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NAV Centre Chef Competing in IACC’s Global Copper Skillet Competition

Ryan Beauvais from the NAV Centre in Cornwall, ON, took top honours in the junior division of the IACC's Copper Skillet (Americas) culinary competition, held earlier this month at Summits of Chicago. Beauvais will now represent Canada and the United States in the category at the association's Global Copper Skillet competition, which takes place at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA, on … Read More about NAV Centre Chef Competing in IACC’s Global Copper Skillet Competition

IACC Announce Canada Chapter Copper Skillet Winners

Following a competitive one-hour challenge, Brandon Szocs of Banff Centre and Ryan Beauvais of NAV CENTRE, won the Senior and Junior Canadian Chapter Cook-Off categories respectively, of the IACC's global Copper Skillet culinary competition. Beauvais won the judges' votes with a dish of pan-seared duck breast, escargot and mushroom risotto, enoki and scallion salad, and blistered cherry … Read More about IACC Announce Canada Chapter Copper Skillet Winners

IACC Launches Internet for Meetings Guide

The IACC's  "Guide to Conference & Meetings Internet," is now available online. The guide, which was launched on September 20th, enables anyone organizing a business event or meeting to successfully perform the often technically-overwhelming task of arranging and buying Internet and broadband services from a venue. "As the industry continues to grow at a rapid pace, we're seeing a … Read More about IACC Launches Internet for Meetings Guide

IACC Releases New Meeting Room of the Future Research

 IACC released phase one of its second annual "Meeting Room of the Future" white paper at MPI’s World Education Congress (WEC) in Las Vegas. The paper reveals how emerging technology and younger delegates are influencing the way we meet, with memorable individual experiences, interactive presentation and personal development the critical factors for venues and meeting planners to consider. The … Read More about IACC Releases New Meeting Room of the Future Research

IACC Connect 2017 Recognizes Culinary and Service Excellence

The International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) celebrated culinary and service excellence as well as a new industry partnership at its 2017 America's Connect conference, which was held April 4-6, 2017 at the UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center, located on UCLA’s main campus in Los Angeles. “This year we were delighted to bring new and exciting education to the annual … Read More about IACC Connect 2017 Recognizes Culinary and Service Excellence

IACC and MPI Form Global Alliance

IACC (International Association of Conference Centres), the only association to certify conference and meetings focused venues on a global basis, and Meeting Professionals International (MPI) have announced a five-year global partnership. The two associations will share event and learning platforms, including education delivered at annual conferences, regional events, and online as well as … Read More about IACC and MPI Form Global Alliance

IACC-Americas Reveals Canadian Copper Skillet Champions

NAV Centre chef Jessica Neville and Kent Phillips, executive chef at Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre in London, ON, took the top spots in the International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) Canadian Copper Skillet Competition, which has held earlier this month at the NAV Centre in Cornwall, ON. Neville took the Junior Category Canada Copper Skillet Award in the cook-off, serving up a dish … Read More about IACC-Americas Reveals Canadian Copper Skillet Champions

Conference Venues Performing Well: IACC Report

CHICAGO — Conference venues are doing good business, according to the 2016 edition of an IACC report, Trends in the Conference Venue Industry, released in late September. “The industry growth theme of the last four years continues. This comprehensive trends report, the only one that focuses on small meetings-focused venues industry-wide, indicates that IACC members have improved revenue, … Read More about Conference Venues Performing Well: IACC Report

Business Up at Small Meetings-Focused Venues

For the third year in a row, small meetings focused venues are experiencing improved occupancy and rates, reports the International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) in its just-released 2015 edition of "Trends® in the Conference Center Industry." According to Mark Cooper, IACC's CEO, corporate meeting venues are leading the recovery with the highest Average Daily Rate (ADR) and Revenue … Read More about Business Up at Small Meetings-Focused Venues

Conference Centre Rates Continue Recovery

The just-released 2014 edition of "Trends® in the Conference Center Industry" reveals that members of the International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) have seen some improvement in operating profits and continued recover in their rates. IACC CEO Mark Cooper explained that the data shows that IACC member properties continue to control costs and manage another year of improving … Read More about Conference Centre Rates Continue Recovery

New Conference Center Management Certification Launching in 2015

The NYU School of Professional Studies Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism is launching a new Certificate in International Conference Center Management this spring. Registration is now open for the program. Developed in consultation with the International Association of Conference Centres (IACC), it will be one of the first noncredit certificate programs specifically focused on international … Read More about New Conference Center Management Certification Launching in 2015

IACC Releases White Paper, “Creating Compelling Meeting Experiences”

July 25, 2011 The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) has released a white paper, Creating Compelling Meeting Experiences, which grew out of the third IACC Thought Leader Summit, held recently in Washington, D.C. A diverse panel of industry experts convened in Washington to discuss brain-compatible learning, creating productive and memorable experiences, and measuring their … Read More about IACC Releases White Paper, “Creating Compelling Meeting Experiences”

IACC of The Americas Appoints New Officers

October 14, 2010 The Board of Directors of the International Association of Conference Centers of The Americas has elected new officers, one of whom is Canadian. Leslie Vanderzwet, general manager, conferences at The Banff Centre in Alberta was elected Treasurer. Since joining IACC in 1999, Leslie has been active on the Annual Conference Planning Committee for eight years, participating in … Read More about IACC of The Americas Appoints New Officers

Andy Dolce Wins IACC’s First Global Distinguished Service Award

By Don Douloff, May 7, 2009 Andy Dolce, founder and chairman of Dolce Hotels and Resorts, has won the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) first annual Global Distinguished Service Award. "This award was established to recognize the contribution of one member annually who has made a sustained commitment and contribution to IACC and the conference centre industry at the global … Read More about Andy Dolce Wins IACC’s First Global Distinguished Service Award

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