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Association for Events Management Education (AEME) UK Centre for Events Management, <strong>Tourism</strong>, Hospitality and Events School, Leeds Metropolitan University, Civic Quarter, Leeds LS1 3HE T: 0113 283 3484; E: G.A.J.Bowdin@leedsmet.ac.uk AEME exists in order to support and raise the profile of the events discipline through the sharing of education and best practice. It is also the first international organisation to draw together events management educators and will act as a channel through which industry, professional bodies and the media can liaise with events education providers. Membership is open to individuals and organisations. British Association of Conference Destinations (BACD) 6 th Floor, Charles House, 148-149 Great Charles Street, Birmingham, B3 3HT T 0121-212-1400; F: 0121 212 3131; E: info@bacd.org.uk W: www.bacd.org.uk BACD’s mission is to support, promote and represent British conference destinations. It fulfils this mission by providing: advice, research, education, networking, accreditation, business leads and joint marketing opportunities, and through maximising the opportunities for alliances and collaboration with key strategic partners. Membership categories include Full, Affiliate and Student members. British Hospitality Association (BHA) Queen’s House, 55-56 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3BH T: 020 7404 7744; F: 020 7404 7799; E: bob.cotton@bha.org.uk W: www.bha-online.org.uk The BHA represents the hotel, restaurant and catering industry, which has a total turnover of some £60 billion. Members range from major hotel groups to individually-owned businesses and employ some 400,000 people. Eventia 192-198 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 0DX T: 0870 112 6970; F: 0870 403 0256; E: izania.downey@eventia.org.uk W: www.eventia.org.uk Eventia is the UK-based trade association for organisations that provide business solutions through the use of corporate events – including meetings, product launches and travel incentives. Members include event organising companies, airlines, hotel groups, destination management companies, tourist offices and a range of support service providers. 75
Events Industry Alliance (EIA) 113 High Street, Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 2DJ T: 01442-873331; F: 01442-875551; E: info@eventsindustryalliance.com W: www.eventsindustryalliance.com The EIA is the new marketing arm for the exhibitions and events industry, and is equally owned by the Association of Event Contractors (AEC), the Association of Event Organisers (AEO) and the Association of Event Venues (AEV). The EIA’s mission is to promote, grow and further professionalise the event marketing medium. The EIA is focused on communicating the huge opportunities for business growth via the medium of ‘face-to-face’ marketing, and increasing the overall recognition of this powerful, effective and unique media channel. International Congress and Convention Association (UK & Ireland Chapter) (ICCA) Brian Horsburgh, Chair, c/o Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre, Exhibition Avenue, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB23 8BL T: 01224 330428; E: bhorsburgh@aecc.co.uk ICCA is now one of the most prominent organizations in the world of international meetings. It is the only association that comprises a membership representing the main specialists in handling, transporting and accommodating international events. With ICCA members in 80 countries around the world, it is the most global organization within the meetings industry. The UK & Ireland Chapter has some 50 members and holds a range of meetings and seminars throughout the year. It supports industry research. Meeting Professionals International – UK Chapter (MPI) T: 020 7193 9232; E: secretariat@mpiuk.org W: www.mpiuk.org MPI is one of the leading associations for the global meetings industry and is committed to delivering success for its 21,000 worldwide members by providing innovative professional development, generating industry awareness and creating business development opportunities. Meetings Industry Association PO Box 515, Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire NN6 9XW T: 0845 230 5508; F: 0845 230 7708; E: info@mia-uk.org; W: www.mia-uk.org The MIA sets the ‘Gold Standards’ for the UK meetings industry. As a supplier-led, buyer-focused organization, the MIA is committed to benefiting and enhancing the UK meetings industry through the encouragement of the highest standards in facilities and standards. 76
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BUSINESS TOURISM briefi ng AN OVERV
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1. INTRODUCTION Business tourism in
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Future Trends and Issues • The de
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