Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2022

Three quarters (75%) of respondents expect their organisation’s 2022 travel volume to eclipse 2019 levels, with more than a third (32%) citing they expect volumes to “increase significantly”. Areas that have increased in importance include vendor flexibility, environmental sustainability, and traveller preferences, among others.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

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. Barcelona; and 10. Copenhagen.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2024

At 14 square miles and 32,000 residents, the four hotel properties totaling 2,200 guest rooms located in Dana Point on the Pacific Ocean encompass more chocolate-on-pillow turn-down service per capita than cities ten times as large and pets are welcomed with open arms. Let’s take a closer look. More than 53,000 sq.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2021

There is no denying that balancing sustainable initiatives and luxury for guests requires a lot of care. However, Royal Lancaster London offers perfect eco-friendly luxury to its guests and leads as an example to other hotels. When the hotel is at full occupancy, this saves nearly 1,000 plastic bottles a day.

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The MICE

MARCH 31, 2022

Bern’s positioning as a leader in the energy and environmental sector, and its easy accessibility within Switzerland and from neighbouring countries, make it the most suitable city to host the Swiss Sustainability Forum. Due to the positive response to the topic of sustainability and the growing demand, this year it will be a three day event.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2022

In a public report on second quarter financials, American Express (AmEx) Global Travel has cited a strong and sustained recovery in business travel in both hotels and airline sectors as a driver in the company’s gains. The post TWT: Business Travel Rebounds, New Sustainability Tool for CVBs appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

The LEED Platinum Oregon Convention Center (OCC) guarantees that you will have a sustainable event. Sustainability is in the Pacific Northwest’s DNA, and the OCC team is committed to the role of being an industry leader in sustainability. The best part?

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 6, 2019

As part of PCMA’s sustainability initiatives, attendee badges and lanyards at Convening Leaders in San Francisco will be environmentally friendly — a first for PCMA. PCMA has teamed with pc/nametag for a sustainable alternative to the traditional plastic sleeve and plastic lanyard. Chuck Cotterman/PCMA).

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EventMB

JUNE 2, 2022

The high watermark of 2019 sits at 14,031 attendees for IMEX in Frankfurt 2019. were only lifted the day before the start of IMEX America 2019 preventing many non-U.S. The Maritz Global Events Sustainability Challenge gamified IMEX in Frankfurt sustainability initiatives using an app and a leaderboard.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The year 2019 is almost upon us. 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Sustainability Is Part of the Plan. This is no longer going to fly this 2019. WiFi, essential as it is, tends to be very expensive when accessed from event hotels. Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences. Saving on WiFi Costs.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 15, 2022

A hot topic during last week’s Hotel Data Conference was booking the right balance between leisure business travelers. This article in Hotel News Now shows that the leisure market was the primary focus of the hotel executives on those panels.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 20, 2023

Food sustainability, clean oceans and repurposed rainwater Compared to the largely unexplored universe we inhabit; our little blue and green shimmering marble is small. Sustainably, Seattle Seattle, Washington, has always been a progressive leader in sustainability and environmental mindfulness. million sq. of available space.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

Joelle Park Joelle Park Park is appointed to the role of senior vice president and chief marketing officer at BWH Hotels. Shelby Luzzi Shelby Luzzi Luzzi is the first senior manager, sustainability, of Destination DC (DDC). Donatelli is promoted to director, national accounts, after her six previous years at Omni Hotels & Resorts.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Two-thirds of meeting professionals have reported the recovery of the hospitality industry to more than half of 2019 levels and one-third reported having reached beyond recovery to 80% of 2019 levels, according to new research by IACC’s new report, Meeting Room of the Future Barometer Late—November 2022.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2022

This is on top of a predicted full year 2022 increase in air fares of 48.5%, hotel rates of 18.5%, and car rental charges of 7.3%. Hotel rates (13.3%) (9.5%) 18.5% The cost-per-attendee for meetings and events in 2022 is expected to be around 25% higher than in 2019, and it’s forecast to rise a further 7% in 2023.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

RFP activity and hotel group room nights showed a significant increase in 2022 Q2, with both indexes reaching over 80% of 2019 levels, according to the 2022 Q2 Global Business Events Barometer released today by the Events Industry Council (EIC), the voice of the global business events industry.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

8, Hard Rock International issued a statement that it had been inaccurately reported in the Las Vegas press that the company would be closing The Mirage Hotel & Casino, which it has agreed to acquire for $1.075 billion. Sustainability: IATA Teams with Travalyst, Radisson Joins GSTC. In a release on Nov.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 22, 2022

Further, Knowland’s forecast for meetings business in the biggest markets finds that Phoenix and Tampa will fully recover their 2019 event volume this year. For that segment, Deloitte finds that “spend is projected to reach 36 percent of 2019 levels by midyear, and 55 percent by the end of 2022.

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Eventbase

JANUARY 9, 2020

In 2019, we witnessed climate strike movements happening all over the world as consumers put more pressure on governments and industry to provide sustainable solutions to combat CO2 production, plastic packaging and waste. What is sustainable event management? However, there are some ways to reduce this waste.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

Five weeks out from the return of IMEX in Frankfurt , Germany, IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer is excited that after cancelling two years in a row, the program is returning strong with an emphasis on connection and sustainability. MeetGreen sustainability consultants are calculating the environmental impact in Frankfurt for first time.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. In fact, the industry’s audience is expected to surpass even 2019 levels in the coming years. billion by 2030.”

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Surprise and delight followed at every turn with live flamingos (Tom and Jerry, 35-year-old brothers), branded coconuts, a server flash mob dance, sustainable sunglasses from Joycoast , unconditional support from Essential Bodywear and “wine edutainment” from Lady Somm. Groups, led by the example of Taylor Swift could help lift hotel futures.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 13, 2023

The Belfry Hotel & Resort, located in Warwickshire, is aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030, having saved 3 million kWh of energy combined across electricity and gas in 2022 when comparing its usage with 2019. The 3 million kWh saved is enough electricity to power 300 houses and enough gas to heat […]

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Sustainability and accessibility are now essential ingredients for a meeting menu. In 2019, Orlando landed on People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)’s Top 10 Vegan-Friendly Cities list, giving the city of 309,000 some serious foodie street-cred. InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel offers 94,977 sq.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2022

When the original building was constructed in 1988, it was designed in the style of grand hotels, explained Kelly Saling, Visit Seattle chief sales officer. Savory and Sustainable. What the two locations have in common is a commitment to fresh, creative catering and environmental sustainability. Original Arch. Arch building.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In the business events space, there was a realization of the need for being together and we are all determined to build back stronger than 2019,” he said. He also stressed the importance of seeing the meetings industry as a force for good in advancing sustainability. “We Read More : Ramsay’s Kitchen Opens at Harrah’s Las Vegas.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MARCH 21, 2019

From unique locations, to cool spaces, 2019 brings new venue trends. If your organization is focused on sustainability, choose a venue that embodies those ideals. Venues aren’t limited to hotel ballrooms and convention centers. The post What’s Hot: Sizzling New Event Venue Trends in 2019 appeared first on Cvent Blog.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Previously, he was director of operations at Balaji Hotels & Enterprises in India. He has worked as general manager of Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train, a luxury sleeper train in Southeast Asia, and was most recently general manager of Aman Resorts, Hotels & Residences’ Amanoi Resort in Ninh Thuan, Vietnam.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Is 2017 a buyer’s or a seller’s market for hotel supply growth? Trade shows to grow 3 percent through 2019. According to the 2016 Center for Exhibition Industry Research Index Report, trade shows will sustain a yearly 3 percent growth for the next few years. Members expect year-round interaction with their association.”

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Event Industry News

JULY 19, 2022

Opened in September 2019, P&J Live is Scotland’s newest live events venue has already set new standards in exhibition , conference and entertainment event delivery.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Even as we sit here now, the last three to four meetings that have been in San Francisco this year have matched their 2019 attendance, which not many meetings and events are doing anywhere in the country, or they’ve broken their all-time records. And the hotels are beautiful in San Francisco. Our downtown footprint is what it is.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 9, 2022

South Lodge, part of Exclusive Collection is the latest vineyard hotel within the UK as it plants 19,500 vines in May in collaboration with local vineyard and long-time partner, Ridgeview. It also goes hand-in-hand with the remarkable dining offering found at the hotel including Botanica, Camelia, The Billiard Bar and The Pass.

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Boomset

JULY 8, 2019

From veganism to Instagrammability, 2019 may be the year of the pig in the Chinese calendar, but in the events industry, it’s all about being unique. Take a look at The Royal Court Hotel in London for instance. It’s a fabulous venue for all sorts of events, with hotel rooms available right above the event function rooms.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 23, 2021

Our very own Adam Parry will be the first on the stage at The London Christmas Party Show on September 9 th at the City’s new Pan Pacific Hotel – the first of six informative and inspirational seminars planned for the first full day of this long-awaited return to live Show. 9.15am – HI-TECH NOT BYE TECH. 11.45am – TRENDS IN CHRISTMAS EVENTS.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Smyle has also been recognised as the fastest growing leading agency in the industry through its entry in The Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 in December 2018 and The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 in February 2019. Sam Chance, Portfolio Marketing Manager at Fresh Montgomery.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Caesars and Meet AC announced sustainability highlights from its newly released 2021 CSR Report —in a Leed-certified Augustus Tower villa suite—and the news (and views) are great. “There are more visitors, more flights, more hotels and more investments.” On track to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 (or sooner).

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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. In my 18 years as director of Stonehouse Court, innovation has been vast.

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