In light of the state of economy, and its very real affect on the meetings industry, the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced that an abundance of new, creative savings options will be featured for this year's Annual Meeting registration.
The meetings industry's must-attend PCMA Annual Meeting - Convening Leaders - will take place January 10-13, 2010 in Dallas, TX.
New savings options featured for 2010 include:
- Lower registration fees in 2010 than 2009
- Payment Plan - split payments between 2009 and 2010
- Starwood Award Points "Starpoints" can be used instead of cash
- Planner scholarships available for those with budget cuts
- Discounts available for multiple registrations from same organization
- Suppliers can purchase gift certificates to host a planner's registration
- Discounts available for new members from Dallas region
- Hotel discounts for planners registering by Nov. 2
- Same registration fees as 2009 after cut-off date
"PCMA has been very fortunate this year to have generated record attendance for our Leadership Conference in Austin and this summer we sold out our Masters Series program in Washington, DC," said Deborah Sexton, PCMA President and CEO.
"But we know the hard times many of our members are having, so we wanted to develop a favorable pricing structure and flexible pricing options for our members and industry. I'm very proud to be able to help everyone who wants to be with us in Dallas to participate."
Sexton added, "2010 is a very important year for our industry. It is crucial we come together to stay on top of trends, connect as an industry and kick off 2010 with a plan for success. In the coming weeks, we'll be announcing an incredible program - one of PCMA's best ever. PCMA 2010 will undoubtedly be one of our best Annual Meetings."
There are even more ways to save. Interested parties following PCMA on twitter.com/pcmahq could win free registration, housing and add-on programs. Special promotions will run every two weeks.
For complete details and restrictions, visit http://www.pcma2010.org/registration-savings-options
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