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February 15, 2012
IAEE Launches First Job Analysis of the Practice of Exhibition Management
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February 15, 2012
New Board/Executive Placements at PCMA, HSMAI:IAEE Exhibitions Director Moves On
Three different associations – the Professional Convention Management Association, the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events – recently board and staffing changes.
PCMA Board of Directors has elected Martin D. Balogh, director of meetings and travel for the American Bar Association,... more
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February 15, 2012
Professional Convention Management Association Unveils EduGate, an Education Gateway Portal
The Professional Convention Management Association has unveiled its education gateway portal, EduGate, for idea and session proposal submissions and management.
The new online application will facilitate the 24/7, 365 day submission of session proposals and other ideas.
“PCMA’s strategic plans call for us to enhance the relevancy of our... more
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February 15, 2012
UFI CEO Forum Draws 70 Leaders to Istanbul
With temperatures hovering near zero degrees and heavy snow blanketing the area, 70 exhibition industry CEO leaders braved the elements to attend the UFI CEO Forum Feb. 1-3 in Istanbul.
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry held the three-day event at the host venue IFM – Istanbul Expo Center.
“This was my first UCF, and I must... more
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February 1, 2012
National Association of Home Builders’ Show Drops from Four Days to Three in 2013; PMA Also Cuts Fresh Summit to Two Days
When the National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show opens Jan. 22.24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center next year, it will run one day shorter, from four to three, than it has in the past.
In addition, the Produce Marketing Association’s three-day show will be one day less when that event runs Oct. 27-28 at the Anaheim Convention Center.... more
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February 1, 2012
Association Management Company MCI Collaborates with IMEX Group, MPI on Future Leaders Forum
MCI, an association management company, has joined up with the IMEX Group, organizers of worldwide exhibitions for the meetings, events and incentive travel industry, and Meeting Professionals International to support the Future Leaders Forum.
The forum is geared toward attracting students who would like to pursue a future in the meeting industry to take part in education... more
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February 1, 2012
National Restaurant Show, NAB Show Announce Keynote Speakers
Two big shows just named power keynotes: President Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation, will address attendees at the 2012 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, and the National Association of Broadcasters has chosen Marina Gorbis, executive director of the... more
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January 18, 2012
Atlanta, Philadelphia End 2011 on a High Note, Look Forward to Strong 2012
Both Philadelphia and Atlanta wrapped up 2011 on a high note and are looking forward to strong bookings going into 2012 and the future.
Atlanta’s 2011 fourth quarter was marked by eight large shows that accounted for 111,599 additional hotel rooms bookings and brought estimated 54,000 people to the city.
“We finished the year on a high note on the sales side and... more
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January 18, 2012
AmericasMart Atlanta, Oriental Rug Importers Association Sign Three-year Pact
In a continued commitment to the AmericasMart Atlanta’s January Atlanta International Area Rug Market, the Oriental Rug Importers Association recently signed a three-year sponsorship agreement for the event.
In conjunction with the Atlanta Rug Market, ORIA holds the National Oriental Rug Show (NORS), a show for importers and manufacturers of hand-made, machine-made and antique... more
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January 13, 2012
PCMA Hits the Mark With Cutting-edge Education
When it comes to top-notch industry education, there was something for everyone at the Professional Convention Management Association’s annual meeting, Convening Leaders.
Held Jan. 8-11 at the San Diego Convention Center, the 56th annual event for meeting planners and suppliers offered mpre than 60 education sessions for a wide range of experience levels, industry segments and... more
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Center for Exhibition Industry Research President and CEO Doug Ducate discusses new CEIR report on The Spend Decision: Analyzing How Exhibits Fit into the Overall Marketing Budget coming out in early February. For more info go to www.ceir.org. Click here for more videos.
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