PCMA Convene

MARCH 27, 2024

For a sense of how the business events industry is — or isn’t — embracing sustainability, let’s take a look at three different surveys. Only 17 percent of 340 organizers, who plan corporate, nonprofit, academic, and other kinds of event, said they are featuring sustainability in their program content.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Event promotion is key to driving awareness, interest, and registrations for your upcoming event. But with so many events competing for attention, it can be challenging to make your event stand out. Below are 25 cutting-edge event promotion ideas to inspire you and captivate your target audience.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

This Software as a Service (SaaS) solution is uniquely tailored to the dynamic landscape of the global live event industry, setting it apart from existing sustainability software. This adaptability ensures that the platform serves a wide range of stakeholders within the live event ecosystem.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

However, the negative impact of waste generated at events on the environment has been an ongoing concern and challenge in the industry. On average, events produce 2.5 As a result, Events Industry Council (EIC) updated its standards in 2022 to enhance sustainable practices across the events industry.

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Canadian Special Events

APRIL 17, 2024

This post is sponsored by Evergreen Brick Works In the dynamic world of event planning, audiovisual (AV) production has become synonymous with creating memorable experiences. Audio-visual elements, from elaborate sound systems to dazzling light shows, can contribute significantly to an event’s carbon footprint.

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Eventsforce

JUNE 22, 2023

As we move ever closer to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the awareness of sustainability has never been more pronounced. The event industry, of course, is no exception to this, with both organisers and attendees striving to reduce their carbon footprints and to adapt more sustainable habits and practices.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 1, 2024

In the dynamic world of event planning, where creativity meets execution, there’s a growing trend that’s reshaping the industry: sustainability. As event planners, we hold the power to make substantial positive impacts on the environment through our choices and initiatives.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

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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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Public consciousness and accountability in corporate social responsibility fundamentally underpins the organisation of events. Therefore, event sustainability is one of the biggest concerns when it comes to the return of in-person events. It’s not beginning to take precedence – we are already here.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

30 Euston Square and its caterer Searcys hosted the Planet Peach Sustainability Summit on 5 th March and brought together hospitality leaders to look at best practices, future-thinking, and the sustainable impacts of the sector. All dishes served at the event scored ‘A’ or ‘B’ using Nutritics Foodprint.

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TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

A trifecta of event trends in 2024 shows promise in creating innovative, immersive, and inclusive events that drive engagement and align with evolving societal values. But embracing advanced event technologies isn’t just a passing fad – it is crucial in revolutionizing the event landscape. “As

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The Castle Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Its far-reaching impacts touch every corner of society, from social justice and health impacts to intensified weather events and economic disruptions. UNDERSTANDING THE FACETS The energy transition refers to the global shift from traditional, fossil fuel-based energy sources to renewable and sustainable alternatives.

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Ins'Tent

APRIL 28, 2024

Changing preferences, technological advances, and an emphasis on immersive experiences have greatly evolved event furniture designs. Following trends in custom event furniture can help you leverage the expectations of customers at fairs, shows, and other large events. Modern furniture makes wide use of modular pieces.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 11, 2019

According to CWT Meetings & Events Future Trends Report, the Sustainable Events, the focus on sustainability in the world of corporate events will only continue to increase. How GEVME helps to run sustainable events. Go paperless” approach isn’t a trend any more, it’s a necessity nowadays.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Venues around the world reveal groundbreaking debuts Pioneering venues make the meeting world go round. Inside the guest rooms, a minimalist foundation, with travertine and cream-colored leather, make the green marble basins and chrome fixtures in each bathroom pop. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Meeting Professional Continuing Education Includes Sustainability Certification Meeting professionals are taking sustainability more seriously than ever before. Look to Events Industry Council (EIC), a leader in event professional continuing education. So, what’s next? What is the SEPC?

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PCMA Convene

JULY 17, 2023

One of Carolina Goradesky’s first assignments as PCMA’s new head of sustainability was taking part in a sustainability session at PCMA EduCon 2023. It was not by coincidence that she now heads up global sustainability for PCMA, she said — “it was a strategic decision.”

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

And amid it all, sustainability watchdogs are championing corporate policies that are focused on monitoring their organizations’ overall business travel emissions. AI could help companies analyze T&E on a ‘much more granular level.’ The team offers a guide on environmentally conscious travel to its show, as well.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

event:decision, the #1 global partner for event sustainability, has released a new tool for event planners, Impact. Impact assesses, benchmarks and certifies events in a wide-range of environmental, social and governance factors. As an industry, we’re good at delivering great events. “As

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Momencio

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Welcome to the Topic “Sustainability in Event Planning: Strategies for Eco-Friendly Events” For good reason, event sustainability is one of the fastest-growing themes in the meetings sector. The good news is that organizing an environmentally aware event is simpler than you would imagine.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2024

Planning a memorable event involves meticulous attention to detail, and selecting the right venue is the most important first step. When it comes to hosting successful events, Hilton All-Inclusive stands out as a premier choice. Plan with confidence! Moreover, the culinary offerings are second to none.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Across the board, new meeting spaces make for premium, curated events. Georgia sees the opening of a meeting venue that emulates sophisticated style within a driven commitment to environmental stewardship and conservation. The renovation also significantly expanded all meeting and event spaces.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) is a world-leading sustainability benchmarking and performance improvement programme for destinations and their visitor economies. The judges felt that Belfast’s Changing the Menu. Changing the Menu.

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Glow Global Events

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

If you have ever planned an event, you know how important it is to make sure your guests feel appreciated and valued. One way of doing this is by providing gift bags as a gesture of gratitude for attending your event. Are there alternative options for events that prioritize sustainability?

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SevenEvents

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

in recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the need for sustainability in all aspects of our lives, including the corporate world. sustainable incentive travel programs offer a unique opportunity for organisations to reward and motivate their employees while minimizing their environmental impact.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

By Selina Donald, founder and CEO, The Bulb, Anna Abdelnoor, CEO and founder, isla, and Chantal Kerr-Sheppard, founder, Event Cycle There are just six years left until the deadline for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and Earth Day is a stark reminder of this important deadline, and an annual snapshot of how much work remains to be done.

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Event Farm

JANUARY 5, 2023

A new year is here and event planners everywhere are looking ahead to the future of the event industry. Here are the top trends that I’m predicting will shape the future of 2023 event experiences. After months of social distancing and virtual events, people are seeking experiences that make them feel connected to others.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2024

New Orleans’ recycling initiative makes huge impact in its second year Roughly one million people visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras annually. While this is an estimate to be proud of, there was once another number organizers used—and were proud of—to track the visitation of the event: amounts of waste produced.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

New Intent is a new organization designed to promote diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) and environmental advocacy by working with destinations, event strategists and the event supply chain. “I DEI and environmental action need to take a much greater priority in our industry.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 20, 2023

Is it time to reframe what we mean by sustainability? Germany, for instance, recently introduced an act requiring large companies to observe social and environmental standards across their supply chain. To enact true change, organisations must align with sustainability goals rooted in reality. This is a dangerous approach.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

to bring a unique and proprietary offer in the measurement of sustainability and mitigation of environmental impact relating to brand and agency-led events. Now organisers of B2C events, B2B Congresses and Exhibitions can both measure visitor travel impact and start to nudge visitors into more sustainable travel behaviours.”

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Event Industry News

JULY 27, 2022

The challenge, however, is the environmental impact of large-scale events – and in fact, any operation of any size – if not considered fully. Spectators, athletes and staff will commute, stay in the area, attend events, and enjoy the hospitality over a two-week period. Consider (and harness) how your event affects the area.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2024

15Hatfields’ ongoing mission to make events more sustainable, received special recognition at the annual Greengage Sustainability Awards. The leading London venue was awarded the prestigious new Positive Impact title, for its relentless determination to champion change in the events sector.

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Eventsforce

JUNE 22, 2023

As we move ever closer to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the awareness of sustainability has never been more pronounced. The event industry, of course, is no exception to this, with both organisers and attendees striving to reduce their carbon footprints and to adapt more sustainable habits and practices.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Sustainability is top of mind for a vast range of industries, and the commercial construction and masonry business is no exception. It comes as no surprise, then, that the yearly exhibition for the industry, World of Concrete (WOC), just completed its most sustainable event yet. It gives you a lot more data ahead of time.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

By Richard Dewey Executive Head Chef at Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa Annually throughout March, National Nutrition Month aims to raise awareness surrounding the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. Furthermore, many nutritious food options align with sustainable food practices.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

At Resource Design SA we design, develop and provide innovative sustainable solutions that offer the exhibitions industry eco-friendly financially viable alternatives. We are introducing this unique product to the UK market to meet the growing demand for more sustainable products. Food and beverage events. Meeting Rooms.

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