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ABPCO appoints first corporate member to new exec
Published on 23/07/2010 12:52pm
The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has appointed its new executive committee, following its recent AGM held at the joint Summer Summit event in London’s ICC ExCel. The new executive committee includes a corporate member representative for the first time in the Association’s history.
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ABPCO corporate members increase as Visit London signs
Published on 14/07/2010 2:08pm
ABPCO corporate members are on the increase as Visit London, London’s official visitor organisation and convention bureau, becomes the latest destination to join its Corporate Membership Scheme. The new scheme, launched earlier this year, allows supplier organisations within the industry to become part of the association, contributing to ABPCO’s development...
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Fee squeeze & agency consolidation likely following budget says ABPCO
Published on 08/07/2010 10:19am
With public spending reduced and now increased VAT following the emergency budget, Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs) are likely to come under yet more pressure to reduce fees and deliver more for less, according to ABPCO.
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Future technology to form part of content for 2010 Summer Summit
Published on 05/07/2010 8:30am
The future of technology and the use of iphone apps for Congresses are to be looked at, as part of this year’s ICCA/ABPCO/MIA/AIPCO Summer Summit on 15th and 16th July 2010 at the new ICC London ExCeL.
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ABPCO confirms Manchester for 2011 conference
Published on 09/06/2010 11:48am
ABPCO has confirmed that Manchester is to host its annual conference in January 2011. Following a successful ABPCO committee meeting in Manchester in summer 2009, the Association was impressed with the variety of venues available in the city and an enthusiastic bid from the Visit Manchester team.
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The Meetings Industry Marketing Awards 2010 - Open For Entry
Published on 05/05/2010 1:58pm
Are you proud of your latest brochure, web site, DVD, PR, direct or brand marketing campaign? Would you like your organisation's achievements recognised by the UK meetings industry?
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BVEP reviews three main Party Manifestos ahead of election
Published on 27/04/2010 2:01pm
Industry body prepares to publish its own manifesto and issue to new government and newly elected MPs.
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ABPCO Supports 2010 Association Congress
Published on 23/04/2010 2:02pm
ABPCO is supporting this year's Association Congress - the 4th annual event for association managers and association conference and event organisers.
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ABPCO and MIA to join ICCA at their Summer Debate
Published on 21/04/2010 9:00am
ICCA UK & Ireland is told hold its 2010 Summer Debate at the International Convention Centre at Excel London.
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ABPCO Welcomes First UK Destination Corporate Member
Published on 30/03/2010 9:00am
Visit Manchester, the tourist board for Greater Manchester, has joined ABPCO as a corporate member and will now benefit from the strong credibility within the UK business tourism market that ABPCO membership brings.
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