Vancouver Ranked Top North American Destination For International Conferences

Vancouver Ranked Top North American Destination For International Conferences Statistics released by the International Congress and Convention Association...
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JMIC Launches Web Site for "Profile and Power" Program The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) announced that they have created a new... JMIC Launches Web Site for "Profile and Power" Program The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) announced that they have created a new... National FFA Organization Selects Register123 FFA signs eight-year contract with Certain Software to use its online registration... National FFA Organization Selects Register123 FFA signs eight-year contract with Certain Software to use its online registration... Brisbane Marketing Appoints New Convention Staff Brisbane Marketing’s Director of Business Development Paul Lewin has welcomed two new... Brisbane Marketing Appoints New Convention Staff Brisbane Marketing’s Director of Business Development Paul Lewin has welcomed two new... ACTE Tackles The Meeting Industry & Turns An Eye Toward Procurement The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) on June 2 will move... 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The Convention Industry Council (CIC) Announces Hall Of Leaders Inductees For 2006 Six Pioneers Will Receive the Meetings, Conventions and Exhibitions Industry’s Highest Honor at a Gala Event in Boston The Convention Industry Council (CIC) Announces Hall Of Leaders Inductees For 2006 Six Pioneers Will Receive the Meetings, Conventions and Exhibitions Industry’s Highest Honor at a Gala Event in Boston Federal Government Decrees ICCA Congress is of National Interest Following the announcement of the 44th ICCA Congress & Exhibition in Montevideo... Federal Government Decrees ICCA Congress is of National Interest Following the announcement of the 44th ICCA Congress & Exhibition in Montevideo... Designer Flowers Wins The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre Pitch The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (QEIICC) has re-appointed Designer Flowers... 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Todays Incident In London Statement from VisitBritain Todays Incident In London Statement from VisitBritain Todays Incident In London Statement from VisitBritain Hospitality Industry Veteran Terence Donnelly Joins CGS Conferon Global Services announced the addition of hospitality industry veteran... Hospitality Industry Veteran Terence Donnelly Joins CGS Conferon Global Services announced the addition of hospitality industry veteran... Olympic Wins Worth GBP 2 Billion to British Tourism Britain’s tourism industry has welcomed today’s announcement that the 2012 Olympic... Olympic Wins Worth GBP 2 Billion to British Tourism Britain’s tourism industry has welcomed today’s announcement that the 2012 Olympic... Mobley Assumes CIC Chairmanship As of June 20, 2005, Thomas M. “Tom” Mobley, Jr., general manager and general... Mobley Assumes CIC Chairmanship As of June 20, 2005, Thomas M. “Tom” Mobley, Jr., general manager and general... Puerto Rico Convention Center Wins Five-Year Contract WestVille Enterprises has signed a five-year contract to host the Caribbean Gaming... Puerto Rico Convention Center Wins Five-Year Contract WestVille Enterprises has signed a five-year contract to host the Caribbean Gaming... 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. 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. 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.	Statistics released by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) rank Vancouver as North America’s top destination for international associations. The ranking is based on the number of annual conventions held in the city. Internationally, Vancouver placed 30th, up from 34th two years ago, with 31 international association meetings held in the city in 2004. Over the past three years, Vancouver has averaged 21 city-wide meetings with more than 1,000 delegates each. In 2004, the convention industry contributed over $1 billion in economic benefit to the region. The latest Vancouver statistics reveal an increase of 1.5 per cent in the number of overnight visitors to Greater Vancouver year-to-date (YTD) April 2005 compared to 2004 figures. The number of passengers at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) through April 2005 shows an increase of 6.9 per cent over YTD 2004 figures. Data also shows that Vancouver’s room demand YTD April 2005 remained strong at 0.7 per cent over 2004 results, with an average daily rate of $117.20.
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