PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Held in Rio de Janeiro, the 2018 conference was the first to take place in Latin America in 15 years. Sessions sparked debate on such topics as high rates of caesarean sections and overall family planning initiatives, which are seen as crucial to achieving United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 4, 2019

In this super-connected global world of associations, SACEOS remains a key and committed player … distinguishing itself as a thought leader for its focus on sustainable business growth and (the) merits it brings to the community. How does SACEOS position itself within the global associations market?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. It’s a big reason why Euromonitor has named consumer connectivity one of its eight megatrends to keep an eye on through 2030. In 2018, they’re poised to become the norm. Virtual Reality.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. It’s a big reason why Euromonitor has named consumer connectivity one of its eight megatrends to keep an eye on through 2030. In 2018, they’re poised to become the norm. Virtual Reality.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 2, 2020

The Meetings Show has pledged a commitment to work with WRAP, the Mayor of London, London & Partners and Olympia London to help tackle the issue of food waste in the events industry as part of a wider sustainability pledge. The Mayor has set strong targets in his Environment strategy to cut food waste by 50 per cent by 2030.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Last month, Dubai’s commitment to clean energy and technology made it the first Middle Eastern city to join the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index ) — a group dedicated to highlighting best practices and responsible business-tourism initiatives.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) — a set of 17 wide-ranging goals and 169 targets addressing critical global problems — aren’t exactly household words. Sustainable initiatives became more common in the business events industry in 2019.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) — a set of 17 wide-ranging goals and 169 targets addressing critical global problems — aren’t exactly household words. Sustainable initiatives became more common in the business events industry in 2019.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2022

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba has been carbon-neutral since 2018, the only one in the Caribbean and the first in North America; but, fittingly, on Earth Day the 104-room property announced plans to go carbon-negative later in 2022. Carbon-Negative Upgrades.

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