Remove 2004 Remove Certification Remove Travel
article thumbnail

CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

Smart Meetings

She began working in a travel agency and later moved into business. Preparing for the Exam In 2004, when Meeting Professionals International (MPI) held their EMEA Conference in Berlin, Mahmoud was working as director of conventions at the Berlin Convention Office. One session introduced the CMP certification.

article thumbnail

Portland’s Most Livable City Designation Reflects Steps to Ensure Public Safety

Smart Meetings

Another aspect of the Oregon Convention Center that sets is apart is its commitment to sustainability, which first kicked off in 2004 and was the first employee-led campaign for energy efficiency. and offsets 100% of energy consumption with energy from renewable sources.

MICE professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Collaborate, experiment, and innovate in Toronto

Smart Meetings

Billy Bishop Airport is renowned for its unique travel experience, efficiency, and customer service and has won a series of passenger-driven awards, including the Airports Council International Environmental Achievement Award. Industry-leading venues. The entire facility has signed the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge. Powerful partnerships.

article thumbnail

Six Reasons Why Toronto Stands Out

Convene by PCMA

In addition to the facility’s GREENSmart initiative, which kicked off in 2004 and focuses on implementing sustainable development practices across the site, its Enercare Centre and Beanfield Centre venues have earned LEED Platinum and Silver certification, respectively, and the entire facility has signed the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge.

article thumbnail

A Storied Career in Association Management and Events

Convene by PCMA

Payne also served on the PCMA Education Foundation Board, and then as chairman in 2004. I’ve met so many incredible and inspiring people along the way and have had the opportunity to travel the world. Think about all the credentialing, certification, standard setting, and peer-to-peer learning associations provide.

article thumbnail

What Exactly Is the Metaverse? Here’s One Expert’s Take.

Convene by PCMA

The metaverse “will be something like painting over the analog physical world with an augmented data layer,” he added, encompassing “shopping, socializing, working out, learning, listening to music, traveling, attending a conference or even sleeping.” What would it mean for your advantage?”