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Vancouver poised for Paralympics accessibility legacy
17 March 2010
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Abstract: Vancouver, BC: When incoming Tourism Vancouver chair Jim Storie gave his inaugural address to members at the organization’s 2006 AGM, he stated that by 2010, he wanted Vancouver to be the world’s most accessible major city. With the impending Paralympics a few years away, Storie knew his ambition was not only good for business given the world’s aging population, but it was the right thing to do on behalf of people with disabilities...
BestCities stays true to its vision 10 years on
15 March 2010
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Abstract: BestCities Global Alliance stays true to its vision to be recognised globally for being innovative and setting and delivering the world’s best convention bureau practices for the meetings industry. Following their alliance-wide certification renewed by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) last year, the BestCities Alliance sharpens their focus on market needs and clients’ changing requirements...
Ninety Nations to Visit Melbourne for UN Conference
22 February 2010
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Abstract: Melbourne has secured a prestigious UN Meeting, marking the first time the event has ever been held in Australia. More than 1,200 delegates will be welcomed to Melbourne in September 2010 to attend the United Nations (UN) 63rd Annual Department of Public Information Non-Governmental Organisation Conference (DPI/NGO). The Business Event win was announced...
Edinburgh named Europe's best small city of the future
19 February 2010
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Abstract: Edinburgh has been crowned Europe's Best Small City of the Future for a second successive year. Judged on seven criteria, including economic potential, quality of life and business friendliness, Scotland's 'Inspiring Capital' topped fDi Magazine's European Cities & Regions of the Future shortlist. The city also came out on top in the Best Economic Potential category, in which...
BestCities Powers Ahead in 2010
9 February 2010
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Abstract: BestCities Global Alliance, 10 years old, and still going strong! Following their alliance-wide certification renewed by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) last year, the BestCities Alliance sharpens their focus on market needs and clients’ changing requirements...
Cape Town & Western Cape Convention Bureau is tops after rigorous audit
21 December 2009
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Abstract: Following a rigorous audit on Friday 18 December 2009, the Cape Town & Western Cape Convention Bureau delivered an excellent performance, reporting no non-conformities in its service quality and delivery. The audit was conducted against the 33 service standards which make up the Quality Management System (QMS) a rigorous requirement for membership of the BestCities Global Alliance...