ICESAP ACCREDITATION PROGRAM

A NEW agency accreditation program aimed at Asia Pacific-based MICE organisations is set to debut in Singapore at the forthcoming Incentive, Conference & Event Society Asia Pacific conference held 30 Nov to 02 Dec.

Established in direct response to requests from members, ICESAP president Nigel Gaunt said “it was an immensely encouraging sign that ICESAP members recognised the need for such a designation”.

Prior to the initiative, Gaunt said “there was a lack of selfgovernance by the intermediary agencies in the industry, with no barrier to entry, no code of conduct, no probity checks or capability checks on agency owners, managers or staff”.

The development of the program was overseen by Singapore-based Tom Monahan, ICESAP chairman - compliance, who consulted extensively with members, stakeholders, IC&E companies as well as legal, accounting and insurance professionals to ensure the initiative would meet the group’s high level objectives and expectations.

“We are all aware that the service and professionalism of IC&E practitioners can vary significantly and often the best are lumped in with the mediocre,” said Monahan.

“ICESAP Agency Accreditation is being launched to provide a means by which we can raise standards, lift the profile and appreciation of the sector, improve agency performance and provide reassurance to clients.”

“Accreditation will undoubtedly give ICESAP member agencies and practioners a positive image and advantage - and in doing so, ranking them with the best in the ICE&E industry,” he said.

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