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Benefits include accreditation, networking, marketing, education and training, lobbying and representation.

ACE members includes corporate companies, traders, institutions and associations.

ACTE's membership consists of senior travel industry executives from 82 countries representing the €463 billion business travel industry. Our members serve more than 12 million business travelers worldwide.

ACTE has representation in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and the United States.

AEO is the voice of the exhibition industry in the UK and around the globe. We aim to increase the significance of exhibitions within the marketing mix and to satisfy the needs of both exhibitors and visitors.

In addition to providing over 5,000 leadership positions and delivering over 350 conferences, AIESEC runs an exchange programme that enables over 3,500 students and recent graduates the opportunity to live and work in another country.

AIPC is committed to encouraging and recognising excellence in convention centre management, while at the same time providing the tools to achieve such high standards through its research, educational and networking programs.

Members seek to improve their management techniques, enhance client services, and promote innovation in the industry.

ANAé aims to:

• represent the profession towards authorities
• define a code of ethics charter that rules the profession
• promote the image of the trade & agencies member of the association
• study and find solutions to economic, legal and social challenges
• create & develop continuous training of the profession
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Our passion is to help associations and association professionals achieve previously unimaginable levels of performance and reach ever higher goals.

We accomplish this by nurturing a learning community of creative and interesting people - our members.

BTAA is an independent organisation that offer expert analysis, advice, education and specialised organisational structure of the business of tourism and industry gatherings.

Over four decades, CHA has metamorphosed from a straight trade association to a developmental agency for the region’s tourism private sector.

In addition to the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program, CIC is also responsible for the Hall of Leaders Program and the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX).

COCAL aims to unite the efforts of the region to improve the performance of the Latin American meetings industry.

Sixteen associations (one per country) are members of COCAL.

CT aims to represent the interests of its members vis-à-vis organisations, institutions and media, assist new members, and promote among members a greater understanding of the German market.

From symposia workshops and seminars to its online Certified Association Executive (CAE®) Program, CSAE helps individuals acquire the skills they need to succeed as association executives.

DGVM has currently more than 200 institutional members representing 2,500 sub-organisations who themselves have over one million members.

DMAI aims to enhance the professionalism, and image of destination management organisations, by promoting professional practices in the meetings, conventions and tourism.

European Cities Marketing is promoting and linking the interests of more than 130 major cities from 31 countries.

• enhance the image of Europe as the ultimate destination for meetings,
• to promote European professional congress organisers,
• to maintain high professional standards protecting consumers from all over the world.

ESAE aims to provide a platform for networking, education and training for association managers and leaders in Europe.

Who better to help you find that special venue than the European Convention Bureau... with members in over 30 European countries?

euromic strives for the best professional service in group travel, meetings, incentives and conventions.

Eventia is the hub for conference and incentive travel organisers, live communications agencies, producers of experiential marketing activity, performance improvement companies and corporate entertainment agencies – as well as suppliers of services to these event management companies.

EVVC acts as a platform for the active exchange of experience and information between members and offers various services, seminars, and extensive consultation.

It was established in 1949 at the initiative of leading personalities of the Union of International Association (UIA), with the intention to draw attention of the authorities to the existence of international associations in Belgium, and to the need for facilitating their activities.

Federcongressi actively contributes to building a conference culture in Italy and promotes professional training and certification initiatives.

HBAA is made up of over 78 hotel booking agencies all of who deal with corporate. The premise of the association is to promote best practice in the procurement of accommodation and venues for conferences, training, meetings and events.

IAPCO is committed to raising standards of service among its members by means of continuing education and interaction with other professionals. IAPCO membership offers a unique quality assurance recognised by conference clients and suppliers all over the world.

To achieve these objectives, the IofAM aims to provide education, training and development, dissemination of information, conferences and events, research and publications.

ISES Europe aims to have 1/3 of its members from agencies, 1/3 from suppliers and 1/3 either event managers or other managers of companies. ISES members come from all event-related disciplines representing event professionals across all sectors worldwide. They strive to share expertise and knowledge through networking.

A non-profit organisation, International SITE Foundation aims to develop fundraising initiatives resulting in donations from individuals, corporations and industry organisations to facilitate research, trend analysis and educational programme support for the incentive and travel professional.

It administers the Unity Award which recognises individuals making significant contributions to the meetings industry and is currently coordinating a global strategy for increasing awareness of the industry and the benefits it creates.

Founded in 1990 the MIA is the largest trade association for all organisations involved in the meetings industry and has become the forum for all professional groups committed to improving the standards of the UK meetings industry.

Pathways to Excellence, elevates the role of meetings in business by:

• creating professional development levels to promote member careers to positions of strategic understanding and influence;
• influencing executives about the value of meetings;
• ensuring MPI is the premier marketplace for planners and suppliers

Its mission is to enhance the growth, value and quality of Pacific Asia travel and tourism for the benefit of its membership. All facets of the travel industry are represented within PATA's partnership of both public and private sectors.

PCMA represents the interests of meeting management executives and suppliers to the meetings industry. PCMA empowers its over 6,000 members with the tools they need to succeed and to promote the value of the industry.

Site provides educational seminars and information services to those who design, develop, promote, sell, administer, and operate motivational programs as an incentive to increase productivity in business. Over 2,100 members in 87 countries.

Skål is the ideal platform for “Doing Business among Friends” and members are encouraged to network with the approximately 21,000 members in the 90 countries and almost 500 locations where Skål exists.

With numerous training and learning opportunities, the association offers its members a constant update your knowledge. 728 Members.

VDR is committed to the opportunities of innovation, the exchange of expertise and the advancement of understanding travel management. VDR is committed to teamwork, open communication and standards of excellence.

With over 100 members in 50 countries, WATA has established an international network of travel agents who enjoy some unique privileges and benefits.