Union Internationale des Cinemas/International Union of Cinemas (UNIC)
As the organization representing the overall and diverse interests of its membership, the Union Internationale des Cinemas (UNIC) serves to protect the position of cinema exhibitors and liaises with, and makes representations to, both national and international authorities and institutions such as the European Union, the Council of Europe and UNESCO. UNIC represents exhibitors from 19 countries (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Norway, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Turkey, Sweden and Russia) with more than 28,000 screens and 800 millions admissions per year. Companies such as AFM, Europalaces, Kinepolis Group, Mars Entertainment Group, UGC, Utopia Group (Luxembourg) and Vue Entertainment are also members.
International Cinema Technology Association ® (ICTA)
In 1971, members of the Theatre Equipment and Supply Manufacturers Association and the Theatre Equipment Dealers Association united to form the TEA-- Theatre Equipment Association.
The idea behind the TEA was to join forces into a single, permanent organization for the purpose of fostering and maintaining professional, business and social relationships among its members within all segments of the motion picture industry.
In 1994, the TEA became the ITEA expanding to the international arena. New members included companies in Canada, France, Japan, Singapore, the UK, etc. In 2006, the ITEA became the ICTA. Today, the ICTA represents more than 180 manufacturers and cinema-related businesses across the country and around the world.
National Association of Concessionaires (NAC)
Founded in 1944, The National Association of Concessionaires is the trade association for the recreation and leisure-time food and beverage concessions industry. Members are comprised of the owners and operators of recreational facilities. The NAC's mission is to provide their members with information and services that maintain and enhance the standards of excellence and professionalism within the recreation and leisure time food, beverage and related services industries.
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