UFI Member Spotlight: Meet Paulo Octavio in Ubluff
As part of our Centennial Celebration, we focus on the leaders, innovators and visionary people who have shaped our association over the years. This month we sat down with Paulo Octavio Almeida from Brazil. For him, UFI is more than just an institution, it is a network of faces, partnerships and common goals that make the exhibition industry thrive. How long has your organization been a UFI member and what prompted you to join? Ubrafe has been involved with UFI for over 20 years and, as with all strong relationships as before I joined the Executive Director in 2022, they are related to connections and purpose, not years and length. Ubluff and Brazil markets view UFI as a global reference in our market. What is your first UFI memory? My first UFI memory was trying to guess what UFI means. As always, we were related to English first and I couldn't find what it means. The "International Expo Alliance" seems…
UFI Member Spotlight: Meet Rita Chu at Adsale Exhibition
As part of our Centennial Celebration, we focus on the leaders, innovators and visionary people who have shaped our association over the years. This month, we spoke with Rita Chu, a Hong Kong-based SAR. Since joining UFI in 2006, Rita and her father have been shaping the Asia-Pacific Chapter that can be used as a chair and can also drive growth in the region. Rita Chu at Chinaplas' opening ceremony, next to the UFI approved event logo is the event logo behind her. How long has your company been a UFI member and what prompted you to join? Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. has been a proud member of UFI since 2006 when our founder Stanley Chu decided to join. We believe that UFI is a global platform that promotes industry collaboration, maintains standards and drives innovation. Since then, Chinaplas has grown by 1,300 exhibitors from 92,000 square meters in 2006 to 4,495 exhibitors in 2024, attracting 321,879 visitors, including 73,204…
Developing member countries rank high costs as top new challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Budget challenges and rising costs are the top issues driving decision-making in the global meetings and events industry, according to the Q3 2024 Pulse of Meetings and Events Survey conducted by Global DMC Partners (GDP), the world’s largest network of independent DMCs and professional event service providers. “Rising costs have been an ongoing issue since late 2022, and our latest survey shows that higher lodging, dining and A/V rates are among the biggest challenges facing planners today,” said Catherine Chaulet, president and CEO of Global DMC Partners. “Planners are facing a perfect storm of rising costs and inflationary pressures. Without drastically adjusting budgets, there is little room for innovation.” The survey is based on 165 responses collected between June 27 and August 9 from meeting and event professionals, with the majority based in the U.S. and Canada, and 20% based in the U.K. and Europe. Respondents were broken down into corporate/direct planners (37%), agency/third-party planners (40%), associations…
Member Refund Policy – Miami’s Best Car Wash, Coral
If you need a refund, please scan the QR code and send a text message with the word "refund" to number 22322 Call 866.305.4ECW (4329) or email INFO@ELCARWASH.COMThe Car Wash is committed to ensuring that all members are charged correctly for services provided. Refunds for Unlimited Membership top-ups must meet one of the following conditions:Customers complete online cancellation prior to the recharge date and receive proof via transaction confirmation email.The customer completes the cancellation by phone prior to the recharge date and is provided proof via a confirmation number provided by the agent.The customer completes the cancellation at the location before the recharge date and is provided with proof via the transaction receipt.If a member has used their unlimited membership in one billing cycle, they are not eligible for a refund.For any unlimited membership, at the point of sale, any new customer must agree to the Terms of Service before their account can be activated.Unused Unlimited Memberships have two (2)…
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