President’s Corner – Fall 2018
A welcome from NYPCMA 2018 Chapter President Fun Lee
Chapter News
NYPCMA – Looking for Committee Members
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NYPCMA 2019 Board of Directors
NYPCMA 2019 Board of Directors President Diane Brady President-Elect Stacey Courtney Immediate Past President Fun Lee Treasurer Jacqueline Huang Director – Marketing Director – Programs Victoria Lee Director – Community Service Vanessa Bass Director – Sponsorship Jimmy Li Director – Awards/Emerging Leaders Caitlin Hume Director – Membership Barri Bialko
Global Inspiration
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Who’s Who – Meet our New Administrator
A topic fresh on everyone's mind - and its effects on our industry
A Look Back at Education Day
NYPCMA teamed up with MPIGNY and SITE Northeast to host GMID 2018
NYC & CO
NYC & Company, New York City’s official tourism marketing organization, has redesigned our online meetings portal so that planners can stay on top of what’s new in the City. Take our interactive product directory for a spin and discover some of the City’s most incredible properties—along with resources for transportation, event production, group dining and more. You can compare
NYPCMA 25th Anniversary Party!
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Hot Topic: Hotel Commissions
A topic fresh on everyone's mind - and its effects on our industry
Beyond Expectations at Kalahari Resorts
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is expanding! Find out more
Don’t Forget to Get REAL(-ID)
Attention all jet-setters! Do you have your REAL ID ready?
Program Wrap-Up – #GMID18
NYPCMA teamed up with MPIGNY and SITE Northeast to host GMID 2018
President’s Corner – Spring 2018
A welcome from NYPCMA 2018 Chapter President Fun Lee
Experience the Unconventional
Cleveland: Host of PCMA’s 2018 Education Conference
Chapter Champion – Chris Lynn
Cheer on Chris as he competes for PCMA Supplier of the Year!
Pro Tips for European Events
Thinking about holding your meeting or event in Europe?
President’s Corner
A welcome from NYPCMA 2018 Chapter President Fun Lee
NYPCMA Celebrates 25!
Come help us celebrate our silver anniversary and share on our theme of connectedness.
Kalahari Is Growing
The all-under-one roof convention adventure Is growing - with more flexible space opening In late 2019
Welcome to Denver
A vibrant outdoor city of urban adventure, sunshine, a thriving cultural scene and diverse neighborhoods
WE WANT YOU! Join an NYPCMA Committee Today
by Chris Achacoso, Melbourne Convention Bureau / NYPCMA Marketing Director Volunteers are the lifeblood of NYPCMA – and we’d love your help in taking the chapter to the next level! We invite you to join us to bring education, networking and programming to the New York metro area’s brightest and best meetings industry all-stars. Make
Don’t Miss Out – ACE Awards and #Giving Tuesday – Dec. 14th
Don’t miss out! There’s still time to celebrate the season with this Thursday’s two-fer - the ACE Awards and #GivingTuesday
Meet Meagan Prescott, NYPCMA Sponsorship Director
by Lumi Hilchey, Atout France / NYPCMA Marketing Committee Chair NYPCMA welcomes our new incoming Sponsorship Director, Meagan Prescott – and she shares her thoughts on our chapter, her work, and some fun tidbits. Take it away, Meagan! What inspired you to become an NYPCMA member? I’ve always valued education and networking, and am lucky
NYPCMA President’s Corner- Holidays 2017
In a blink of an eye, the year passed. This year we set out to Educate, Serve and Inspire. We did just that and more and we have set the bar high for 2018.
NYPCMA President’s Corner – Summer 2017
The first half of the year has flown by and summer is in full swing.
Our First Chapter Champion – Lumi Hilchey
Every quarter NYPCMA honors a Chapter Champion - a Chapter member who has demonstrated dedication, commitment and contributed to the overall awesomeness to NYPCMA.
A Look Back at our Wellness Event
Many thanks to our Program Committee, venue sponsor PuntoSpace, our friends at 1Hotels and Fit with Fun (led by NYPCMA President-elect Fun Lee) for our successful Wellness Event on Wednesday July 12th.
Meet Brecht Putman, NYPCMA Membership Director
This month we are celebrating Brecht Putman, currently serving as Membership Director with NYPCMA for the past three years.
Vertical Marketing – A Case Study!
London Tech Week: a week-long showcase of tech innovation and success in Europe’s leading technology hub, with global leaders sharing expertise and knowledge in hundreds of venues across London.
Summer Sizzles with NYPCMA – Educating, Serving, and Inspiring
NYPCMA continues to kick up the heat this summer with several activities in store for all our members, friends and industry partners. Hope you can join us for any (or all) of these activities)
Nominations for the NYPCMA 2018 Board of Directors
Volunteerism is the key component to the continued success of our chapter and PCMA. Consider the benefits of becoming a chapter leader: Personal and professional growth Networking Earn points to qualify for the CMP exam, or to re-certify Demonstrate your commitment to our industry and continued education Mentoring Be an exciting part of the New
Special Spotlight: PCMA EduCon in New York
NYPCMA is excited to welcome the best and brightest meeting and event professionals to the Big Apple, for the annual PCMA Education Conference – Where New Ideas and Event Design Converge – June 11-14, 2017. Connect with thought leaders and industry shakers as you learn the newest trends, experiences and ideas within our industry. On
Looking Ahead – Upcoming Chapter Events
by Chris Achacoso – Melbourne Convention Bureau As spring continues to bloom, NYPCMA is busy putting together fun and educational activities for meeting and event professionals! NYPCMA’s Second Annual Lip Sync Battle and Reception Wednesday, May 24th – 6:00 – 9:00 PM Subrosa 64 Ganservoort Street, New York Register here Mark your calendars for THE
Committee Spotlight – Marketing
by Chris Achacoso – Melbourne Convention Bureau and Lumi Hilchey – Atout France You know those weekly emails, newsletters, tweets, photos, and Facebook posts? That’s all thanks to the wonderful team of the NYPCMA Marketing Committee. Our committee makes sure our Chapter members are informed on the latest news, upcoming events, trends, and more education
Missed out on Education Day?
by Chris Achacoso – Melbourne Convention Bureau and Lumi Hilchey – Atout France Don’t worry – we got you covered! Thanks to our friends at SlidesLive, we’re able to provide you with the recorded panel sessions from our insightful breakouts during this year’s Education Day. Learn something new and feel free to share with your
A Look Back at Our Recent NYPCMA Events
by Lumi Hilchey – Atout France and Helen Kang – Korea Tourism Organization Our chapter has been off to a roaring start this year, with two exciting programs showcasing NYPCMA’s commitment to cutting-edge education and networking opportunities. Don’t forget to check out our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the highlights and photos! NYPCMA Education Day
President’s Corner
by Jessica Levin – NYPCMA President / Seven Degrees Communications Somehow the first quarter of 2017 has flown with a number of successful events for the chapter. On April 6th we celebrated GMID and recognized our contributions to the industry and the global economy. The next few months are sure to be exciting. On May