Laura Crighton, Business Tourism Executive for UK and International Associations, and Jacky Selway, Business Tourism Manager, of Aberdeen Convention Bureau, will join more than 3,400 exhibitors from more than 150 countries at this year’s annual IMEX 2008 event in Germany. The three day event, which is taking place in Frankfurt from tomorrow (22 – 24 April) is billed as the essential worldwide exhibition for meetings and incentive travel. Laura and Jacky will be exhibiting alongside their colleagues at the VisitScotland pavilion in a bid to target the 8,300 visitors expected more info >>
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31/03/2008
From Humour to Theatrics – Top Tips for Conference Speaking

Even for the most confident of people, speaking at a conference can be a somewhat scary task. Whether in front of an audience of five or 500, it takes courage to stand up and deliver a speech or presentation in front of a group of relative strangers. So how do you ensure that your talk is successful, that you will engage your audience, exceed their expectations and position yourself as a leader on your subject? Jacky Selway, business tourism manager of Aberdeen Convention Bureau answers these questions to provide you with top tips for public speaking. more info >>
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07/03/2008
Granite City Highlighted to Global Audience of Association Buyers

Representatives from Aberdeen Convention Bureau will meet with a group of US association buyers today (10 March) to showcase the city’s potential as a conference destination. Leading industry professionals will be taken on a tour round Aberdeen’s hotspots during their two-day visit to the city, highlighting key conference and events facilities in the area. more info >>
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03/03/2008
Booking accommodation for a conference

Organising accommodation for delegates is an important part of planning a conference, as attendees will spend a large proportion of their time away from the event and will want to relax in comfortable surroundings at the end of the conference day. Event organisers must therefore ensure that accommodation is booked on time to ensure availability. Jacky Selway, business tourism manager at Aberdeen Convention Bureau provides information and advice on the timescale for booking accommodation. more info >>
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28/02/2008
Booming business tourism in Aberdeen City and Shire

Statistics released in 2007 by the Aberdeen Convention Bureau show that conference trends in Aberdeen brought in excess of £12.5 million new economic benefit to the area. Last year more than 10,000 business delegates paid a visit to Aberdeen City and Shire and VisitScotland figures showed a 37% increase in international visitors. more info >>
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25/02/2008
Aberdeen to be Showcased at Global Business Tourism Events

Dawn Rosie, business tourism executive for Aberdeen Convention Bureau will attend two major events in the coming weeks to raise the profile of Aberdeen City and Shire overseas. Dawn will attend the European Cities Marketing Workshop in Brussels this week to promote the area as a conference destination to buyers across Europe. The following week (4th – 5th March) Dawn will attend a course run by the DMAI (Destination Management Association International) and BACD (British Association of Conference Destinations) Sales Academy to develop skills to attract more business tourism to the area in the future. more info >>
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22/02/2008
The Benefits of Hosting a Civic Reception

Events often call for an official ceremony to commemorate the occasion. Used to welcoming heads of state, politicians and other figures of authority, a public figure such as a Mayor, or their Scottish equivalent a Lord Provost, can bring kudos to a conference. Dignitaries can really mark an event and, as well as the obvious factor of adding formality, they can bring local knowledge, presentation skills and entertainment to your event. For conference organisers, it gives a level of welcome to a destination which raises the profile of the event. more info >>
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12/02/2008
AWOL Attendees, Head Counts and Stragglers; Multiple Locations – Friend or Foe?

Deciding whether to hold a conference entirely at one site or at multiple locations may fill you with dread. Transporting delegates to different venues, AWOL attendees, head counts and stragglers at the back may make your event feel more like an organised school trip than a business conference. However, Jacky Selway, of Aberdeen Convention Bureau, advises that there can be many benefits to using multiple locations for your conference. more info >>
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08/02/2008
Is Bigger Better?

According to the latest report from the British Association of Conference Destinations the average size of a conference is 53 delegates, a figure which has risen year-on-year. The rise in the average number of delegates means many event organisers may have trouble determining the scale of an event. Jacky Selway, business tourism manager of the Aberdeen Convention Bureau says, “When planning an event, bigger does not always mean better. Keep in mind the primary aim and objective of the conference when planning and let size become a decision founded on practical elements from accommodation to WiFi access.”

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05/02/2008
Q & A – Choosing a Conference Venue

Any business person tasked with planning an important business meeting, conference or event, may find they are a bit overwhelmed when trying to choose the right venue. A number of significant questions may arise when considering a venue’s size, facilities, accessibility as well as the overall event budget. Jacky Selway, business tourism manager at Aberdeen Convention Bureau provides information and advice on finding the right conference venue for your event. more info >>
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02/02/2008
Comment on Potential for Further International Business Tourism - Jacky Selway, Aberdeen Convention

“Aberdeen Convention Bureau welcomes any development which will increase our area’s international competitiveness, as the Trump development would undoubtedly do. Significant developments like this open up new market sectors for business tourism, particularly in additional international markets. High profile, high quality developments increase a destination’s place in the international market place and bring new business not just for the here and now, but for generations beyond; for our children and our children’s children. more info >>
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14/01/2008
Aberdeen Convention Bureau comment – Energy Cities Alliance

Aberdeen Convention Bureau has become one of the founding partners of the global Energy Cities Alliance, alongside the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre and Perth (Australia) Convention Bureau.

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14/01/2008
Aberdeen Convention Bureau Fly The Flag For Business Tourism In USA

Conference and events facilities in Aberdeen City and Shire will be promoted in Seattle, Washington, this week (13 – 16 January) at a leading business tourism event. The Aberdeen Convention Bureau will attend The 2008 PCMA (Professional Conference Management Association) Annual Meeting which is a global event designed for meetings and convention industry professionals. Over 3,000 delegates will meet for more than 80 cutting-edge education sessions over the four-day event. more info >>
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23/11/2007
Barcelona meets Aberdeen at showcase event

Conference and events facilities in Aberdeen City and Shire will be highlighted in Barcelona this week at a leading business tourism event. The Aberdeen Convention Bureau will attend the EIBTM’s annual global meetings and incentive travel exhibition which takes place from 27 - 29 November at the Fira Gran Via exhibition centre in Barcelona, Spain. more info >>
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13/11/2007
Aberdeen Convention Bureau Hosts Forth Annual Awards Dinner

Aberdeen Convention Bureau hosts its fourth annual Awards Dinner today (20th November 2007). The event, which will take place at the Town House in Aberdeen from 6.30pm, is expected to attract in the region of 100 guests including Aberdeen Conference Ambassadors and representatives from the academic sector. The Lord and Lady Provost will also attend the event to award certificates to ambassadors. more info >>
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13/11/2007
Business Tourism Makes £14 Million Waves In Aberdeen’s Economy

Figures released today show that almost 10,000 business delegates paid a welcome visit to Aberdeen City and Shire last year bringing an economic benefit of over £14.4 million to the area. Coupled with the success of Offshore Europe 2007 and VisitScotland figures showing a 37% increase in international visitors, business tourism’s statistics are generating more than a ripple in the North Sea. more info >>
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30/10/2007
NEW GLOBAL CONVENTION ALLIANCE HAS ENERGY FOCUS

The formation of an Energy Cities Alliance between three leading convention bureaux and a convention centre was announced at the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) conference in Pattaya today. more info >>
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15/10/2007
Expect The Unexpected - The Need For Financial Controls When Planning A Conference

The average budget for conferences and meetings is around £900 per head, with incentives returning an average of £1,700. With such large sums of money at stake, the need to implement financial controls is greatly increased. Jacky Selway, Business Tourism Manager at Aberdeen Convention Bureau offers the following advice “Sticking within a set budget can often be difficult, but with careful planning and a contingency fund, there should be no need to overspend when planning a conference.” more info >>
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10/10/2007
Training the Team

According to the Learning and Skills Council, there are several benefits to providing employees with training, from increased productivity to improved levels of service and increased efficiency. One of the main factors is that offering skills development will increase confidence in their ability to do their job. One organisation that invests in staff through a range of training events, both in the UK and abroad, is the Aberdeen Convention Bureau. more info >>
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24/09/2007
Wi-Fi, GHD and DVD… Catering for the Modern Day Delegate

The average residential conference lasts 2.37 days, according to the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions Research Unit (MRU). With this in mind it is important for conference organisers to ensure that the time a delegate spends away from home is as comfortable and productive as possible. Jacky Selway, Business Tourism Manager at the Aberdeen Convention Bureau offers advice to conference organisers on what requirements should be fulfilled for the modern day delegate. more info >>
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11/09/2007
Safety first, Q&A last – What a conference programme should contain

Whether you are organising an event on the subject of renewable energy or e-learning, there are certain elements which should be included in your conference programme as standard, from safety procedures to networking opportunities. Business Tourism Manager of the Aberdeen Convention Bureau, Jacky Selway offers advice for event organisers on what to include in a conference programme to cover the necessities as well as ensuring both an enjoyable and successful event. more info >>
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28/08/2007
To Spend or not to Spend…

Whether blowing the budget or penny pinching, organising a conference or event requires a great deal of planning. A successful event can be achieved whatever the budget, but for a real wow-factor, indulging in a spot of luxury is sure to impress. Jacky Selway, Business Tourism Manager at the Aberdeen Convention Bureau offers advice to conference organisers on arranging an event, whether they have money restrictions or can break the bank. more info >>
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21/08/2007
Skills Key To Organising An Event

Event organisation may sound like a glamorous occupation to many but people who are planning events for the first time are often unaware of the countless pitfalls which can occur. Jacky Selway, Business Tourism Manager of the Aberdeen Convention Bureau, offers advice on skills key to event organisers. more info >>
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16/07/2007
Access For All – Catering For The Needs Of Delegates With Disabilities

According to United Nations statistics, the total number of people living with disabilities in the world today is more than 500 million, with one million in Scotland alone. Being aware of the needs of those with hearing, visual, speech, and other impairments is vital, and is of particular importance for event organisers; they should consider what they can do to make conferences and meetings as accessible as possible, so that delegates with disabilities are able to attend.

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10/07/2007
Carbon Conference Proves Most Memorable Event for 2006

The Aberdeen Convention Bureau helped to attract no fewer than nine major conferences to the Granite City in 2006, bringing more than £4.9 million to the local economy. The most memorable event of all however, proved to be Carbon 2006 held at Robert Gordon University''s Schoolhill campus in July, an international carbon conference which brought more than 550 scientists and engineers to Aberdeen from 18 countries across the world, from China to Romania. more info >>
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02/07/2007
A Jet Set Career Path

Laura Crighton’s jet set career has taken her all over the world, from the glamour of LA to the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Brussels. The experience she has gained working in different industry sectors has led to her current position as Business Tourism Executive for UK and International Associations at the Aberdeen Convention Bureau. more info >>
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26/06/2007
How to make your destination the must stay place for business tourists

Research suggests that overall the business tourism sector is worth £20 billion to the wider economy. Highlighting the significance of this figure, Jacky Selway, Business Tourism Manager of Aberdeen Convention Bureau explains the importance of identifying what business tourists want and why the hospitality sector should give it to them.
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04/06/2007
CO2nference Balancing - Offsetting the Carbon Footprint of International Delegates

According to statistics from the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA), the UK is the top European destination for international corporate meetings. With delegates travelling by air from around the globe to attend these events, it is important for them to recognise the impact of their carbon footprint on the environment. Jacky Selway, Business Tourism Manager of the Aberdeen Convention Bureau gives advice to conference organisers on how they can assist delegates to offset this effect.

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28/05/2007
Chaos coming to Aberdeen

Aberdeen Convention Bureau has today (date of issue) announced that Aberdeen has been chosen as the destination for an International Conference on Chaos. The five day conference will be held at the University of Aberdeen from 17-21 September 2007. The conference has been organised to celebrate the 60th birthday of Celso Grebogi, one of the world’s top 100 internationally renowned scientists, who has carried out extensive work in the field of chaotic dynamics. more info >>
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21/05/2007
The Leader of the Delegate Pack

Delegate packs are an essential requirement for any event, no matter how large or small. When considering the contents, it is vital to achieve a balance between the relevant and interesting. Whilst ensuring the necessary event details and information are included, it is also advisable to provide delegates with useful information to make their conference experience more enjoyable. Business Tourism Manager of the Aberdeen Convention Bureau, Jacky Selway offers advice for event organisers on what to include in delegate packs and when to distribute them.

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14/05/2007
Medical and Environmental Conferences Bring Over £2.5 Million New Economic Benefit To Aberdeen

New figures and statistics released for 2007 by the Aberdeen Convention Bureau show that conference trends in Aberdeen this year will bring in excess of £2.5 million new economic benefit to the area. The majority of conferences taking place in the north east this year will focus on medical and environmental issues with 20% of all booked conferences being medical related and a further 20% environmental. Events which have been confirmed to take place in Aberdeen in 2007 include the Bone Research Society, Occupation UK – Health Through Occupation, OCEANS 2007 and the British Toxicology Society. It is estimated that over 1,000 delegates will attend the medical and environmental conferences.

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08/05/2007
Size Matters

The age old saying, ‘size matters’ is definitely the case when it comes to selecting an event venue, as it is vital that the scale of the location suits the needs of the occasion. It is not always the case that bigger is better, as there are various issues to consider when hiring either a large or small venue. Business Tourism Manager of the Aberdeen Convention Bureau, Jacky Selway offers advice for event organisers on weighing up the pros and cons of the venue size.

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01/05/2007
Presentation Tips For First Time Speakers

Delivering a presentation can be an anxious time for even the most outwardly confident business man or woman. Dealing with nerves, PowerPoint and crowd control can get the better of us all. Business Tourism Manager of the Aberdeen Convention Bureau, Jacky Selway, offers advice for first time speakers to help ensure their presentation runs effectively and smoothly. more info >>
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24/04/2007
Sum Journey From Banking to Business Tourism

From business banking to business tourism, Claire Burt of the Aberdeen Convention Bureau has had an interesting and varied career path. Time spent travelling in Australia five years ago made her realise the importance of providing tourists with useful information. This was the inspiration which led to her current role in promoting her home town of Aberdeen. Now a Business Tourism Executive for Conference Support Services, Claire reflects on the various stages that have led to her current post.

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16/04/2007
Aberdeen Convention Bureau to attend IMEX 2007

Laura Crighton and Richard Corrigan of Aberdeen Convention Bureau are heading to Germany later this month to join more than 3300 exhibitors at IMEX 2007. The three day event which is taking place in Frankfurt from 17 – 19 April is billed as the essential worldwide exhibition for meetings and incentive travel. Laura and Richard will be exhibiting alongside their colleagues at the VisitScotland pavilion in a bid to target the 7600 expected visitors.

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26/03/2007
E-bid document launched by Aberdeen Convention Bureau

Aberdeen Convention Bureau today, Monday 26 March 2007, announces the launch of their new E-bid document. The E-bid document will facilitate the preparation and submission of conference bids and therefore should prove to be a useful tool in attracting conferences to the area.

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20/03/2007
Making conferences a social occasion

With the average British conference lasting 1.7 days visiting delegates are likely to spend at least one night at the destination. With this in mind Jacky Selway, Business Tourism Manager at Aberdeen Convention Bureau recommends building a social programme into the conference timetable.

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13/03/2007
More than a meeting…

It won’t be long before the summer is upon us and thoughts of cold winter days are a dim and distant memory. With this in mind those scheduled to attend conferences are being urged to consider adding time to their itineraries to make the most of an opportunity to take a break after a hectic conference programme.

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07/03/2007
Aberdeen to be promoted at business tourism events

Business Tourism Executive, Laura Crighton is to represent Aberdeen Convention Bureau at events in Barcelona and Glasgow this month. Barcelona will host the Meet Europe workshop which is being organised by The European Cities Marketing on Thursday 8th March 2007 whilst the VisitScotland Business Tourism Unit’s inaugural Scotland means Association Business event will be held in Glasgow on Wednesday 21st March 2007.

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06/03/2007
Variety is the spice of life

To say that Jackie Mair has had a varied career history is a slight understatement. However according to the Jackie the experience she gained working in different industry sectors has led her to her role as a Business Tourism Executive at the Aberdeen Convention Bureau.

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20/02/2007
Venues: why should an event choose you?

Whether event planners and professional conference organisers are seeking old world charm for their event or state-of-the-art modern, these days there are always a number of competing options from which they can choose. Indeed, there can be no denying that the increasing number of venues for corporate events throughout the world continues to make the job of business-seeking venue owners and managers even more challenging than it already is.

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06/02/2007
Learning from your Mistakes

You breathe a quiet sigh of relief as the final few delegates leave the venue for the last time. It''s been a whirlwind of a week and all in all, things have gone without a hitch. Mentally you pat yourself on the back, pleased with the achievements of the last few months that have brought about the trouble-free completion of the event, and begin to look forward to a few quieter weeks ahead. However, Jacky Selway, Business Tourism Manager for the Aberdeen Convention Bureau, advises against letting your guard down just yet, as post event evaluation is surely just round the corner, sigh.
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23/01/2007
This is Not Just a Conference...

Pulling out all the stops to create the ultimate conference experience is no mean feat in an age of increasing competition and event expertise.
However, according to Jacky Selway, Business Tourism Manager for the Aberdeen Convention Bureau, delivering the goods in conferences needn''t necessarily mean going for the all too obvious option of ''biggest and best''. Instead, she explains, it''s possible to distinguish your event with a few added extras which will ensure the experience amounts to more than just another conference.
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09/01/2007
Adding the Scottish Touches...Make your Event Stand Out

Scotland is renowned the world over for stunning mountain scenery, tranquil glens, nostalgic villages and vibrant cities. Lesser known is the collection of awe-inspiring event venues Scotland has to offer, from secluded 18th century castles to state-of-the-art conference centres.
Apart from the host of unique venues however, there are a number of ways in which you can add a distinctly Scottish flavour to an event, as Jacky Selway, Business Tourism Manager for the Aberdeen Convention Bureau, explains.
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14/12/2006
How to...organise a gala dinner

Organising a conference can be a huge undertaking in itself but if you add to the mix the need to arrange a gala dinner then things become even more complicated. According to Jacky Selway, Business Tourism Manager at Aberdeen Convention Bureau, planning and preparation are key.
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12/12/2006
An Event that Sticks in the Mind...

You know the score: you''re organising an international event for hundreds of people. The venue''s booked, the speaker''s all set, the accommodation is all arranged, your publicity was perfect and your marketing magnificent and there are only a couple of weeks to go. Job done? Perhaps not quite, as business tourism manager of the Aberdeen Convention Bureau, Jacky Selway, reveals.
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04/12/2006
More than £20,000 funding secured by Aberdeen Convention Bureau

Aberdeen Convention Bureau has secured in excess of £20,000 of additional funding from VisitScotland. The funding will be used to carry out the first phase of a research based project. The aim of the project is to forge links with conference destinations with similar science-based interests to Aberdeen. One part time resource has been employed by Aberdeen Convention Bureau to undertake the research activity.

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21/11/2006
Aberdeen Convention Bureau Hosts Third Annual Awards Dinner

The Aberdeen Convention Bureau is holding its third annual Awards Dinner today, Tuesday 21st November 2006. The event will take place from 6.30pm till 10pm at the Town House in Aberdeen, and is expected to attract in the region of 100 guests including Aberdeen Conference Ambassadors and representatives from the academic sector. The Lord and Lady Provost will also attend the event to award certificates to ambassadors. more info >>
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19/09/2006
International conference organiser scouts out Aberdeen

The conference organiser for the Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium (PIERS) recently visited Aberdeen to scrutinise the city’s potential as a conference destination for 2008. The organisation provides an international forum for reporting advances in the recent development of electromagnetic theory and associated applications, and meets to discuss a wide range of topics from radiation to diffraction. PIERS holds conferences twice annually - this year in Massachusetts and Tokyo. more info >>
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18/09/2006
Aberdeen Convention Bureau represented Aberdeen in European destinations

Representatives from Aberdeen Convention Bureau attended events in two European capital cities this week, in a bid to secure further business tourism to the granite city. Richard Corrigan attended the Visit Scotland Highland Fling in London on Wednesday 13 September, while Laura Crichton attended the European Federation of Conference Towns (EFCT) meeting in Belgium on Thursday 14 September.

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07/09/2006
Chic hotel news welcomed by Aberdeen Convention Bureau

Jacky Selway, Business Tourism Manager of Aberdeen Convention Bureau today welcomed news that chic hotel group Malmaison is to buy The Queen’s Hotel in Queens Road, Aberdeen. more info >>
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04/09/2006
Addition to bed stocks welcomed by Aberdeen Convention Bureau

News that the Holiday Inn in the west of Aberdeen is to open towards the end of October 2006 has been welcomed by Aberdeen Convention Bureau Business Tourism Manager, Jacky Selway. Over three floors the four star hotel will have 86 latest generation hotel bedrooms, conference facilities, an à la carte restaurant, lounge and public bar. more info >>
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23/08/2006
Society for New Testament Studies Chose Aberdeen fo Annual Conference

The 61st annual conference of the Society for New Testament Studies (SNTS), the academic society dedicated to the study of the New Testament, was held in Aberdeen last month, from 25-29 July 2006, at the University of Aberdeen. The international event, which has been held in a diverse range of cities in previous years, including Pretoria, Tel Aviv, Copenhagen and Barcelona, attracted over 330 conference delegates from across the globe, and involved a range of seminars and sessions conducted in several languages.

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22/08/2006
Aberdeen voted top Scottish city for business tourism facilities

Aberdeen provides the best conference venue and organising facilities in Scotland according to a recent survey carried out by Events:Review, the online events review site for the UK. more info >>
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14/08/2006
9,000 Bednights Booked

According to Aberdeen Convention Bureau 9,000 nights of accommodation have been booked in Aberdeen City and Shire between April 2006 and March 2007. The bookings are a direct result of business tourists visiting the area to attend meetings, conferences and exhibitions.
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07/08/2006
Extended breaks launched by Aberdeen Convention Bureau

Aberdeen Convention Bureau today Monday 7 August 2006 announces the launch of a range of extended break packages. The packages were developed by Aberdeen Convention Bureau following the award of over £30,000 from VisitScotland''s Business Tourism Unit ''Marketing for Growth'' Fund to maximise the economic impact of conferences which are being held in Aberdeen.
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01/08/2006
12th ICCRM attended by Aberdeen Convention Bureau

A representative of Aberdeen Convention Bureau recently attended the International Congress and Convention Bureau Association 12th Researchers Meeting (ICCRM). The ICCRM, which was held in Antalya, Turkey, took place between 22nd and 24th June 2006 and is a unique training programme which focuses on research and marketing in the meetings industry. more info >>
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25/07/2006
Aberdeen Convention Bureau urges key industry and academic figures to become ambassadors

Aberdeen Convention Bureau is calling upon representatives from academia and industry to join forces with them to promote Aberdeen city and shire as a conference destination. The Aberdeen Ambassador Programme is funded by Aberdeen City Council and Scottish Enterprise Grampian and plays a key role in delivering business tourism to Aberdeen and raising the region’s profile in the global conference market place. more info >>
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14/07/2006
Carbon 2006 Comes to Aberdeen

The Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen is the venue for Carbon 2006, the International Carbon Conference, between the 16 and 21 July. Over 450 delegates are registered to attend the six day event, which is being held at RGU’s Schoolhill campus and hosted by The British Carbon Group (BCG). It is expected that the conference will bring around £1 million to the local economy. more info >>
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26/06/2006
Business Tourism Manager welcomes news of shopping plans

Jacky Selway, Business Tourism Manager at Aberdeen Convention Bureau has welcomed news that plans to spend £200 million transforming the face of shopping in Aberdeen have been rubber stamped by councillors. more info >>
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20/06/2006
All the fun of the fair and a lot more besides

In the competitive world of event management it can seem nigh on impossible to find a venue that meets all necessary criteria in terms of size, location and facilities whilst also ticking the box of being something different. Aberdeen has just such a venue to offer in Codona’s Amusement Park (Codona’s).

Split into three main areas, each with a clear and defined purpose Codona’s provide first class entertainment and corporate event facilities. Meetings and conferences for up to forty attendees can be held in the Havana Suite on the mezzanine level in Miami Beach. The complex can also cater for corporate entertainment events for up to 2,000 attendees. more info >>
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15/06/2006
Ambassador Presentation Set to Attract Conferences to the Region

Aberdeen Convention Bureau is holding an Ambassador Presentation and Reception today (Friday 16th June), in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. more info >>
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13/06/2006
Getting the decision makers on board

Whether it is a large scale conference and exhibition or a board meeting planning an event can be a stressful time. For the event to run smoothly and to be a success it is of utmost importance to ensure that everything is planned down to the last detail from the venue to the menu selection to the speakers to the contingency plans. However none of this will matter if the event organiser has not been able to get buy in for the event. more info >>
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30/05/2006
Crisis Management. Check

Every aspect of your event has been planned down to the last detail but did you remember to include crisis management on your to do list? This is the item that Jacky Selway, business tourism manager at Aberdeen Convention Bureau, recommends should be on every event planners list. more info >>
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28/05/2006
Aberdeen Convention Bureau to attend IMEX 2006

Two representatives from Aberdeen Convention Bureau are heading to Germany this week to attend IMEX 2006. The three day event which is taking place in Frankfurt is billed as the worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events. Jacky Selway, Business Tourism Manger of Aberdeen Convention Bureau and Richard Corrigan Business Tourism Executive focusing on Corporate and Incentive Meetings will be exhibiting alongside their colleagues at the VisitScotland pavilion.
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25/04/2006
Over 70,000 meals likely to be served to business tourists during 2006

Aberdeen Convention Bureau today Wednesday 25 April 2006 announce that hungry conference delegates and event attendees are likely to consume over 70,000 meals whilst in Aberdeen City and Shire. 20 events and conferences are to be held in Aberdeen City and Shire during the course of 2006. The events, which encompass topics as diverse as housing, nutrition, New Testament studies and seabirds are expected to attract over 4,700 visitors to the region. It is estimated almost 24,000 accommodation bookings will be placed as a direct result of the events and conferences being held in the region. more info >>
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28/03/2006
Aberdeen is emerging as a leading destination for Microbiology conferences

Since the discovery of microbes over 300 years ago, advances in research have been vast yet it has been suggested that only 1% of microbes in any given environment, have been discovered. Aberdeen is emerging as a leading destination for conferences in this area of expertise; the city has been chosen to host major microbiology conferences generating over 780,000 of economic benefit for the region. more info >>
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06/03/2006
Housing Conference returns to AECC

Aberdeen is hosting the 2006 Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland Annual Conference and Exhibition between 6 and 9 March 2006. It is estimated that the four day conference and exhibition, which is being held at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC), will be attended by 800 delegates and that it will provide a boost to the local economy worth in the region of 700,000. more info >>
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28/02/2006
The lure of the open road.

There is no getting away from the fact that conferences, exhibitions and business meetings are hard work; at the end of a packed schedule of meetings Aberdeen Convention Bureau is encouraging business travellers to extend their trip and make the most of an opportunity to relax and explore their surroundings. more info >>
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21/02/2006
Medical Conferences worth 1.5m to the North East

During the course of 2006 Aberdeen will play host to several major medical conferences. Events which have been confirmed to take place in Aberdeen include the Annual Congress for the Association of Anaesthetists, the sixth annual one day Symposium in Palliative Care and also the British Thoracic Society Summer Meeting. more info >>
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14/02/2006
Five new members of staff at Aberdeen Convention Bureau

Aberdeen Convention Bureau today, Wednesday 15 February 2006, announced the appointment of five new members of staff. Three new positions have been created; the expansion takes the number of people employed in the Aberdeen Convention Bureau to seven. more info >>
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11/02/2006
West End Hotel invests £90,000 to improve accessibility

£90,000 has been invested in the four star Atholl Hotel, which is located in the West End of Aberdeen, in order to improve accessibility. The privately owned hotel has had its side entrance rebuilt in order to ensure that it complies with the Disability Discrimination Act which states that businesses must take all reasonable measures to comply with the Act. more info >>
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08/02/2006
New Chairman announced by Aberdeen Hotels Association

The Aberdeen Hotels Association (AHA) today, Wednesday 8 February 2006, announces that Jim Byers has been elected as their new Chairman. Jim, the General Manager of The Brentwood Hotel in Aberdeen, takes over from Gordon Sinclair of the Atholl Hotel, also in Aberdeen, and will hold the post for at least one year. The Vice Chairman of the AHA is Andrew Martin, Director of Tourism at the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. more info >>
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01/02/2006
North East coach company places order worth 1.4m

North East company, Whytes Coach Tours announced today, Wednesday 1 February 2006, that they are replacing seven of their luxury touring coaches. The company, which offers a wide range of coaching services from private coach hire to coach holidays throughout Britain and Europe, has placed the 1.4m order for the luxury Bovas and expect the first vehicles to be delivered in March 2006. more info >>
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01/02/2006
Housing Conference to return to Aberdeen for fourth time in a row.

The 2006 Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland Annual Conference and Exhibition is set to return to Aberdeen in March 2006. This will be the fourth time that it has been held at the start of the art facilities at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC). Approximately 1,000 delegates are expected to attend the event. more info >>
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23/01/2006
Business Tourism Manager welcomes news of Aberdeen boutique hotel

Jacky Selway, Business Tourism Manager of Aberdeen Convention Bureau today welcomed news that an exclusive boutique style hotel is looking for a site in Aberdeen after opening a similar style of hotel in Inverness. more info >>
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23/01/2006
Trump linked to north east

The news that billionaire businessman Donald Trump may be interested in creating an exclusive North East golfing complex has been no surprise to Jacky Selway, Business Tourism Manager of Aberdeen Convention Bureau. more info >>
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12/12/2005
Aberdeen. A Great Place For Business Tourism

Aberdeen is the most competitive place to conduct business outside of London with one of the lowest unemployment rates in the UK. Regarded as the oil and gas capital of the UK, Aberdeen has a thriving business, research and learning community with more life scientists in the Aberdeen area than anywhere else in Europe. The impact of such vibrant trade and industry brings great economic benefit to the local community with the GDP of Grampian said to be in the region of an impressive 6.7 bn. more info >>
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21/11/2005
Ambassadors Thanked For Their Role in Bringing Conferences to Aberdeen

Aberdeen Convention Bureau is holding their second annual Awards Dinner today, Tuesday 22nd November 2005. The event will take place at the Town House, Aberdeen, and it is expected that 45 Aberdeen Conference Ambassadors will attend the event. The Lord and Lady Provost will also be at the Awards Dinner. more info >>
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14/11/2005
Business Tourism and All That Jazz

As part of a trip organised by the Business Tourism Unit of VisitScotland, Laura Crighton, Business Tourism Executive, at the Aberdeen Convention Bureau is today, Monday 14 November, stateside.? During a five day trip Laura will promote Aberdeen as a business tourism destination to the American Association Market. more info >>
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07/11/2005
Research Fellow in Ambassadorial Role

A Senior Research Fellow at the University of Aberdeen for over ten years, Iain Ogden works in the Department of Medical Microbiology where he is the head of the Applied Food Microbiology Group.? Iain specialises in the epidemiology of zoonotic pathogens (such as E. coli O157 and Campylobacter) and rapid methods to both identify and eradicate them from food and food processing areas. Iain is also a member of the Aberdeen Convention Bureau Ambassador Programme.