Press Releases
Specialist Global PR Agency Davies Tanner Joins PCMA As Communications Partner
PCMA has selected specialist global PR agency Davies Tanner to serve as a Communications Partner.... More
Convene's First "Best of the Industry" Awards to be Featured in Inaugural August Issue
For the first time ever, Convene -- the award-winning magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) -- will share its picks for the "Best of the Industry," and everyone in the meetings industry can get involved by submitting their favorite destinations, venues, and tools for consideration by May 1.... More
PCMA Convene Redesign Unveiled
The magazine's May issue - available in mid-May - will be the first to feature the redesign... More
PCMA Invests in Member Services
PCMA INVESTS IN MEMBER SERVICES
Jason Paganessi, CAE, Vice President, Business Innovation
Thomas G. Foley, CAE, Senior Director of Member Services and Business Development
Sheila Mires, CMP, Director of Member Services... More
PCMA Education Conference Features New Thinkers
PCMA Education Conference Features New Thinkers... More
PCMA makes strategic moves with new staff alignment
Kelly Peacy, Senior Vice President, Education and Meetings; Carolyn Clark, Vice President, Marketing and Communications... More
PCMA Convene raising the bar in 2012
Redesign, iPad App, August Issue on the Horizon This Year... More
2012 PCMA Education Foundation Online Silent Auction Now Open
Proceeds Support Scholarships, Education and Research Benefiting the Industry... More
PCMA Names Martin D. Balogh To Fill One-year Board Vacancy
PCMA Board of Directors has elected Martin (Marty) D. Balogh, Director of Meetings and Travel for the American Bar Association (ABA), to fill the one-year Board seat vacancy for 2012.... More
PCMA's new EduGate walks the talk with education development approach
PCMA Launches a New Education Gateway Portal to Deliver on Their Strategic Vision and Audience Expectations... More
PCMA's 2012 Convening Leaders proves records were made to be broken
PCMA’s 2012 Convening Leaders sets the bar for record attendee engagement and program innovation.... More
Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge honored with PCMA Chairman's Award
Director of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Recognized for Leadership in Overcoming Tornado Crisis... More
PCMA holds inaugural Town Hall Meeting at 2012 Convening Leaders
SAN DIEGO, CA, January 11, 2012 – Leaders of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and the PCMA Education Foundation joined with members to share 2011 accomplishments and discuss plans for the future at the organization’s first ever Town Hall Meeting this morning at PCMA’s 2012 annual meeting, Convening Leaders, in San Diego.... More
Freeman Chairman honored with PCMA Lifetime Achievement
SAN DIEGO, CA, January 9, 2012 - In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and the meetings and convention industry, PCMA honored Donald S. (Don) Freeman, Jr., chairman of Freeman, with the PCMA Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Freeman accepted the honor during today's general session at the 2012 PCMA annual meeting, Convening Leaders, in San Diego.... More
PCMA Convening Leaders gives back to the San Diego community
PCMA to work with Community Coaching Center, Family Health Centers of San Diego, Monarch, Rachel's House and Tomorrow Project... More
PCMA announces Inaugural Global Corporate Summit
PCMA Brings Together Senior Global Corporate Meeting Executives from North America, Europe, Asia and South America for the First Global Corporate Summit.... More
PCMA announces 2011 Achievement Award Winners
Award Winners to be Celebrated at the 2012 PCMA Annual Meeting: Convening Leaders in San Diego... More
Slate of 2012 PCMA Education Foundation Trustees
The PCMA Education Foundation Nominating Committee has reviewed all nominations submitted for the 2012 Board of Trustees and the following slate was prepared for review and approval by the Board of Trustees.... More
Innovative speaker, session lineup set for 2012 Convening Leaders
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) today announced the 56th PCMA annual meeting, Convening Leaders general session and Masters Series speakers.... More
PCMA creates “PCMA-TV EN ESPAÑOL”
The Professional Convention Management Association Reaches Out to Emerging Hispanic Market... More
PCMA announces 2012 Professional Achievement honorees
John Lisack Jr., CAE, George Aguel, and Amanda K. Cecil, Ph.D., CMP, will be honored at the 2012 Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Education Foundation Dinner Celebrating Professional Achievement, May 2, 2012 at the Washington Hilton in Washington D.C.... More
PCMA Convene wins editorial and design awards
PCMA Convene wins editorial and design awards... More
Exhibit industry leaders work together to secure future
ASAE Foundation, Exhibition Industry Foundation, Freeman, Gaylord Entertainment and PCMA Education Foundation will fund Future Meet project to prepare for the future of trade shows.... More
Proposed Slate of 2012 PCMA New Board Officers and Directors
The PCMA Nominating Committee, chaired by Kati Quigley, past Chairman of the Board, met on August 25 in Chicago, IL, and reviewed, in detail, an impressive number of nominee applications... More
PCMA's Sherrif Karamat Earns Highest Credential in Association Industry
Sherrif Karamat, chief operating officer of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), recently earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from ASAE - the highest professional credential in the association industry.... More
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced today the launch of their 2011 updated Certified Association Sales Executive (CASE) online course. The newly updated CASE Online Course™ was developed and enhanced to help busy sales executives fill their association knowledge gaps and arm them with new tools to unlock doors to key decision makers.... More
PCMA to Update Its Resources for CMP Exam Prep Course to Align with New CMP International Standards
In light of the new CMP International Standard announced today by the Convention Industry Council (CIC), the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) will be working closely with CIC to align its popular CMP Online Prep Course and the Professional Meeting Management textbook with the revised blueprint (now CMP International Standard) for meeting professional certification.... More
Chicago, IL—March 28, 2011— The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) today announced Tourism Vancouver and Vancouver Convention Centre as new Strategic Partners. The Strategic Partnership will further assist in developing PCMA’s global brand in education, business networking and provide cutting edge resources to support all PCMA members.... More
PCMA Education Foundation Launches 2011 Silent Auction
Chicago, January 31, 2011 - The Professional Convention Management Association
(PCMA) Education Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the 2011 Silent
Auction on February 1, 2011. Open to everyone, the 2011 Silent Auction features
exciting travel, sports, and business packages, among other items. And more packages
than ever before now feature airfare. Bids can be placed online through March 31,
2011, at pcma.org/silentauction.... More
PCMA Declares 55th Annual Meeting Convening Leaders a Major Success
Chicago, IL—January 31, 2011— The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced today that it’s 55th Annual Meeting, Convening Leaders, has set a new attendance record with 3743 meetings industry professionals taking part in the conference from more than 40 countries. Of those, 3524 attended PCMA education sessions. Both 2011 figures surpass all previous attendance numbers. PCMA’s Convening Leaders was held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, January 9-12, 2011.... More
PCMA Names Mary Pat Heftman to Fill 2-Year Board Seat Vacancy
CHICAGO, IL—January 19, 2011— The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced today that the PCMA Board of Directors has elected Mary Pat Heftman, Executive Vice President, Convention, National Restaurant Association, to fill the 2-year Board seat vacancy for 2011 and 2012. Heftman was elected by the PCMA Board on Wednesday, January 12, 2011. The seat was vacated by David Little who resigned effective December 31, 2010.... More
2011 PCMA Convention Center Auction to Feature New Orleans
Las Vegas, NV, January 11, 2011 – The New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau (NOMCVB) and New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center sponsored this morning's General Session at the Professional Convention Management Association's (PCMA) 2011 Annual Meeting: Convening Leaders and announced an exciting opportunity for meeting professionals. The NOMCVB and New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, have partnered with PCMA for the 2011 PCMA Convention Center Auction; marking the fourth time a convention center has auctioned its meeting space to benefit PCMA.... More
Gaylord CEO Honored with PCMA Chairman's Award
Las Vegas, Nevada, January 10, 2011 - In recognition of extraordinary leadership and overcoming difficult challenges during a time of crisis, the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) selected Colin Reed, Gaylord Entertainment Chairman and CEO, to receive the prestigious 2010 PCMA Chairman's Award. Reed accepted the honor in person during today's General Session at the 2011 PCMA Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.... More
PCMA Holds Second Annual CEO Summit for Convention Center and CVB CEO's
Las Vegas, NV, January 10, 2011 - The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) held its second annual CEO Summit, in collaboration with DMAI, for convention center and convention and visitors bureau CEOs on Sunday, January 9, at the at the MGM Grand Hotel Conference Center in conjunction with the 2011 PCMA Annual Meeting: Convening Leaders in Las Vegas, Nevada. The CEO Summit brought together more than 60 convention center and CVB executives for high-level collaboration and sharing of information.... More
2011 PCMA Annual Meeting Fundraising Events to Benefit Las Vegas Charities
LAS VEGAS, NV—January 9, 2011— Several Las Vegas charities will benefit from the hard work, talents, donations and fundraising efforts of Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) members and sponsors attending the 55th PCMA annual meeting: Convening Leaders in Las Vegas, Jan. 9-12, 2011.... More
PCMA Names New Communications Partner Travel Spike as Digital Agency of Record
CHICAGO, IL—January 5, 2011—The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced today that Travel Spike, LLC, a recognized leader in digital marketing and technology, has been named as PCMA’s official digital agency of record and will assist in developing and executing a comprehensive digital strategy that will further reinforce PCMA’s position in the meetings industry as the leader in providing high quality education, innovative resources, and networking opportunities.... More
CHICAGO, IL, January 3, 2011 - The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) today announced that the PCMA Convene staff will produce the Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition’s (AIBTM) on-site show dailies at its inaugural event in Baltimore, June 21-23, 2011. The 2011 PCMA Education Conference will be co-located with AIBTM.... More
PCMA Launches New Hybrid Experience for 55th Annual Meeting, Convening Leaders
CHICAGO, IL—December 27, 2010— The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced today that it is launching a hybrid component for its Annual Meeting, Convening Leaders, January 9-12, 2011 in Las Vegas NV. Virtual attendees will be able to access live complimentary broadcasts of PCMA’s General Sessions, and select Plenary Sessions and Masters Series programs, in the new PCMA365 virtual environment.... More
New 2011 PCMA Board Officers and Directors Named
CHICAGO, IL, November 4, 2010 – As released on September 1, the PCMA Nominating Committee, chaired by John Folks, past Chairman of the Board, met on Aug. 26 in Chicago, IL, and reviewed, in detail, an impressive number of Board nominee applications. After careful deliberation, the committee offered the slate of candidates below for leadership positions on the 2011 PCMA Board of Directors.... More
PCMA Announces 2010 Achievement Award Winners
CHICAGO, IL, November 2, 2010 – Each year the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) honors outstanding members for their contributions to PCMA and the meetings industry. PCMA is proud to announce the winners of the 2010 Achievement Awards, who will be recognized at the 55th PCMA annual meeting: Convening Leaders, January 9 – 12, 2011, in Las Vegas.... More
2011 PCMA Annual Meeting Host City Charities Announced
CHICAGO, IL—October 28, 2010— Several Las Vegas charities will benefit from the hard work, talents, donations and fundraising efforts of Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) members and sponsors attending the 55th PCMA annual meeting: Convening Leaders in Las Vegas, Jan. 9-12, 2011.... More
Bestselling Author Daniel Pink to Speak at the PCMA Annual Meeting: Convening Leaders
CHICAGO, IL—October 6, 2010—The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced today that bestselling author Daniel Pink will speak at the closing session of the PCMA Annual Meeting, Convening Leaders, on Wednesday, January 12, 2011. Daniel Pink has received international recognition for his books about the changing world of work, including the New York Times bestsellers, Drive and A Whole New Mind.... More
Slate of 2011 PCMA Education Foundation Trustees
CHICAGO, IL, October 6, 2010 – The PCMA Education Foundation Nominating Committee has reviewed all nominations submitted for the 2011 Board of Trustees and the following slate was prepared for review and approval by the Board of Trustees. On October 3rd, the slate was approved and deemed elected by the Board.... More
CHICAGO, IL, September 24, 2010 - The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has today announced further details of its Industry Partnership with IMEX America. The powerful new partnership will mean that PCMA’s 2011 International Summit will be co-located alongside IMEX America when it takes place next October in Las Vegas, NV.... More
PCMA Announces Exciting Annual Meeting Speaker Lineup
CHICAGO, IL, September 24, 2010 - The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has today announced further details of its Industry Partnership with IMEX America. The powerful new partnership will mean that PCMA’s 2011 International Summit will be co-located alongside IMEX America when it takes place next October in Las Vegas, NV.... More
PCMA to Co-locate 2011 International Summit at IMEX America
CHICAGO, IL, September 24, 2010 - The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has today announced further details of its Industry Partnership with IMEX America. The powerful new partnership will mean that PCMA’s 2011 International Summit will be co-located alongside IMEX America when it takes place next October in Las Vegas, NV.... More
PCMA Co-Locates The Virtual Edge Summit with Popular 2011 Annual Meeting: Convening Leaders
CHICAGO, IL, September 16, 2010 - Adding value to its already popular annual meeting, the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced that The Virtual Edge Summit 2011 will be co-located with the 55th PCMA annual meeting: Convening Leaders. Annual meeting attendees will gain both strategic and tactical knowledge of virtual and hybrid meetings as a result of the economical and time-sensitive co-location.... More
PCMA Names MacNair Travel Management as Official Travel Management Company
CHICAGO, IL—September 15, 2011—The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced today that MacNair Travel Management, a privately owned American Express Representative Office, has been named as its official travel management company and is launching an online travel booking portal for attendees for its 2011 Annual Meeting: Convening Leaders.... More
PCMA Reorganizes for Even Greater Education Focus
CHICAGO, IL, September 1, 2010 – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced today a reorganization which continues the effort to align the activities of the PCMA Education Foundation and PCMA. The reorganization consolidates the top positions of the Foundation and PCMA education into one post to be headed by current PCMA executive team member, Brad Lewis. In addition, the new 2011-2013 PCMA strategic plan will become more member and education focused.... More
Proposed Slate of 2011 PCMA New Board Officers and Directors
CHICAGO, IL, August 31, 2010 – The PCMA Nominating Committee, chaired by John Folks, past Chairman of the Board, met on August 26 in Chicago, IL, and reviewed, in detail, an impressive number of nominee applications. After careful deliberation, the committee offers the following slate of candidates for leadership positions on the 2011 PCMA Board of Directors.... More
PCMA Announces Site of 2013 Annual Meeting: Orlando!
CHICAGO, IL, June 24, 2010 – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) is excited to announce the site for its 2013 Annual Meeting. Orlando will host the 2013 Convening Leaders. The last time the PCMA Annual Meeting was in Orlando was in 1999.... More
PCMA to Co-Locate 2011 PCMA Education Conference at AIBTM
CHICAGO, IL, June 22, 2010 – Furthering the partnership outlined in January, the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced at the 2010 PCMA Education Conference in Montreal that the 2011 PCMA Education Conference will be co-located with the Americas Incentive Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (AIBTM) in Baltimore June 20-23, 2011. Both the PCMA 2011 Education Conference and AIBTM will be at the Baltimore Convention Center. PCMA will headquarter at the nearby Renaissance Hotel.... More
PCMA Adds Newest Chapter in Mexico
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 15, 2010 – At the 2010 PCMA Education Conference, the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Board of Directors approved PCMA’s first new chapter in ten years and the 17th chartered PCMA chapter. Mexico, is PCMA’s third international chapter and is a key part of PCMA’s Global strategy.... More
PCMA Convene Launches an Industry First - Convene CMP Series: Certification Made Possible
Chicago, June 7, 2010 – Starting in August, meetings industry professionals will have a convenient new resource for qualifying for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification/recertification and earning the required continuing education units (CEUs).... More
Champion Exposition Services Enters into Premiere Partnership with PCMA
Chicago, May 14, 2010 – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) recently welcomed Champion Exposition Services as a Premier Partner. The collaboration will create new learning opportunities and resources for PCMA members in the area of exhibition management.... More
IMEX America Enters into Industry Partnership with PCMA
Chicago, April 19, 2010 – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and IMEX America have entered into a new Industry Partnership agreement that will see the two organizations collaborating on a range of marketing and educational initiatives, including the co-location of an important PCMA educational event alongside IMEX America when its launches in October 2011.... More
PCMA Enhances its Popular Leadership Conference to Create New 2010 PCMA Education Conference
Chicago, April 15, 2010 – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has enhanced its popular Leadership Conference, adding a day to the program and adjusting the format to emphasize facilitated peer-to-peer sessions. The 2010 PCMA Education Conference: Industry Issues and Ideas Exchange will be held June 13-16 in Montreal, Canada. All meeting professionals are invited to attend.... More
Digital Convene® Now Accessible On iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad
Chicago, IL, February 25, 2010 – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) is pleased to announce the digital version of PCMA’s Convene® Magazine is now accessible on iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. This new mobile site can be viewed at digitalconvene.pcma.org.... More
Wendy Krizmanic Joins PCMA and Convene Magazine as Print and Digital Media Account Executive
Chicago, February 23, 2010 – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has announced that industry insider Wendy Krizmanic has joined PCMA as an Account Executive responsible for print and digital media sales. Krizmanic will cover the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Northwest, Alaska and Nevada sales territories.... More
PCMA Education Foundation Launches 2010 Silent Auction
Chicago, February 3, 2010 – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Education Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the 2010 Silent Auction, open to everyone. Bids can be placed now—online at pcma.org/silentauction—and will be accepted until the auction closes onsite at the Foundation’s Dinner Celebrating Professional Achievement, May 26, 2010, in Washington, D.C.... More
Seen at the 54th PCMA Annual Meeting
Dallas, TX, January 13, 2010 – The 2010 PCMA Annual Meeting took place Jan. 10 – 13 in Dallas, TX. This year, in addition to a stellar line-up of General Session speakers and exceptional networking events, PCMA added new sessions and features, providing attendees with even more opportunities to learn, network, and connect with fellow meeting professionals.... More
PCMA and Reed Travel Exhibitions Announce New Industry Partnership
Dallas, TX, Jan. 13, 2010 – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) announced from the PCMA Annual Meeting in Dallas an industry partnership that sees the two organizations collaborating on a range of new educational initiatives for AIBTM in Baltimore and EIBTM in Barcelona.... More
2010 PCMA Convention Center Auction to Feature Chicago and McCormick Place
Dallas, TX, January 12, 2010 – The Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau (CCTB) sponsored this morning's General Session at the Professional Convention Management Association's (PCMA) 2010 Annual Meeting and announced an exciting opportunity for meeting professionals. The CCTB and the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA), owner and operator of McCormick Place, have partnered with PCMA for the 2010 PCMA Convention Center Auction; marking the third time a convention center has auctioned its meeting space to benefit PCMA.... More
PCMA Further Reduces Annual Meeting Environmental Footprint in 2010
Dallas, TX, January 12, 2010 – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) held its first CEO Summit for Convention Center and Convention and Visitors Bureau CEOs on Sunday, January 10, at the Dallas Hyatt Regency in conjunction with the 2010 PCMA Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas. The CEO Summit brought together nearly 50 Convention Center and CVB Executives for high-level collaboration and information sharing.... More
PCMA Holds CEO Summit for Convention Center and CVB CEOs
Dallas, TX, January 11, 2010 – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) held its first CEO Summit for Convention Center and Convention and Visitors Bureau CEOs on Sunday, January 10, at the Dallas Hyatt Regency in conjunction with the 2010 PCMA Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas. The CEO Summit brought together nearly 50 Convention Center and CVB Executives for high-level collaboration and information sharing.... More
Texas Roadhouse CEO Honored with PCMA Chairman’s Award
Dallas, TX, January 11, 2010 – In recognition of his encouraging voice during a difficult time for the meetings industry, the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) selected G.J. Hart, Texas Roadhouse Director, President and CEO, to receive the prestigious 2009 PCMA Chairman’s Award. Hart was honored in person during today’s General Session at the 2010 PCMA Annual Meeting in Dallas.... More
PCMA 2010 Annual Meeting General and Plenary Sessions to be LIVE Webcasted Free for PCMA Members
Chicago, IL, December 21, 2009 – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) is teaming with Content Management Corporation (CMC) and Convention News Television (CNTV) to provide daily LIVE webcasts and video news highlights from the January 10-13, 2010 Annual Meeting to be held in Dallas, TX.... More
PCMA Education Foundation Announces Fall Scholarship Winners
Chicago, IL, December 17, 2009 – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Education Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of 18 faculty and student scholarships. 16 of these scholarships will provide students and faculty with the opportunity to attend the 2010 PCMA Annual Meeting, Jan. 10 - 13, 2010, in Dallas, TX.... More
New 2010 PCMA Board Officers and Directors Named
CHICAGO, IL, November 5, 2009 – As released on September 1, the PCMA Nominating Committee, chaired by Nancy L. Elder, CAE, past Chairman of the Board, met on Aug. 27 in Chicago, IL, and reviewed, in detail, an impressive number of Board nominee applications. After careful deliberation, the committee offered the slate of candidates below for leadership positions on the 2010 PCMA Board of Directors.... More
2010 PCMA Annual Meeting Host City Charities Announced
CHICAGO, October 28, 2009 - Several Dallas charities will benefit from the hard work, talents, donations and fundraising efforts of Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) members and sponsors attending the 54th PCMA Annual Meeting in Dallas, Jan. 10-13, 2010.... More
PCMA Awards $90k in 2009 and 2010 Industry Grants
Chicago, IL, October 26, 2009 – The Education Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has awarded $90,034 in grants for a range of meetings industry research and education projects to advance knowledge and best practices in the profession. The money is to be divided between 2009 and 2010, with $12,200 distributed in 2009 and $77,834 distributed in 2010.... More
PCMA Announces 2009 Achievement Award Winners
Chicago, IL, October 20, 2009 – Each year the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) honors outstanding members for their contributions to PCMA and the meetings and hospitality industry. PCMA is proud to announce the winners of the 2009 Achievement Awards, who will be recognized at the 54th PCMA Annual Meeting, January 10-13, 2010, in Dallas, TX.... More
SOCIAL MEDIA INCREASES AWARENESS AND INTEREST IN THE 2010 PCMA ANNUAL MEETING
Chicago, IL, October 15, 2009 – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) 2010 Annual Meeting: Convening Leaders, taking place January 10-13, 2010, in Dallas, TX is engaging in exciting new promotions and contests through various outlets including social networking sites to promote the Annual Meeting and serve as a laboratory for ideas meeting professionals can implement on their own.... More
Slate of 2010 PCMA Education Foundation Trustees
Chicago, IL, October 12, 2009 – The PCMA Education Foundation Nominating Committee has reviewed all nominations submitted for the 2010 Board of Trustees and the following slate was prepared for review and approval by the Board of Trustees. On October 7th, the slate was approved and deemed elected by the Board.... More
Chicago, IL, October 9, 2009 – Sheila Stampfli; Liz Erikson; and Bill Host, CMP, will be honored at the 2010 Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Education Foundation Dinner Celebrating Professional Achievement, May 26, 2010, at the Hilton Washington in Washington, D.C.... More
Mary Lynn Novelli Joins PCMA As Print and Digital Account Executive
Chicago, IL, September 30, 2009 – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has announced that industry veteran Mary Lynn Novelli, CMP has joined PCMA as an Account Executive responsible for print and digital media sales. Novelli will cover the U.S. South territory and share the Mexico, Caribbean, South and Central America territories.... More
Tourisme Montreal Enters into Premier Partnership with PCMA
Chicago, IL, September 29, 2009 – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) recently welcomed Tourisme Montreal as PCMA’s newest Premier Partner.... More
PCMA Orlando Convention Center Auction Winner Announced
Chicago, IL, September 28, 2009 – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) is thrilled to announce a true win-win-win for PCMA meetings industry education, the Golf Industry Show (GIS), the Orange County Convention Center and the Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau.... More
PCMA Announces High Profile Speaker Lineup For Annual Meeting
Chicago, IL, September 15, 2009 - The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced the PCMA Annual Meeting keynote, general session and plenary speakers today. PCMA is excited to be presenting a stellar line up of engaging, timely speakers extremely well suited to keeping meetings industry leaders on top of their game, ahead of trends and in a position to shape a successful 2010. The meetings industry’s must-attend PCMA Annual Meeting – Convening Leaders – will take place January 10-13, 2010 in Dallas, TX... More
PCMA Announces Creative Saving Options For Annual Meeting
Chicago, IL, September 8, 2009 - In light of the state of economy, and its very real affect on the meetings industry, the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced today that an abundance of new, creative savings options will be featured for this year’s Annual Meeting registration. The meetings industry’s must-attend PCMA Annual Meeting – Convening Leaders – will take place January 10-13, 2010 in Dallas, TX... More
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Tourism Ireland Enter into New Partnerships with PCMA
Chicago, IL, June 23, 2009 - The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) recently added two new partners to its partnership program. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts joined the organization as a Premier Partner and Tourism Ireland is PCMA’s newest Event Partner.... More
Chicago, IL, June 17, 2009 - The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) are excited to announce a timely and innovative solution to keep meetings industry professionals at the top of their game: Starwood Preferred Planner and Starwood Preferred Guest award points, or Starpoints, can now be redeemed for a wide variety of PCMA offerings.... More
Chicago, IL, May 13, 2009 – The Professional Convention Management Association’s (PCMA’s) Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Online Prep Course is the most comprehensive and effective online study tool available to CMP Exam takers. In fact, 98% of course participants have passed the CMP Exam on their first attempt.... More
Chicago, IL, April 21, 2009 -- On April 15, the 2009 PCMA Education Foundation Dinner at the Hilton Washington in Washington, D.C., attracted more than 900 meetings industry professionals to recognize the accomplishments of three remarkable individuals: Bruce Harris, CMP, John Patronski, and Tyra Hilliard, Ph.D, J.D., CMP. The dinner is designed to honor their contributions to the profession while raising funds for research, grants and scholarships benefitting the meetings industry.... More
$150,000 Raised at PCMA’s Annual Meeting for Host City New Orleans and the PCMA Education Foundation
Chicago, IL, April 16, 2009 - Several charities benefited from the generous hard work, talents, and fundraising efforts of attendees and sponsors of the Professional Convention Management Association's (PCMA's) 53rd Annual Meeting held in New Orleans, LA, Jan. 11-14. PCMA exceeded expectations in 2009 by raising $150,000 for several New Orleans-based organizations and the PCMA Education Foundation.... More
PCMA Members Coming Together for "A Leadership Approach to Challenging Times"
Chicago, IL, March 26, 2009--Recognizing the evolving role of meeting professionals in today's workplace, the Professional Convention Management Association's (PCMA's) 2009 Leadership Conference--taking place June 7 - 9 in Austin, TX, and themed "A Leadership Approach to Challenging Times"--has been designed to provide members with the skills, education and connections they need to successfully lead their organizations and the meetings industry forward right now.... More
Economy and Global Issues Take Center Stage at the 53rd PCMA Annual Meeting
CHICAGO, IL, Dec. 18, 2008 -- The PCMA Annual Meeting, taking place Jan. 11 - 14, 2009, in New Orleans, LA, consistently brings together the top minds of the meetings industry for unprecedented learning and networking opportunities. In the advent of recent economic conditions and global happenings--including the recent activity in Mumbai, India--PCMA has added new, timely sessions to address the top issues facing the meetings industry.... More
Slate of 2009 PCMA Education Foundation Trustees
CHICAGO, IL, October 14, 2008 – The PCMA Education Foundation Nominating Committee has reviewed all nominations submitted for the 2009 Board of Trustees and the following slate was prepared for review and approval by the Board of Trustees. On October 13th, the slate was approved and deemed elected by the Board.... More
CHICAGO, IL, October 1, 2008 – Bruce Harris, CMP; John Patronski; and Tyra Hilliard, CMP, JD, will be honored at the 2009 Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Education Foundation Dinner Celebrating Professional Achievement, April 15, 2009, at the Hilton Washington in Washington, D.C.... More
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