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ITB Asia Sees Return to Growth
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The third installment of the annual trade show is welcoming back several exhibitors who missed the 2009 event, as well as a number of new participants and educational programs. "ITB Asia is on track to attract about 650 exhibiting organizations this year," said the show's executive director, Nino Gruettke. "We expect around 21,000 buyer-seller meetings." More



Setting A New High-Water Mark
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Planner hesitations about moving traditional meetings to a cruise environment are understandable -- afterall, their comfort zone lies within the familiar aspects of land-based logistics, the tried and true. But an out-of-the-box, novel setting at sea may be just what's needed for corporate groups to float new ideas...turn the tide...chart new horizons. In other words, shake things up. More

The Big Time: Secrets of Managing Huge Events
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Managing huge events is an art unto itself, but when such events take place in public spaces and bring the potential for protests -- as did the "Restoring Honor" rally, led by conservative talk-show host Glenn Beck -- the stakes are even higher. More

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Meetings Market Stable, Most Travel Buyers Agree
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After a tumultuous 24 months, the meetings industry is finally on the mend, according to travel buyers. With 60 percent of who said they feel the meetings market is stable, Maxvantage reported upon releasing the results of its latest poll, the Travel Buyers Survey. More

How to Produce Creative Event Content in a Tough Economic Climate
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Can you still successfully engage delegates at your event on a tight budget? With delegates demanding ever-more engaging events, planners face the double challenge of producing sparkling content but with reduced resources. More



What the Latest Downloads Can Do for You and Your Attendees
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Bill Kilburg was wowed by an event app he used as an attendee last winter. He could quickly consult the schedule, confirm seminar locations, read speaker bios and send messages to other attendees -- all by running one application on his smartphone. It was so cool, he thought, he should make it available to all of his company's clients. "Apps like that are just a much better solution than the way most meetings are logistically being handled on-site today," he says. More

ITN International uses event badge as debit card with the ITN Purse app
ITN Purse App: Secure, Mobile, Cashless Transaction Processing at Tradeshows, Conferences and Events
ITN Purse App manages and optimizes the distribution of gift items as well as food & beverage transactions by using contactless badge credentials as debit cards and mobile phones as transaction terminals. Creates a great cost savings.
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EXHIBITION INDUSTRY FOUNDATION CORNER



NEW EIF VOLUNTEERS
The Exhibition Industry Foundation would like to welcome its newest VOLUNTEERS! Mr. Robert Kolinek, CEM, CMP, and Mr. Lawson Hockman, CEM, welcomed the 2010 EIF Fundraising Sub Committee to the EIF team. As members of the EIF Fundraising Sub Committee, these individuals are responsible for ensuring the vitality of our industry. They are provided with a unique opportunity to help secure funding for industry-wide needs with a focus on three core areas - research, education and promotion - all of which are vital to the growth of the exhibitions and events industry. Each of these members was identified as a recognized leader in the industry who is both passionate and concerned about the industry's sustainability and growth.

2010 EIF Fundraising Sub Committee Members


EIF Chairman
Mr. Robert B. Kolinek, CEM, CMP
President and CEO
Helen Brett Enterprises

EIF Fundraising Sub Committee Chair
Mr. Lawson Hockman, CEM
V.P. Association Services
IMN Solutions

Committee Members


Mr. Thomas Ackert
Executive Director
Orange County Convention Center

Ms. Karen Howe, CEM
Executive Director
Meetings and Convention Departments
National Safety Council

Mr. G.V. Iyer
Chief Executive Officer
Prism Technologies

Mr. Richard Maples
V.P. of National Sales
Shepard Exposition Services

Ms. Casandra Matej
Sr. V.P. of Sales & Services
Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau

Mr. Greg Ortale
President & CEO
Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau

Mr. Dan Spigner
Director of Sales
BoothSeal LLC

Mr. Mark Zimmerman
General Manager
Georgia World Congress Center
"Having served on the EIF Board for the last three previous years, I am looking forward to working with this outstanding group of individuals, who represent a strong cross-section of industry leaders, who share my passion for the success of our industry. That passion is evident by the commitment these individuals and their organizations have already made to EIF. I encourage others to follow in our committee member's footsteps and make a commitment or get involved with EIF, today!"
- Mr. Lawson Hockman, CEM, EIF Fundraising Sub Committee Chair

To find out how you can volunteer with EIF or how you can make a donation to help fund industry-wide research, email info@exhibitionfoundation.org or visit our Web site.

GIVE… VOLUNTEER…. GET INVOLVED IN YOUR FUTURE!


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EXPO! EXPO!


Expo! Expo! Attendee Registration is Open! Click here to get started!

Prepare to participate in unmasking innovation at Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition, 7-9 December 2010 in New Orleans. As the industry's must-attend event, provocative educational programming, premier exhibition and beneficial networking opportunities will be part of the agenda. Expo! Expo! 2010 in New Orleans will unmask the freshest ideas and the latest technologies in face-to-face events revealing truly unique concepts for all attendees. Whether you attend for education or networking, your experience at the annual meeting will be rewarding for years to come. Find people, products, programs, services, tools, tips, resources, best practices, thought leadership -- all that you can trust to accelerate your career and company. Visit www.iaee.com/expo for more information!


OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS


Application Process for the 2012 International Buyers Program is Now Open
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The annual application period for consideration of U.S. trade events interested in participating in the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service 2012 International Buyer Program (IBP) is now open. The IBP was established by the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service to promote U.S. exports by bringing international buyers together with U.S. firms through promoting leading U.S. trade shows in industries with high export potential. The IBP benefits U.S. firms exhibiting at selected events and provides practical, hands-on assistance such as export counseling and market analysis to U.S. firms interested in exporting. Each year a small number of U.S.-based exhibitions are selected to participate in the United States Department of Commerce (USDOC) International Buyer Program. IAEE is assisting the USDOC in its promotion of the program by making this information and the required application forms available to you. For more information visit http://www.iaee.com/iaee_events_and_education/usdoc/.



International Trade Mission: Singapore Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre (Singex) 8-11 March 2011
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Develop the global reach of your organization and create new partnerships by joining a select group of qualified IAEE member organizers on an exciting familiarization trip to the Singapore Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre (Singex).

This program has been custom designed in partnership with IAEE for the organizers of exhibitions and events who currently conduct business in Singapore or who are seriously considering Singapore as a destination for new events. If you qualify:

Singex will provide round trip air transportation from any major gateway city in coach class provided that participants will be offered the option of upgrading at their own expense to business class.

  • Singex will provide hotel accommodations for three nights
  • Singex will provide all meals
  • Singex will provide a city tour
  • Singex will provide a tour of Night Safari

During your Singapore stay, you will have the opportunity to tour one of the world's most extraordinary exhibition facilities and meet with counterparts to explore future business opportunities. Space is strictly limited to ten (10) qualified exhibition organizers. Register now!

 


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