Events Industry Council

New Data on Economic Impact of U.S. Events Released

Face-to-face meetings and events are playing an integral role in bolstering the U.S. economy and key business sectors, according to a new report from Oxford Economics, commissioned by the Events Industry Council (EIC) and supported by the Meetings mean Business Coalition and other industry partners. Data for the report was compiled through a nationwide survey of meeting planners, exhibitors and … Read More about New Data on Economic Impact of U.S. Events Released

Meetings Mean Business Releases Preliminary Data from EIC Survey

Preliminary findings from the Meetings Significance Survey conducted by the Events Industry Council shows that meetings in the U.S. have grown in terms of attendance and economic impact. According to the survey's findings, 1.9 million meetings were held across the United States in 2016. These meetings were attended by more than 250 million people, representing a 10 per cent growth relative to … Read More about Meetings Mean Business Releases Preliminary Data from EIC Survey

Sixteen Canadian Planners Earn CMP

Sixteen Canadians are among the 234 individuals who passed the latest Certified Meeting Professional (CMP examination) administered by the Events Industry Council (EIC). The sixteen Canadians are: Zarife Bazerly, Not for Profit, Kanata, ON Jocelyn Fernandes, Karl Storz Endoscopy Canada Ltd., Mississauga, ON Vicki Gondek, Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice, … Read More about Sixteen Canadian Planners Earn CMP

New Industry Award Honours Innovation in Sustainability

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is the inaugural winner of the Innovation in Sustainability Award, a new industry honour launched this year by the Events Industry Council (EIC) in partnership with IMEX. The award recognizes event professionals who are driving sustainability forward through innovation, collaboration and idea sharing. The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group received the award for its Blu … Read More about New Industry Award Honours Innovation in Sustainability

Events Industry Council Shares Five Trends Shaping the Events Industry

Security concerns, workforce issues and the impact of U.S. politics are among the trends shaping the events industry today, says the Events Industry Council. The Council is comprised of CEOs from more than 30 leading industry associations. Collectively, they represent more than 103,500 individuals and 19,500 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions, and exhibitions industry. … Read More about Events Industry Council Shares Five Trends Shaping the Events Industry

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