English for Conventions and Exhibitions 会展英语教学课件 unit 2 The Foundations of A Proper Industry.ppt

English for Conventions and Exhibitions A Course Book Unit 2 The Foundations of A  Proper Industry Lead-in: Theoretical understandings Spotlight Reading: ICCA Quick Link: A Beautiful Tomorrow in China-ASEAN FTA Replay: 10+3 Meeting and EAS Terminology Bank and Practice Lead-in:Theoretical understandings The Development of Conference industry Some Principle Conference Associations The Development of Conference industry  Origin: political and religious congresses of earlier centuries; Business meetings; Trade and professional association conventions in USA; Recognition of a proper industry in Europe especially from the middle to later part of the 20th century Some Principle Conference Associations AIPC Association Internationale des Palais de Congrès (1958) ICCA International Congress and Convention Association (1963) EFCT European Federation of Conference Towns (1964) IAPCO International Association of Professional Congress Organization (1968) BACD British Association of Conference Destinations (1969) MPI Meeting Professionals International (1972) MIAA Meetings Industry Association of Australia (1975) ABPCC Association of British Professional Conference Organizers (1981) AACVB Asian Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus (1983) MIA (UK) Meetings Industry Association (1990) Spotlight Reading: ICCA International Congress and Convention Association ICCA Upward Trends for Association Meeting Rising Costs Pose Small Threat Hinderances and Annoyances Emerging Markets The Future Is Bright Association Day or Commercial Focus Quick Link: A Beautiful Tomorrow in China-ASEAN FTA Objectives of China-ASEAN bilateral relationship: To enhance mutual cooperation To promote economic integration To realize common development and prosperity. Replay