AMERICAS - Reed Travel Exhibitions has appointed a new exhibition director for its Americas Meetings and Events Exhibition (AIBTM).
Mike Lyons, who brings more than 30 years experience to his post, will lead AIBTM’s efforts to enhance the show.
Lyons, whose background includes senior level positions with some of the hospitality industry's best-known names, including Global Events Partners, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, and Rosenbluth Travel (now American Express), will replace Steve Knight who left Reed Travel Exhibitions to head The Meetings Show UK, a new event organised by Centaur Exhibitions.
"We are delighted to welcome Mike to the Reed Travel Exhibitions family,” said Craig Moyes, meetings and events portfolio director at Reed. "His diverse experience, background and connections will complement the accomplished team we have in place and we expect great results as we take AIBTM to the next level."
Lyons has served on the boards of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PCVB) and the Association of Destination Management Executives; is actively involved in numerous hospitality industry organisations such as MPI and PCMA; and has been honoured by the Philadelphia Chapter of MPI as its Supplier of the Year, among other awards he has earned. He is a former member of the Advisory Board of the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC), and is currently an adjunct professor at Temple University in their Event Management Executive Leadership Programme.
AIBTM 2013 is to take place 11-13 June at McCormick Place, Chicago, USA.
A recent survey by Reed showed a positive response to its decision to move AIBTM to Chicago next year.
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