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ICC Birmingham and Amadeus using AI to cut food waste to support sustainability drive

Event Industry News

The International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham and its in-house caterer, Amadeus, are utilising cutting-edge AI technology to reduce food waste at the venue by a third. Working with Winnow Solutions, they have now installed software that monitors both the type and amount of food being disposed of. Areas of interest.

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Summer 2024 Travel Trends with Meaning

Smart Meetings

Make your summer meetings meaningful and memorable with these tips and trends Summer is approaching fast and meeting professionals want to stay up to date on every seasonal trend. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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The Game of Sustainable Event Planning

PCMA Convene

Attendees participating in the “Redesigning Event Management for Sustainability” session during the Sustainable Brands 2018 conference. Picture this — several groups of meeting planners, all scrambling to arrange a deck of cards into piles as the clock ticks down. Their challenge?

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Destination guide for sustainable venues in Stuttgart 

The MICE

There’s a lot happening in Stuttgart right now, especially in its transformation into a leading destination for sustainable events. It drew over 2000 participants dedicated to sustainable urban development. On other days, the three meeting rooms are available throughout the day.

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Olympia London celebrates long-term commitment to sustainability

Event Industry News

Taking a conscious approach to running events and the long-term future, the venue is firmly established as a sustainability leader. Managing Director Nigel Nathan explains: “Sustainability is at the heart of what we do and we look to lead the way in the event industry. million visitors each year. Organising in partnership.

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2018 culinary trends showcase ethnic cuisine and fun

Plan Your Meetings

Now that the festive season is over, event and meeting planners have shifted their focus to creating exciting events for 2018. This year, three of the 10 food trends highlighted ethnic influences. Street” food influences. Dishes inspired by street food add a new twist to culinary fare. Sustainable seafood.

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What Is the Meetings Industry’s No. 1 Challenge?

PCMA Convene

Chefs at the 2018 PCMA Annual Conference in Bangkok serve pasta and other dishes to attendees. In the 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey, respondents listed rising food and beverage costs as a major challenge. For more from the survey, visit Convene ’s 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey. Budget decreases.