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Listed below are links through to a selection of industry websites. To learn more about these organisations click on the website address or the logo
VisitBritain
The British Tourist Authority and the English Tourism Council have become VisitBritain, a new tourism body. VisitBritain's mission is to build the value of inbound tourism, throughout Britain throughout the year and to grow the domestic market for the benefit of England.
www.visitbritain.com
Kinetic Solutions
Kinetic Solutions is a business focused company,aiming to provide a new approach to software solutions for the hospitality and conference market. They have an excellent understanding of the complexities and flexibility required in a service driven industry.
www.kinetic-solutions.co.uk
Unique Venues
Unique Venues is devoted to increasing the visibility of non-traditional venues in the meetings industry. Since 1986, Unique Venues has worked to improve the exposure of alternative venues in North America and more recently, the United Kingdom. Colleges, universities, movie theatres, business centers, conference centers, entertainment venues, museums, mansions and other non-traditional venues have increased their visibility, market share and group business by being affiliated with Unique Venues and uniquevenues.com.
www.uniquevenues.com
British Tourism Partnership
The British Tourism Partnership represents the leading trade associations and government agencies involved in conferences, exhibitions, meetings and incentives. It exists to lead the way in supporting a competitive, high quality and more profitable business tourism sector in Britain.
www.businesstourismpartnership.com/index.html
CUCCOA
The Canadian University and College Conference Officers Association was founded in 1978 and has grown to include over 75 members, engaging in communication, marketing and advocacy activities on behalf of its members. CUCCOA is a national association committed to fostering growth and the promotion of conference services for its member institutions by providing opportunities for networking, professional development and access to resources.
www.cuccoa.org/
Meetings Industry Association
The MIA is the professional trade association for the meetings industry in Britain & Ireland. It provides training opportunities and is pioneering 'Hospitality Assured Meetings'. It has almost 700 members and supports industry research and lobbying and provides joint marketing opportunities for its members.
www.mia-uk.org
ACCED-I
Since 1980, ACCED-I has increased the visibility and enhanced the stature of the collegiate conference and events profession. The Mission of ACCED-I is; To improve, promote and recognize excellence in the collegiate conference and events profession.
acced-i.colostate.edu/imis_web/scriptcontent/index.cfm?section=home
National Conference on Business Tourism in the UK
For the Business Tourism industry, delivered by the Business Tourism industry, the National Conference on Business Tourism is organised in association with the Business Tourism Partnership and Index Communications Meeting Services. The Conference will bring key industry players together to bridge the gap between strategy and implementation in making the UK Business Tourism product more internationally competitive.
www.businesstourismuk.com
TravelStay Network
Specialist provider of reservations to hotel groups, other accommodation providers, tour operators, wholesalers and destination marketing organisations. The service allows clients to sell hotel room inventory throughout the TravelStay Distribution Network whilst retaining full control over rates, availability and sales channels.
www.TravelStayNetwork.com
Group Travel Organisers Association
The Group Travel Organisers Association is an independent organisation representing the interests of those who organise tours and trips for groups as well as those who provide services for group travel.
www.gtoa.co.uk
Apex Conference & Events
Apex is an agency with over 20 years experience in conferencing. Its dedicated team of conference organisers and project managers will devote their expertise and enthusiasm to making your conference, event or roadshow programme the very best it can be.
www.conference-event.co.uk/
International CONFEX
International Confex is the UK's leading event exhibition; bringing people together who organise any kind of event with providers of venues, destinations and event support services both in the UK and internationally. Come and visit us on stand B968 at International CONFEX from 12 - 14 February 2008 at Earl's Court, London.
www.international-confex.com
HRD Learning and Development Conference and Exhibition
Everything you need to take your learning and development to the next level.
www.cipd.co.uk/hrd/exhibition
The National Venue Show
A national exhibition for meetings and events professionals. Discover the most desirable, cost effective or unique venues and destinations in the UK to suit your individual requirements. Visit VENUEMASTERS on stand N40 at this year's event from 25 - 27 September at the NEC, Birmingham.
www.nationalvenueshow.co.uk/
Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO)
ABPCO's mission is to develop and enhance the professional status of conference and event organisers and increase the recognition given to its members and to ABPCO as the leading representatives of the profession in the British Isles.
www.abpco.org
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