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ASSOCIATION NEWS
Introduced in 2002, Associations Make a Better World Awards recognize associations that engage in compelling programs and activities that benefit communities in the United States and internationally in two categories: U.S./Developed Nations and Developing Nations. The Associations Make a Better World Awards recognize outstanding association programs, projects and activities that make a significant contribution to societies and economies around the world. These awards are presented annually to recognize associations making an impact outside the United States. Representatives from each of the overall award-winning associations will receive their award at ASAE & The Center’s 2008 Annual Meeting & Exposition, August 16-19 in San Diego, CA. “We are proud to recognize associations that share ASAE & The Center’s vision to make the world a better place,” said ASAE President and CEO John H. Graham IV, CAE. “This is an outstanding group of associations that strive to improve the health of our communities, both in the United States as well as abroad. These associations prove that our greater association community can be successful in answering the challenges we face on a local, regional and global scale. [CLICK HERE FOR LIST OF WINNERS] WASHINGTON, D.C. — ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership set a membership recruitment record in April 2008, following its highest membership recruitment quarter ever in the first three months of 2008. For more information about ASAE & The Center membership, visit www.asaecenter.org/membership or contact ALEXANDRIA, Va. — TS2 is announced an expanded keynote series for 2008 featuring a keynote speaker each day Tuesday, July 29 through Thursday, July 31. "Our keynote sessions have always been successful and well-attended. For 2008 we've expanded this program and are featuring speakers on three different topics," said Jennifer Hoff, TS2 Show Manager. The Opening Keynote, presented by Viral Marketing Strategist, David Meerman Scott will focus on The New Rules of Marketing and PR, discussing an extremely hot topic in the marketing arena. Wednesday's General Session, led by Noel Lee, CEO of Monster Cable Products, Inc. will provide a case study of how Lee built his company, attributing much of his success to the exhibit and event industry. The Luncheon Keynote on Thursday, featuring Tom DeLuca will provide attendees with insight into their own internal creativity. DESTINATION & VENUE NEWS
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — A natural gas explosion Monday at the 1,190-room Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, which is under construction next to the convention center, injured 14 construction workers and damaged four floors of the structure's lower level. The convention center property, which was on track for a Dec. 3 opening, might be delayed, according to a statement issued by Hilton Hotels Corp. The cause of the explosion has not yet been confirmed by the San Diego Fire Department, and the extent of damages to the structure still are being assessed.
LAS VEGAS — CityCenter has revealed that its stunning resort casino, scheduled to open in late 2009, will be named ARIA. With an unprecedented combination of striking architecture, sustainable design, high-end service and spectacular amenities, ARIA Resort and Casino will become the focal point not only of the Las Vegas skyline but of the hospitality industry. "ARIA will be demonstrably different than any resort that has preceded it," said Bill McBeath, the resort's president and COO. "Even in a city such as Las Vegas, with its extraordinary history of dynamic cutting-edge development, ARIA will introduce a new generation of resort experiences." Designed by the world-renowned firm Pelli Clarke Pelli, ARIA's architectural expression will reveal itself at every turn, from its two breathtaking curvilinear glass towers to the clean use of natural elements including lush foliage, wood and stone. Soaring open spaces, ranging from ARIA's three-story lobby and casino to its guest rooms, will fill with natural light and evoke breadth and freedom. Art and interior design will envelop guests in warm, comforting surroundings and provide a sense of human scale. Impeccable hospitality and creative personalized attention will join with an array of amenities to provide each guest an journey through ARIA. The resort casino will feature a variety of dining experiences, from the casual comfort of bistros and cafes to culinary masterpieces from world-renowned chefs and restaurateurs. Guests also will enjoy ARIA's dynamic collection of lounges, bars and nightclubs. For a day of relaxation, ARIA's luxurious spa will offer a complete menu of skincare, massage and hydrotherapy treatments to be enjoyed in its 62 individual treatment rooms or three spa suites, designed to accommodate couples' treatments, bachelorette parties or small group events. Guests also may savor a quiet moment on the spa's co-ed balcony overlooking the resort's beautiful pool. The spa will be complemented by the resort's full-service salon, barbershop, deluxe fitness room and group exercise studio. ARIA will form the core of CityCenter, a more than $8 billion dazzling vertical city underway between Bellagio and Monte Carlo resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. CityCenter also will feature three luxurious non-gaming hotels, Las Vegas' first Mandarin Oriental, The Harmon Hotel, Spa & Residences and Vdara Condo Hotel; Veer Towers, the development's only strictly residential buildings; and The Crystals, a 500,000-square-foot retail and entertainment district. CityCenter is a joint venture between MGM Mirage and Dubai World. Hilton Meetings expands with launch in North America and focus on smarter, eco-friendly, more personalized small and medium meetings BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Hilton Hotels aims to make small meetings smarter and more personal as it introduces Hilton Meetings in properties throughout North America. Long recognized as one of the world's leading addresses for business, Hilton is revolutionizing the small meeting segment of the hospitality industry by creating an environment specifically tailored for productive, successful and hassle-free meetings for groups of 50 guests or less. Hilton Meetings has emerged internationally as a premier small meeting service that has been enhanced and now introduced to Hilton hotels in America transforming it into a global product.
Hilton Meetings was first introduced in 2000 at Hilton hotels in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Hilton's global expansion of Hilton Meetings is intended to bring the product to the majority of Hilton hotels in North America by the fourth quarter of 2008. At select Hilton hotels in North America, business travelers will be able to choose between a formal boardroom setting and flexible multi-purpose room for small meetings. Smarter settings for successful meetings Hilton Meetings guests will find fresh and contemporary meeting spaces. Hilton's smart room designs include high-quality furnishings, local artwork to help stimulate creativity and advanced technology to keep guests plugged in. All rooms will include a 3M(tm) Digital Easel that instantly records flipchart content electronically into a variety of formats for Mac and PC computers and enables collaboration with participants in multiple locations through a shared meeting application. Radio-controlled clocks keeping accurate local time, will be installed to help keep guests on time and high-speed internet connectivity will keep guests connected. Tables are designed with built-in table-top power and data points for easy connections and chairs will offer extra comfort with padded arms and lumbar support. Rooms will also include credenzas that contain a refrigerator and safe that can hold at least four laptops. Room doors will also lock for added security and will contain outside-in spy hole viewers to minimize meeting disruption. For more information or to book a meeting or special event, visit www.hilton.com. Summit a must-attend for executives, management and ecosystem players ARLINGTON, Va. — NXTcomm ’08 NXTcomm, the one event delivering the ecosystem of network-enabled voice, video and data, today announced that Yankee Group, an independent technology research and consulting firm, providing deep insight and counsel on the impact of global connectivity evolution on enterprises and consumers, will host ?The Yankee Group Enterprise Executive Summit — The Network as Platform for the Anywhere Enterprise? at NXTcomm08 on June 16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. NXTcomm comes to Las Vegas June 16-19 and will co-locate with InfoComm08, the leading audiovisual business-to-business marketplace. For more information, go to www.NXTcommShow.com. The Yankee Group is an acknowledged leader among technology industry researchers and analysts," NXTcomm Executive Director Wayne Crawford said. "Their presence at NXTcomm and their role in bringing us the best conference programming for enterprise executives underscores our efforts to make NXTcomm the one communications industry event capturing the entire ecosystem of network-enabled voice, video and data." NXTcomm08 is expected to draw thousands of communications professionals from more than 100 countries and U.S. territories. NXTcomm08 will feature more than 500 exhibitors occupying 200,000 net square feet of exhibit space as well as 100 keynote addresses, sessions and conference events and coverage by over 450 press and analysts. [READ MORE] SHOW NEWS ELK GROVE, Ill. — 3DI, the international division of 3D Exhibits Inc, will be participating in Exhibiting Show, the ultimate showcase of event and marketing solutions for European organizations wishing to bring their brands to life. Exhibiting Show will take place in London, June 25-26 at Earls Court.
MOLINE, Ill. — For the fifth consecutive year The Rental Show increased its ranking on the Tradeshow Week 200 annual list of top U.S. trade shows, with the 2007 Show moving up to No. 61. (The 2006 ranking was No. 63.) The Rental Show 2007 was held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. More than 11,500 rental industry professionals attended the Show in Atlanta: 5,613 rental personnel from the U.S., Canada and nearly 30 countries, plus 5,955 exhibitor personnel. Exhibit space, which totaled 347,200 net square feet, was sold out for the fourth straight year. There were 719 exhibiting companies.
The Rental Show's ranking has increased on the Tradeshow Week 200 each year since 2003. That year's Show in Anaheim, Calif., was No. 81, the 2004 Show in Atlanta was No. 77, the 2005 Show in Las Vegas was No. 75 and the 2006 Show in Orlando, Fla., was No. 63. Tradeshow Week magazine tracks a variety of statistics on industry shows in the U.S. and Canada, with the yearlong process culminating in the final rankings. These rankings are based on total net square footage of paid exhibit space, total number of contracted exhibitors and total professional attendance. Next year, The Rental Show returns to Atlanta and the Georgia World Congress Center March 2-5. More information is available on the Show's Web site, www.TheRentalShow.com. BUREAU NEWS
HONOLULU, Hawaii — Representatives of the Hawai'i Convention Center were in Chicago to participate in an annual Lei Day celebration on May 1 to 2 for its key clients in the Chicago area. The annual Lei Day celebration allowed the Center's sales team to meet with top clients in the Chicago area. In addition to sharing the spirit of Aloha, the team also shared information on the latest developments of the over $2 billion Waikiki rejuvenation project as well as the many custom resources that Hawai'i has to help them "globalize" their meetings. "Our presence allowed the Hawai'i Convention Center to share and discuss information about Hawai'i being a viable option for those looking to conduct successful meetings in a place that appeals to many of its members," said Joe Davis, SMG general manager of the Center. "Over the last 10 years we've established a successful track record, have built relationships with repeat clients, and are proud of our reputation that proves Hawai'i is a great place to conduct business. These are just the sort of events where our sales team can personally extend our Aloha. Pictured above from left to right: Neil Mullanaphy, executive director of sales and marketing for the Hawai'i Convention Center; John Nawn, vice president, education for the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and Joe Davis, SMG general manager of the Hawai'i Convention Center at a recent May Day gathering in Chicago. INTERNATIONAL NEWS CHICAGO — UPAKOVKA/UPAK ITALIA 2009 — 17th International Trade Fair Machinery and Equipment for the Manufacture of Packaging, Packaging Machinery Confectionery Machinery, Packaging and Packaging Aids, Logistics - will be staged again at the Moscow Exhibition Center ZAO Expocentr in Krasnaya Presnya from January 27 - 30, 2009. Exhibitor kits are available from Messe Düsseldorf North America. Jointly organized by Messe Düsseldorf, its subsidiary OOO Messe Düsseldorf Moscow and the Italian event organizer Centrexpo, UPAKOVKA/UPAK ITALIA 2009 will be a showcase for one of the most dynamic growth industries in Eastern Europe. The need for investment in the packaging industry in Russia and many of its neighboring countries remains at a high level. Updated machinery and reliable plants are necessary to meet the rising demand for standard packaging. At the same time, the demand for high-tech machinery to boost productivity and manufacture packaging with a more complex material make-up or design is also increasing. UPAKOVKA/UPAK ITALIA has proven to be an excellent platform for starting and expanding business in Russia. At the show's last staging in January 2008, 24,000 trade visitors from the Russian Federation attended to view and order the products displayed by 330 international exhibitors. The 2009 event promises to be just as successful and will complement the exhibits with an ancillary program consisting of a lecture series and panel discussions. INTERPLASTICA 2009, International Trade Fair Plastics and Rubber, will again be held concurrently with UPAKOVKA/UPAK ITALIA. For an UPAKOVKA/UPAK ITALIA 2009 or INTERPLASTICA 2009 exhibitor kit or visitor information, visit www.mdna.com. CHICAGO — The Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Center will host OS+H Asia 2008, 6th Occupational Safety + Health Exhibition for Asia from Sept. 17-19. The organizer of OS+H Asia 2008 is Messe Düsseldorf Asia, a subsidiary of Messe Düsseldorf in Germany, which is renowned for its organization of A+A - the leading international trade fair for the occupational health and industrial safety industry. The trade fair will be supported by the Singapore Ministry of Manpower, the Occupational and Environmental Health Society and the Singapore Institution of Safety Officers as well as the National Safety Council of Singapore and the Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau. Exhibit categories at OS+H Asia 2008 will include personal safety equipment, safety equipment and safe facilities at the workplace, safe handling of dangerous substances, occupational medicine, first aid and hygiene, work safety in high-risk areas, environmental control at the workplace as well as fire protection products, safety organization services and workplace ergonomics. The trade fair will be complemented by the 19th Asian Conference on Occupational Health (ACOH). Scientists, experts and professionals will discuss "Redefining Occupational Health in the Face of Globalization". The visitors at OS+H Asia 2008 will be safety officers, engineers/technicians, factory managers, health officers, human resource personnel, physicians and nurses, occupational safety and health experts/consultants/practitioners as well as inspectors and supervisors, office designers and government staff. As in the past, MEDICAL FAIR ASIA — International Exhibition on Hospital, Pharmaceutical, Medical & Rehabilitation Equipment & Supplies — will take place concurrently with OS+H Asia. For further information on visiting or exhibiting at OS+H Asia 2008 or MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2008, visit the web site www.mdna.com. CHICAGO — Plastindia, 7th International Plastics Exhibition & Conference, will return to the Pragati Maidan Exhibition Center in New Delhi from Feb. 4-9, 2009. The event will be organized by the Plastindia Foundation, with the support of Messe Düsseldorf and the European Committee of Machinery Manufacturers for the Plastics and Rubber Industries (EUROMAP). Messe Düsseldorf is renowned as the organizer of K - the leading international plastics trade fair held every three years in Düsseldorf, Germany. Exhibit categories at Plastindia 2009 will include processing machinery, raw materials, polymers and resins, composites, additives, specialty chemicals, fillers and finished products as well as molds and dies, quality control and testing equipment and recycling. An international conference held on February 6 and 7 will complement the exhibits. PROBLAST will again be an integral part of Plastindia 2009. Dedicate to processed plastics products, this special event will give Indian companies the opportunity to demonstrate the remarkable progress made by the Indian plastics processing industry over the years. At the last staging of Plastindia in 2006, 1,288 exhibitors from 30 countries showcased their products on 705,500 square feet of exhibit space. A total of 88,000 visitors took part - 92% of which were satisfied with the technology on display. For further information on visiting or exhibiting at Plastindia 2009, visit the web site www.mdna.com.  Do you have a video you want to share with the industry? Send 3-5 minute Quick time
Howe has been actively involved in hospitality legal issues in his law practice since the early 1970s. Throughout his legal career he has represented and consulted with the country’s top hotels, travel and tour companies, as well as hospitality/food service companies, and various national and international tourism groups. In addition, he has served as a resource on the legal issues of the hospitality industry to such national media as the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the New York Times, and the Chicago Tribune. Howe is the legal editor for Meetings & Conventions Magazine where he writes an award winning monthly column, “The Law and the Planner.” He is also contributing editor for The Meeting Professional. His many recognitions in the hospitality industry include Meeting Professionals International’s Industry Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Meetings Industry, the PaceSetters Award from the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International, and the President’s Award from the Religious Conference Management Association. He has been recognized many times by Meeting News Magazine as one of the “25 most influential in the meetings industry” and as one of “Fifteen Who Made the Difference for the Meetings Industry.” A graduate of Northwestern University, Howe earned his Juris Doctor with Highest Distinction from the Duke University School of Law where he graduated first in his class. He has lectured and taught courses on hospitality law worldwide, including courses at Duke University, DePaul University, and the Roosevelt University School of Hospitality Management in Chicago. “I feel most honored to have been nominated for this recognition. Among my proudest professional contributions is having been one of the catalysts to have founded and to serve this Academy,” Howe said. The Academy, a non profit professional organization, was formed in 1995 by a group of attorneys from across the United States who represent clients or serve in-house for companies in the hotel, travel, tourism, convention, meeting and restaurant industries. In addition to offering industry-specific CLE programs twice a year, the association provides its members with a useful network of recognized and experienced hospitality attorneys and leaders.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership are pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 Associations Make a Better World Awards.
"Hilton's global experience in hosting events of all sizes keeps us aware of what business travelers need and expect from meeting and event space," said Jeff Diskin, senior vice president - brand management, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. "Our goal with Hilton Meetings is to provide personalized meeting services for groups ranging from two to 50 people."
"As the rental industry has continued to grow the past several years, The Rental Show has reflected that growth with an increased interest from attendees and exhibitors alike, especially for new products. That interest has helped create the continued success of The Rental Show," said Allison Box, American Rental Association vice president of association services. "In turn, the Show's success is reflected in the Tradeshow Week 200 ranking for the 2007 Show, as well as the increased rankings the past five years."
DENVER, Colo. — Jonathan T. Howe, founding partner and President of the law firm of Howe & Hutton, Ltd., Chicago, has been named the first recipient of the Hospitality Industry Attorney of the Year by the Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys. The award was presented at the Academy’s Spring Meeting on April 26, 2008 in Philadelphia.
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — The Palm Springs Convention Center has added two Sales Managers to its full-time Sales Staff .
Yakovich comes to the Palm Springs Convention Center from the Embassy Suites Palm Desert, where she was a Senior Sales Manager. Prior to that, she worked as Managing Partner, CV Flooring and Design, Inc., and as a Sales Manager for The Lodge in Rancho Mirage. Another Wyndham veteran, Ms. Yakovich started her hospitality career in Palm Springs at the Wyndham Palm Springs, working in the Convention and Sales departments. She will manage key Southern California Accounts as well as the Southeast Region of the United States.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Courtesy Associates, ranked by the Washington Business Journal as the No. 1 meeting and event planning firm in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, announced that Ellen Shortill has joined the company as a senior project manager. Shortill will direct all aspects of the Fuel Cell Seminar & Exposition, the TRICARE Military Health System (MHS) Conference and the TRICARE Communications & Customer Service Conference. She also will have strategic planning responsibilities in support of Courtesy’s new association and non-profit clients.
