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SOMERSET HOUSE ANNOUNCES NEW ACCREDITED SUPPLIER LIST WITH A FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY AND INCLUSIVITY

Prestige Events Magazine

Freestone continued “in addition to providing excellence, creativity and flexibility, a commitment to diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and responsible event management were a crucial consideration throughout the process. Contracts will run from March 2023 – March 2026.

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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

Smart Meetings

In-market managing directors for countries all over the world reported on trends in consumer sentiment, government policies and all-important airlift limitations. The luxury China market wants personalized and outdoor, active experiences. Authentic encounters, sustainability and premium travel are growing trends.

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Virtual Event Benefits You Need To Know in 2022

GEVME

The latest study shows that the global virtual events market can expect a growth of 25% between 2021 and 2026. Clearly, virtual events are a key tool that’s helping the event industry at shaping and take charge of moving towards more sustainable formats of organising events. That said, are virtual events here to say?

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Exhibition Place GM Laura Purdy to Chair New North American Chapter of UFI

Canadian Special Events

Kai Hattendorf, UFI CEO, adds, “As a long-standing UFI member, Exhibition Place and Laura Purdy have been involved in many UFI activities over the years, especially with a focus on sustainability. CONTACT: Alexandra Serrano, Exhibition Place, Manager, Marketing and Communications, aserrano@explace.on.ca.

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Q&A: San Francisco Travel Association Discusses Event Safety and Business

Event Marketer

We hopped on a call with Nicole Rogers, executive vp and chief sales officer for San Francisco Travel, the City and County of San Francisco’s official destination marketing organization, for a lengthy conversation about the realities the city is facing, the event business, and how the city is working to keep events and event attendees safe.

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Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract

Smart Meetings

State of the Market Based on the current state of the market, Payne has seen a shift occur due to the events that transpired during Covid-19. Read More : Gen Z Meeting Planners Navigate Post-Covid Job Market “It’s going to be difficult to contract with hotels or destinations that you want to be in for the foreseeable future.

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How Coca-Cola Brought ‘Real Magic’ to Fans Along the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour

Event Marketer

To get in on the action, consumers in Trophy Tour markets could purchase specially marked FIFA World Cup Original Taste or Zero Sugar 20-ounce bottles of Coca-Cola. Creating eco-conscious experiences throughout the tour was another essential element of the campaign, and part of Coca-Cola’s broader sustainability strategy.

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