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IACC Global Convenes to Navigate the
Perfect Storm of Meetings Industry
2nd annual European conference
to �explore the role of conference centers
in turbulent times�
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( St. Louis, MO � July 2009 ) �Navigating the Perfect Storm�
is the theme of the
International Association of Conference Centre�s second European Conference,
August 20-23, 2009 at Comwell Kolding
in Denmark.
According to Neil Pompan, IACC Global President and Vice President of
Thayer Lodging, �the success
of last year�s inaugural European conference was to gather European member
properties together to explore ways of expanding our leadership role in
the global meetings industry and discuss a vibrant future for the association.�
�This year� continued Pompan, �with the global economy still struggling,
IACC needs to reflect on how to continue to be innovative, relevant, and
energized as we move beyond a survival mode. �
Some of the plenary session topics include �When Chaos is the Order of the Day� and �Setting the Forward Focus: understanding reality and getting our priorities right.� Broby continues: �The August 2009 gathering will not be a conference in the traditional sense. There will be no transfer of �wisdom� from experts to participants. Instead, we will explore the unknown together � in a structure guided by experienced facilitators. At the end of the three-day session, participants will have a much better idea about what they need to do as leaders to manage the changes that are taking place. These changes are going to challenge the current way of doing business.� The Annual European Conference will be preceded by a three-day study tour of member properties throughout Denmark, including Schæffergården, Kolle Kolle, Pharmakon, Comwell Sorø Storko, Kobaek Strand Konferencecenter, Comwell Klarskovgaard, Hindsgavl Slot, Sinatur Hotel Sixtus & Konference Center, and Comwell Kellers Park before arriving at the host property, Comwell Kolding in Kolding. According to Pompan, �we anticipate an enthusiastic crowd from around
the world at our second European conference. The topic is solid,
relevant and important to every IACC member as we start to plan for the
recovery phase of this struggling global economy. The conference
is consistent with our ongoing commitment to provide more educational and
networking opportunities for members throughout Europe. �
Founded in 1981, the International Association of Conference Centres is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting understanding and awareness of the conference center industry and to giving member properties with the necessary tools to provide an exceptional meeting experience. Active members meet a set of stringent Universal Criteria and agree to a Code of Ethics. Currently, the association includes approximately 400 members from the United States, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Sweden, France, England, The Netherlands, Germany and Japan. For more information, visit the website at www.iacconline.org. IACC = exceptional meeting experiences. |
Contact:
James M. Mahon
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