick up momentum with ... Business Tourism Joins Board of Tourism Alliance Michael Hirst, Chairman of the Business Tourism Partnership, has been elected a director of the ... Around the World in 180 Minutes: IACVB's Destinations Showcase Chicago 2004 Annual Destinations Showcase Offers Meeting Planners Free Access to Education, Networking and 120 Worldwide ... Jack Tillar Named GM of PGI Canada PGI appointed Jack Tillar to general manager of ... GEP Opens A New Office In Europe Global Events Partners opens a new office in Europe and appoints Sigrun Sigurdardottir ... Bellevue, Washington’s Convention Sales Group Hires New Convention Sales Manager To Expand Convention Business The Bellevue Convention Sales Group announced the hiring of Kristin Berry as ... Eventia Celebrates International Awards Eventia Celebrates International Awards APEX Announces Release Of Toolbox 3.0 APEX Announces Release Of Toolbox 3.0 APEX Announces Release Of Toolbox 3.0 MPI Launches Educational Programme For European Meetings & Events Conference MPI Launches Educational Programme For European Meetings & Events Conference 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 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. 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. 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. DMAI to Launch Destinations Showcase Webinar Series Industry Survey Provides Insight into Meeting Planners’ Adoption of Web Technologies. DMAI to Launch Destinations Showcase Webinar Series Industry Survey Provides Insight into Meeting Planners’ Adoption of Web Technologies. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Business Visits And Events Partnership Adds New Member Conference Centres of Excellence becomes the first new additional member of the Business Visits and Events Partnership, formerly the Business Tourism Partnership. Business Visits And Events Partnership Adds New Member Conference Centres of Excellence becomes the first new additional member of the Business Visits and Events Partnership, formerly the Business Tourism Partnership. CIC Welcomes New Member Organizations The Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) and the International Association of Professional Congress Organizers (IAPCO) join the Convention Industry Council (CIC). CIC Welcomes New Member Organizations The Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) and the International Association of Professional Congress Organizers (IAPCO) join the Convention Industry Council (CIC). AEDMC Appoints Luis Diaz As Executive Director The Spanish Association of Destination Management Companies appointed Luis Diaz to executive director. AEDMC Appoints Luis Diaz As Executive Director The Spanish Association of Destination Management Companies appointed Luis Diaz to executive director. AEDMC Appoints Luis Diaz As Executive Director The Spanish Association of Destination Management Companies appointed Luis Diaz to executive director. Eventia Launches Dedicated CSR Web Pages Eventia, the UK events industry body, announced it has developed a section on its website dedicated to supporting members in the arena of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility). Eventia Launches Dedicated CSR Web Pages Eventia, the UK events industry body, announced it has developed a section on its website dedicated to supporting members in the arena of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility). MPI Successfully Connects Its Global Community To The Gulf Region MPI’s first Gulf Meetings and Events Conference exceeded expectations with over 175 delegates from 19 different countries. MPI Successfully Connects Its Global Community To The Gulf Region MPI’s first Gulf Meetings and Events Conference exceeded expectations with over 175 delegates from 19 different countries. PCMA To Launch Updated Certified Meeting Professional (CMP®) Online Prep™ Course PCMA to Align All CMP® Educational Tools and Courses With New Material in CIC Manual, 8th Edition. PCMA To Launch Updated Certified Meeting Professional (CMP®) Online Prep™ Course PCMA to Align All CMP® Educational Tools and Courses With New Material in CIC Manual, 8th Edition. Greece Wins Bid For 2010 Athens, Greece will be the venue for the 2010 IAPCO Annual Meeting & General Assembly. Greece Wins Bid For 2010 Athens, Greece will be the venue for the 2010 IAPCO Annual Meeting & General Assembly. ICCA Publishes Top 20 Country And City Rankings 2007 U.S.A. and Vienna top country and city respectively for the third year in a row. ICCA Publishes Top 20 Country And City Rankings 2007 U.S.A. and Vienna top country and city respectively for the third year in a row. ICCA Publishes Top 20 Country And City Rankings 2007 U.S.A. and Vienna top country and city respectively for the third year in a row. ICCA Publishes Top 20 Country And City Rankings 2007 U.S.A. and Vienna top country and city respectively for the third year in a row. ICCA Publishes Top 20 Country And City Rankings 2007 U.S.A. and Vienna top country and city respectively for the third year in a row. IMEX Association Day Marked By Extended Global Influence IMEX's annual Association Day welcomed more than 270 association meeting planners to Frankfurt yesterday for a dedicated day of professional education and debate. IMEX Association Day Marked By Extended Global Influence IMEX's annual Association Day welcomed more than 270 association meeting planners to Frankfurt yesterday for a dedicated day of professional education and debate. IMEX Association Day Marked By Extended Global Influence IMEX's annual Association Day welcomed more than 270 association meeting planners to Frankfurt yesterday for a dedicated day of professional education and debate. 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.	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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