AIPC board outlines plans to rebuild industry confidence

BRUSSELS Plans aimed at restoring confidence in the conference and incentive industry after the US terrorist attacks were put in place at the recent AIPC (Association Internationale des Palais des Congrès) board meeting. The AIPC set out the priorities and tactics, which it says, should be addressed by each of its board members. AIPC president Ms Barbara Maple said the activities of global organisations such as AIPC must take on an increasingly important role in helping to address the potential impact on participation in international meetings. "We need to recognise that as an industry based on international relationships and global travel, we are going to be impacted in a variety of different ways," she said. "The effects will range from renewed short-term concerns about security to longer-term issues related to freedom of cross-border movement and attitudes toward international activities." The board's priorities will include raising the profile of the industry and defining the AIPC's relationship with parallel international organisations. It will also develop an educational and membership participation programme for the organisation's forthcoming annual conference.