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IMEX America announces business growth and celebrates first US industry award wins
Hot on the heels of their final preparations for the next IMEX in Frankfurt this May, organizers of IMEX America (Las Vegas, October 13 – 15) have announced that the third edition of the US trade... - 10/05/2013
Latest IMEX America Index of Optimism results announced: Majority feel optimistic; meeting & event numbers plus budgets expected to increase slightly
Keeping its finger on the pulse of the current mood and business potential within the North American meetings, events and incentive travel industry, IMEX America today announced results from its la... - 02/05/2013
IMEX Group Announces Sustainability and APEX/ASTM Standard Compliance Results from IMEX America 2012
Cites Collaboration With Key Suppliers & MeetGreen® as Critical Success Factor
In planning and hosting IMEX America 2012 a major goal for show organizers, Regent Exhibitions, was to strike a hea... - 28/03/2013
Science proves that face-to-face significantly outperforms other meeting formats when it comes to generating new ideas
Scientifically valid research conducted by the IMEX Group in partnership with the Meetology® Group has found that face-to-face meetings significantly outperform both video and voice-only when it co... - 18/02/2013
IMEX America 2012 announces business value of $3.3 billion USD
Analysis of business conducted by buyers at the second edition of IMEX America at the Sands Expo® in Las Vegas last October reveals that buyers placed – or expect to place - $3.3 billion of busines... - 03/01/2013
IMEX Group Issues 2013 Predictions for the Meetings & Events Industry
IMEX Group Issues 2013 Predictions for the Meetings & Events Industry - Participation, Pricing, Political Prowess and Pursuit of Green
With 2013 just around the corner, the IMEX Group (organizer... - 10/12/2012
ICCA Board of Directors formally endorses IMEX America
Press Release - October 30, 2012
ICCA Board of Directors formally endorses IMEX America
Following the success of IMEX America's second edition in Las Vegas, the ICCA Board has formally endors... - 31/10/2012
Second edition achieves a number of new firsts – more business success at IMEX America
The second edition of IMEX America came to a close earlier today with the announcement that all of the show’s key performance measures were up on last year’s debut show.
Speaking at the show’s ... - 12/10/2012
First IMEX America U.S Travel Political Advocacy Forum Stresses Need to Think Globally, Act Locally
With the U.S. Presidential Election nearing and the increasing push to keep the economic value of meetings on the radar of policy makers, the U.S Travel Association (USTA) held the first ever Polit... - 11/10/2012
Event success achieved through collaborative conversation
Ryan Hanson, CSEP, Chief Conversation starter and storyteller, BeEvents, delivered a suitably inspiring presentation - “Gamechanger by Design” - at the Inspiration Center yesterday at IMEX America... - 11/10/2012
IMEX America 2012 Inspiration Center Packed with Learners On Day One
The Inspiration Center on the IMEX America 2012 show floor was host to a strong number of attendees with learning, networking and idea sharing – along with business goals - in mind on day one of th... - 10/10/2012
Lessons in tasty sustainability: New Twist On An Old Classic
The Sustainability Hub played host to a hunger-inducing seminar “New Twist on an Old Classic”, presented by chef Steven Ward on behalf of DoubleTree hotel, Portland, Oregon and Kevin Terrell, sous ... - 10/10/2012
Second IMEX America Off To flying start - 28 per cent Larger Than Year One
The second edition of IMEX America, the largest trade show in the US for the global meetings, incentive travel and events industry, opened today by announcing significant increases across a range o... - 09/10/2012
Hundreds of Association Executives Gather for a Blast of Custom Education and Networking at IMEX America 2012’s Association Focus & Evening
IMEX America 2012 promised association executives a dynamic and highly tailored education and networking experience before the show floor even opened and yesterday it delivered with Association Foc... - 09/10/2012
IMEX America 2012 Week Gets Off To A Rousing Start With MPI’s Smart Monday Day of Education Focused on Boosting Professional and Industry Leadership
Opening the second annual IMEX America with Smart Monday - powered by MPI - this morning, Ray Bloom, Chairman of the IMEX Group, stated that attendees “would not lack for inspiration or a sense of ... - 09/10/2012
Value-added education program makes the second edition of IMEX America a hotter business ticket than ever
Over the past 12 months organizers of IMEX America, the biggest trade show in the US for the meetings, incentive travel and events industry, have focused on enhancing the winning formula of busines... - 01/10/2012
Protection, promotion or policy-making?
U.S. Travel Association’s Roger Dow, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman, and Rossi Ralenkotter of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to Speak at First Ever IMEX America Political Advocacy... - 27/09/2012
IMEX America Index of Optimism Shows Industry Glass Remains “Half Full” With 76% of Respondents Feeling Optimistic
Results from the latest IMEX America Index of Optimism suggest that North American buyers and suppliers remain firmly optimistic about future business prospects despite having to face up to continu... - 18/09/2012
Final program announced for IMEX America’s 2012 Association Focus
- ‘Conference within a conference’ promises to put association planners ahead of the rest with new market-leading education and personal development education
With a full day of professional dev... - 04/09/2012
IMEX America Index of Optimism July 2012
- Louis Armstrong’s “It’s a wonderful world” voted most uplifting and positive song in latest IMEX America Index of Optimism
- Apple wins the battle of the ‘desert island’ devices
Result... - 31/08/2012
IMEX America powering up for a significantly bigger October 2012 show
A strong debut from IMEX America last year has resulted in significant increases from exhibitors and buyers for the award-winning trade show this coming 9 – 11 October at the Sands Expo in Las Vega... - 17/07/2012
IMEX America announces sustainability results
In line with its principles of consistently reducing environmental impact, organizers of IMEX America, the IMEX Group, have announced key results from the inaugural Las Vegas show’s first sustainab... - 03/07/2012
News: IMEX America Index of Optimism captures spirit of progress
IMEX America Index of Optimism captures spirit of progress and explores effect of US Presidential election, hot technologies and more
Meetings and events industry business and optimism is on ... - 10/05/2012
NEWS: IMEX America’s Executive Forum identifies priorities for meetings execs
Inaugural IMEX America Executive Forum Highlights Top Priorities for Meeting Executives in 2012
Highlighting what’s top of mind for leading executives in the meetings, events and incentive tr... - 10/04/2012
NEWS: IMEX America wins Best International Launch Award
Organizers of worldwide meetings, incentive travel and events trade show, IMEX America, came away from the Exhibition News Awards in London last Thursday proud winners of the Best International Lau... - 03/04/2012
NEWS: IMEX marks International Women’s Day – Women’s Leadership Results
Marking International Women’s Day - IMEX Survey captures opportunities, challenges and development interests for women in the meetings industry
To help further the business leadership of women, ... - 08/03/2012
NEWS: IMEX America expands to fill two halls at Sands Expo
Demand for space at IMEX America 2012 continues to grow following a successful launch show in October 2011. Ray Bloom, Chairman of the IMEX Group, announced today that he expects the trade show to ... - 16/02/2012
NEWS: IMEX America and Estoril’s timely donation to two Las Vegas good causes
New IMEX America show and The Estoril Congress Center Make Donation to Two Las Vegas Non-Profits Bringing Support and Holiday Cheer
As part of an ongoing commitment to giving back to local commu... - 20/12/2011
IMEX America Releases 2012 Predictions for US and Global Events Market
NEWS RELEASE - December 15, 2011
The IMEX Group today released predictions for the 2012 meetings, incentive travel and events market based on the US and global industry buzz from the inaugural... - 15/12/2011
IMEX America’s 2011 debut show helps drive $2.8 billion in business for US and global meetings, events and incentive travel industry
An exit survey of IMEX America hosted buyers has revealed that total orders placed onsite amounted to $281 million with an expected $1.9 billion worth of orders to be placed with exhibitors in the ... - 06/12/2011
NEWS: “A breath of fresh air” – First edition of IMEX America reinvigorates business with successful new collaborative model
Oct 13. 2011 – Las Vegas, NV - Feedback from over 2000 hosted buyers, 1700 attendees and nearly 2000 exhibitors who attended the debut of IMEX America this week confirms that the new trade show for... - 13/10/2011
NEWS: IMEX America first day off to a flying start in the “city of cities”
Oct 12, 2011 – Las Vegas, NV - A ‘buzzing’ first day at IMEX America at the Sands Expo, Las Vegas, yesterday meant a packed appointment schedule for many of the 1800-plus exhibitors and great satis... - 12/10/2011
NEWS: IMEX America Sustainability Center - Big draw for Green Meeting Education & Sharing Best Practices
Oct 12, 2011, Las Vegas, NV - As part of IMEX America’s commitment to green and CSR programs, the Sustainability Center – ‘powered by GMIC’ (Green Meeting Industry Council) - has been bustling with... - 12/10/2011
NEWS: New perspectives on the gender gap from IMEX America’s Women’s Leadership Forum
Oct 12, 2011, Las Vegas, NV - Global perspectives on equality, strategies for personal and professional success, and challenges faced by women in business were among the key topics of discussion a... - 12/10/2011
NEWS: High Attendance, Engagement at MPI Education on Smart Monday
IMEX America Strategic Partner Delivers Powerful Education
Oct. 11, 2011 – Las Vegas – IMEX America attendees showed their dedication to professional development, as hundreds of planners and sup... - 11/10/2011
NEWS: IMEX America’s Convention 2020 Fast Future Research session reveals what’s next for conference and event formats, techniques and technologies
Oct. 11, 2011 – Las Vegas, NV - Today on the opening day of IMEX America, global futurist and director of the Convention 2020 Research Study, Rohit Talwar, took visitors to the show’s LearningCurve... - 11/10/2011
NEWS: IMEX America Association Day kicks off debut show with strong energy and powerful business focus
Oct. 11, 2011 - Las Vegas, NV – 200 association meeting planners from across the US and 20 countries around the world came together yesterday for a power-packed afternoon and evening program of lea... - 10/10/2011
USTA’s Roger Dow to give ‘state of the meetings industry’ address at IMEX America
Roger Dow, President & CEO of the US Travel Association will give the latest picture on the economic outlook for the US meetings industry when he speaks at a ‘Meetings Mean Business’ campaign updat... - 04/10/2011
IMEX America Exceeding Forecasts - Full Show Preview
Sept. 15, 2011 – London, England & Las Vegas, NV – When the first edition of IMEX America opens its doors at the Sands Expo, Las Vegas, on Oct.11, 2011 the trade show will be the largest this year ... - 15/09/2011
NEWS: IMEX America’s Education Line-Up Enhances Business Experiences
IMEX America provides the ideal setting for the US and global events, meetings, and incentive travel industry to get new business done, and the IMEX America education program is in lock step with t... - 18/08/2011
IMEX launches new blog - IMEX Insights
Follow the IMEX Insights blog for trends analysis, topical comment and debate from both IMEX in Frankfurt and IMEX America staff, speakers, partners and international meetings industry thought-lead... - 17/08/2011
IMEX America Ahead of Forecasts - US & Global Industry Anticipation is High for Ground-Breaking, New Trade Show
. Over 2,000 US and international hosted buyers expected
. 1,500 exhibitors to exhibit at debut show
. 14 co-located events now confirmed
. MPI's strategic partnership takes shape
. Ray Bloom s... - 28/06/2011
Association Forum of Chicagoland partners with IMEX America
Helping Spread Word of Value of IMEX Hosted Buyer Program with Members Representing 47,000 Industry Professionals
Continuing to add to the business and educational impact that IMEX America will... - 17/06/2011
ASAE Partnership Announced for IMEX America - To Include Co-Delivery of IMEX America's Association Day Program
Continuing to bring top-notch partnerships into the IMEX America fold, show organizers today announced a partnership with ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership. IMEX America is America's new ... - 08/06/2011
IMEX America - Index of Optimism
According to North American buyers and suppliers, meetings market confidence is on the rise and the outlook for the worldwide meetings, incentive travel and events industry appears brighter than at... - 12/05/2011
IMEX America Continues To Roll Out Leading Industry Partnerships - ACTE to Host PowerTalk and Networking Event on October 10, 2011 and Exhibit at Show
IMEX America has added another important industry association to its list of show collaborators this week by sharing that ACTE (The Association of Corporate Travel Executives) will be a show partne... - 27/04/2011
Launch of "Smart Monday" to give IMEX America Extra Educational Firepower
As the countdown to IMEX America this fall begins to accelerate, the IMEX Group has announced that Monday October 10, 2011 - the day before the trade show officially opens - will be branded "Smart ... - 05/04/2011
CIC to be Exclusive Sponsor of IMEX America's LearningCurve Zone and Offer Onsite CMP Education
IMEX America Continues Forging High Level, Value-Add Partnerships.
In its latest move to build strong partnerships that further enhance IMEX America's strong business and education value, organ... - 29/03/2011
IMEX America and MeetGreen launch sustainability plan
IMEX-GMIC (Green Meeting Industry Council) Green Meetings Future Leaders Forum sets green agenda for next generation
As part of their sustainability partnership, IMEX America and MeetGreen® have... - 23/02/2011
IMEX America due to exceed original forecasts
Organizers of IMEX America, America's new worldwide exhibition for the meetings, incentive travel and events industry, announced today February 14, 2011 that as a result of the enormous demand from... - 14/02/2011
Powerful new partnership announced between IAEE and IMEX America
In the next of a series of high-level industry partnerships designed to enhance IMEX America's extensive business and education delivery, organizers have announced a partnership agreement with IAEE... - 31/01/2011
U.S Travel Association partnership announced
The U.S. Travel Association has entered into a cooperative partnership to help promote attendance at IMEX America in Las Vegas this October and, as a leading advocacy voice for the industry, will h... - 18/01/2011
MPI Delivers Unique Line-up for IMEX America
Innovative speakers, performance design combine for success in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV - Strategic partners IMEX America and Meeting Professionals International (MPI) announced today the line-up... - 13/01/2011
Launch of new IMEX America TV
• Carlson Hotels benefit from first sponsorship
Organisers of IMEX America, America’s worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events, have announced the launch of a dedicated onlin... - 21/12/2010
NEWS: Site and IMEX America planning ahead for October 2011 in Las Vegas
During this year's Site International Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, hundreds of delegates heard more details about the co-location of the 2011 Site Conference with IMEX America in Las Vega... - 06/12/2010
NEWS: Confidence replaces caution for the year ahead, reveals latest IMEX Global Insights Report
. Positive outlook for 2011
. Number of meetings, events or incentives expected to rise
. Budgets expected to increase
Results from the latest IMEX Global Insights Report from leading meeti... - 29/11/2010
NEWS: IMEX Receives Prestigious Award
IMEX and its Chairman Mr. Ray Bloom were awarded the Corporate Order of Skål Merit by the former President of Skål International, Mr. Nik Racic, Director of the Croatian Congress and Incentive Bure... - 24/11/2010
NEWS 5 of 5: IMEX America 2011 - Countdown News Week - Added value and no charge - IMEX America announces New Vision
IMEX America leads the way with 'edutainment' New Vision program that's entirely free of charge
A rich and varied program of professional education, sustainability initiatives, new technology pr... - 29/10/2010
NEWS 4 of 5: IMEX America 2011 - Countdown News Week - Specially priced hotel rooms launched today for IMEX America
Special pricing for IMEX America now available at Venetian/Palazzo
IMEX America has today announced that specially priced rooms are now available for booking at their Headquarters Hotels in Las ... - 28/10/2010
NEWS 3 of 5: IMEX America 2011 - Countdown News Week - New US 'Index of Optimism' results: confidence rising
IMEX America 'Optimism Index' hints that worst of recession may be over: Increasing sustainability, improved ROI are industry hallmarks
Positive responses to a meetings industry survey of buyers... - 27/10/2010
NEWS 2 of 5: IMEX America 2011 - Countdown News Week - IMEX America set to exceed forecasts
With one year still to go until the opening of the inaugural IMEX America in Las Vegas - America's worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events - IMEX Group Chairman, Ray Bloom, h... - 26/10/2010
NEWS 1 of 5: IMEX America 2011 - Countdown News Week - IMEX Group and Cvent sign major marketing alliance
One year out from the inaugural show, the organizers behind new global meetings industry trade show IMEX America have signed a major marketing agreement with Cvent, the world's largest meetings man... - 25/10/2010
NEWS: PCMA to co-locate 2011 International Summit at IMEX America
PCMA to Deliver Signature Education in Conjunction with IMEX America in 2011
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has today announced further details of its Industry Partner... - 24/09/2010
NEWS: Carlson Marketing and IMEX America create powerful new marketing alliance
Organizers of IMEX America announced today that they have entered into an alliance with one of the largest marketing agencies in the world, Carlson Marketing.
On October 10, 2011, a day before I... - 08/09/2010
NEWS: American buyers see positive trends in face-to-face meetings
Meetings Industry Snapshot: Planners Express ‘Cautious Optimism’ IMEX Frankfurt exit poll reveals American buyers see positive trends in face-to-face meetings
A little over half (54%) of meetin... - 03/09/2010
MeetingApps.com Introduces “App Alert”
Vancouver, Canada and London, UK (August 31st, 2010) – MeetingApps.com, the World’s First Portal for Meeting Apps, introduces the “App Alert” Club. Global planners and hospitality partners can now ... - 31/08/2010
IMEX America announces media partnership with Northstar
IMEX America has entered into a partnership agreement with Northstar Meetings Group that sees the publishing group become the new Las Vegas show’s Major Media Partner.
IMEX America is set to lau... - 16/08/2010
Launch of the World’s First Portal for Meeting Apps
Vancouver, Canada and London, UK (August 10th, 2010) – Invenia (www.inveniainc.com), in collaboration with the IMEX Group, is pleased to announce the launch of the world’s first portal for Meeting ... - 11/08/2010
IMEX America launches first Wild Card Americas program
Organisers of IMEX America, the new model trade show for the meetings, events and incentive travel industry in the US, have today announced they intend to offer two free ‘Wild Card’ places come the... - 02/08/2010
MeetGreen appointed Official Sustainability Consultants to IMEX America
The IMEX Group will continue to build on its strong environmental track record and reputation on green issues when it launches IMEX America in October 2011. To help the new US tradeshow achieve its... - 20/07/2010
IMEX America – Trade show’s unique model to set new benchmark in US
- Maritz launches Customer Event during IMEX America
- Key hosted buyer groups announced
- Major educational programme already in place
- Wild Card Americas scheme launched
IMEX Group Chairma... - 26/05/2010