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CIC Introduces Revised CMP Standards
The Convention Industry Council has approved a revised CMP Blueprint that defines the key competencies meeting professionals must demonstrate in order to receive the Certified Meeting Professional...
MPI Launches Competency Standards for Meetings, Business Events
To help meeting planners advance their careers, Meeting Professionals International has created a series of global standards that outline the key competencies meeting professionals should possess.
Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum Concludes in D.C.
The 10th Annual Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum, an invitation-only event for C-level meetings executives, concluded this week in Washington, D.C.
Global Meetings Industry Collaborates on Value Measurement
At a recent conference organized by the Joint Meetings Industry Council, global meeting professionals discussed how best to communicate their industry's value proposition to governments and communities.
ICCA Announces Destination for 2014 ICCA Congress
The International Congress and Convention Association has chosen Antalya, Turkey, as the site for its 53rd ICCA Congress.
IMEX 2011 Wraps in Frankfurt, Reports Positive Outcomes
The ninth annual IMEX meetings trade show closed yesterday in Frankfurt, where IMEX Group Chairman Ray Bloom announced sizable attendance and hosted buyer statistics.
HelmsBriscoe's David Peckinpaugh to Head Maritz Travel
David Peckinpaugh, former vice president of business development for HelmsBriscoe, has been appointed president of Maritz Travel Company.
Hilton Brand Rolls Out New Amenities
Hilton Hotels and Resorts has a new line of luxury bath amenities designed by Peter Thomas Roth
CEIR Announces Invitation-Only Outlook Conference
The Center for Exhibition Industry Research will host "Predict," its annual industry outlook conference, on Sept. 15 at the Time Warner Center in New York City.
MPI Members Celebrate Expansion in Turkey
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is continuing its global and Eurasian expansion by forming a new club in Turkey.
WTTC President Calls for Global Travel Coalition
David Scowsill, president and CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council, has called on the travel and tourism industry to create a global coalition that will speak with "one voice" in order to engage...
Reed Travel Exhibitions Names New Head of Sales for Meetings Portfolio
Reed Travel Exhibitions has hired Danielle Keogh as the new head of sales for its global incentive, business travel and meetings portfolio, which includes the new AIBTM in Baltimore.
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