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IACC Welcomes New Members Around the World

April 26, 2018

The IACC family of certified venues and trusted supplier members is growing! We also welcome faculty and students into the IACC community with their own new category of membership.

Venue Members:

The Bevy Hotel Boerne, A Doubletree by Hilton

Boerne, Texas, United States

Introducing a boutique full-service hotel and conference center like no other in the Texas Hill Country. The hotel embodies a ͚bevy͛—a virtual cornucopia—of all things people come to the Texas Hill Country for: incredible diverse food; artisan beverages; authentic regional finishes; vibrant wild flowers; the music of Willie Nelson, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jerry Jeff Walker; and Texas hospitality. Settled near the cool waters of the Cibolo Creek, Boerne is a charming treasure nestled in the magnificent setting of the Texas Hill Country, and only minutes north of San Antonio. IACC certified conference center with over 8,000 sf. of flexible meeting space and combining all the great elements of the Hill Country with the superior technology.

Boeing Leadership Center
Florissant, Missouri, United States

Adding to the existing Boeing Leadership Center, the 8-story, 98,000-square-foot expansion wing consists of 84 guest rooms — all with a scenic view of the river. Additionally, the facility includes additional meeting spaces, a 3-story management and office complex, an expanded private dining facility, and a new, larger fitness center.

Cavendish Conference Centre

London, United Kingdom

Cavendish Conference Centre, located alongside Oxford Circus and Cavendish Square, has a long established reputation for customer service, hospitality and superb facilities. The Cavendish has been Voted Best Conference Venue Customer Service on many occasions.

Chase Center on the Riverfront
Wilmington, Deleware, United States

The Chase Center on the Riverfront ~ WE DO DIFFERENT! Enjoy an event experience that’s more personal, more accommodating and more creative-delivered by people who will transform your ideas into an engaging, memorable, unique event. The Chase Center is located along the Christina River in Wilmington Delaware offering 90,00 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibit space. It includes ample conference rooms, a 250 fixed seat auditorium, a dedicated open exhibit area and several beautifully appointed ballrooms that make the center ideal for a variety of corporate functions, as well as trade shows, conventions and galas. All this combined with accommodating hospitality professionals. Complimentary Parking. Events here are affordable, Delaware is a TAX-FREE state!

“It is very important to us to offer the best conference center product possible. The Chase Center’s certification into IACC’s exclusive membership affords us the ability to meet the expectations of our clients, specifically designed to accommodate their needs and enhance their learning experience.” Theresa M. Fera, Director of Sales and Marketing, Chase Center on the Riverfront

Crowne Plaza Princeton Conference Center
Plainsboro, New Jersey, United States

Nestled on 27 acres of beautiful wooded grounds with an idyllic lakefront and minutes from Princeton University, the Crowne Plaza Princeton – Conference Center offers first-class service and a wealth of updated amenities. Situated halfway between New York and Philadelphia, this Princeton, NJ, hotel is the ideal venue to enjoy a relaxing and productive business retreat or meeting and is within easy access of many Fortune 500 companies as well as a host of attractions, making this Princeton hotel a premier choice for all travelers. This smoke-free hotel boasts many amenities, including a heated indoor pool and whirlpool where guests can relax after a productive day. Those who like to stay fit have an array of options and can enjoy a workout in the fitness center or a morning run on the scenic jogging paths. The Forrestal Grille offers casual dining in a comfortable environment. Flight Martini and Wine Lounge is one of the newest bars in the area offering a cool, relaxed vibe with great happy hour selections. Each of the 291 smoke-free guest rooms has many thoughtful features and most of the guest rooms offer beautiful views of the serene, campus-like setting. Guests can work productively at the spacious work station and benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi and when it is time to relax, enjoy the Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage® program. The conference center adds 54 conference rooms and 60,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 360-seat amphitheater to this Princeton Hotel.

The Globe and Mail Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Globe and Mail Centre is a brand-new, state-of-the-art meeting & event venue on the top floors of the new headquarters of Canada͛s leading news organization. Full of natural light and breathtaking panoramic city and lake views, this elegant venue is LEED Gold certified, equipped with the latest in audio-visual and connective technology and staffed with a professional planning team eager to make your day exceptional. Our flexible indoor and outdoor spaces are ready for a wide range of corporate events including conferences, meetings, awards presentations, product launches, receptions and gala celebrations.

IBM Learning Center
Armonk, New York, United States

The IBM Learning Center, also referred to as the ILC, defines modern functionality, technology, and beauty making it the ideal business destination for training, learning, or any type of corporate event. At the ILC, there are no competing customers, or distractions. Simply the freedom to focus on your event in ideal conditions. The ILC offers 15,000 square feet dedicated IACC Certified meeting space, including a state-of-the-art auditorium, multiple meeting rooms and breakout rooms, recreational space, a fitness center with an indoor basketball court, four outdoor tennis courts, and 182 comfortably appointed queen deluxe guest rooms, each offering a haven of relaxation and productivity with scenic views.

Marienlyst
Elsinore, Denmark

Marienlyst creates a modern and efficient framework for your next conference or meeting. In our separate conference center you will find 18 conference and meeting rooms with up-to-date IT equipment and with the beach right outside the doors as the perfect place to enjoy the breaks.

The Merrill Hotel and Conference Center
Muscatine, Iowa, United States

The Merrill Hotel & Conference Center is a luxury four-star boutique hotel and meeting space venue under construction in the heart of Muscatine, Iowa͛s downtown riverfront area in the east central region of the state. The hotel features 122 upscale guest rooms, including deluxe kings, junior suites, and flexible 1-3 bedroom presidential suites, along with 12,732 sq. ft. of state-of-the-art conference space on the top 6th floor with 15 meeting rooms. Most rooms throughout the property offer gorgeous river views, with many overlooking Riverside Park, which includes walking and biking trails, a boathouse, playgrounds, an ice rink, a splash pad, marina and several gathering places for outdoor activities. Additional amenities include a full-service restaurant & lounge, lobby sundries shop, on-site indoor pool, spa and fitness center plus a variety of restaurants, shopping, entertainment and recreation within walking distance.

“WE have created a unique product for the Midwest market and appreciate what IACC can bring us to let meeting planners and Companies know that we have a world-class Conference Center in eastern IOWA (this will be the first IACC Hotel and Conference Center in Iowa).͟” – Andrew MacLellan, Chief Operating Officer, The Merrill Hotel & Conference Center

MITIN Conference Centre
Persedutuan, Malaysia

MITIN Conference Centers are owned and operated by Vermiljoen Conference Center Sdn. Bhd. (1195141-M), a Malaysian private limited company located in Kuala Lumpur. Vermiljoen Conference Center Sdn. Bhd. is a wholly-owned subsidary of Vermiljeon Sdn. Bhd. (1095652-A), which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vermilion Ltd., a Japanese corporation in Tokyo, Japan.

MITIN Conference Centers started in 2016 with 2 centers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It provides professionally setup conference and meeting rooms that cater to corporate and other users. At MITIN, we seek to facilitate the meeting of minds, ideas and opinions.

“To help us grow and evolve our business on a larger scale as IACC is a well known association that promotes the best meeting facilities in the world. We are keen to be part of such a prestigious association that is passionate about delivering exceptional meeting experiences. Being a part of this association also will help us to improve our standards.”

The Precinct
Sydney, Australia

The Precinct brings together cutting edge technology and innovative design to create a flexible blend of workspaces, meeting rooms and lounge areas with five star service.

Conceived and built by the multi-award winning global design firm Unispace, this brand-new space offers something for everyone, with membership programs to suit all needs.

RLA Learning and Conference Center
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States

We are the most modern and innovative conference center in Western PA. Our LEED Silver, Green-Certified, non-profit center offers 28 meeting rooms (35,000 sq. ft.) with the latest and best A/V technologies, ergonomic furniture, mobile chairs and tables, and triple ventilation system with CO2 detectors to keep the air fresh and germ free. Our center͛s concept provides the most ideal learning environment in a technology-based design that incorporates lots of natural light via large sun-filtered windows that look out onto our 20 wooded acres as part of our design. We offer technology, professional technicians and meeting professionals to assist in making events distraction-free for no fee. We focus on the details, leaving you to focus on the strategic objectives of your event.

Quote pending by Justin C. Griffith, Ed.D., Chief Executive Officer

Stephen Ross School of Business Executive Learning and Conference Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Located in the heart of Ann Arbor, close to fine restaurants and shopping, the executive learning and conference center was designed to exceed the lodging, dining and conference needs of executive guests. It is also a great place to come home to for alumni returning to campus. The conference center is home to the Ross School of Business executive learning programs and builds off of the University of Michigan͛s excellence in academics. The Executive Learning and Conference Center supports the needs of the Ross School of Business, university, guest speakers, events, alumni, and prospective students. The Executive Learning and Conference Center offers 10,000 square feet of versatile event and meeting space on the central campus of the University of Michigan. The conference space at the Executive Learning and Conference Center features all the necessary technology and amenities required for a successful meeting or event. When every detail must be perfect, you can count on our expert meeting professionals to be with you every step of the way to deliver a productive and successful outcome.

“We joined IACC to gain exposure to worldwide network of business and coworkers that will benefit our venue.͟” – David Schroeder CHA, Aramark, General Manager, Leisure at University of Michigan Ross School of Business Executive Learning and Conference Center.

The Summit, A Dolce Hotel
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Set in Cincinnati, The Summit, a Dolce hotel, will offer cutting edge spaces designed for exceptional meetings and events. Guests will enjoy contemporary, colorful guest rooms that offer relaxed accommodations for both business and leisure guests alike. Extensive indoor and outdoor meeting space, including over 20,000 ft terrace and gardens, provides a blank canvas open to infinite possibilities to plan celebrations or unforgettable meetings. Set on theMedPace campus, The Summit pairs cutting-edge event spaces with all-out comfort. Featuring 32,600 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space (including a rooftop garden and sprawling terrace with stunning skyline views) and 239 stylish guest rooms, we͛re raising the bar with fresh, unforgettable experiences that reflect Dolce͛s gift for simple sophistication. Whether you͛re planning a small corporate meeting or company reception for up to 380 guests, we͛ll delight you with inspiring spaces, unmatched flexibility, and chic spaces indoors and out.

Associate Members:

Conference Solutions Network
We are a syndicate of exceptionally experienced sales professionals which specialises in the meetings and events market and possessing unique talents for matching the perfect venue to each meeting type—anywhere in the country. Operating as a sanctioned national sales office for numerous independent conference centers, hotels and resorts, we are proud to be recognized as a full-service, one-call resourc for site selection, contract negotiation and preferred client introductions. Conference Solutions Network is a performance-based sales business, and our success requires long-term sustainable relationships forged by engaging and enhancing the connections between buyers and suppliers. We are uniquely positioned to improve business relationships beyond traditional means by unleashing the true purpose and expectations of each client.

Individual Members:

Susan Birdsell, Conference and Reception Services Director
Steen Broby – Steenbroby Management Consultancy
Ulrik Clemens – Mount Design
Restaurant Associates

Faculty Members:

Danny Han – NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences
Geoff Marée – NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences
Ron Naples, Associate Professor of Hospitality
New York University Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism