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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. Toronto To Host 16.000 Top Clinicians And Reasearchers Metro Toronto Convention Centre To Host More Than 16,000 Top International Thoracic Clinicians And Researchers From Around The World. Toronto To Host 16.000 Top Clinicians And Reasearchers Metro Toronto Convention Centre To Host More Than 16,000 Top International Thoracic Clinicians And Researchers From Around The World. Toronto To Host 16.000 Top Clinicians And Reasearchers Metro Toronto Convention Centre To Host More Than 16,000 Top International Thoracic Clinicians And Researchers From Around The World. Joeman Moves Up At Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Ms Joyce Joeman from Sales Manager, Meetings and Events to Senior Sales Manager, Congresses, Conventions and Meetings. Joeman Moves Up At Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Ms Joyce Joeman from Sales Manager, Meetings and Events to Senior Sales Manager, Congresses, Conventions and Meetings. Melbourne Lauded As Host Of Largest Environmental Event In Australia Melbourne’s premier meeting venue has hosted the largest environmental exhibition of its kind in the country with a who’s who in the industry represented. Melbourne Lauded As Host Of Largest Environmental Event In Australia Melbourne’s premier meeting venue has hosted the largest environmental exhibition of its kind in the country with a who’s who in the industry represented. FHA2008 Toasts To A Spirited Close Asia’s largest international food and hospitality trade show saw 37,000 trade visitors over 4 days. FHA2008 Toasts To A Spirited Close Asia’s largest international food and hospitality trade show saw 37,000 trade visitors over 4 days. 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”. Tickled Trout Hotel Launches New State Of The Art Conference Centre The Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel in Preston (UK) held an open day to celebrate its conference centre relaunch. Tickled Trout Hotel Launches New State Of The Art Conference Centre The Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel in Preston (UK) held an open day to celebrate its conference centre relaunch. Glamour Destination Management Expands To The Caribbean Glamour Tours recently launched operation in Cayman and Turks & Caicos offering service to the wider Caribbean. Glamour Destination Management Expands To The Caribbean Glamour Tours recently launched operation in Cayman and Turks & Caicos offering service to the wider Caribbean. Blaise Mautin Creates A Personal Scent For Park Hyatt Zurich Middle East Guests Can Enjoy the Distinct Aroma Specially Designed to Complement the Property. Blaise Mautin Creates A Personal Scent For Park Hyatt Zurich Middle East Guests Can Enjoy the Distinct Aroma Specially Designed to Complement the Property. Staging Connections And Telstra Create Industry First: Beams Executive Via Live Hologram Dr Hugh Bradlow, was beamed from Melbourne to Adelaide to deliver a live business presentation. Staging Connections And Telstra Create Industry First: Beams Executive Via Live Hologram Dr Hugh Bradlow, was beamed from Melbourne to Adelaide to deliver a live business presentation. Kelly Barnes Appointed To Event Manager At Overland Park Convention Center Barnes will be responsible for planning and coordinating multiple events and serving as a primary liaison between event organizers and facility staff and services. Kelly Barnes Appointed To Event Manager At Overland Park Convention Center Barnes will be responsible for planning and coordinating multiple events and serving as a primary liaison between event organizers and facility staff and services. CompuSystems Offers Web Services Data Exchange To Facilitate System Integration CompuSystems, Inc. (CSI) announces its latest service in improving the speed and flexibility of updating event and show organizer databases. CompuSystems Offers Web Services Data Exchange To Facilitate System Integration CompuSystems, Inc. (CSI) announces its latest service in improving the speed and flexibility of updating event and show organizer databases. EIBTM´s Expands Hosted Buyer Programme For 2008 Show EIBTM 2008 have released details of its Hosted Buyer Programme available in Barcelona this year, which will see an increase with over 300 groups of Hosted Buyers. EIBTM´s Expands Hosted Buyer Programme For 2008 Show EIBTM 2008 have released details of its Hosted Buyer Programme available in Barcelona this year, which will see an increase with over 300 groups of Hosted Buyers. Leipzig Named Preferred Partner 2008 of GCB Leipzig has, with immediate effect, been named the German Convention Bureau's (GCB) Preferred Partner for the whole of 2008. Leipzig Named Preferred Partner 2008 of GCB Leipzig has, with immediate effect, been named the German Convention Bureau's (GCB) Preferred Partner for the whole of 2008. Hard Rock Hotels Bali And Pattaya Websites Record 60% Growth Hard Rock Hotels in Bali, Indonesia and Pattaya, Thailand, have collectively reflected more than 60% increase in room nights booked online. Hard Rock Hotels Bali And Pattaya Websites Record 60% Growth Hard Rock Hotels in Bali, Indonesia and Pattaya, Thailand, have collectively reflected more than 60% increase in room nights booked online. Hard Rock Hotels Bali And Pattaya Websites Record 60% Growth Hard Rock Hotels in Bali, Indonesia and Pattaya, Thailand, have collectively reflected more than 60% increase in room nights booked online. Sales And Negotiation Techniques For DMO Professionals Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) European Office has developed an educational programme geared toward entry-mid level DMO professionals. Sales And Negotiation Techniques For DMO Professionals Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) European Office has developed an educational programme geared toward entry-mid level DMO professionals. Experient CEO Ed Shartar Steps Down Ed Shartar, President and CEO of Experient since 2004, will be stepping down as President and Chief Executive Officer as of June 6, 2008. Experient CEO Ed Shartar Steps Down Ed Shartar, President and CEO of Experient since 2004, will be stepping down as President and Chief Executive Officer as of June 6, 2008. ACC Liverpool Wins Major Architectural Award ACC Liverpool has won a prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Award. ACC Liverpool Wins Major Architectural Award ACC Liverpool has won a prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Award. Dublin Targets 1 Billion Euro Business tourists are expected to spend €1 billion in Ireland by 2013 and Dublin has targeted an 80 per cent share of this lucrative business. Dublin Targets 1 Billion Euro Business tourists are expected to spend €1 billion in Ireland by 2013 and Dublin has targeted an 80 per cent share of this lucrative business. HKCEC Announces Latest Appointments In Marketing And Sales Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre promotes Veronica To and appoints Wendy Ng. HKCEC Announces Latest Appointments In Marketing And Sales Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre promotes Veronica To and appoints Wendy Ng. Brisbane Marketing Announces New Appointments In Sales Brisbane Marketing has welcomed Leisa Anderson and Kylie McKenzie to the Convention Bureau’s team of Sales Executives. Brisbane Marketing Announces New Appointments In Sales Brisbane Marketing has welcomed Leisa Anderson and Kylie McKenzie to the Convention Bureau’s team of Sales Executives. Park Hyatt Marrakech To Open In 2011 Affiliates of Global Hyatt Corporation and Alliances Group have announced the signing of a management agreement for Park Hyatt Marrakech. Park Hyatt Marrakech To Open In 2011 Affiliates of Global Hyatt Corporation and Alliances Group have announced the signing of a management agreement for Park Hyatt Marrakech. "Green Meetings": UN City Bonn Still Going Strong A series of UN sustainability conferences kicked off in Bonn on 12 May strengthening the city decisively as a location for "green meetings". "Green Meetings": UN City Bonn Still Going Strong A series of UN sustainability conferences kicked off in Bonn on 12 May strengthening the city decisively as a location for "green meetings". “Meeting the Future” Launched On World Environment Day 2008 VisitDenmark and the Green Meetings Industry Council launch a new “Meeting the Future” initiative on the United Nations World Environment Day “Meeting the Future” Launched On World Environment Day 2008 VisitDenmark and the Green Meetings Industry Council launch a new “Meeting the Future” initiative on the United Nations World Environment Day Festival Showcases Singapore’s Cutting-Edge Arts Scene Arts Festival Reinforces Singapore’s Reputation as Asia’s Events Capital. Festival Showcases Singapore’s Cutting-Edge Arts Scene Arts Festival Reinforces Singapore’s Reputation as Asia’s Events Capital. Sydney Wins Lung Cancer Conference For 8000 Delegates Sydney will take a lead role in the fight against lung cancer after a successful bid to host the World Conference on Lung Cancer for up to 8000 international experts in 2013. Sydney Wins Lung Cancer Conference For 8000 Delegates Sydney will take a lead role in the fight against lung cancer after a successful bid to host the World Conference on Lung Cancer for up to 8000 international experts in 2013. 18 Finalists in 2008 AIPC Apex Award For "World’s Best Congress Centre" AIPC, the International Association of Congress Centres, has announced that with all preliminary analysis of entries now complete, there are 18 finalists in this year’s AIPC Apex Award competition for "World’s Best Congress Centre". 18 Finalists in 2008 AIPC Apex Award For "World’s Best Congress Centre" AIPC, the International Association of Congress Centres, has announced that with all preliminary analysis of entries now complete, there are 18 finalists in this year’s AIPC Apex Award competition for "World’s Best Congress Centre". 18 Finalists in 2008 AIPC Apex Award For "World’s Best Congress Centre" AIPC, the International Association of Congress Centres, has announced that with all preliminary analysis of entries now complete, there are 18 finalists in this year’s AIPC Apex Award competition for "World’s Best Congress Centre". Another UK-based Association Books The Convention Centre, Dublin The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland have confirmed that their annual conference will be staged at The Convention Centre, Dublin in July, 2012. Another UK-based Association Books The Convention Centre, Dublin The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland have confirmed that their annual conference will be staged at The Convention Centre, Dublin in July, 2012. Experient Welcomes Four New Independent Sales Representatives The newest ENAMs to join the Experient Sales Network are Blue Janis, Kay Till, Wendy Scott and Jim Talcott. Experient Welcomes Four New Independent Sales Representatives The newest ENAMs to join the Experient Sales Network are Blue Janis, Kay Till, Wendy Scott and Jim Talcott. Maastricht Storms Meeting Market Belgium As far as the MCB is concerned, it is all about Maastricht in Belgium from June 9th-13th 2008. Maastricht Storms Meeting Market Belgium As far as the MCB is concerned, it is all about Maastricht in Belgium from June 9th-13th 2008. 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	As an award-winning, full-service Event Production and Destination Management Company, ME Productions is exposed first-hand to the numerous trends circulating through the social event network. Several of its event planners offer a few ideas to make any occasion the “it” event of the season: “The Devil in the Details” … Event Manager Ted Boyd explains how personalizing the smallest of details ranks #1 in importance, “Mass customization is definitely becoming more popular; from mini-chocolates and table numbers to the design of the napkin rings, every tiny facet is considered.” “Green is the New Brown” … Bright colors will always be a fixture in event planning; however, natural and earthy colors seem to be more and more prominent. “Fuchsia, green, orange and white are all colors now seen frequently at social events,” says Event Planner, Linda Reeder. “Dark woods mixed with refined colors, such as crème or off-white, is also quite popular.” “Setting the Mood” …The ME event planners agree that natural, internal and LED are popular forms of lighting for many special events. “Illuminated tables and a candlelit ambiance appear to be all the rage right now,” explains Social Account Executive, Robbie Ratafia. “Every Dollar Counts”…Because of the recent decline in the economy, people are asking themselves more frequently, “Do I really need this?” They are taking longer to make their decisions to spend money, but they will spend it, if it counts. In other words, clients want to get more “bang for their buck” and in doing so, are more cautious when planning every detail of their event. The Club Scene is the “it” Theme…When it comes to props and fixtures, a consistent trend seems to be the hip South Beach Lounge atmosphere. This usually includes stylish concept furniture, plush sofas and elegant décor. As for Entertainment…”The Nintendo Wii, Guitar Hero, Rock Band and any other interactive video games are usually a crowd favorite,” explains Cindy Carnero, a ME Social Account Executive. Having a DJ or MC host is still a popular choice as well.
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