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The Benefits of Running a CSR Event

Eventmobi

As part of its CSR program, Cisco helped the charity Stop Hunger Now package more than 100,000 meals for the hungry during its Cisco Live Event in 2015. Oracle OpenWorld holds a sustainable-first CSR event. Oracle OpenWorld is on a mission “to host the most sustainable conference in the world.”.

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Sustainable Venue Spotlight: Croke Park

Event Industry News

Croke Park in Dublin is one of the world’s most unique and sustainable venues for live and hybrid meetings and events that inspire and entertain. Commitment to sustainable events is central to operations and ethos at Croke Park and the venue has championed sustainability, not just locally, but on a global scale.

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MCEC expansion gets five stars for sustainability

Event Industry News

Opened in July 2018, the expansion building design was a joint venture between architect firms NH Architecture and Woods Bagot, and increased MCEC’s venue capacity by an additional 20,000 square metres. – A 22 per cent reduction of in carbon emissions, based on 2015 levels.

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

Smart Meetings

Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable. Honolulu; 7. Las Vegas; 8. Paris and 10.

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US Hotels See Strongest Demand Since 2015

SmartMeetings

During the year’s first three months, consumer confidence drove demand for lodging at the strongest quarterly rate since 2015, reports PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The industry needs to keep its eye on the prize and make sure this momentum can be sustained throughout the rest of 2017.”. Sustaining momentum may prove challenging.

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Sustainable Venue Spotlight: Croke Park

Event Industry News

Croke Park in Dublin is one of the world’s most unique and sustainable venues for live and hybrid meetings and events that inspire and entertain. Commitment to sustainable events is central to operations and ethos at Croke Park and the venue has championed sustainability, not just locally, but on a global scale.

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Report: World’s Top Meetings Destinations in 2018

SmartMeetings

Those are among the findings of 2018 Special Destinations Report, a joint project of destination and event management companies Pacific World and Access that profiles top destinations around the world and details why they attract groups. The ERS Congress and the 120th Motor Show have also increased demand for 2018.

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