The Convention Industry Council International Manual joins the list of recommended study guides for the CMP examination in addition to its comprehensive reference for all meeting professionals.

The Convention Industry Council (CIC) unveiled its brand new The Convention Industry Council International Manual at the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Conclave on June 27^th , 2005 in Toronto, ON, Canada.

The highly anticipated International Manual is now available for purchase on CIC’s website, www.conventionindustry.org

The International Manual is a study guide for CMP candidates, and is a terrific resource to all event professionals. Recognizing the industry’s international growth, CIC created the first International Manual to take the mystique out of international event planning and provide a reference guide.

The Convention Industry Council International Manual is a supplement to The CIC Manual 7^th Edition, paralleling the format, and highlighting terms and techniques used in the global stage. It is used to develop questions for future CMP exams, starting in January 2006, and joins the list of recommended study references for candidates preparing for the CMP examination.

The International Manual also includes a self-test section at the end of each chapter contributing to individuals’ CMP recertification points. All Conclave attendees were given a complementary copy of the new manual.

The CIC International Manual was written by a team of industry leaders with extensive knowledge and experience in the international arena. The CIC greatly appreciates the contributions of the writers who made the manual possible. Their efforts bridged time zones and international cultures to develop a comprehensive manual about global events.

Contributors are:

James E. Anderson, Esq., Howe Anderson Steyer         

Letitia Bladrige, Letitia Baldrige Enterprises, Inc.

Florence Barthe, InterContinental Carlton Cannes

Lars Blicher-Hansen, Event Denmark

Cherlynn Conetsco, The Protocol and Etiquette Institute

Robert Dallmeyer, RD International

Beate Ewing, CMP, CMM, by-be, Inc.

Solange Ferreia, Society of Petroleum Engineers

P.M. Forni, John Hopkins University

Robert Gilbert, CHME, CHA, Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association

Robert W. Guy, CMP, Pacific World Singapore

Peter Haigh, Le Meridien Hotels and Resorts

Sumaira Isaacs, Arabian Adventures

Albert Kemp, FCII, Insurex Expo-Sure

Alinda Lewris, International Association of Protocol Consultants

Tuula Lindberg, Finland Convention Bureau

Michael Lynn, CME, CMM, CMP, L-3 Communications, Integrated Systems

John Min, Ph.D., Ruesch International

Christian Mutschlechner, Vienna Convention Bureau

Henning Winther-Nielsen, IBM Denmark A/S

Roger Plumpton, Hospitality Marketing Services

Stephanie Rumbaud, InterContinental Hotels Group Paris

Tony Rogers, British Association of Conference Destinations

Martin Sirk, International Congress and Convention Association

Richard Torriani, MCI- Group Paris

Maarten Vanneste, CMM, Abbit Meeting Support

Two hundred and fifty of the best and brightest in the meetings, conventions, and exhibitions industry gathered in Toronto, ON, Canada for the annual CMP Conclave, where the CMP designation is mandatory for attendees.

As part of the Conclave’s activities, attendees were given the opportunity to take part in CMP examination development, while incorporating topics from the new International Manual.

This process helps ensure the validity and prestige of the CMP designation, through the review, editing, and validation of exam questions in the CMP item bank. In addition, the Conclave provides CMPs with professional development and networking opportunities.