MPI Technology Village @ EIBTM Grows By 20%

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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... 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Qatar Moves In On Meetings Market QATAR is poised to grow its events industry with the support of Qatar MICE Development Institute (QMDI), a joint partnership between Singex Global and Qatar Foundation. Thailand To Host It's Largest Convention Ever More than 25,000 members of the Lions Club fraternity from around the world will be gathering at the Impact Muang Thong Thani in Bangkok. Thailand To Host It's Largest Convention Ever More than 25,000 members of the Lions Club fraternity from around the world will be gathering at the Impact Muang Thong Thani in Bangkok. International Publishers Association Congress On Its Way To South Africa The International Publishers Association’s (IPA) Publishers Congress will for the first time ever be held in Africa in 2012. International Publishers Association Congress On Its Way To South Africa The International Publishers Association’s (IPA) Publishers Congress will for the first time ever be held in Africa in 2012. 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Create the healthiest environment in your guest room? Interpret data to optimize revenue?x Inaugural Ingredients Middle East trade Exhibition Opens First Ingredients Exhibition in the Middle East to Help Stimulate Local Food Production. Inaugural Ingredients Middle East trade Exhibition Opens First Ingredients Exhibition in the Middle East to Help Stimulate Local Food Production. GCB Successful With Climate-Neutral General Meeting Commitment to sustainability - all emissions offset - m:con Congress Center Rosengarten in Mannheim offers perfect conditions for green events GCB Successful With Climate-Neutral General Meeting Commitment to sustainability - all emissions offset - m:con Congress Center Rosengarten in Mannheim offers perfect conditions for green events GCB Successful With Climate-Neutral General Meeting Commitment to sustainability - all emissions offset - m:con Congress Center Rosengarten in Mannheim offers perfect conditions for green events HelmsBriscoe’s International Division Announcesd New European Regional Vice President Sylvie Marquès and Hartwig Pohlmann have been appointed the first HelmsBriscoe Regional Vice Presidents outside of North America. HelmsBriscoe’s International Division Announcesd New European Regional Vice President Sylvie Marquès and Hartwig Pohlmann have been appointed the first HelmsBriscoe Regional Vice Presidents outside of North America. “CMP International Study Day” Offers Potential CMPs A New And Innovative Study Option PCMA and IACC Partner for First CIC-Endorsed “CMP International Study Day” “CMP International Study Day” Offers Potential CMPs A New And Innovative Study Option PCMA and IACC Partner for First CIC-Endorsed “CMP International Study Day” 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. 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	Now in its sixth year the MPI Technology Village @ EIBTM has gained an enviable international reputation for exhibiting some of the newest, most effective technology solutions for event and meeting planners. 2008 is no exception. This year, with still six months before the event opens in Barcelona on 2 December, 30 exhibitors have confirmed their attendance, representing around a 20% increase at the same time last year. Mandy Torrens, EIBTM Exhibition Director comments: “We are delighted that the 2008 MPI Technology Village @ EIBTM has attracted such a wide and diverse range of innovative meetings related technologies. Many of the products on show reflect the need for quick and effective solutions for event and meeting planners with online event management software, mobile solutions, RFID and other wireless events technology taking centre stage.” One of the newest technologies being exhibited is a webcast solution – conference2web™ - from M Events. This is the world’s first automated webcast solution with no post production required. Other exhibitors include Spotme, the winner of the EIBTM 2007 WorldWide Technology Watch, Delegia AB, ACS EventResult, MeetingMonitor, Parrimark Technology and Shocklogic Global Ltd to name a few. Corbin Ball, CMP, Director, Corbin Ball Associates and EIBTM’s technology expert believes that “there is no better place for the meetings industry to see and test the newest and most popular technology developments than at EIBTM. In one location, Hosted Buyers, visitors and exhibitors can be confidently assured that they will be seeing technology solutions that could make a real, profitable difference to their businesses.” The Events Services Village @ EIBTM, now in its fourth year, showcases the best in support services for events, meetings and incentive travel. Exhibitors represent production, audio visual, motivational and incentive products. Confirmed exhibitors include Drum Café, Parthen, MICEpoint and newcomers Congress Rental Network and ABBIT Meeting Support. With stand space now strictly limited any potential exhibitor should log onto either www.eibtm.com/techvillage <http://www.eibtm.com/techvillage> or www.eibtm.com/eventsvillage <http://www.eibtm.com/eventsvillage> . For exhibitors looking to have their technologies officially recognised by the industry, all have the opportunity to enter The EIBTM WorldWide Technology Watch (WWTW) The competition is dedicated to discovering the latest technological innovations that will have a positive impact on meetings, events, incentive travel, conferences and exhibitions. The closing date for entries is Friday 5th September 2008 and the winner receives a free stand at the MPI Technology Village @ EIBTM 2008 and the opportunity to present their product during the event in Barcelona. To enter the WWTW awards or to find out more about the judging criteria, please visit www.eibtm.com/wwtw. Judging will take place on Wednesday 1st October 2008 and the company chosen will be informed shortly after this date.
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