Mike Hoban, Sales, Marketing & E-Commerce Director, Thomas Cook UK & Ireland joins ABTA Board

ABTA, the Travel Association, has announced today that Mike Hoban of Thomas Cook UK&I has been appointed to its Board.
Commenting on the appointment, ABTA Chief Executive, Mark Tanzer said: "Mike is an outstanding addition to the Board. He brings with him a wealth of experience in marketing and e-commerce from both within the travel industry and from other sectors. His skills span both online and offline marketing and he has an excellent track record in building strong brands and delivering growth, experience that will be a real asset to ABTA.”


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PCMA and IAPCO form global partnership  

The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced yesterday the formation of a global partnership with the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO).

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Conference Care announces Charity of 2013/14

Conference Care
Venue sourcing and Event Agency Conference Care have announced their backing of Zoë's Place Baby Hospice in Coventry this year. The hospice is funded by charity, and receives very little Government funding, relying on the kind support of the public.

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HBAA partners with BDRC Continental for agency member rankings

As part of the drive to deliver more value to its members, the HBAA has joined forces with well-known benchmarking specialists BDRC Continental to provide mystery shopping and benchmarked ranking for its agency members.

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Venue Search UK marks 25th year with award nomination and new website

Venue Search UK, one of the country’s leading venue-sourcing services, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Best Venue Finding Agency category of the 2013 Conference Awards, which will be announced on 7 June. The news comes as a fitting tribute to the six-strong team as the company celebrates 25 years in the corporate hospitality business.

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