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IMEX America is Back!: Day 1 Highlights from the Return to Meeting

Smart Meetings

Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board announced a partnership with Clear Health Pass and Co.Protect branded protective equipment to help meeting professionals create frictionless solutions for establishing and executing protocols. “We and water withdrawal by 33% since 2011. Plus, more updates from Smart Meetings TV!

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Smart Moves in Portland, Hawaii and More

Smart Meetings

She will promote Fort Myers as a top destination for meetings and group travel to the MICE industry in her assigned region. He has worked with Marriott since 2011 and has excelled in food & beverage roles. Most recently, he served as director of venue and events at the East Montgomery County Improvement District.

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MPI WEC Inspired Action in San Francisco

Smart Meetings

The 1,700 attendees checking in live at Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Conference ( WEC ) at Moscone Center in San Francisco this week were treated to a performance in three acts designed to provide “perspective,” “approach” and “action,” according to Paul Van Deventer, MPI president and CEO.

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Virginia Destination Management Organizations: An Interview With Local Director, Irene Kilmer

Solimar International

From its breathtaking natural beauty to its extreme historical importance, Virginia tourism is one of the most diverse in the United States. In this blog, intern Daniel Segura has the opportunity to discuss various aspects of Southwest Virginia tourism with Irene Kilmer, the director of the Montgomery County DMO.

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Destination spotlight Bern, Switzerland: Site visit from 28–30 August 2020 for Event Planners Talk e-conference

The MICE Blog

Switzerland is a premium country for meetings and events. The SCIB can provide contact details, organise site inspections and give recommendations for venues and suppliers in an unbiased manner. Between 2009–2011, the property was completely refurbished and reopened in 2011. Full destination spotlight video.

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AIME Marks A 30-Year Milestone At The Opening

Travel Daily Media

From left to right: Matt Pearce CEO Talk2 Media, Steve Dimopoulos Minister of Tourism Victoria, Natalie O’Brien CEO Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Julie Swanson CEO Melbourne Convention Bureau and Phillipa Harrison, Managing Director of Tourism Australia. ” The Hon. billion economic worth.

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Bahrain Tourism banks on MICE

Travel Daily Media

The post Bahrain Tourism banks on MICE appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Bahrain’s tourism recovery is being buoyed by significant growth in its MICE sector. million in 2011); the number of exhibitors increased 51% to 3,099 in 2012 compared to 2,047 in 2011; and the number of event visitors improved 46% last year.

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