MCVB staff member goes to Barcelona

Friday, 24 Oct, 2006 0

Olivia Ta, Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Business Development and Database Co-ordinator, was the only Australian selected and is one of only 22 participates worldwide selected to participate in the ICCA Forum for Young Professionals at EIBTM in Barcelona next month.

More than 60 industry professionals from around the world applied to attend the Forum and applicants were assessed based on country of origin, current employment and an essay submission.

Ms Ta said she was delighted to be selected and that she is looking forward to representing Melbourne and Australia at the global event, adding, “My enthusiasm and passion goes beyond my role at MCVB and this forum will provide me with the opportunity to join my peers from across the world in order to familiarize myself further with the global meetings industry and its potential”.

Sandra Chipchase, MCVB, CEO said Olivia’s selection was a great coup for Olivia and the Melbourne Bureau, saying “I am delighted to congratulate Olivia on her selection. Her essay, which focused on the issue of how the meetings industry in the developed world can assist the growth of a strong industry in the under-developed world, is a great credit to her and I am sure will be discussed further with the other young participants in Barcelona”.

The ICCA/ EIBTM Forum for Young Professionals is open to industry professionals under 30 years of age with a full-time position in the events business. The event includes a special preview of EIBTM, a brief on ICCA, special training sessions, two debates and opportunities to network. It will be held on 25-28 November at EIBTM in Barcelona.

Report by The Mole

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