David Kliman, CMP, CMM

Industry Activities and Honors

MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL Multi-Cultural Initiative Committee Member	2002 - 2005
SONESTA HOTELS - Meetings Advisory Board Board Member	1998 - 2003
EVENT411- Advisory Board Board Member	2000 - 2002
UNITED AIRLINES- Corporate Travel Advisory Board Board Member	1999 - 2002
SHERATON/STARWOOD HOTELS- Meetings Advisory Board Board Member	1996 - 2000
MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL International Meeting Professional of the Year	1999
MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL International Chairman Senior elected leader of world's largest trade association of meeting professionals and suppliers. Responsible for strategic direction of association including non-dues revenue, marketing, member services and expansion. Extensive global media exposure to promote tourism and meetings industry. Official association spokesperson. Fiduciary responsibility for $9 million annual budget.	1995 - 1996
MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL International Board of Directors Held numerous positions including Vice President of Finance and President-Elect.	1991 - 1997
WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON TRAVEL & TOURISM Delegate - Appointed by President Clinton to tourism strategy team	1995 - 1996
ONE OF THE 25 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN THE MEETINGS INDUSTRY - MEETING NEWS	1995
MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL Northern California Chapter - Meeting Planner of the Year Award	1991
MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL Northern California Chapter - Board of Directors	1986 - 1991
CERTIFIED MEETING PROFESSIONAL Earned industry designation	1987

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