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UFI Introduces Exhibition Industry Education Center
UFI has unveiled a new education center that serves as an online repository of knowledge about meetings and trade shows.
Reed Travel Exhibitions Launches Program for Young Meeting Professionals
Reed Travel Exhibitions has established a program dedicated to the ongoing professional development of up-and-coming MICE professionals.
G20 Recognizes Travel, Tourism as Economic Drivers
The G20 world leaders for the first time have recognized travel and tourism as drivers of jobs, growth and economic recovery.
IAEE's Hacker: International Attendance at Trade Shows Key to Economic Growth
Speaking at a homeland security conference, International Association of Exhibitions and Events President Steven Hacker urged visa reforms.
CIC Establishes Global CMP Support Network
The Convention Industry Council has established a network of volunteers to offer regional support to aspiring Certified Meeting Professionals around the world.
Jim Evans Steps Down as Brand USA CEO
Brand USA CEO James Evans will step down after just one year in office, it was announced Thursday.
Gary Sain, Peter Greenberg to Be Inducted into U.S. Travel Hall of Leaders
Veteran travel correspondent Peter Greenberg and the late Gary Sain are the 2012 inductees into the U.S. Travel Hall of Leaders.
MPI Completes 'Business Value of Meetings' Toolkit
Meeting Professionals International has completed its Business Value of Meetings research initiative, the result of which is a toolkit to help meeting planners be more strategic.
EACA, TSEA Reborn as Exhibit & Event Marketers Association
The Trade Show Exhibitors Association and the Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Association have merged to create the Exhibit & Event Marketers Association.
MacMillan Steps Down as MPI Head
MacMillan to leave MPI at the end of the month.
IMEX America Announces Enhancements for Meeting Buyers
In advance of the second annual IMEX America trade show, the IMEX Group has made several show enhancements.
GBTA Re-launches Project ICARUS With Sustainability Recognition Program
The Global Business Travel Association Foundation has expanded Project ICARUS, its sustainability initiative for the global travel and meetings industry.
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