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Future-focused and positive – findings of latest IMEX Survey
Results from the annual IMEX Post Show Survey of buyers and trade visitors show an optimistic and positive meetings industry outlook despite economic uncertainty in some parts of the world. A signi... - 04/07/2008

IMEX releases strongest results yet and announces six year high
IMEX 2008 produced particularly strong results for its sixth exhibition at Messe Frankfurt this year, as evidenced by final figures released by organisers, Regent Exhibitions, today. The total ... - 12/05/2008

IMEX 2008 captures industry optimism and fulfils international appetite for knowledge and innovation
Frankfurt, Germany, 24th April 2008 - IMEX 2008 closes today against a backdrop of sound business optimism throughout the global meetings industry. In his closing ceremony speech, IMEX Chairman,... - 25/04/2008

AACB announces winner of 2008 IMEX prize
Frankfurt, Germany, 24th April 2008 – The Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB) has awarded the 2008 Vin Barron IMEX Prize for Australian Bureaux staff to Ian-Michael F Mitrani, a bus... - 24/04/2008

Academy Awards celebrate contributions of industry’s high achievers
Frankfurt, Germany, 24th April 2008 – The Annual IMEX Academy Awards took place at the trade show’s Gala Dinner last night and were met with widespread praise and applause by an enthusiastic indus... - 24/04/2008

Norgine Centenary Conference wins 2008 Commitment to the Community 2008 Award
Frankfurt, Germany, 24th April 2008 - Winner of the prestigious and highly regarded IMEX Commitment to the Community Award 2008 was announced last night as The Norgine Centenary Conference in Sun C... - 24/04/2008

Green Meetings ‘Gold’ for 2008 goes to Scandic
Frankfurt, Germany, 24th April 2008 - The winners of the 2008 IMEX Green Meetings ‘Gold’ Award were announced last night at the IMEX Gala Dinner as Scandic Hotels. IMEX runs the only Green Awar... - 24/04/2008

Malta named 2008 IMEX Green Exhibitor of the Year
Frankfurt, Germany, 24th April 2008 - IMEX Chairman, Ray Bloom, congratulated all of the participants in this year’s Green Exhibitor Award last night at the IMEX Gala Dinner. He acknowledged the co... - 24/04/2008

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts secures inaugural IMEX Green Supplier Award
Frankfurt, Germany, 24th April 2008 - Winners of one of the most successful and popular awards to be launched by IMEX – the inaugural Green Supplier Award – were announced last night at the IMEX Ga... - 24/04/2008

Global mindset gives job-hunters the edge, Power tells IMEX Women’s Forum
Frankfurt, Germany, 23rd April 2008 - More than 70 people attended the first part of the IMEX Women’s Forum at Messe Frankfurt yesterday to hear Mary Power, Executive Director of the US-based Human... - 23/04/2008

Political diversity and increased awareness mark 2008
Frankfurt, Germany, 23rd April 2008 – The IMEX annual Politicians’ Forum saw its largest and most politically diverse turnout yesterday when political representatives from Europe, Asia, Australia a... - 23/04/2008

Cross-cultural session offers “golden tips” for Middle Eastern business success
Frankfurt, Germany, 24th April 2008 - This year’s IMEX cross-cultural seminar invited participants to understand some of the vital factors and skills required for successfully conducting business w... - 23/04/2008

IMEX exerts international ‘magnetism’ in 2008
Frankfurt, Germany, 22nd April 2008 – A combination of a rise in long-haul hosted buyers, increased German visitor numbers and its largest ever educational programme will set IMEX 2008 apart when t... - 22/04/2008

Association Day marked by extended global influence
Frankfurt, Germany, 22nd April 2008 – IMEX’s annual Association Day welcomed more than 270 association meeting planners to Frankfurt yesterday for a dedicated day of professional education and deba... - 22/04/2008