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| Roslyn McLeod |
Craig
Moyes, Portfolio Director for Reed Travel Exhibitions and Karen
Bolinger, CEO of the Melbourne Convention Bureau, presented Roslyn
McLeod, Managing Director of Arinex with the Industry Person of the Year
Award at the AIME CEO Summit yesterday.
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| India Tourism |
While presenting the award, Craig Moyes acknowledged Ms McLeod’s position as an international leader in the field of business events and praised her contribution to the industry in Australia.
“Roslyn McLeod was
one of Australia’s first professional conference organisers when she
established Tour Hosts, and as Managing Director of the company now
branded Arinex, she remains a key player in the industry,” said Mr Moyes.
“Throughout
her long career Roslyn has always shown a real dedication to contribute
to the industry and through her involvement in a number of bureau-led
bids, she has contributed to millions of dollars’ worth of event
business being won for Australia.”
Other awards presented this year included Best
Stand over and under 36m², Best New Exhibitor Stand and Best
Environmentally Sustainable Stand, as well as a new award for Best
Innovative Stand.
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| Business Events Sunshine Coast |
Adi Ben-Nesher, Managing Director of Event Skills, judged the best innovative stand and was looking for exhibitors that included originality, efficiency and effective use of space. The winner of the inaugural award was Business Events Sunshine Coast.
“Business
Events Sunshine Coast really created engagement and interaction with
their effective use of the space. It felt intimate and visually
appealing, they really used the area in a smart way,” Mr Ben-Nesher
said.
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| Spicers Retreats Hotels & Lodges |
The
Best Stand 36m² and Under was awarded to Spicers Retreats Hotels &
Lodges for taking the concept of luxury hotels to the next level with a
visually exciting stand and a team who committed to the theme by
dressing in luxe bathrobes.
India Tourism took out the Best Stand Over 36m² Award, recognised for creating a welcoming and eye-catching display that captured the essence of the country and product.
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| City of Sydney |
Best New Exhibitor Stand went to City of Sydney for their
bright and impressive backdrop which stood out from the competition as
well as the overall atmosphere of the stand inviting visitors to engage
with the highly professional team.
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| Accor Asia-Pacific |
AIME
also recognised exhibitors who have gone the extra mile to make their
stand environmentally friendly. For the second year in a row, the award
for Best Environmentally Sustainable Stand was presented to Accor Asia-Pacific
for their efforts in creating a stand with limited impact on the
environment. The materials on the stand are 100 per cent reusable and
its flooring system has a lifespan of 10 years or more, with a certified
structural base from Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA).
AIME was held on 26-27 February at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).
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