The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has launched ICCA Skills, the first accredited and globally-recognised certification programme for suppliers across every sector of the meetings industry.
Announced at IMEX Frankfurt, ICCA revealed that the educational programme offers 51 high-quality chapters, divided across two certification tracks.
The Certified International Convention Specialist (CICS) track provides foundational knowledge and practical skills for professionals who are new to the industry or want to improve their understanding of global business events standards. Learners are not required to have any previous industry experience and the certification can be earned in seven weeks.
Meanwhile, the Certified International Convention Executive (CICE) track is for professionals with at least three years of management experience. This eight-week programme offers advanced courses with a focus on collaborative learning.
Both courses will address today’s critical issues such as sustainable destination growth, stakeholder collaboration, community engagement, industry advocacy, and best practices in proposal bidding. All ICCASkills instructors are industry experts with proven teaching abilities and extensive international business events experience.
ICCASkills was developed in partnership with industry consulting firm Gaining Edge. Meetings industry associations such as the International Association of Convention Centres, Destinations International, the AMC Institute, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events, and the American Society of Association Executives also contributed to the curricula. The ICCASkills website is powered by EventsAir.
Enrollment is now open for both certifications. The first CICS class will commence in July 2022 and the CICE programme will begin in August.
In a statement on Monday, Romulo-Puyat said the DOT is ready for a “smooth turnover” to the new leadership, and will be handing the National Tourism Development Plan 2022 to 2028 to Frasco.
With over 23 years of progressive work experience, he takes on his new role after having served as director of development with InterGlobe Hotels.
Previously director of sales and marketing at Parkroyal on Beach Road, Singapore, Lim brings with her two decades worth of knowledge and expertise in sales and marketing.
Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) has released programme details for their upcoming conference, Evolve 2022.
Happening from June 29-30 in Melbourne at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, the theme of the one-day event is Building confidence through best practice.
Speakers from both within and outside the industry include the former head of innovation & creativity at Disney, Duncan Wardle, who will kick off the conference with Think Different – The Disney Way! keynote; followed by retired commodore Martin Brooker’s Leadership Under Fire presentation; and Holly Ransom, one of Australia’s 100 Most Influential Women will deliver a keynote on empowerment.
Other wisdom to be shared from beyond the sector will come gained in the context of brands including QANTAS, R U OK?, and Salesforce.
The plenaries will be complemented by breakout sessions across the three pillars of Building Confidence, Best Practice and Future Leaders featuring industry experts. Sector leaders such as Julia Swanson (Melbourne Convention Bureau), Simon Baggs (Lateral Event Management), Kate Smith (WALDRONSMITH Management), Nicole Walker (Arinex), Ian Whitworth (Scene Change), Belinda Doery (Solterbeck Events) and Damien Hodgkinson (Melbourne International Comedy Festival) are some of the speakers delegates can expect to learn from.
Supported by major partners Melbourne Convention Bureau, Accor and EventsAIR, the conference will also include a Welcome Reception on June 29, and a networking event the following night.
The full programme, registration and pricing details are available from the event website.