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PEOPLE MAKING NEWS Also read exhibit expert Barry Siskind’s column
 New education program committe assembled ALEXANDRIA, Va. — TS2, Total Solutions Marketing for the Exhibit and Event Professional announced that the educational conference component of the annual conference and expo will be headed up by Robert Dallmeyer as the new Conference Chair. In this role, Dallmeyer will utilize his extensive industry experience and unparalleled reputation to form an Education Program Committee. The Education Program Committee and Dallmeyer will work closely with National Trade Productions — owners and operators of TS2 — to assemble leading-edge industry experts as TS2 faculty. Discounted early registration ends Sept. 22
Registration is now open online at www.iaee.com/expo with special discounted rates in effect until Monday, 22 September. Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition means industry professionals have the opportunity to come face-to-face with decision makers in a unique environment where industry leaders meet with their peers to learn how to increase the profit potential of their organizations' exhibitions and events, to produce more successful events, and to enhance their professional development and business partnerships. Members of IAEE's Expo! Expo! Advisory Committee provide the following reasons for attending:
More than 50 interactive education sessions provide attendees of all levels of experience (basic to executive) with creative ideas and new tools to implement upon their return to the office. The twelve featured learning tracks are: Communications, eMERGE Tech Showcase, Experient Events and Meeting Management, Global Business, Green, Marketing, Operations, Professional Development/Content, Public Events, Sales, Strategic Business Intelligence and Technology. Education sessions begin Tuesday, 9 December through Thursday, Dec. 11 with CEM Learning Program modules being offered on Monday and Tuesday. Networking opportunities available throughout the three-day event begin Tuesday, 9 December with the First Timers' Experience, an orientation session and luncheon sponsored by Shepard Exposition Services (open only to qualifying individuals). Also on Tuesday is the Opening General Session and Awards Presentation, followed by the Opening Reception. Other special events include the Bobby Carl Memorial Invitational Golf Event Benefiting the Jim Lynn Chapter Education Fund, and the IAEE and EIF CEO Breakfast sponsored by the Orange County Convention Center and Orlando Convention and Visitors Bureau. Expo! Expo! features over 225 exhibitors in more than 42,000 net square feet of exhibit space with products and services pertaining to all aspects of the exhibitions and events industry on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show floor includes various prize drawings and exhibitor activities throughout the day. The Miami Preview Luncheon will be held Thursday afternoon, Dec. 11, and the Chairman's Party closes Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition that evening. Do not miss this year's Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition! Book your flights early using special discounted rates from American Airlines. The travel booking code, as well as complete details, are included in the online registration brochure at www.iaee.com. Expanded educational conference tracks address industry trends and changing economy at New York Spa & Resort Expo and Conference NEW YORK — From advances in age management and greening trends to developing and operating a successful spa, resort or medical aesthetics practice within the current economic environment, the 2008 New York Spa & Resort Expo and Conference and Medical Aesthetics Conference and Expo offer an expanded educational conference track to meet virtually every business need. Industry professionals in the evolving fields of spa and medical aesthetics can find information on the latest topics and trends at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, September 20-22, 2008. ATLANTA, Ga. — With each edition, Texworld USA continues to build upon its international business platform, bringing in exhibitors and attendees from an increasing number of countries. Since its beginning in July of 2006, Texworld USA has grown to become the largest apparel fabric event in the United States. This summer, the show experienced a 13 percent growth in attendance from last July, reaching 2,842 attendees. CONVENTION & MEETING NEWS RENO, Nev. — The American Association of Airport Executives signed a contract to bring its 85th annual national conference and exhibition to Reno in May 2013. The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority estimates that the convention will attract more than 2,000 airport and aviation professionals to the region, resulting in more than 4,000 room nights. The conference is expected to produce a direct, local economic impact of $4.1 million as a result of lodging, hotel, gaming and other spending. SHOW NEWS LAS VEGAS — Good things come in threes, and World Market Center Las Vegas is right on target with the trio of its world-class Buildings. The opening day of the Summer Las Vegas Market began with a ribbon-cutting for the inauguration of World Market Center's third building. The day worked its way into a crescendo, celebrating the strategic partnership and collaboration of this summer's market with Fiero Milano, Italy's famous exhibition center that is a global leader for new trends. And it ended with an electrifying, standing-room-only concert by rock legend Rod Stewart. Buyers came out in droves throughout the day on July 28. During the ribbon cutting, with actress and mistress of ceremonies Susan Anton standing in the wings, and World Market Center's partners looking on, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman extolled the project and its contribution to the renaissance of downtown Las Vegas. CHICAGO — Despite high energy prices, consumer uncertainty and the overall tense situation in the European clothing industry, 29,700 trade visitors attended the Feb. 8-10 staging of the Igedo Fashion Fairs Düsseldorf in Germany (and an additional 8,700 attendees came to see the collections in the Düsseldorf fashion house). A total of 1,750 exhibitors and collections presented their Spring/Summer 2009 fashions at the Igedo Fashion Fairs Düsseldorf, consisting of the four trade fairs CPD (Womenswear), Body Look (Body, Beach and Legwear), HMD (Menswear) and Global Fashion (Private Label, Sourcing). 30 percent of the trade visitors came from outside of Germany, with the majority arriving from the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium and Russia.
VENUE NEWS
PRINCETON, N.J. and IRVING, Texas — RMJM Hillier and the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau unveiled on July 23 the design for a new 275,000 square foot convention center in Irving, Texas. A model, renderings and animated video were presented to the Irving City Council, along with schedule and estimated construction cost. Like a blooming yellow rose in Texas, the RMJM Hillier-designed Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas will offer a fresh breath of air to the thriving city of Irving in North Texas, enlivening its vibrant business community which includes four Fortune 500 companies and more than 75 regional hotels. The new facility will be located approximately 10 minutes from the Dallas-Fort Worth airport, the world's 3rd busiest airport. CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Hyatt Regency Coral Gables has announced plans for a $10 million transformation, making it the "newest" luxury hotel in the heart of historic downtown Coral Gables. The boutique hotel was designed as a tribute to the majestic Alhambra Castle in Granada, Spain and characterizes by its European elegance. The transformation project will enhance all of its guestrooms and hallways, as well as its dining and entertainment spaces, the Two Sisters Restaurant and Alcazaba nightclub. All renovations are scheduled to begin in September and be completed by November 2008. DESTINATION NEWS Hotel to elevate senses with stunning architecture, Westin signature services, NAPA, Calif. —When The Westin Verasa, Napa opens its doors on Sept. 18, meeting and event planners will find an energizing and revitalizing destination for attendees to relax and indulge in Napa Valley’s food, wine and lifestyle infused with Westin’s signature services and amenities.
Do you have a video you want to share with the industry? Send 3-5 minute Quick time COMPANY ACCOLADES NILES, ILL. — Make no butts about it, Commonwealth Brands Inc. was simply smokin' at the recent Tobacco Plus Expo in Las Vegas. And the cigarette company has a "Best in Show' exhibit award to prove it. When Commonwealth decided it was time to step up to the next level, they literally did with a new double deck structure provided by Nimlok Chicago. Team work combined with a long term relationship enabled Nimlok Chicago to create a 30-foot-by-50-foot booth that recently captured the "Best in Show" award at the largest gathering of tobacco suppliers. PARK CITY, Utah — PRA Destination Management, Inc., a leader in destination management services and only firm to offer franchise opportunities, formally announces the official opening of PRA Utah, according to Laura Rednour, president of PRA Destination Management, Inc. Heading up the PRA Utah team is president and owner Katherine Christensen, DMCP, CMP.
PEOPLE MAKING NEWS DALLAS — Wolfgang Puck Catering is proud to announce Kevin Brant, CPCE, as Director of Sales for downtown Dallas’ historic Union Station and the landmark Reunion Tower, both of which are currently undergoing a $46 million renovation.
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