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Business Travel - May 2004
 
 
 
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30th Anniversary of European Management Assistants (EUMA)

22 May 2004 - Horsley Management Centre, Surrey
Everyone is invited to attend the landmark occasion to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding of EUMA. The association will be holding a day long training followed by a gala dinner, with the theme "Star Quality - Have you got what it takes?". Speakers include DeskDemon's own Andrea McKinney, training and development expert Ingrid Kuhlman, Steve Carter, managing director of OfficeTeam, and Dr Joanna Kozubska, Professor of Managerial Communications. The day includes debate, case studies, group exercises, speed networking, technology updates and a gala dinner. Billed as a thought-provoking and informative event.
Non-EUMA members pay £65 for the day event. Dinner £35. Deals available on accommodation.

Sunday morning, join delegates visiting the Royal Horticultural Society gardens at Wisley.

For details and registrations email adrie@euma.org.uk.

The Exhibiting Show

30 June-1 July - ExCel, London
As more and more of you are involved in setting up, planning and executing your company’s exhibition stands in the UK and abroad, we’ve teamed up with the brand new Exhibiting Show to provide you with a FREE seminar, specially created for PAs, secretaries and administrators.

Sponsored by DeskDemon and presented by Sandra Hitching of Red Training ‘The PAs Guide to Exhibiting’ seminar runs on Wed, 30th June and focuses on ‘9 Essential Steps to Effective Exhibiting’ which deals with every aspect including planning, stand design, show services, PR & Marketing and travel & accommodation. To find out more about the show Click Here or to register for your FREE seminar ticket Click Here
RSVP4Xmas

16-17 August 2004 - Old Billingsgate, London EC3
The RSVP Christmas Party Show is the two-day event specifically for people who organise Christmas parties. Now in its second year, the show has the best ideas, insider tips, and advice as well as the finest venues, caterers, florists, entertainers, party planners and finishing touches to take the stress out of Christmas.

Around 80% of corporate Christmas parties are organised between August and September to secure the best venues, caterers and party planners. The RSVP Christmas Party Show, is held in August - just the right time to get those ideas flowing. Be inspired – go and trawl the treasure trove of ideas at The Christmas RSVP Show.

More info at www.rsvpchristmas.co.uk

Amspar 40th anniversary

September
Congratulations to Amspar, the Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists, which celebrates its 40th birthday this September. Watch this space for details of festivities.
National Venue Show

14-16 September 2004 - NEC, Birmingham, Hall 19
Anyone who is a professional conference or exhibition organiser, or who organises events of almost any size will find a day at The National Venue Show a boon. Huge range of venues on show plus all the essential services and help required to make your event happen are all under one roof.

For more info visit www.nationalvenueshow.co.uk

The Meetings & Incentive Travel Show 2004

6-7 October 2004 - Olympia, Grand Hall, London
The show will provide visitors with a host of special features, educational sessions and hospitality events. There are a number of initiatives including:

• The M&IT Show buyer flyer – a first-class Pullman-style train charter to transport buyers from the Birmingham area (with stops enroute) directly into Kensington Olympia and return them home again.
• £20 cash-back scheme for long distance buyers – to include those based just 50 miles from Olympia.

There will be a wide range of educational seminars on offer – plus hosted breakfasts, lunches, happy hours and wine tastings.

Get full details at www.meetpie.com/mitshow/

Business Travel Show

13-14 October 2004 - NEC, Birmingham
Take a few hours away from the office to assess your travel budget at the only event to give you access to leading travel suppliers all under one roof. After 6 years the Manchester Business Travel Show is now moving to the NEC in Birmingham. It promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Whether you work for a huge concern or an SME, your travel budget is of critical importance to your business. Take a day at Business Travel and assess your organisation's travel spend.

Visit www.businesstravelshow.com

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