FOLLOWING its launch in October 2015, the Global Association Hubs Partnership (GAHP) – an alliance comprising Destination DC, Dubai Association Centre, Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau (SECB) and visit.brussels – has announced a host of dialogue platforms for senior executives of associations.
Roundtable discussions will be held throughout the rest of the year – at the European Association Summit 2016 in Brussels, May 31-June 1; the Global Engagement Summit in Washington DC, June 8-9; American Society of Association Executives Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, August 13-16; and IMEX America in Las Vegas, October 18-20.
“A key aspect of the GAHP is to establish and drive on-going dialogues with association decision-makers. These platforms provide opportunities for associations to exchange best practices while also allowing us to understand their market demands and leverage their experiences and advice,” said Jeannie Lim, executive director, conventions, meetings & incentive travel, SECB.
“We can then facilitate suitable channels to meet their global expansion needs.”
Meanwhile, Hervé Bosquet, who was head of the Brussels Convention Bureau until the end of 2015, has been appointed senior advisor of GAHP.
Melissa Riley, vice-president, convention sales & services, Destination DC, said: “The long-term issues guiding Hervé and all partners are to help associations to build capacity, better support their overseas membership and grow their activities.”
