Jonathan Cohen

Now is a great time to be part of EVENTIA. Having been actively involved on the board with the first stage of the transition from ITMA to Eventia, I would relish the opportunity to continue to help shape the future growth of the association and realise that this can be done best by “sitting at the table”.

I want to use my expertise of over 19 years working in both the hotel sector and the DMC sector of the Incentive Travel and Meetings industry, to encourage educational development in this industry, assist with marketing the association to a wider audience and secure support from key partners necessary to help the association with the challenges ahead.

I have been actively involved in the marketing and sponsorship committees and have helped the association raise record amounts in sponsorship, as well as helping the National Tourist Boards gain the recognition within the industry they deserve.

Sustainable meetings are certainly at the forefront of our industry and with Denmark hosting the next international UN climate conference in 2009, now is a great time to help Eventia take the green message further.

Outside of work (Is there such a thing!!) I enjoy mudplugging (ask if you don’t know!!), walks in the country and watching the news.