New, Expanded Education Programme At IMEX 2008

New, Expanded Education Programme At IMEX 2008 The award-winning trade show will offer visitors and exhibitors its largest ever professional education programme.
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Tourism Australia Backs Leading Meeting And Incentive Industry Event Tourism Australia Backs Leading Meeting And Incentive Industry Event 20 Companies To Do battle In Business Travel show Innovation Awards 20 Companies To Do battle In Business Travel show Innovation Awards CIBTM Re-Scheduled Due To Impact Of Beijing Olympics CIBTM Re-Scheduled Due To Impact Of Beijing Olympics EIBTM Exceeds Expectations With Over £10 Million Of Enquiries To London EIBTM Exceeds Expectations With Over £10 Million Of Enquiries To London EIBTM Exceeds Expectations With Over £10 Million Of Enquiries To London Online Registration Is Now Open For The First Gulf Meetings And events Conference In Dubai Online Registration Is Now Open For The First Gulf Meetings And events Conference In Dubai CIBTM Wins “the most creative event” At The 2007 China Business And Incentive Travel Creative Awards CIBTM Wins “the most creative event” At The 2007 China Business And Incentive Travel Creative Awards AIME Awards Announced AIME Awards Announced EIBTM 2007 Audited Number Confirm 20% Increase The official ABC audit for EIBTM 2007 (an independent verification process) is now complete certifying a rise in attendance of over 20% compared to 2006 with a total visitor attendance of 7,218 visitors and Hosted Buyers. EIBTM 2007 Audited Number Confirm 20% Increase The official ABC audit for EIBTM 2007 (an independent verification process) is now complete certifying a rise in attendance of over 20% compared to 2006 with a total visitor attendance of 7,218 visitors and Hosted Buyers. GIBTM 2008 Set To Deliver A Strong Show For The Meetings Industry Strong presence of new international exhibitors confirmed with only five weeks to go until the meetings industry meets in the Gulf GIBTM 2008 Set To Deliver A Strong Show For The Meetings Industry Strong presence of new international exhibitors confirmed with only five weeks to go until the meetings industry meets in the Gulf German Association Day At IMEX With Expanded Programme Four presentations in German during IMEX Association Day on 21 April 2008 - special GCB seminars for associations also on first day of fair - Attractive IMEX hosted buyer programme German Association Day At IMEX With Expanded Programme Four presentations in German during IMEX Association Day on 21 April 2008 - special GCB seminars for associations also on first day of fair - Attractive IMEX hosted buyer programme German Association Day At IMEX With Expanded Programme Four presentations in German during IMEX Association Day on 21 April 2008 - special GCB seminars for associations also on first day of fair - Attractive IMEX hosted buyer programme The European Meetings & Events Conference Goes Green First UK event to implement the BS 8901 Sustainable Event Standard being supported by The MPI Foundation Europe and The Rezidor Hotel Group The European Meetings & Events Conference Goes Green First UK event to implement the BS 8901 Sustainable Event Standard being supported by The MPI Foundation Europe and The Rezidor Hotel Group "High Tech - Simply Fun" New motto, new exhibitors, new get-together: there are many reasons to visit the Germany stand at IMEX 2008. "High Tech - Simply Fun" New motto, new exhibitors, new get-together: there are many reasons to visit the Germany stand at IMEX 2008. "High Tech - Simply Fun" New motto, new exhibitors, new get-together: there are many reasons to visit the Germany stand at IMEX 2008. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. GIBTM 2008 Unveils Its Global Research Results At The Show The results of the region’s second Industry Survey will be presented on the first day of the show. GIBTM 2008 Unveils Its Global Research Results At The Show The results of the region’s second Industry Survey will be presented on the first day of the show. GIBTM 2008 Unveils Its Global Research Results At The Show The results of the region’s second Industry Survey will be presented on the first day of the show. GIBTM 2008 Top Line Research Results Unveiled Results show that the interest for the Gulf and wider Middle East region is still growing from both buyers and suppliers. GIBTM 2008 Top Line Research Results Unveiled Results show that the interest for the Gulf and wider Middle East region is still growing from both buyers and suppliers. GIBTM 2008 Top Line Research Results Unveiled Results show that the interest for the Gulf and wider Middle East region is still growing from both buyers and suppliers. AIME 2008 Attendance Up By 25% Figures audited by the Circulations Audit Board in Australia verify a total attendance of 3,260 at AIME 2008, a 25.3% increase on the AIME 2007 attendance of 2,603. AIME 2008 Attendance Up By 25% Figures audited by the Circulations Audit Board in Australia verify a total attendance of 3,260 at AIME 2008, a 25.3% increase on the AIME 2007 attendance of 2,603. 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. IMEX Exerts International 'Magnetism' In 2008 The award-winning trade show will provide a vibrant business platform to the 3,500 exhibiting companies and an anticipated 3,600 hosted buyers from over 50 global markets this week. IMEX Exerts International 'Magnetism' In 2008 The award-winning trade show will provide a vibrant business platform to the 3,500 exhibiting companies and an anticipated 3,600 hosted buyers from over 50 global markets this week. IMEX 2008 Captures Industry Optimism IMEX 2008 closed against a backdrop of sound business optimism throughout the global meetings industry. IMEX 2008 Captures Industry Optimism IMEX 2008 closed against a backdrop of sound business optimism throughout the global meetings industry. IMEX 2008 Captures Industry Optimism IMEX 2008 closed against a backdrop of sound business optimism throughout the global meetings industry. ICCA’s 50th Goes To Leipzig In 2011 The 50th ICCA Congress will take place in Leipzig, Germany in the Congress Center Leipzig at the end of October/early November 2011. ICCA’s 50th Goes To Leipzig In 2011 The 50th ICCA Congress will take place in Leipzig, Germany in the Congress Center Leipzig at the end of October/early November 2011. ICCA’s 50th Goes To Leipzig In 2011 The 50th ICCA Congress will take place in Leipzig, Germany in the Congress Center Leipzig at the end of October/early November 2011. ICCA’s 50th Goes To Leipzig In 2011 The 50th ICCA Congress will take place in Leipzig, Germany in the Congress Center Leipzig at the end of October/early November 2011. AMC v. PCO: Similarities and Differences? The on-going debate amongst Local PCOs, Core PCOs and AMCs continued during the IAPCO and AMC Joint Seminar on this week. AMC v. PCO: Similarities and Differences? The on-going debate amongst Local PCOs, Core PCOs and AMCs continued during the IAPCO and AMC Joint Seminar on this week. Singapore’s Formula 1 Grand Prix Draws Visitors At ATM 2008 Replica of First-Ever F1 Night Circuit Steals Spotlight at Exhibition. Singapore’s Formula 1 Grand Prix Draws Visitors At ATM 2008 Replica of First-Ever F1 Night Circuit Steals Spotlight at Exhibition. Meetings Technology Expo Chicago Makes Planners Experts in One Day MTE 2008 Series Delivers Technology Knowledge, Networking, and Hands-On Tech Demos. Meetings Technology Expo Chicago Makes Planners Experts in One Day MTE 2008 Series Delivers Technology Knowledge, Networking, and Hands-On Tech Demos. Meetings Technology Expo Chicago Makes Planners Experts in One Day MTE 2008 Series Delivers Technology Knowledge, Networking, and Hands-On Tech Demos. Amanresorts And GHM To Create Unique Lifestyle Resort In Dubai Leaders in Luxury Hospitality Collaborate on Signature Development at the Helm of Dubai’s Landmark Commercial Destination. Amanresorts And GHM To Create Unique Lifestyle Resort In Dubai Leaders in Luxury Hospitality Collaborate on Signature Development at the Helm of Dubai’s Landmark Commercial Destination. Hyatt Hotels To Dramatically Increase Number Of Global Properties “Hyatt will continue to grow significantly over the next decade, the number of worldwide properties expected to double in the next five years.“ Hyatt Hotels To Dramatically Increase Number Of Global Properties “Hyatt will continue to grow significantly over the next decade, the number of worldwide properties expected to double in the next five years.“ Hyatt Hotels To Dramatically Increase Number Of Global Properties “Hyatt will continue to grow significantly over the next decade, the number of worldwide properties expected to double in the next five years.“ JMIC Unity Award for 2008 Announced Hans Friis of Brähler ICS announced winner of the 2008 Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) award. JMIC Unity Award for 2008 Announced Hans Friis of Brähler ICS announced winner of the 2008 Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) award. JMIC Unity Award for 2008 Announced Hans Friis of Brähler ICS announced winner of the 2008 Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) award. Amsterdam RAI Builds For The Future Amsterdam RAI achieved a net turnover of € 133.3 million in 2007, which was 15.3% more than in 2006. Amsterdam RAI Builds For The Future Amsterdam RAI achieved a net turnover of € 133.3 million in 2007, which was 15.3% more than in 2006. Is Your Meeting Running Out of Gas? Spice Up Local Meetings in times of Economic Downturn. Is Your Meeting Running Out of Gas? Spice Up Local Meetings in times of Economic Downturn. Bavaria Executive Suites Dubai Appoints Director Of Sales - MICE Mr Savio Marker announced as Director of Sales – MICE at Bavaria Executive Suites Dubai. Bavaria Executive Suites Dubai Appoints Director Of Sales - MICE Mr Savio Marker announced as Director of Sales – MICE at Bavaria Executive Suites Dubai. HKECE To Host Asia’s Two Biggest Conferences The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), will host the World Ophthalmology Congress 2008 and Evolution – Asia Yoga Conference in June and July 2008. HKECE To Host Asia’s Two Biggest Conferences The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), will host the World Ophthalmology Congress 2008 and Evolution – Asia Yoga Conference in June and July 2008. HKECE To Host Asia’s Two Biggest Conferences The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), will host the World Ophthalmology Congress 2008 and Evolution – Asia Yoga Conference in June and July 2008. Encore Opens In The USA Australian destination management company Encore Business Tourism (ENCORE) has opened a sales and marketing office in the USA headed by Matthew Jones. Encore Opens In The USA Australian destination management company Encore Business Tourism (ENCORE) has opened a sales and marketing office in the USA headed by Matthew Jones. 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.	When IMEX opens on April 22^nd in Frankfurt, the award-winning trade show will offer visitors and exhibitors its largest ever professional education programme. With almost 60 different workshops, seminars and forums taking place over four days in English and German, the exhibition provides a wide choice of informative and highly topical professional development opportunities for meetings professionals of all levels. Highlights of the 2008 seminar programme include "Storm Clouds or Silver Linings" on Tuesday 22^nd April. This trend-centred debate, organised jointly by AIPC (International Association of Congress Centres) and ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) will bring together senior international experts from both association and corporate disciplines to provide a cross-sector, multicultural perspective on the industry's future. Participating in an IMEX seminar for the first time will be US association, the PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association). PCMA President and CEO, Deborah Sexton, will be joined by Bruce Macmillan, President and CEO of MPI (Meeting Professionals International), Geoff Donaghy, AIPC Vice President and Group Director Convention Centres AEG Ogden, and Jurraien Sleijster, Executive Vice President of MCI and Board Member of ICCA. Rod Cameron, President of Criterion Communications, will moderate. Environmental education highlights include "Implementing Sustainability", which will present a case study of the MPI European Meetings and Events Conference 2008 and offer advice on applying the new BS8901 sustainable event standard. In addition, "Staying Green in a Brown Situation" from IMEX partner, the Green Meeting Industry Council will offer practical tips on delivering a green event, even when plans go wrong. Other sessions set to have strong appeal come from IMEX cross-cultural partner, Richard Lewis Communications, who will present "Vital factors in doing business with Middle Eastern countries". The German Convention Bureau (GCB) will present a total of 15 German-language and one English seminar, including new sessions for German association buyers on Tuesday 22^nd April. IMEX Research partner, Travel Marketing Factory (TMF), will again provide an annual research report on trends in the German-speaking outbound market, incorporating for the first time the impact of CSR on the planning of events. TMF will also offer 15-minute lunchtime marketing sessions to exhibitors interested in best practice tips. The Professional Development Pavilion, again sponsored by the Convention Industry Council, will provide an educational centerpiece throughout the show. The Pavilion will host 16 different drop-in educational events over three days, including "I'll never forget whathisname" by writer and author, Tony Carey and "Future trends and challenges" by CEO of Fast Future, internationally-renowned Rohit Talwar. The Pavilion also provides a wealth of information on professional development courses and qualifications from a range of industry suppliers. The busy educational programme is enhanced by a range of Forums and association education starting on the weekend prior to IMEX including the ICCA Association Expert Seminar, AIPC Sales & Marketing Summit, IMEX Association Day and Evening; plus the Politicians Forum and Future Leaders Forum. For more information on the full IMEX educational programme visit http://www.imex-frankfurt.com/seminars.php
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