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Event Planning Has Risen in the Ranks of Most Stressful Jobs

Velvet Chainsaw

IStock Photo by cyano66 Before the pandemic, one could argue that jobs with life-and-death consequences were surely more stressful than planning an annual conference. When you combine that with soaring cost increases — around 20 percent higher than 2019 levels — the bottom-line result is a significant reduction in net income.

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3 Shifts in Event Sustainability

PCMA Convene

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

Smart Meetings

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. Recently, the company debuted a comprehensive sustainability strategy. At over 100,000 sq. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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Mike Dominguez: Hotel, F&B Prices Aren’t Going Down, and Other Predictions for 2023

Smart Meetings

Dominguez noted that even though mega-conferences were absent last year, borders are now largely open and travel is back with a vengeance. Hotels are charging more, but profitability is the same as in 2019,” Dominguez said. While Dominguez sees gas prices dropping, he also sees a slow down in growth around food and beverage prices. “We

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CONTRACTING EXCELLENCE: EVENTS BY AMADEUS CELEBRATES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIQUE VENUES BIRMINGHAM

Prestige Events Magazine

Events by Amadeus has been working with UVB since 2019, and the team have signed a new three-year contract to deliver catering provisions to the organisation. UVB deliver a range of events from banquets, conferences and bespoke parties at The Library of Birmingham and The Rep.

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The Survey Says: Meetings and Events are Thriving and Evolving

Smart Meetings

They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces. In fact, the industry’s audience is expected to surpass even 2019 levels in the coming years. Respondents also confirm the importance of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.

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Build sustainable events in 5 simple steps

Eventbase

In 2019, we witnessed climate strike movements happening all over the world as consumers put more pressure on governments and industry to provide sustainable solutions to combat CO2 production, plastic packaging and waste. What is sustainable event management? However, there are some ways to reduce this waste.