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US Virgin Islands supports Nabjs Philly Convention
The U.S. Virgin Islands has forged a strategic communications alliance with the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).
MyCEB appoints General Manager for International events unit
The Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Tony Nagamaiah as the General Manager of the International Events Unit to drive the bureau’s growth plans for the events industry.
MPI commissions comprehensive global CSR study
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has commissioned Leeds Metropolitan University to manage a three year study into the importance and value of corporate social responsibility (CSR) to the meeting and event industry.
LGD Latino opens in Miami
Len Dugow, President & Chief Creative Officer of acclaimed advertising agency LGD Communications announces the opening of LGD Latino, a new division focused on expanding the agency’s established expertise in hospitality, tourism and real estate advertising into Latino markets.
IT&CMA and CTW 2011 expected to draw more participation
Commitment to grow the event’s delegation of Corporate Travel Managers have paid off with over 100 professionals registered till date. This includes first-time participants across a variety of industry sectors from Germany, Italy and China.
Bahrain back on the F1 calendar
Officials in Bahrain have confirmed the F1 Grand Prix, originally scheduled from March 13th, will now take place on October 30th. The event was postponed as civil unrest swept the country. However, following a recent lifting of the state of emergency in the Middle Eastern country, officials have concluded it is safe to return.
Quincy Jones and The Global Gumbo Group unites with the Middle East’s biggest music artists
Legendary producer Quincy Jones has partnered with United Arab Emirates-based social entrepreneur Badr Jafar to jointly produce an Arabic charity single entitled ‘Tomorrow/Bokra’ to raise money and help finance educational arts and culture scholarships and projects for children in the Middle East and North Africa.
Carina Montagut to head Feria Valencia’s events department
Montagut has an in-depth knowledge of the events business and activities, gained from more than nine years’ experience working in connection with the Commercial Department and in events management at a national and international level at Feria Valencia.
Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics Expo platforms unique exhibitor offerings
Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics Expo will feature new innovations that will enhance client offerings for spa and salon owners. These new products will be displayed and demonstrated at the event taking place June 28-29 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York.
UAE events/exhibitions attract over 3.8m visitors in 2010
Exhibitions, conferences and trade shows in the UAE attracted more than 3.8 million visitors in 2010, contributing millions of dollars to the local economy while the region’s multitude of events continues to grow.
Conference venues to go with corporate London events
Conference Venues in London are not only hired for hosting conferences and meetings but also suitable for holding press conferences, workshops, trainings, brand launches and seminars.
Global Business Travel Association sell-out
Hundreds of industry experts from the travel management industry convened in New York City to kick off the sold-out Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)’s 2011 Strategic Travel Symposium (STS). Designed to inform, connect and educate travel professionals, industry leaders and media on the latest trends affecting the industry, the show was held at the Hilton New York.