Planning a Convention Centre? IAPCO provides a reference manual.

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.
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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 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. Meeting Planners Rate Toronto Top Canadian City Toronto retained its position as the top convention bureau and best overall convention city in Canada by North American meeting planners. Meeting Planners Rate Toronto Top Canadian City Toronto retained its position as the top convention bureau and best overall convention city in Canada by North American meeting planners. Meeting Planners Rate Toronto Top Canadian City Toronto retained its position as the top convention bureau and best overall convention city in Canada by North American meeting planners. 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. IAPCO Members Report 18% Growth In Meetings Business IAPCO members enjoyed a bumper year of growth in 2007 according to the results of the latest IAPCO annual activity survey. IAPCO Members Report 18% Growth In Meetings Business IAPCO members enjoyed a bumper year of growth in 2007 according to the results of the latest IAPCO annual activity survey. IAPCO Members Report 18% Growth In Meetings Business IAPCO members enjoyed a bumper year of growth in 2007 according to the results of the latest IAPCO annual activity survey. IAPCO Members Report 18% Growth In Meetings Business IAPCO members enjoyed a bumper year of growth in 2007 according to the results of the latest IAPCO annual activity survey. IAPCO Members Report 18% Growth In Meetings Business IAPCO members enjoyed a bumper year of growth in 2007 according to the results of the latest IAPCO annual activity survey. 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. Leipzig Wins Bid For Meetings Industry’s World Congress This congress is special: once per year the ICCA World Congress brings the whole meetings industry of all continents together. Leipzig Wins Bid For Meetings Industry’s World Congress This congress is special: once per year the ICCA World Congress brings the whole meetings industry of all continents together. Leipzig Wins Bid For Meetings Industry’s World Congress This congress is special: once per year the ICCA World Congress brings the whole meetings industry of all continents together. Leipzig Wins Bid For Meetings Industry’s World Congress This congress is special: once per year the ICCA World Congress brings the whole meetings industry of all continents together. Leipzig Wins Bid For Meetings Industry’s World Congress This congress is special: once per year the ICCA World Congress brings the whole meetings industry of all continents together. Global Financial Crisis Has Little Impact On Global Meetings Industry ICCA: “Global Financial Crisis Unlikely To Cause Significant Damage To International Meetings Industry”. Global Financial Crisis Has Little Impact On Global Meetings Industry ICCA: “Global Financial Crisis Unlikely To Cause Significant Damage To International Meetings Industry”. Global Financial Crisis Has Little Impact On Global Meetings Industry ICCA: “Global Financial Crisis Unlikely To Cause Significant Damage To International Meetings Industry”. 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. 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	When IAPCO members decided to workshop current guidelines for the construction, or upgrading of existing facilities for a convention centre that met the necessary requirements to manage a meeting they discovered one thing very quickly. There was no readily available document to refer to. Now there is! 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. For an existing venue, the document is a good standard by which to judge where your centre sits in regard to the requirements necessary to be a winning venue. Compare your current attributes and if there are deficiencies that need upgrading, you have the standard by which to lobby your owners to make change. The article takes into account the rapid changes in communications technology which impact on the way meetings are planned and managed. For user of convention centre facilities, the document is a guideline for what to look for when you are choosing a venue. Available free of charge on the IAPCO website - just access the website then publications and provide your contact details and you can download a copy of the document. Just help yourself on www.iapco.org (click on “Publications”). IAPCO provides this kind of service free being a quality organisation with members who meet high entry standards and are considered to be the best in the industry at managing world class meetings. IAPCO members gather knowledge and share it for the wider benefit of the meetings industry. They care about the venues they use for their clients’ meetings and they want venues to be ideal to produce the best outcomes. In this 40^th anniversary year IAPCO has released this document as a tribute to those venues who service their clients and meet the standards that make success a more natural result.
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