“This is a significant partnership in that the added value enhances the international ground swell – underway at this time – of determining the experience and knowledge-base of all individuals practicing within the various sectors of the MICE industry,” said Brewer.
“CPD is the name of the game with more and more seasoned practitioners being tested simply and effectively without leaving their screen with CPD program accessibility 24/7. Irrespective of the type of established certification program out there, both acceptance and recertification credits are required in one form or another to gain or retain the specific acronym. Hence whether the Academy’s CPD online program is used as a free-standing credit score accumulation process with recognition and reward or as the most authentic means of credit substantiation for established certification programs – the MICE Academy’s CPD program will be a major advantage for IBTM Africa’s exhibitor’s nominated personnel.”Shinu Pillai, Exhibition Manager for IBTM Africa boasts the benefits of the initiative on future meetings and event planners.
“We are excited to be partnering with the MICE Academy’s CPD program, which has so many important advantages for the next generation of meeting professionals in this region,” said Pillai. “The IBTM Global Events portfolio is passionate about its global education program and empowering individuals with knowledge. IBTM Africa is the most cost effective business platform for African suppliers who are looking to do inbound business from the rest of the world, by helping develop the industry alongside our event, this is the beginning of a journey together.”
The second edition of IBTM Africa is taking place in Cape Town on Apr. 13-15, 2015, as part of Africa Travel Week, which will bring together 60 African suppliers and international buyers for three days of business, networking and education.
