^{Dato’ Sri Abdul Khani Daud, the CEO of Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and Asia Pacific Board of Directors Representative for the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)}


KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Dato’ Sri Abdul Khani Daud, the CEO of Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) continues to thrive victoriously with his remarkable leadership by his most recent appointment as the Asia Pacific Board of Directors Representative (for the year 2020 - 2022) in regards to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Board of Directors 2020. The result for this candidacy was called at the 59th (Virtual) General Assembly of ICCA in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on Monday 19 October 2020.
 
“I fully understand that this BOD position is a volunteer leadership and I am here with my experience to bring us all together under the ICCA Asia Pacific. Let us focus on the sustainable growth of the region and increase benefits to the ICCA members.” says Dato’ Sri Khani.
 
With a record of winning numerous honours and awards during his service, Dato’ Sri Khani carries a mission to bring the voice of Asia Pacific membership to the ICCA global Board of Directors which include encouraging ICCA to invest more towards the Asia Pacific Region while undertaking a strategic market intelligence study for Asia Pacific.
 
“Even though I am new to this large ICCA family, however I am not a total stranger to the business events industry as in the year 2017, I was appointed as one of the Board of Directors of MyCEB while holding the position as Deputy Director General of Tourism Malaysia.” continued Dato’ Sri Khani.
  
The appointment awarded is incredibly momentous for Malaysia to have a  representative for this prestigious position as the responsibility carried is equally significant in ensuring a global community for the meetings industry whilst enabling its members to generate and maintain significant competitive advantage.
 
“I sincerely thank you for your support and I surely look forward to driving the industry towards a more sustainable yet dynamic future and provide more opportunity to the citizens of each country. Let us Rebuild Confidence and BE Greater, Together.” thanked Dato’ Sri Khani to the ICCA global community.
 
About MyCEB
MyCEB was established in 2009 by Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Malaysia to further strengthen Malaysia’s business tourism brand and position for the international business events market. A non-profit organisation, MyCEB serves as a central hub to assist meeting and event planners to bid for and stage international business events in Malaysia and act as a conduit for national product development. MyCEB’s goal is to improve its rankings as an international meetings destination within International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and to grow business tourism arrivals to Malaysia.
 
In December 2016, MyCEB mapped out the way forward for Malaysia in business events with the launch of ‘Malaysia’s Business Events Roadmap: Charting Malaysia’s Journey to 2020 and Beyond’. In helping to power Malaysia’s knowledge and creative economy, the business events roadmap will lay the groundwork, set up and manage the platforms for collaboration and support the development of strong local hosts.
 
For more information, please visit www.myceb.com.my and follow us on www.facebook.com/MyCEB, Twitter (@MyCEB) and Instagram/MyCEB 

Source: Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Farah Annesa bt Jasmi
PR & Communications 
Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)
Tel: +603 2264 3059
Email: annesa@myceb.com.my  
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--BERNAMA