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Just nine days before the UK goes to the polls to decide its future within the EU, The Meengs

Show is teaming up with EventHuddle to debate this vitally important decision and the impact a

Yes or No vote could have on the meengs industry.

The debate, which will be tled EU, in or out? Step into the light or step into the dark, will take

place on Tuesday June 14th at 12:50 at The Meengs Show.

Presenng opposing sides of the debate will be:

Chris HeatonHarris, MP Daventry (2010 present) (MEP 19992009) and member of the

APPG for events.

Nick De Bois (Chair of Events Industry Board, founder of Rapier Group & MP Eneld North

20102015)

Simon Hughes (Deputy Chair BVEP and Corporate consultant, MCHA)

Alan Newton (COO Eventopedia)

Event Director Steve Knight comments: This is a crical decision for Britain as a whole as well

as the meengs industry. Like so many sectors our membership of the EU oers both benets

and challenges and I look forward to seeing how these are presented and what the general

consensus is across those in a?endance. Taking place so close to the vote it is a nal

opportunity to gather, share opinions and potenally change minds as we try to idenfy what is

best for individuals, businesses, the sector and the country as a whole.

EventHuddles Kirk Thomas said: We are delighted to be working with The Meengs Show for

this important debate, their fantasc audience of event professionals means we can deliver this

crucial subject to the right people at the right me, hopefully sending them into the vong

booths feeling that much more informed.

Organised by Centaur Live (a division of Centaur Media Plc), The Meengs Show is the premier

event for the UK inbound and outbound meengs industry, taking place 1416 June 2016 at

Olympia, London. Organised by meeng professionals for meeng professionals it is focused

around a large exhibion, networking opportunies and professional educaon.

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Just nine days before the UK goes to the polls to decide its future within the EU, The Meetings Show is teaming up

with EventHuddle to debate this vitally important decision and the impact a Yes or No vote could have on the

meetings industry.

The debate, which will be titled EU, in or out? Step into the light or step into the dark, will take place on Tuesday June 14th at

12:50 at The Meetings Show.

Presenting opposing sides of the debate will be:

Chris Heaton-Harris, MP Daventry (2010 - present) (MEP 1999-2009) and member of the APPG for events.

Nick De Bois (Chair of Events Industry Board, founder of Rapier Group & MP Enfield North 2010-2015)

Simon Hughes (Deputy Chair BVEP and Corporate consultant, MCHA)

Alan Newton (COO - Eventopedia)

Event Director Steve Knight comments: This is a critical decision for Britain as a whole as well as the meetings industry. Like so many sectors our membership of the EU

offers both benefits and challenges and I look forward to seeing how these are presented and what the general consensus is across those in attendance. Taking place so

close to the vote it is a final opportunity to gather, share opinions and potentially change minds as we try to identify what is best for individuals, businesses, the sector and the

country as a whole.

EventHuddles Kirk Thomas said: We are delighted to be working with The Meetings Show for this important debate, their fantastic audience of event professionals means we

can deliver this crucial subject to the right people at the right time, hopefully sending them into the voting booth's feeling that much more informed.

Organised by Centaur Live (a division of Centaur Media Plc), The Meetings Show is the premier event for the UK inbound and outbound meetings industry, taking place

14-16 June 2016 at Olympia, London. Organised by meeting professionals for meeting professionals it is focused around a large exhibition, networking opportunities and

professional education.

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The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) is hosting a session at The Meetings Show

focused on social media marketing and its impact on successful conferences.

It will take place on Tuesday 14th June at 12:50pm. The session is entitled To Tweet or not to Tweet - Evaluating

your conference's social media marketing strategy and will be run by London Metropolitan University lecturer Dr.

Tom Lunt.

The session will take the form of a roundtable event reporting on research conducted with members of ABPCO, examining their approach to social media marketing and the

ways in which they evaluate its contribution to the success of their conferences.

Social media is no longer something to ignore because the impact it has on our industry is clear to see, comments Nicole Leida, joint-chair of ABPCO. Whether it is

Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or the many other channels out there they are now an accepted tool in conference and event marketing but we want to explore how integral it

can be. We are thrilled that Tom and the London Metropolitan University will be using research taken from our own members to evaluate social media marketing and its

contribution to the success of conferences. The Meetings Show brings together the very best of the meetings and events industry and we cant think of a better time and

place to hold such a fascinating session.

Having attended the roundtable session, delegates should:

Appreciate the resource implications associated with using social media at conferences

Have a clear understanding of how to prepare effective social media around a conference

Be familiar with social media analytics packages and their outputs

Understand the dynamics in social media platforms and how to harness them

Recognise the function of social media in relation to different stakeholder groups

The Meetings Show, the premier event for the UK inbound and outbound meetings industry, takes place at Olympia Grand between 14-16th June and is focused around a

large exhibition, networking opportunities and professional education.

Those interested in attending and sharing their experiences of social media in a friendly and informal environment can book a place at www.abpco.org/abpco-roundtable.

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Conference Centres of Excellence is to rebrand to become Venues of

Excellence.

The 30-strong marketing consortium of exceptional venues, which is based at Evesham House in Leamington Spa,

Warwickshire, is taking this strategic step to broaden its footprint within the wider hospitality and events sector to

maximise value for its members and clients.

Venues of Excellence will showcase at The Meetings Show (Stand Number H700) from 14-16 June 2016 at Olympia.

Stuart Websdale, chairman of the consortium, explained: The Board has reviewed the positioning of the brand

within the MICE sector and recognised that there are venues within the broader hospitality sector eager to endorse

their venue with a badge of excellence synonymous with the Conference Centres of Excellence brand.

Our goal is to expand the reach of our membership because we recognise the diverse range of venues delivering

excellence goes beyond conference centres only to include other quality-driven venues.

On-going engagement with members and collaboration with industry peers has helped to crystallise our strategic

direction. Our ultimate goal is to grow our membership to 50 members by 2020.

The journey towards having broader representation and increasing value to members is already underway with

several new venues recently joining the consortium. These include The Lensbury four star hotel at Teddington Lock,

Manchester Conference Centre and Yarnfield Park in Staffordshire.

Many of our members are independent players with a shared quality ethos and vision, said Stuart Websdale.

What we offer is sharing of good practice, idea exchange and benchmarking to drive quality and to deliver

excellence to our end users.

For 24 years we have provided strong marketing support and networking opportunities for our members, as well as

impressive lead generation via our central sales team. The strengths of the consortium are many, not the least of

which are our emphasis on transparency of relationships and understanding of buyers needs.

We view this re-branding as an opportunity for other quality, like-minded venues to come together under one

umbrella to provide a targeted solution for discerning buyers.

Before joining the consortium, venues have to meet stringent criteria in terms of quality, facilities, accommodation

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Following significant attendance in 2015 and responding directly to attendee

feedback, technology sessions created by The Meetings Design Institute are once

again expected to be amongst the most popular at The Meetings Show from 14-16

June, 2016.

The education programme features ten different streams, and in addition to

technology sessions in the healthcare, PA, corporate, agency and association

streams, The Meetings Shows education programme will feature an entire stream

dedicated to the use of technology in events. The technology programme has

been created in partnership with Maarten Vanneste from The Meetings Design

Institute and also includes content and sessions from Abbit Meeting Support.

The technology sessions were very popular and well reviewed last year,

comments The Meetings Shows Event Director, Steve Knight. Buyers and

planners are constantly provided with solutions and methods to supposedly

improve their events but not all are relevant and beneficial. Our sessions examine

the various technologies on offer, discuss their value and ultimately help

organisers choose those of relevance to their events.

Key sessions in the technology stream include:

5+ Tools for interactive Meetings From voting by smartphone to 360

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creation and co-creation. No more boring meetings, its time to transform

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needed to support speakers? This session looks at how to help speakers use

technology that changes the audience into participants and makes speakers

talk less, whilst allowing the audience to contribute more. Presented by Mike

Piddock.

Technology Toolbox: selecting the right tool for your meeting Everyone

recognises the need for technology but which tools should be used? Which

factors should be taken into account when choosing the right solution for

meetings? This session has been created to broaden horizons and make the

Technology Toolbox grow and shine. Presented by Maarten Vanneste and

Jelmer van Ast.

Technology Update An intense set of short updates from experts covering

topics such as technology for interaction, keypads or phones, co-creation,

hybrid, geolocation & beacons, event data and gamification. Presented by Tim

Bull, Diedre Brannck, Martin Klofver and Fredrik Hoel.

Maarten Vanneste, from The Meetings Design Institute said: Technology is constantly

evolving with new possibilities, ideas and technology that need to be assessed

understood and used in a relevant way. The Meetings Show is the ideal place for such

an update and we look forward to the impact these sessions will have on the audience.

Organised by Centaur Live (a division of Centaur Media Plc), The Meetings Show is

the premier event for the UK inbound and outbound meetings industry, taking place

14-16 June 2016 at Olympia, London. Organised by meeting professionals for meeting

professionals it is focused around a large exhibition, networking opportunities and


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Category: The Meetings Show Created on Monday, 09 May 2016 17:00

Following significant attendance in 2015 and responding directly to attendee feedback, technology sessions created by The Meetings Design Institute are

once again expected to be amongst the most popular at The Meetings Show from 14-16 June, 2016.

The education programme features ten different streams, and in addition to technology sessions in the healthcare, PA, corporate, agency and association streams, The

Meetings Shows education programme will feature an entire stream dedicated to the use of technology in events. The technology programme has been created in

partnership with Maarten Vanneste from The Meetings Design Institute and also includes content and sessions from Abbit Meeting Support.

The technology sessions were very popular and well reviewed last year, comments The Meetings Shows Event Director, Steve Knight. Buyers and planners are constantly

provided with solutions and methods to supposedly improve their events but not all are relevant and beneficial. Our sessions examine the various technologies on offer,

discuss their value and ultimately help organisers choose those of relevance to their events.

Key sessions in the technology stream include:

5+ Tools for interactive Meetings - From voting by smartphone to 360 VR, interactivity is great, co-creation is even better. This session will demonstrate a number of

tools that create activity, action, interaction, creation and co-creation. No more boring meetings, its time to transform audiences into engaged participants! Presented by

Diedre Brannck and Juraj Holub.

Technology for Presentation Improvement - What AV essentials are needed to support speakers? This session looks at how to help speakers use technology that

changes the audience into participants and makes speakers talk less, whilst allowing the audience to contribute more. Presented by Mike Piddock.

Technology Toolbox: selecting the right tool for your meeting Everyone recognises the need for technology but which tools should be used? Which factors should

be taken into account when choosing the right solution for meetings? This session has been created to broaden horizons and make the Technology Toolbox grow and shine.

Presented by Maarten Vanneste and Jelmer van Ast.

Technology Update - An intense set of short updates from experts covering topics such as technology for interaction, keypads or phones, co-creation, hybrid,

geolocation & beacons, event data and gamification. Presented by Tim Bull, Diedre Brannck, Martin Klofver and Fredrik Hoel.

Maarten Vanneste, from The Meetings Design Institute said: Technology is constantly evolving with new possibilities, ideas and technology that need to be assessed

understood and used in a relevant way. The Meetings Show is the ideal place for such an update and we look forward to the impact these sessions will have on the

audience.

Organised by Centaur Live (a division of Centaur Media Plc), The Meetings Show is the premier event for the UK inbound and outbound meetings industry, taking place

14-16 June 2016 at Olympia, London. Organised by meeting professionals for meeting professionals it is focused around a large exhibition, networking opportunities and


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Pictured: The Elbphilharmonie against the

Hamburg skyline

Hamburg is boosting its meetings capacity with three show-stopper

venues.

Given approval in late 2014, work on a EUR194m revamp of the

36,000sqm Congress Centre Hamburg will start next year. The new

facility will offer a 24,000sqm foyer and exhibition space and 12,000

seats in up to 50 halls, plus a redesigned plaza and a daylight-flooded

entrance hall.

The redesigned centre will be the largest of its kind in Germany.

Elsewhere the Elbphilharmonie concert hall will celebrate the citys

connection to the sea and is designed to look like a rolling wave in

homage to Hamburgs world-famous harbour. Opening early next year,

the venue will incorporate a 4-Star Westin Hotel with flexible meeting

space.

Finally the five-star Fontenay hotel, overlooking the Alster Lake, will

have its own meetings facilities equipped with the latest in audio and

visual technology. Designed by Hamburg-born star architect Jan

Strmer, the 131-room hotel has a modern and innovative sculptural

design Florian Gerdes.

All three venues will be pushed at The Meetings Show, taking place

14-16 June, at Olympia, London.

Florian Gerdes, Marketing Manager Conventions at Hamburg

Convention Bureau, said: Hamburg has a great track record in hosting

successful events and is increasingly on the hit list of meeting and

event planners. Its our first time at The Meetings Show and were

looking forward to introducing our three show-stopper venues to

visitors.

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Billed as the premier event for the UK inbound and outbound meetings industry, The Meetings Show has arguably refreshed, redefined and reinvented the way

the sector conducts business.

But with stats that include a growing exhibitor list, 33% bigger year-on-year than 2015, while a further 26% of exhibitors reportedly increasing the size of their

stands in 2016, its hard to not take note of this rapidly evolving show.

Taking place 14-16 June at Olympia, London, and organised by meeting professionals for meeting professionals, The Meetings Show offers a fully hosted buyer

programme which accommodates 1,500 buyers from the corporate, association, agency and public sectors 750 of whom will be from Europe and beyond.

And, with more than 550 exhibitors from over 50 countries possibly the widest range of meeting industry focused exhibitors in one place its no surprise its of

interest to buyers.

Represented exhibitors include major domestic and international destinations, venues, hotel groups, technology providers, academic and sporting venues as well

as destination management companies trade associations and suppliers. Many of whom will be using the show to see how they can meet the buyers needs while

saving them money and delivering fantastic levels of service.

Also running alongside the three-day show is an education programme designed and delivered by various industry experts. The keynote sessions, seminars,

destination showcases and Meet the Expert round tables will focus on key trends and pivotal issues facing agencies, associations, corporates, executive and

personal assistants as well as public sector planners such as technology.

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Hamburg Convention Bureau (HCB) is providing visitors with previews of three major new venues set to

launch in Germanys second largest city at The Meetings Show, 14 16 June (stand B605).

The Elbphilharmonie celebrates the citys close connection to the sea and is designed to look like a rolling wave in

homage to Hamburgs world-famous harbour.

Due to set sail early next year, this innovative venue will provide a truly unique meeting venue for planners and delegates as well

as a 4-Star Westin Hotel for fine dining, accommodation and meeting space. Visitors can explore the new venue for themselves

and enjoy a glimpse inside the Elphi via 3-D animated tours on HCBs stand.

The team behind the CCH - Congress Center Hamburg will join HCB to share the scope of this revitalised venue. Via 3-D tours,

visitors can step inside the CCH, which is set to become one of Europe's largest convention centres when it opens in 2019. With a 12,000 sqm exhibition area and 12,000

seats in up to 50 halls, it will also be the largest of its kind in Germany. The redesigned centre will be able to accommodate several concurrent events and the entrance hall,

rising as tall as the main building, provides an additional multi-purpose space.

Offering breathtaking views of the citys famous Alster Lake, the Fontenay hotel is a new 5-star hotel set to open at the start of 2017. Located in its own private park in the

city, the hotels conference facilities are across four rooms equipped with the latest in audio and visual technology. Designed by Hamburg-born star architect Jan Strmer,

the hotel has a modern and innovative sculptural design featuring 131 rooms and suites.

Florian Gerdes, Marketing Manager Conventions at Hamburg Convention Bureau, explains: Hamburg has a great track record in hosting successful events and is

increasingly on the hit list of meeting and event planners. Its our first time at The Meetings Show and were looking forward to introducing our three show-stopper venues to

visitors.

Visitors can meet the HCB team at stand B605 at The Meetings Show, 14 16 June.

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Nine days before the referendum that will decide to stay or not the UnitedKingdom in the European Union (Brexit), The Meetings Show joinsEventHuddle to discuss the impacts of a potential victory for the "yes." Thedebate is entitled: "US, in or out", and takes place on 14 June.

The director of The Meetings Show states that: "this is a critical decision for theUK and for industry meetings. As in other sectors, our presence in the EuropeanUnion offers benefits and challenges and I look forward to see how both arepresented and what is the opinion of the audience. " Kirk Thomas ofEventHuddle, underlines the importance of this debate, "with the right people atthe right time."

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The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has announced the 2016 short-list for its prestigious miaList awards.

Once again, the mia received a huge number of nominations for the awards, which since 2011 have been celebrating those outstanding and passionate

individuals from the meetings, hospitality and events industry who go above and beyond the call of duty.

Jane Longhurst, chief executive of the mia, said: We were extremely pleased with the number and particularly the quality of the nominations received this year. It takes a lot

of time and commitment to nominate a colleague for an award so the huge response is testament to the number of talented and inspiring individuals we have working in our

industry.

Judged against extensive criteria, the miaList awards, which are sponsored by The Meeting Show, welcomed nominations for people in a range of categories, including:

Conference & Events, Food & Beverage (Production), Food & Beverage (Service), Front of House, Back of House, Sales, Marketing, Leadership, Rising Star and Team of

the Year.

The short-listed individual nominees are:

Abhjeet Dasalkar - The Arden Hotel (Eden Hotel Collection)

Adam Brown - Brockencote Hall Hotel (Eden Hotel Collection)

Amy Wilson - Hope Street Hotel

Bethany Thomas - The Grand Hotel, Brighton

Denis Hickey - Cavendish Venues (Hallam Conference Centre)

Gary Derbyshire - Foresight Centre

Glen Corby - Wyboston Lakes

Grace Harris - Ardencote

Helen Hickmore - Eden Hotel Collection (Buckland Tout Saints)

Jade Day - Whittlebury Hall

James Bell - Warwick Conference Park

Jazzy Sayers - Off Limits Corporate Events Ltd

Jenny Waller - Park Plaza Victoria London

Jonathan Faithfull - Luton Hoo Hotel

Kenji Queva - Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury

Laura Jeffries - Twickenham Experience Ltd

Laura Lediard - The Belfry Hotel & Resort

Lucy Brackpool - Olympia London

Marnie O'Neill - Luton Hoo Hotel

Megan McGuinness - Jurys Inn Liverpool

Ranjith Kumar - Ceme Conference Centre

Rob Hedges - Wyboston Lakes

Rob Morgan - Banks Sadler

Sarah Aitken- The Events Company

Sarah Birch - Newbury Racecourse

Sarah Jones - Kettering Park Hotel & Spa

Sophie Ruck - Off Limits Corporate Events Ltd

Stephanie Gadd - Victory Services Club

Steven Mann - QEII Centre

Stewart Elder - Fairmont St Andrews

Stuart Drummond - QEII Centre

Suzanne Draper - Eden Hotel Collection

The short-listed teams, include:

Solent Conference Centre

Whittlebury Hall

Destination Bristol

Mallory Court Hotel (Eden Hotel Collection)

Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury

Westminster College

The Grand Hotel Brighton

The judging panel represented all sectors of the event industry buyers, agents and venues and included: Steve Knight The Meetings Show (headline sponsor), Rob

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Home News Agency PCMA continues to deliver high-level education across Europe

Category: Agency & Association Created on Wednesday, 18 May 2016 16:30

Association confirms involvement with three European events for the summer

The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) will continue to expand the reach of its activities in Europe, by again forming a partnership with

the Meetings Show which will take place June 14-16 in London, UK.

Across the three day event, representatives from the association will deliver a series of educational keynote sessions, tailored specifically for corporate and

association meetings and events planners. Themes will include; Creating a Legacy, Leadership and Managing Teams and The Future of Meetings Study.

The PCMAs partnership with the Meetings Show 2016 is part of a continued initiative to further expand the associations growth in Europe, whilst at the same time, supporting

the mutual objectives of both organizations - to deliver superior and innovative education and promote the value of professional convention management.

The involvement with the Meetings Show also compliments two further events taking place in Europe this summer organised by the PCMA, including the Global Corporate

Summit, taking place in Barcelona and the 4th Annual Global Professionals Conference Europe, hosted in Paris.

The Global Corporate Summit will take place 20-24 July at the Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I, Barcelona, Spain. This exclusive invitation-only event will give attendees the

opportunity to network with senior-level event organizers, enjoying a programme of high level content including; working with global economies, managing a cross-cultural

workforce and strategic branding.

In addition, the Global Professionals Conference Europe will take place at the Palais des Congrs de Paris, August 30 September 1 2016. Again, invite-only, this event

will bring together 25 global planners from top associations and association management companies, along with 12 senior-level suppliers from the region, representing

convention bureaux and centers. The conferences goal is to give participants a deeper understanding of the opportunities available throughout Europe and how to maximize

business events in the region.

Speaking of the forthcoming activities planned across Europe, Sherrif Karamat, CAE, Chief Operating Officer, PCMA commented; In addition to further reaching out to a

European audience, both our partnership with the Meetings Show and the delivery of the Global Corporate Summit and Global Professionals Conference will further provide

high quality education for our members and customers, particularly for those seeking to develop their understanding of the European regions potential, with a core focus on

cultural differences, economic drivers, budgeting in the global world and risk management. By creating various platforms for exchange, we can enhance the knowledge

sharing across multiple borders and construct meetings that transform business.

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Home Show previews The Meetings Show mia hosts AIM Pavilion at The Meetings Show


The Meetings Industry Association (mia) will be collaborating with The Meeting Show to bring people from the industry together to meet new and existing

buyers when it opens next month.

Once again, during the three-day show that takes place 14-16 June, the mia will be hosting the AIM Pavilion and inviting its AIM accredited venues, suppliers

and destinations to showcase their businesses and services to the industry.

This years event will be bringing together over 5,000 industry professionals from event managers and agencies to the corporate, government and public sectors as well as

personal and executive assistants who are able to attend a fully-hosted buyer programme that also includes a range of educational sessions.

Jane Longhurst, chief executive of the mia, said: We are delighted to be working with The Meetings Show again. The show always provides a great opportunity for us to

meet with buyers from across the industry face-to-face and find out about both their current challenges as well as the opportunities for the year ahead.

She added: Our presence at the show also provides us with the opportunity to spread the word about our work; promoting operational excellence and business planning

underpins much of the activity we undertake. In particular, well be giving venues and booking agents the opportunity to sign up to receive a synopsis of the annual results

from Touchstone our online research tool that allows you to identify trends and customer preferences as well as benchmark your performance against your competitors.

Other initiatives well be highlighting include www.YourEventHub.co.uk our insightful new online resource to help organisers plan better events as it guarantees only AIM

accredited venues and service suppliers demonstrating a continuous commitment to service excellence appear in the search results.

AIM accredited venues, suppliers and destinations who will appear in the AIM Pavilion include Congress Centre, Bournemouth International Centre, Keele University, CCT

Venues, Destination Southampton/ Hampshire Conference Bureau, Elite Hotels, Conference English Riviera and Whittlebury Hall.

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The May edition of industry debate EventHuddle has been cancelled.

The debate, set to discuss which airport expansion the industry ought

to support, had been due to take place on Wednesday 18 May at 1

Wimpole Street in London.

However, that debate has now been called off. No explanation has

been given for the cancellation.

A spokesman for EventHuddle said: There is no EventHuddle this

week. The next event will be our 'EU, In or Out? Special edition' which

will take place at The Meetings Show.

The EU debate at The Meetings Show takes place on Tuesday 14

June in Conference Room 3 at Olympia, featuring panellists Chris

Heaton Harris MP, Eventopedia founder Alan Newton, MCHA partner

Simon Hughes and former MP and chair of the UK Events Industry

Board Nick de Bois.

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Home News Agency London cements position as a major international congress destination

Category: Agency & Association Created on Tuesday, 17 May 2016 14:45

London has surged up the global rankings for hosting Association events, securing a top five position for the first time after staging some of the worlds most

high profile congresses.

The capital now ranks 5th in the world according to data from the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), up from 19th position in 2011.

London has also seen a 27 per cent increase in the number of delegates attending conferences over the last year with more than 117,000 arriving in 2015,

making the city number 2 for attendance.

London welcomed a string of high-profile Association events last year, including the European Society of Cardiology congress, which took place over five days and was

attended by over 32,700 (32,773) delegates, a new record for the annual event.

2015 also saw the European Federation of Periodontology take place at ExCeL London, which was attended by 9,700 delegates over 3 days, an uplift of 25 per cent

compared to the previous year.

The results are the culmination of a multi-faceted strategy established by Londons Convention Bureau (CVB), which is operated by London & Partners, the Mayor of

Londons promotional company, which aimed to see London in the top five within five years. By transforming its CVB from venue finding service to event solution provider,

London was able to develop closer relationships with partners and stakeholders, from local and national government authorities to hotels and venues, to present solid joint bids

to targeted high-profile events. Showcasing Londons areas of expertise as a way to achieve greater return on investment also proved crucial in attracting some of the most

prominent congresses.

Tracy Halliwell, MBE, Director of Business Tourism and Major Events at London & Partners added: Todays figures are a great Olympic legacy and confirmation of what

weve known for years, that London is rightly one of the worlds most attractive destinations for event organisers. We have an unrivalled mix of venues, connectivity and

infrastructure with more exciting developments in the pipeline including new hotels and the completion of the new Crossrail in 2019.

James Rees, Executive Director, ExCeL London, said: Londons rise in the ICCA rankings has coincided with the success of ExCeLs International Convention Centre (ICC)

which opened in 2010 and we are delighted that our work with London & Partners has helped to highlight the citys ability to deliver, as the statistics show, world-leading

conventions with record-breaking delegate numbers. Importantly, the ICC now contributes over 1billion of economic impact annually to Londons economy, a figure set to

rise as we attract ever more events in the future.

This year is set to be another successful one for the capital, with the European Society of Anaesthesiology event taking place next week (28-30 May) and the European

League Against Rheumatology, the European Respiratory Society and the European Committee for Treatment and Research on Multiple Sclerosis hosting their events in

London later in 2016.

London has also announced that the European Society of Urology will come back to the capital for the first time in almost 30 years for its 2017 congress. The event is

expected to bring over 12,000 medical specialists and an estimated 41.7m economic benefit.

Associations can benefit from useful guidance and a range of bespoke resources on offer from London & Partners Associations team including a free London Associations

Directory, marketing toolkit and a bi-annual association e-newsletter. For more information meet the team at The Meetings Show on stand H500.

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Home Show previews The Meetings Show Are they Board? PAs to be challenged on their creativity at The Meetings Show


PA education content at The Meetings Show will focus on helping PAs to question their bosses and deliver more creative and challenging events in a stream

entitled Are they Board? It will once again be delivered by the award winning Marion Lowrence from The PA Hub.

Sessions will include:

Climbing the Career Path: From PA to EA - Sarah Caswell, Executive Assistant, Clarion Solicitors

Running an International Conference - Kelly McAulay, Executive Assistant, William Grant & Sons

The Art of Communications - Heather Baker, Director, Heather Baker Associates

The Power of Awards and what it means to a PA - Melanie Sheehy, Executive Assistant, Citation Ltd & Co-Founder Manchester PA Network

The Project Mindset: Characteristics of Successful Projects - Kathleen Drum, Executive Assistant, CEO Office Crossrail

Marion Lowrence, Director, The PA Hub, comments: Whilst PAs face many of the same challenges as event organisers when planning meetings and conferences, they

often have a full-time schedule within their role that includes many other day to day activities. This in turn gives them less time and opportunity to be creative and seek new

ways to deliver content and logistics. PAs have usually been thrown in at the deep end and expected to run the perfect conference with little or no training. Our sessions

have been designed to cut through to the heart of the matter and ensure they receive incisive and relevant content designed to make their lives easier and events more

exciting and engaging.

PAs can attend The Meetings Show as part of the hosted buyer programme, benefiting from travel and accommodation, onsite lounges and access to the diary system,

allowing them to schedule meeting with exhibitors of most relevance to their work, whilst attending education designed specifically for their needs.

PAs are a fundamental but often overlooked part of the meetings and events industry. They have unique access to senior decision makers and corporate leaders,

comments Steve Knight, The Meetings Shows event director. They organise some of the most challenging events held throughout the world whilst juggling a host of other

activities. We are looking forward to once again welcoming a host of PAs to The Meetings Show, whilst delivering targeted and relevant education that will be of significant

benefit.

Organised by Centaur Exhibitions, The Meetings Show is the premier event for the UK inbound and outbound meetings industry, taking place 14 16 June 2016 at Olympia,

London. Organised by meeting professionals for meeting professionals it is focused around a large exhibition, networking opportunities and professional education.

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Home Show previews The Meetings Show ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter launches healthy meetings lunch seminar


ICCA UK and Ireland Chapter today announces the launch of a lunch seminar at this years Meetings Show, which

will look at healthy meetings and food trends of the future.

In partnership with Levy Restaurants UK, the seminar moderated by Samantha Shamkh, Head of Conventions at

ExCel London, will feature a food trends presentation from Nicky Martin, Head Nutritionist at the Compass Group,

followed by a panel discussion. On the panel will be Nicky, James Buckley, Head Chef and ExCel London Hospitality

and Andy Wardle, Culinary Director, Confex, Levy Restaurants UK.

Andy Wardle says: UK consumers are focusing on food and drink as a vital ingredient of their wellbeing like never before. High

Street food brands with a focus on freshness, healthiness and taste adventurousness are driving consumer experiences. We are

now seeing these trends translate into the conference and event catering. We are also influenced by the Millennials in their 20s

and 30s who are not only eating out more often, but sharing their experiences with their peers and colleagues on social media.

ICCA UK and Ireland Chapters new Chair, Lesley Williams, says: Healthy eating is a hot topic right now and delegates have much higher expectations of the food they are

served at events than five years ago.

We look forward to hearing some key future food trends from Nicky as well as discussing healthy meetings, which I am sure will spark some great debate and discussion.

In other ICCA UK and Ireland Chapter news, the association has recently announced a new Deputy Chair. Diane Waldron, Director of Sales and Marketing at the QEIICC

has taken up the post and will support Lesley in her Chairperson role. Alex Donaldson, Sales Manager at IMEX Exhibitions, has also joined the committee replacing Oliver

Hone, Marketing Director of IMEX Group.

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Home Show previews The Meetings Show IDentilam to showcase latest badging systems at The Meetings Show

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IDentilam - stand K406

Taking place each year, The Meetings Show is a well-attended industry event where over 3,000 meeting and

conference experts gather and catch up with the latest trends and upcoming technology. Badging in particular has

been a major part of the events industry for years and in recent times in-house solutions have become rather popular

for their ease of use.

In June, IDentilam will be showcasing their new range of badging systems at the Meetings Show. The new badging systems

include software solutions, a range of fast badge printers and IDentilams Badge and Track module which allows you to track

and report on delegate attendance and movement throughout your event.

The new range of badging systems has been developed to enable event organisers to easily manage their own badge production in-house.

By combining their software systems and printers, IDentilam are enabling their customers to produce the most extensive range of badge types on the market. Having provided

badging solutions for many high-profile events over the past 30 years, IDentilam are always looking for the next big thing that will change the way organisers and delegates

think about badging.

All of IDentilams software solutions offer up-to-date technology, allowing you to customise your ID badges to include a company logo, delegate photo, and colour-coded

access rights. Should your event require it, you can also choose to use additional security features such as barcode; holofoil, fine line printing and RFID.

David Stoker, Sales Director at IDentilam said A lot of our customers prefer to manage their badge promotion in house rather than outsourcing a service. Our range of

badge systems enables them to do this easily and without compromising on quality and choice of badges

When choosing the right badge for your event, there are a number of different options available. Find out more by clicking here.

To see the latest in event badging technology, printers and design, the IDentilam team will be on stand K406 at The Meetings Show.

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Home Show previews The Meetings Show The futures bright, the futures purple


Lime Venue Portfolio will launch its new brand identity, website and marketing collateral at The Meetings Show (14th 16th June)

next month. The launch follows months of research and focus groups with event planners to keep the brand fresh and recognizable

amongst customers to the venue portfolio.

Lime Venue Portfolio was launched in 2008 and has become a prominent events brand and a strong advocate of the value of

unusual venues in expanding the industry.

The new brand slogan Unusual Venues, Unique Experiences underlines its appeal to event organisers looking to create experiences within the

portfolio of venues, and is presented in a more contemporary way.

The new logo ensures that Lime Venue Portfolio continues to engage the event organising community and represents both the value and

service quality of the business. Our customers want to create the most memorable event experiences they can, and do so by choosing

spectacular venues with restaurant quality food, commented Richard Kadri-Langford, Head of Marketing, Lime Venue Portfolio.

Were a people led brand; the value we offer our customers is that we provide a portfolio of venues, connected by food, and that represent a

common standard of performance, continued Richard. Our aim is to use our refreshed identity to help explain the value of what we do for the industry and to continue in our

mission to represent and promote the very best meetings and events.

The new identity will be most visible in the groups new website which will also be launched in June. The site will allow event professionals to access all the information they

need about the venues they are interested in, and is built to be accessible across multiple devices. For event organisers it means easier access to information, and quicker

enquiry handling with the option to contact venues directly through the site, or to get help from the groups central sales team, particularly when dealing with multiple venues or

complex event requirements.

Obviously more and more organisers are using online search to identify venues that fit their needs. Our research identified that great imagery, clear capacity charts,

detailed location & travel information, and the ability to download brochures and floor plans are really important for organisers, said Richard.

The site also recognises the need to be full of great content with venue offers and promotions, articles about best practice, case studies and practical advice, to provide a

truly useful resource for buyers looking to get the very best out of unique venues.

Weve invested heavily in our website as its the first port of call for event organisers looking for unusual venues. We get a lot of traffic on the site and we want to make it the

best it can be in terms of customer service quality, speed of enquiry handling and content rich information, concludes Richard. On the outside were launching a nice new

logo to take the company forward, but we hope our event organising customers will see the benefit of the work weve done to make their lives easier.

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Home Show previews The Meetings Show Arora Hotels to showcase expanded UK meetings & events proposition at The Meetings Show 2016


Arora Hotels, a division of the Arora Group, will launch its Arora Village showcase for the first time at

The Meetings Show 2016, unveiling its 2,300,000 sqft+ portfolio of eight hotels to the UK meetings and events

market.

With an internationally recognised portfolio of hotels, Arora comprises some of the UKs finest large-scale hotels for

the M&E market, including Sofitel London Heathrow, Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel, Sofitel London Gatwick

and Londons largest new luxury event venue, InterContinental London The O2.

Launched in January 2016, the 453-room InterContinental London The O2, is home to a dedicated 4,500sqm conference

centre with one of the single largest pillar-free ballrooms in Europe. Designed with large-scale meetings in mind, the Arora

Ballroom, at 3,100sqm, can accommodate over 2,000 delegates for a huge theatre-style event and in addition has 1,600sqm pre-function space offering uninterrupted views

of Canary Wharf and 400sqm of marquee space outdoors for pre-event receptions overlooking the River Thames.

At The Meetings Show, InterContinental London The O2 will be featured with Aroras other key M&E hotels located across London and the South East, providing an

impressive showcase of 120 individual event spaces to the UK and international meetings market, under award-winning management expertise.

Raj Shah, Commercial Director comments, The meetings market has always been front of mind for Arora when launching new hotels and collaborations, and we are proud to

operate under globally recognised flags of excellence with a local management expertise that our clients trust. Its a delivery that encourages clients to move around the group

to hold multiple events across the portfolio and The Meetings Show is the ideal platform to communicate that opportunity and connect with new audiences.

Raj continues, Our new InterContinental London The O2 has added a colossal amount of function space to the capital and perfectly complements our existing meetings and

events proposition, so were delighted to showcase the space, as part of our extensive portfolio, here today.

Operating the UKs leading premium airport hotels, Aroras collection includes Sofitel London Heathrow at Terminal 5 with 45 meeting spaces for up to 1,300 delegates, the

newly re-launched Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel with space for up to 450 delegates, Sofitel London Gatwick with 14 meeting rooms for up to 300 delegates and the

Arora Gatwick/Crawley accommodating 270 delegates across 13 meeting rooms. In addition, the groups Savill Court Hotel & Spa, situated in Windsor Great Park can host

up to 800 guests.

Arora Hotels is at The Meetings Show at Olympia London 14-16th June 2016 on stand F220. InterContinental London The O2 is also featured with London & Partners on

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Pictured: Richard Kadri-Langford

Lime Venue Portfolio is undergoing an identity refresh.

The venue collective, which was launched in 2008, unveiled its new

slogan Unusual Venues, Unique Experiences following months of

research with event planners. It says an upgraded website, which will

be launched at The Meetings Show, will reveal a whole new identity,

including a contemporary way of presenting venues.

Richard Kadri-Langford, head of marketing at Lime Venue Portfolio,

said: "The new logo ensures that Lime Venue Portfolio continues to

engage the event organising community and represents both the value

and service quality of the business. Our customers want to create the

most memorable event experiences they can, and do so by choosing

spectacular venues with restaurant quality food.

"Our aim is to use our refreshed identity to help explain the value of

what we do for the industry and to continue in our mission to represent

and promote the very best meetings and events.

The new website promises easier access for event organisers, with

faster enquiry handling and an option to contact venues directly through

the site. Kadri-Langford added: "Our research identified that great

imagery, clear capacity charts, detailed location and travel information,

and the ability to download brochures and floor plans are really

important for organisers."

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The Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Foundation and The Meetings Show

have formed an exciting new partnership that will bring the foundations signature

networking and fundraising event, Rendezvous, to London for the first time. The

event will be a key part of The Meetings Shows networking calendar when it takes

place on 14 June from 21:00 to 01:00 at Under the Bridge, Chelsea, the award-

winning music venue located in West London.

The MPI Foundations Rendezvous has long been held annually in conjunction with

MPI events around the world including their World Education Congress (WEC) and

European Meetings and Events Conference (EMEC). Funds raised from the

networking events are invested in scholarships, grants and pan-industry research

all of which help secure the future success of the meeting and event industry.

Proceeds from Rendezvous at The Meetings Show will directly benefit European

projects within the meetings and events industry.

We have been looking for strategic opportunities to globally expand the MPI

Foundations Rendezvous brand. London is one of the worlds most vibrant and

exciting cities, making it an ideal destination to start broadening the reach of our

signature event, said Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO of MPI. In addition,

partnering with The Meetings Show provides an excellent opportunity to showcase

Rendezvous with an established and well-respected industry event, benefitting the

MPI community across Europe.

The networking event is traditionally held at popular venues with great music,

dancing and more, and is open to all meeting and event professionals. Tickets for

Rendezvous at The Meetings Show are priced at 50 each, and proceeds will

benefit the MPI Foundation in Europe. The sponsors for the event include The

Meetings Show, London & Partners, VisitBritain, VisitEngland and VisitScotland.

When the MPI Foundation approached us about this partnership, it was

immediately clear that it was a perfect fit. As the UKs premier event for the

international meetings industry we have the widest range of domestic exhibitors as

well as those coming from Europe and beyond to meet with buyers from the UK

and more than 20 European countries, comments Steve Knight, The Meetings

Shows Event Director. This partnership allows us to support not just the MPI UK

and Ireland Chapter but chapters across Europe, benefiting the whole of our

community. Money raised will go toward the MPI Foundation in Europe to be spent

within Europe on projects including research, scholarships and education all

causes that we are passionate about and see as vital to the continued growth of the

meetings industry.

More information and the opportunity to purchase tickets will soon be available at

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SUMMER

The Professional Convention Management Association (http://www.pcma.org/) (PCMA) will continue to deliver high-level education across Europe, by

again partnering with the Meetings Show which will take place June 14-16 in London.



The PCMAs partnership with the Meetings Show 2016 is part of a continued initiative to further expand the associations growth in Europe, whilst at the same

time, supporting the mutual objectives of both organizations - to deliver superior and innovative education and promote the value of professional convention

management.

PCMA will be involved with the Global Corporate Summit, taking place in Barcelona and the 4th Annual Global Professionals Conference Europe, hosted in

Paris.

The Global Corporate Summit will take place 20-24 July at the Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I, Barcelona, Spain. This exclusive invitation-only event will give

attendees the opportunity to network with senior-level event organizers, enjoying a programme of high level content including; working with global economies,

managing a cross-cultural workforce and strategic branding.

In addition, the Global Professionals Conference Europe will take place at the Palais des Congrs de Paris, August 30 September 1 2016. Again,

invite-only, this event will bring together 25 global planners from top associations and association management companies, along with 12 senior-level suppliers

from the region, representing convention bureaux and centers. The conferences goal is to give participants a deeper understanding of the opportunities

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The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) will continue to expand the

reach of its activities in Europe, by again forming a partnership with the Meetings Show

which will take place June 14-16 in London, UK.

Across the three day event, representatives from the association will deliver a series of

educational keynote sessions, tailored specifically for corporate and association meetings

and events planners. Themes will include: Creating a Legacy, Leadership and Managing

Teams and The Future of Meetings Study.

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The PCMAs partnership with the Meetings Show 2016 is part of a continued initiative to

further expand the associations growth in Europe, whilst at the same time, supporting the

mutual objectives of both organizations - to deliver superior and innovative education and

promote the value of professional convention management.

The involvement with the Meetings Show also compliments two further events taking place

in Europe this summer organised by the PCMA, including the Global Corporate Summit,

taking place in Barcelona and the 4th Annual Global Professionals Conference Europe,

hosted in Paris.

The Global Corporate Summit will take place 20-24 July at the Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I,

Barcelona, Spain. This exclusive invitation-only event will give attendees the opportunity to

network with senior-level event organizers, enjoying a programme of high level content

including: working with global economies, managing a cross-cultural workforce and

strategic branding.

In addition, the Global Professionals Conference Europe will take place at the Palais des

Congrs de Paris, August 30 September 1 2016. Again, invite-only, this event will bring

together 25 global planners from top associations and association management companies,

along with 12 senior-level suppliers from the region, representing convention bureaux and

centers. The conferences goal is to give participants a deeper understanding of the

opportunities available throughout Europe and how to maximize business events in the

region.

Speaking of the forthcoming activities planned across Europe, Sherrif Karamat, CAE, Chief

Operating Officer, PCMA commented, In addition to further reaching out to a European

audience, both our partnership with the Meetings Show and the delivery of the Global

Corporate Summit and Global Professionals Conference will further provide high quality

education for our members and customers, particularly for those seeking to develop their

understanding of the European regions potential, with a core focus on cultural differences,

economic drivers, budgeting in the global world and risk management. By creating various

platforms for exchange, we can enhance the knowledge sharing across multiple borders and

construct meetings that transform business.

About Professional Convention Management Association

PCMA is the multi-channel professional resource and premier educator for leaders in the

meetings, conventions, events and trade show industries. PCMA provides their 6,300

members with a community of likeminded colleagues, innovative education and creative

global solutions to enhance both their professional development and their organization's

face-to-face and virtual connections. Headquartered in Chicago, PCMA has 17 chapters

throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico with members in more than 35 countries.

For additional information, visit www.pcma.org.

Contact:

[email protected]

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The PCMAs partnership with the Meetings Show 2016 is part of a continued initiative to further expand the associations growth in Europe, whilst at the same

time, supporting the mutual objectives of both organizations - to deliver superior and innovative education and promote the value of professional convention

management.

PCMA will be involved with the Global Corporate Summit, taking place in Barcelona and the 4th Annual Global Professionals Conference Europe, hosted in

Paris.

The Global Corporate Summit will take place 20-24 July at the Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I, Barcelona, Spain. This exclusive invitation-only event will give

attendees the opportunity to network with senior-level event organizers, enjoying a programme of high level content including; working with global economies,

managing a cross-cultural workforce and strategic branding.

In addition, the Global Professionals Conference Europe will take place at the Palais des Congrs de Paris, August 30 September 1 2016. Again,

invite-only, this event will bring together 25 global planners from top associations and association management companies, along with 12 senior-level suppliers

from the region, representing convention bureaux and centers. The conferences goal is to give participants a deeper understanding of the opportunities

available throughout Europe and how to maximize business events in the region.

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