Fostering human connection, celebrating global talent and promoting individual professional development and the building of capabilities are key tenets of EIC’s mission – and I’m proud that our time at IMEX America this month truly showcased our values and our priorities through the pillars of People Planet and Purpose.
On behalf of the EIC Board and Council, we again...
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By Melva LaJoy Legrand, Founder and CEO, LaJoy Plans
For me, the honour of receiving the Social Impact Award lies in the symbolism of being recognised as a servant leader. To stand on a global stage as a brown-skinned, black business owner signals to others who look like me that we have value in this industry, that we belong in leadership, and that there are stages for us.
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By David Hidalgo A. Director, IBTM Americas
The 2022 EIC Global Awards marked one of the most important nights in my career, and not just because I had the enormous privilege of receiving the Pacesetter Award delivered by the Events Industry Council; this kind of recognition is an indicator to many people in LATAM that we can achieve this relevance and impact globally.
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At IMEX America, the Events Industry Council (EIC) in partnership with its global EIC Equity Task Force, released the results of its 2022 Equity Benchmarking Study, the critical first phase of EIC’s Equity Acceleration Plan. The survey reveals widespread DEI dissatisfaction amongst event professionals, minority groups, and women.
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Name & Company
Sally Noona, CMP, Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau
Number of years as a CMP
12+ years
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As part of its ongoing work, The Centre for Sustainability and Social Impact recently launched its online Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC) programme, which will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to produce events that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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The EIC Advance Collections, an exciting addition within EIC’s robust Knowledge Hub, are available in EIC’s Learning Management System (LMS).
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Have you joined the LinkedIn group for CMPs? Log in and connect with more than 7,800 fellow CMPs from around the world. Click here and request to join the group.
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The Events Industry Council (EIC) is pleased to announce that IMEX America ‘21, the largest trade show in the U.S. for the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry, has achieved Platinum Level certification to the EIC Sustainable Event Standards.
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By Jen Duffy, Director, External Communications at Encore
That was the question asked this year at BREAK FREE, a journey of transformation, the immersive brand activation at IMEX America 2022 designed by Encore, the leading global event technology provider.
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Destinations International, the world’s largest resource for official destination organisations and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), today announced the new Destination Booking Agreement (DBA) at IMEX America. With the announcement comes the launch of a toolkit which establishes mutually agreeable terms to protect both the destination and the business events strategist.
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The EIC Sustainable Event Standards have been designed to assess events and industry suppliers in support of environmental and social responsibility. They provide specific guidance for event organisers and partners, including accommodations, audio visual and production, destinations, exhibition services, food & beverage, integrated properties, and venues.
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According to the 2022 Q2 Global Business Events Barometer, the RFP activity index increased to 81, equivalent to 81% of 2019 levels. The hotel group room nights index matched the gain, rising to 83, representing stays during the quarter equivalent to 83% of 2019 levels.
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In conjunction with the release of the Resources for Workforce and Wellness Accepted Practices Guide, EIC launched a Career Centre on its website.
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