’s own Stacy Tetschner,
CAE, Executive Vice
CIC’s 32 member organizations
represent over 103,500 individuals
and 19,500 firms and properties in-
volved in the meetings, conventions,
and exhibitions industry. In his new
role, Tetschner will facilitate CIC
meetings and also occupy a highly
visible seat at the table of CEOs as
a representative of the speaking
profession, where he can share and
obtain information relevant to
NSA members.
Formed in 1949, CIC’s mission
is to provide a forum for organizations to exchange information on
global trends and topics, promulgate
excellence in best practices and
guidelines, collaborate on industry
issues, and educate the public on
the value and profound economic
impact of the meetings, conventions,
exhibitions and events industry.
Key programs include:
• Administering the Certified Meet-
ing Professional (CMP) program
• Spearheading the initiative for
developing accepted practices
for the industry to improve its
efficiency and effectiveness
• Exchanging information and
research among leaders of the
various segments of the conven-
tion and meetings industry
• Recognizing industry pioneers
through the CIC’s Hall of Leaders.
NSA
The CMP Program
CIC launched the CMP program
in 1985 to enhance the knowledge
and performance of meeting professionals, promote the status and credibility of the meeting profession, and
advance uniform standards of practice. Today, the CMP designation
enjoys worldwide recognition as the
badge of excellence in the meeting,
convention and exhibition industry.
More than 14,000 meetings professionals in 35 countries have earned
this designation.
Tetschner will be part of the
CIC’s CMP Conclave in Cancun,
Mexico, in May 2011. As the industry’s only exclusive meeting of
CMPs, this event attracts industry
leaders who represent associations
and corporations, all of which sponsor conventions and exhibitions.
Statistical Support for the
Meetings Industry
The CIC and its member organizations commissioned an economic
impact study to be conducted by
PricewaterhouseCoopers to quantify
and legitimize the industry in the
eyes of legislators, regulators and
economists. This credibility is critical
to the meetings industry and to NSA
members, who derive their livelihood
from speaking, facilitating, coaching
and training at meetings and events.
The final report will be published in
year-end 2010.
“Some indicators already show
that meetings are coming back,”
Tetschner said in reference to some
encouraging data from the American
Hotel and Lodging Association. “The
Stacy Tetschner, CAE
“Some indicators
show that meetings
are coming back.”
first market to go in a bad economy
is luxury hotels. Ironically, it’s also
the first market to come back when
the market starts to rebound. We are
being told that this market is experi-
encing growth.”
Tetschner added, “As NSA’s CEO,
I will continue to keep members
apprised of trends and developments
in the meetings industry that impact
their speaking businesses.”
