Ovation Global DMC
announced that it has launched a branch office in Shanghai, marking
its first such outpost in China.
Creative Group, the
Appleton, Wis.-based incentive and meeting firm, has formed a
strategic partnership with Milwaukee-based corporate travel agency
Adelman Travel Group. The alliance will allow the two companies to
offer their respective services to a combined client base.
Jerry McGee has
stepped down as president and COO of Newport Beach, Calif.-based
incentive and meeting firm Ambassadors LLC in order to become CEO
of a California-based telecommunications firm. McGee will, however,
continue to serve in his position as chairman of the board of
trustees for ISITE, the research arm of the Society of Incentive
& Travel Executives, through the end of this year.
Maritz Inc., based in Fenton, Mo., has acquired
Cascade Promotion Corp., a Redwood City, Calif.-based incentive
marketing and rewards fulfillment firm for the gaming and
technology industries.