Reed Travel Exhibitions has announced that Shane Hannam is stepping down from his position as Portfolio Director of IBTM Events after almost three years in the role. As a result, the IBTM Events portfolio will now be managed by Claude Blanc. Claude Blanc: “While the past few months have been incredibly challenging and a huge […]
Sergio Baritussio, Director of FIEXPO Latin America and Director of “Eventos Latinoamericanos” passed away on Monday, October 5, at the age of 62 in Punta del Este, in his native Uruguay. Baritussio was an outstanding journalist, publisher and events professional and much-loved by the global meetings industry. He has been linked to the MICE sector […]
The Hague Convention Bureau has employed two new international sales managers to focus on the city’s specialist markets; including new energy, impact economy, IT & tech and cyber security. Jeanine Dupigny and Nadir Aboutaleb bring experience across key sectors to convention bureau’s team. Jeanine Dupigny Jeanine Dupigny, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, will focus […]
AIPC, the International Association of Convention Centres, begins a new chapter in its history with the appointment of its first CEO, Sven Bossu. Bossu will report directly to the AIPC Board, and will start his new role on May 1st. The appointment of Sven Bossu as AIPC’s first CEO and the engagement of Interel, a […]
Bruno De Man will strengthen the Creator Meeting Support team as Business Development Advisor. His primary role is to further develop and expand relationships with existing and new customers in the BeNeLux markets, with PCOs, MICE planners and International Associations. Growth In recent years, Creator Meeting Support has grown as a supplier to the European […]
Sigurjóna Sverrisdóttir has taken over as Managing Director of Meet in Reykjavík – Reykjavík Convention Bureau. She succeeds Thorsteinn Orn Gudmundsson, who led the bureau from its foundation in 2012. Sigurjóna Sverrisdóttir has been with Meet in Reykjavík from the beginning in 2012, most recently as Director of Exhibitions and Events. She has an MBA […]
Carla Prevoo has joined Parthen Meeting Services as the new Account Manager for Parthen R&S. She will further develop the business for Parthen R&S, increase visibility and maintain client relations for existing customers. Carla Prevoo has extensive experience in scientific conferences, gained with Congrex Holland and later on ATPI. She has worked at- and managed […]
PCMA presented its 2019 Global Business Events Executive of the Year award to Carola van der Hoeff, Chief Operating Officer and Congress Director at International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). The annual award was presented during the IMEX Gala Dinner in Frankfurt on May 22. Carola van der Hoeff was recognized for her extensive experience and impact […]
The Global Association Hubs Partnerships (GAHP) has appointed Martin Sirk to lead it into a new era as its International Advisor, following the previously announced retirement of Hervé Bosquet. In his new role, Sirk will provide executive guidance and leadership to the partnership, building on the positive impact and progress made over the first three […]
AIM Group International announces that Belgin Topkaya is joining AIM Group and assuming the role of Country Manager of the Brussels Office. The Brussels Office was established in 1999 and over 20 years of activity has established itself as one of the best-known event management companies in Belgium, working on both local and international events […]
