Event Industry News

AUGUST 16, 2019

GL events UK has confirmed its support for The Festival Vision: 2025 initiative, as part of its own commitment to a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly industry. Its involvement follows several initiatives from the business over the last 18 months, all of which have sought to raise sustainability upon the industry agenda.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2021

US electric car maker Tesla Motors started work on the Tesla Roadster in 2004, which was first delivered to customers in 2008. The Harvard Business School credits the 1990’s as when sustainability in business finally came to meet head-on the longer term trend in consumer society.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2019

He co-founded INVNT in 2008, and under his leadership, INVNT has redefined the way organizations communicate to their employees, customers, and business partners. Charlotte Hammerbeck, Director, Meetings Technology at GSK. Michael Shapiro, Editor, Technology, Northstar Meetings Group. Read the Event Tech Q&A here.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Because these host organizations and companies couldn’t meet in person, they began ordering gift boxes for their clients and for employees who suddenly were working from home. The company launched in 2008 to provide brands, expo booths, and events with personalized merchandise to distribute to employees, clients, and attendees.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2016

luxury meeting properties were among the award winners. Smart Meetings always enjoys showing some love to luxury meeting properties that are our San Francisco Bay Area neighbors. Cavallo Point was among the properties honored for Sustainable Tourism Leadership. of meeting and event space. 6-12 in Las Vegas.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2022

For meeting professionals tasked with answering questions about the security concerns when sourcing a city such as Portland, Mayor Ted Wheeler has answers. Next-level Meeting Venues. of meeting space across a total of 33 meeting rooms, boasting the 14,144-square-foot Oregon Ballroom—expanding the options of hosting east of the river.

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Event Industry News

JULY 26, 2018

Crewsaders the crewing and staffing company that provides services to the corporate events and meetings industry is celebrating 10 years in business. He said “our company’s reputation and track record has been largely built on trust to deliver the very best in onsite support to our clients at all sorts of events in the UK and in Europe.

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techsytalk tech

JULY 26, 2016

James Spellos from Meeting U. James Spellos is the President of Meeting U., In 2015, Jim was named one of the Meeting Industry’s trendsetters by Meetings Focus magazine. He also speaks about food recovery and sustainability in the industry. jspellos@meeting-u.com. jspellos@meeting-u.com. link] tools.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 18, 2017

Green Building Council created this program in 1993—an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design —to certify that buildings meet standards of energy efficiency, conservation and community sensitivity. That may seem a high bar, but it’s Sustainability 101 as compared to the highest level, platinum. Skyler Syracuse.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. Pharma meeting planners are experts in social media marketing, email campaigns, media partnerships, and more to maximize HCP attendance and participation. It is not for commercial purposes.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Formed: 2008. Formation: INVNT was established in the summer of 2008 – at the height of the financial crisis – with the aim of challenging and changing perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours. Under his leadership the now decade old business continues to experience exceptionally strong, sustainable and balanced growth.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 23, 2018

The industry grew as the economy improved and even thrived during a short buyer’s market in 2008, according to Smith. Moreover, supply coming online in the next few years reflects that changing market, with more than 70 percent of rooms under construction part of limited service properties with equally limited meeting space.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 23, 2018

The industry grew as the economy improved and even thrived during a short buyer’s market in 2008, according to Smith. Moreover, supply coming online in the next few years reflects that changing market, with more than 70 percent of rooms under construction part of limited service properties with equally limited meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2022

OVG360 , Oak View Group’s sustainability-focused venue management division, named O’Dell president of venue management. He is also presently diversity, equity and inclusion chair for Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Global. The post Smart Moves in Chicago, Miami and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Greg O’Dell.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 7, 2019

It has won the UK Event Agency of the Year award a record 5 times in last 11 years – in 2008, 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2018. Rick has delivered numerous key-note speeches at industry events and has been voted into Event magazine’s Event 100 club every year since its inauguration. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Dually focused on satisfying guests and sustainable operating practices, in 2008 Element became the only major hotel brand to pursue universal LEED certification for high-performance buildings. The post Communal Rooms Coming to Marriott’s Element Hotels appeared first on Smart Meetings. At Element, distinctive details abound.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

More than 1,000 meeting, event and hospitality professionals are set to attend this year. In the second panel discussion industry experts will join Fiona to discuss the survey findings and steps to move forward to build a more sustainable industry. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Conferences. Exhibitions.

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Canadian Special Events

MAY 7, 2017

For its 2016 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Winnipeg, The Co-operators wanted to go beyond its usual sustainability practices to introduce a sustainability theme that would be featured throughout the year. How The Co-operators AGM helped raise awareness and funds to tackle the issue of Food Deserts in Canada. .

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. Previously for 20+ years, she has been an instructor of Special Event Planning and Sustainable Event Operations. She even launched her own events agency DAHLIA+.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 7, 2017

At these meetings, regional start-ups and others like them raise funding, seek inspiration, and acquire expertise. Between 2008 and 2015, Singapore’s National Research Foundation invested $29.5 To further foster innovation, the government sustains R&D spending at about 1 percent of GDP. million in 144 start-ups.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 12, 2017

The hotel has sustained its trendy image to this day, hosting over 200 red carpet events each year, including the annual Golden Globe Awards and Oscar Nominee Luncheon. of space designed for versatile meetings and events. Smith, who has designed the White House’s interiors since 2008, amid unrivaled views of the Pacific Ocean.

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Ins'Tent

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

If you are seeking private label programs, to meet growers, producers, and more, this expo is the place to be. Aside from the huge audience size, the Washington Auto Show gets listed as one of the top expos because it focuses on sustainable technologies that improve vehicle efficiency and encourage alternative fuels. at the Walter E.

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Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

A version of this post first appeared on Meetings & Conventions online: Urgent Wakeup Call: Mass Shootings and the Meetings Industry . In 2008, after receiving $85 billion in government aid, AIG took enormous heat for spending $430,000 on an executive retreat at a St. See Can We Keep Guns Out Of Meetings? ).

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The reinvented meeting included trips to the New School, Radio City Music Hall, and St. By all accounts, the 17,000 or so annual attendees were enjoying it just fine — as they had for more than 150 years, when the then newly formed association wrote annual meetings right into its bylaws. Sustainability?” Patrick’s Cathedral.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

When the lights went dark on the more than $1 trillion meetings and events industry in March, the call to shelter in place dimmed prospects not only for 26 million people whose jobs are directly or indirectly connected to bringing people together, but also for the 1.5 billion globally who attend meetings and $2.5 Out of the Shadows.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 21, 2018

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has appointed leading venue sustainability expert Warren Campbell as an ambassador to its council to champion sustainability. mia chief executive, Jane Longhurst, said: “Sustainability will remain a key trend and focus for the sector over the next few years.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 21, 2018

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has appointed leading venue sustainability expert Warren Campbell as an ambassador to its council to champion sustainability. mia chief executive, Jane Longhurst, said: “Sustainability will remain a key trend and focus for the sector over the next few years.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 15, 2018

In Europe, countries in top demand by meeting planners are Spain, the United Kingdom and France. The city has benefited from a sustainability halo since hosting the 2015 Climate Change agreement and continues to make eco-friendly advances, such as transforming the Seine River banks into pedestrian promenades.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Conversely, meeting attendees want to encounter the character of cities they visit in genuine ways, according to Ken Maher, a fellow and former principal at HASSELL. “I Meeting the critical functional needs of a convention center isn’t easy. It was big news last January when New York Gov.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 3, 2019

15Hatfields is London’s most sustainable venue. Nestled in the heart of London’s Southbank, 15Hatfields has been at the forefront of sustainable event management since its doors opened in 2008. Contact Details: Warren Campbell General Manager. 020 7827 5920 info@15hatfields.com www.15hatfields.com. 15hatfields.com. Brand Events.

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EventSource

JULY 10, 2023

It stands as a socially conscious enterprise, garnering prestigious awards for its unwavering commitment to sustainable design. With over 22,000 square feet of event space, including elegant ballrooms and versatile meeting rooms, the hotel provides a stunning backdrop for any occasion.

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Event Industry News

JULY 15, 2019

However, an increasing number of festivals are now attempting to improve their sustainability, with many banning single-use plastic and being more conscious of their carbon footprint. Festival Republic director, Melvin Benn, praised XR’s “incredible” actions stating that everyone should be active in regard to sustainability. “I

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Management Events

JULY 8, 2021

During these uncertain times, organizational leaders are under pressure to perform their best as the world moves into a more digitalized and sustainable direction. By mentions that “ there are alternatives out there ” and recommends a 2008 study by Drath et al. What challenges lie ahead of leaders today?

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

When Barcelona hosted the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress in 2008, a group of passionate delegates from Hawaii sat up in their chairs and thought, Why not us? WCC will meet for the first time on U.S. After inspiration struck in 2008, Hawaii took a run at bidding on WCC 2012.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Meetings are growing and evolving rapidly, and each is an experiment in applying new methods to find a perfect formula. Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. Demand continues to outpace supply of meetings-eligible hotels.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Meet and network with the brightest minds from big banks, regional and community banks, commercial banks, credit unions and credit cards on 9 th and 10 th March in Miami. . The idea for this conference is to provide sustainable solutions to some of the world’s greatest needs. Inaugurated in 2008, Google I/O is an annual event.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Meet and network with the brightest minds from big banks, regional and community banks, commercial banks, credit unions and credit cards on 9 th and 10 th March in Miami. The idea for this conference is to provide sustainable solutions to some of the world’s greatest needs. Inaugurated in 2008, Google I/O is an annual event.

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