Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Home to the British Medical Association since 1925, their sustainable venue boasts 22 unique and versatile spaces for up to 320, including 11 purpose-built meeting rooms, all fitted with cutting edge AV technology. BMA House placessustainability at the heart of everything they do, which has won them a Gold awardin Green Tourism in 2017.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 22, 2019

The venue has been shortlisted for ‘Best CSR’ for the London Venue Awards and ‘Greenest Venue’ and ‘Best Conference Venue’ for the Hire Space Awards 2019. Whether it’s a conference , social event or wedding, we have a true history of hospitality. Conferences. For almost 100 years, BMA House has sat in the heart of London.

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The MICE

JANUARY 11, 2021

When the idea to stage an international, multi-day conference in Bern was born back in 2018, we didn’t know how things would turn out, and that we’d need to change our plans upside down. From a four-day live event format, the conference turned into an e-format and was live-streamed from Bern, Switzerland from 28–30 August 2020.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

One trend clearly in their sights — and validated by a report by Tourism Economics published on Jan. According to Tourism Economics’ “U.S. International Inbound Travel” report, as global travel expanded 6 percent in 2018, the U.S. 2018 attendance vs. 2017 attendance — +5 percent compared to +3.6 30 — is that the U.S.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 20, 2018

When members of the Barcelona Convention Bureau (BCB) and 13 bureau partners touched down in Las Vegas last October for IMEX America, they brought their sustainability ethos with them. She thought helping clean up one of America’s parks would correlate with BCB’s sustainable program back home, called “The Green of Barcelona.”.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2023

Changing the culture throughout the hotel has been a key priority and we have spent a great deal of time over the years working on the business’s values, brand and strategy; building on our passionate people, excellent service, innovation and sustainability.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Earlier this year, the World Food Travel Association published a list of the top 10 predictions for the food tourism industry in 2020, drawn partly from changes brought on by COVID-19. For both of these cultures, the color red is the embodiment of spiritual power and transformation,” Twitty wrote in a post on his site, Afroculinaria.com. ‘We

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Previously for 20+ years, she has been an instructor of Special Event Planning and Sustainable Event Operations. Kate Patay : Kate brings 20+ years of rich experience in business travel, tourism and event marketing strategy. Awarded as one of the top 100 women who inspire and innovate in 2018 by Smart Meetings Magazine.

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Connect Your Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Costa Rica may be known as the land of plenty for nature enthusiasts looking to embrace the “pure life” lifestyle of Central America, but the bustling capital of San Jose will soon become an epicenter for the MICE industry when Costa Rica Convention Center debuts in 2018. Naturally, the 168,000-sq.-ft.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 21, 2019

A successful conference begins with accessibility. Opened in April 2018, the state-of-the-art Costa Rica Convention Center features environmentally responsible design and advanced architectural work. The tourism board has issued this certification to more than 390 companies that showcase their commitment to sustainable operations.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 27, 2018

Unveiling an enhanced presence at the prestigious Meetings Show 2018, Visit Wales, the Tourism arm of the Welsh Government, confirmed a new approach and strategy to maximise the opportunities and strengths of the destination as a business events host. An agile, innovative and connected destination with a truly global outlook.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

A successful conference begins with accessibility. Opened in April 2018, the state-of-the-art Costa Rica Convention Center features environmentally responsible design and advanced architectural work. The tourism board has issued this certification to more than 390 companies that showcase their commitment to sustainable operations.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

It helps alleviate poverty by supporting disadvantaged and under privileged people into sustainable employment within hospitality leisure and tourism. 2018’s event hosted over 1,400 party-goers and raised almost £15,000 for its charity partners, with organisers hoping to surpass that sum in 2019.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2019

Dana Edmunds/Hawaii Tourism Authority). Recently, the conference center was named as the first and only “public assembly convention center” to earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4 Gold Certification from the U.S. In 2018, the venue launched its groundbreaking Ho’omalu? Green Building Council.

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Event Industry News

MAY 9, 2019

Gopinath has created more than 17 self-sustaining events in seven countries within the Middle East as he strives to elevate awareness of the business events industry in the region. and Stacey Thorp, executive director, conferences & events, Freeman. Finalists for the award: Heather M.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Examples include Starwood’s acquisition of Marriott in 2016, Wyndham Worldwides’ purchase of La Quinta and Hyatt’s capture of Two Roads Hospitality in 2018. Buyers’ average spend on travel programs increased significantly in 2017 and 2018, as compared to previous years. The San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center, Galveston, Texas.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Winners received complimentary PCMA membership along with registration to both PCMA Convening Leaders 2018 this month and the 2018 PCMA Education Conference in June. The day I was told that I’d been selected to be part of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties class of 2018. Head of Convention Bureau, Montreux-Vevey Tourisme.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 3, 2020

Event Industry News is now showcasing top sustainable venues from anywhere in the world. From award-winning event spaces to purpose-built venues, we are calling out for those who are leading the way for venues adopting green initiatives and promoting sustainable practices. million litres per year. Pledges & partnerships.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

When I attended a Green Meetings fam trip to Vancouver in June, sponsored by Tourism Vancouver, sustainability wasn’t just part of the program — it was the main event, and woven into my entire experience. We were whisked to the loading dock, where we got a backstage view of some of the center’s sustainability efforts in action.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

When Kimberly Smith was reviewing attendee feedback following the 2016 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Conference & Expo, she kept coming across the same complaint: The event’s F&B options had left attendees with a bad taste in their mouth. What conference doesn’t have cheese?

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2022

This is your guide to all things green meetings, from sustainability efforts to tips on making your meetings more eco-friendly. New Collaborative Course Offers Tips for Easy Sustainable Travel. In partnership with WeTravel, this course by Tourism Cares discusses how to offset carbon emissions, find sustainable suppliers and more.

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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. The wider United Arab Emirates (UAE) is investing up to $163.3

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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. WRAP’s Guardians of Grub campaign aims to tackle the £3.2

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

31, 2018, the United States will officially no longer be a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). A UNESCO World Heritage Site designation can have a big impact on a destination, helping spur tourism and economic development. organizations that work with UNESCO. Why does this matter?

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Whitaker is a respected industry veteran who formerly worked with Tourism Toronto and Brand USA. In October, Mayor Emanuel and Whitaker announced record tourism figures for the first three quarters of 2016, for both leisure and group segments. The project began in 2015 and will be completed by the end of 2018.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 2, 2017

While business travel to the United States continues to decline—thanks to President Trump’s travel ban restricting travelers from certain, mostly Muslim countries—tourism to Dubai is picking up. Dubai Tourism’s 2016 tourism figures, released in February, show 14.9 Dubai tourism director highlights strategy .

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2018

Louise, who lives in Brooklyn, said she makes an effort to make this summit into “more than just your average travel conference.” At a lot of conferences, people may learn something new, she said, but they also end up in a lot of sessions that aren’t necessarily relevant.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 3, 2018

He chose the destination as the host for his event — which brings thought leaders from all corners of the globe together to discuss topics like AI, fintech, and sustainability — because it was the “perfect place” to create and strengthen partnerships between government and business. “It Nothing is impossible,” said Sng. “I

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The messages for the 2018 mid-term election reached something of a fever pitch in the country’s fourth-smallest state in terms of population, North Dakota, the site of one of the most-watched races for the Senate. “We The practice has carried over to his time on the conference speaking circuit.

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