MPI Successfully Connects Its Global Community To The Gulf Region

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.
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Hat Trick Award Win Leads To Hall Of Fame For GCCEC Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Wins National MEA Award. Hat Trick Award Win Leads To Hall Of Fame For GCCEC Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Wins National MEA Award. ICC Durban Voted " Africa 's Leading Conference Centre" International Convention Centre, Durban (ICC Durban) has been awarded 'Africa's Leading Conference Centre' for the 7th year running at the World Travel Awards Africa ceremony. ICC Durban Voted " Africa 's Leading Conference Centre" International Convention Centre, Durban (ICC Durban) has been awarded 'Africa's Leading Conference Centre' for the 7th year running at the World Travel Awards Africa ceremony. Green Globe Benchmark Endorsement For Brisbane Convention Centre The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has achieved international benchmarking status for its commitment to the environment. Green Globe Benchmark Endorsement For Brisbane Convention Centre The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has achieved international benchmarking status for its commitment to the environment. American Gentry (DMC) Expands Into Orlando Market American Gentry Destination Management Company finds niche with international market visiting U.S. American Gentry (DMC) Expands Into Orlando Market American Gentry Destination Management Company finds niche with international market visiting U.S. Dublin Wins Another Major International Conference The International Statistical Institute (ISI) will be holding its biannual session at Dublin’s new centre in August, 2011. Dublin Wins Another Major International Conference The International Statistical Institute (ISI) will be holding its biannual session at Dublin’s new centre in August, 2011.	Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) first Gulf Meetings and Events Conference, which took place in Dubai on 5-6 April 2008 at the Intercontinental Hotel Dubai Festival City exceeded expectations with over 175 delegates from 19 different countries. Participants came from as far as the USA, Canada, Argentina, UK, France, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore and India while regional attendees from Middle Eastern countries also took part in this first inaugural educational conference dedicated to this. Students from the Emirates Academy also attended the conference thanks to the support of the MPI Foundation, whose Board of Trustees met prior to the conference and announced additional scholarships for students to attend the MPI World Education Congress in Las Vegas, NV, USA from 9-12 August. Bruce MacMillan, President and CEO for MPI said: “Coming to the Gulf region was critical to further our vision to build a rich, global community for the meetings and events industry. We are pleased to have offered our members the opportunity to experience the abundance of offerings that exist in the Gulf region, as well as meet and interact with their peers from the local community. The richness of the conversation we experienced was inspiring for all.” The opening general session created an open dialogue with questions from the floor to representatives from the Dubai Convention Bureau, Emirates and Jumeirah on hot issues for the industry in the Gulf including human capital recruitment, talent development and CSR responsibilities. Breakout sessions provided further insight to key topics for meeting planners with sessions covering future trends, legal issues and bidding for international events. At the end of the conference, international delegates – mostly senior meeting planners coming from Europe and North America to discover the possibilities offered by Dubai and the Gulf region – commented very favourably on the accessibility of the region, the quality of the existing infrastructure and the many new developments planned for the future. MPI’s global vision is a reflection of the changes taking place in the meetings and incentives world. As part of its strategy to build a rich global meetings industry community, MPI is strongly committed to the Gulf region. The organization will soon announce details of next year's conference, to take place in conjunction with GIBTM 2009, pursuing the successful development of a week dedicated to providing a focus for the meetings industry by delivering an educational, business and networking opportunity for the Gulf region.
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