WASHINGTON, DC, USA – The Events Industry Council, the global voice of the business events industry, announced the recipients of its annual
This year’s awards will include a celebration of EIC’s 75th Anniversary, hosted by the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Monday, 7 October from 5-8 pm PDT.
This year’s honorees are:
The EIC Hall of Leaders is the premier recognition programme in the meetings, conventions, exhibitions, hospitality and travel industry.
The 2024 inductees are:
“As we celebrate EIC’s 75th Anniversary, we look forward to honouring this year’s Hall of Leaders inductees for their broad impact and achievements,” said EIC President and CEO Amy Calvert. “Each has offered inspiration and expertise beyond their role, modeling the way for others.”
“By honouring and celebrating those who have helped shape our industry, we demonstrate the global business events industry’s unique capacity to foster human connection and collaboration, leaving a lasting economic and social impact on the communities we serve. We are grateful for the Hall of Leaders inductees’ many contributions and leadership — all have genuinely and humbly inspired industry professionals globally.”
Additional Award Categories and Winners
EIC Pacesetter Award
EIC Social Impact Award
“The strength of the business events industry is built upon the passion, ideas, dedication and innovation of so many professionals,” said EIC Board Chair Ana María Viscasillas, MBA, CDME, DES, CED, a business tourism strategist for the Global Visitors Economy and Board Liaison & Immediate Past Vice President for COCAL (Federación de Entidades Organizadoras de Congresos y Afines de Latino América).
“This year, as we celebrate 75 years of EIC, we shine a light on the exceptional people and organisations that are making a lasting impact through their leadership while inspiring us as we look toward the future,” she said.
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