Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. Recently, the company debuted a comprehensive sustainability strategy. At over 100,000 sq. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 25, 2022

Two-thirds of venues say they will recover to 2019 meeting revenue levels in 2022 or 2023, with Danish and Australian venues predicting the fastest recovery, according to IACC’s annual Meeting Room of the Future Barometer 2022 , which was released today. In 2022 this percentage has dropped to 19%.

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Gallus Events

APRIL 30, 2019

The subject was social justice issue and specifically sustainable events. My subject: Sustainability at events, is more than reducing plastics and paper use. Gothenburg was the perfect city to speak about sustainable events. Sustainability is much broader than most event professionals think. Can you see the difference?

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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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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Event Industry News

MAY 8, 2020

The Sustainable Event Awards Celebrate Excellence in Event Sustainability. The judging panel for the inaugural awards is a stellar line-up of experts and we’d like to introduce them to you in our Meet the Judges series, this week we present Raquel Noboa, founder of Fifty Shades Greener. What does sustainability mean to you?

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Gallus Events

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The UN Climate Conference took place in Madrid in Dec 2019. I decided to travel down from Barcelona to find out how sustainable was COP 25? . So what exactly is the business of events, doing to showcase a sustainable future for our industry? This was a huge event, but was it sustainable? degrees Celsius.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

Unless you plan events for a booming industry, your reality working for professional and trade associations is that revenue from your 2022 and 2023 meetings is 15 percent (or more) lower than 2019. Event planners are experiencing sticker shock from rising costs for audiovisual, food and beverage, and other direct meeting expenses.

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Event Industry News

MAY 1, 2020

The Sustainable Event Awards Celebrate Excellence in Event Sustainability. The judging panel for the inaugural awards is a stellar line-up of experts and we’d like to introduce them to you in our Meet the Judges series, kicking things off is Rick Stainton, Founder & Group Executive Director at Smyle Group.

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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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Eventmobi

JUNE 3, 2019

And one of the first steps you can take when organizing your events is choosing a venue that is in line with values of sustainability. After all, venues are the ones that dictate a lot of the choices with their supply and management practices, so if you find the right venue, making your event sustainable will become a much easier task.

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EventMB

MAY 19, 2022

Let us explain … Since Skift acquired EventMB in 2019, we have witnessed a dramatic shift in the event industry. An era where meetings, events, technology and travel all play leading roles in defining and instilling organizational – and indeed industry – culture. We are now entering a new era of business. What Stays the Same.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2021

This is one example of Atlantic City’s efforts to give back to its community and create a sustainable future for its residents. Powering about 2,600 homes, this towering sustainability effort can be seen from almost every corner of the city. of meeting space. Just inside awaits 125,000 sq. Might kitchen-to-car be the next trend?

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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. Cities That Deserve a Shout Out.

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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. Smart Meetings selected a few of the top mentions to highlight initiatives and event spaces that are working to keep the Earth clean and green.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The UK’s meetings industry is looking towards 2019 with optimism following a successful summer and an uplift in enquiries for the year ahead. The figures continue the growing trend for meetings with the overall number up 25% over the last two years.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

The Group made significant progress on its Net Zero by 2050 transition, achieved important milestones in employee engagement and diversity, and continued to look beyond its borders to convene the hospitality industry in meeting the growing demand of consumers for green travel.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

“Data Science for the SDGs” was the theme of the 2019 Data for Good Exchange hosted by Bloomberg in New York City, which looked at how data science projects can help make progress toward achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Bloomberg). Courtesy Salesforce).

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 15, 2022

Hint: A new meeting pattern could help groups having a difficult time at the negotiating table. And] if hotels are selling out rooms Thursday to Sunday at sustained higher rates, is it less important [to hotels] that those same rooms are more than half empty during the week?”.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

And more spending money means more events: forty-nine percent of respondents plan to host more events in 2019. percent in 2019. Livestreaming is also more popular at events, with 40 percent incorporating the hybrid meeting format. The post Budget Increases Are on the Rise in 2019 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Smart Meetings Florida Experience elevated the gathering at every turn. Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright The precise mixture of authentic connections, elevated experiences and innovative ideas is Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright’s recipe for making everyone feel at home when they come together to get business done.

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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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MeetingsNet

APRIL 22, 2022

Is that an opportunity for meetings? By March, meetings business in most of the top 25 meeting markets in the country beat forecasts, while April is also on pace to notably exceed the forecasts made as recently as early February. Team meetings that have been postponed multiple times will finally take place.

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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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Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2022

Cvent , a market-leading meetings, events, travel and hospitality technology provider, published the latest instalment of the Cvent Travel Managers Report: Europe Edition , which provides in-depth insights into current corporate travel trends and activity. Travel managers also source for meetings and events. · About the Study.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Sustainability and accessibility are now essential ingredients for a meeting menu. For meeting professionals looking for places that can accommodate this growing population, WalletHub recently released a survey ranking the most vegan-friendly cities in America. Los Angeles: Meetings Meets Foodies.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 23, 2021

The Event Industry Alliance (EIA), comprising the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), the Association of Event Venues (AEV) and the Event Suppliers and Services Association (ESSA), has launched a new and comprehensive sustainability commitments framework. ”

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

2019 is set to be a big year for the events industry, which according to the Events are GREAT Britain report is now estimated to be worth a staggering £39.1bn. Meetings and events that offer healthy activities as part of the programme will boost attendees’ endorphins and help generate positive moods. There are some 1.3m

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Event Industry News

MAY 13, 2019

By Natacha Allen, head of sales and marketing at the Royal College of Physicians Meetings & Events. Healthy, sustainable food is an important part of the event offering today. Delegates food expectations have increased, and event planners need to be seen to be operating sustainably.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 16, 2022

name: Meet Events Ltd Date formed: July 2019 (8 months before Covid!) Leadership: Des Mclaughlin, Managing Director of Meet Events previously owned HBI which he sold in 2009, (2 weeks before the financial crash. Des was then MD of Grass Roots Meetings and Events which was subsequently bought by BCD.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 10, 2020

Sustainability is a key part of the RCP’s everyday operations across all areas of the business including catering, waste management and energy. The venue works on some fantastic sustainability initiatives from its recycling solutions to its sustainable food programmes.

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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. Workshops are fast becoming the preferred activity for many conferences and meetings. Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences. Saving on WiFi Costs.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 26, 2019

EIC’s State of Sustainability survey aims to set a baseline and identify industry trends and opportunities. A new survey from the Events Industry Council (EIC) is measuring sustainable practices, goals, and barriers in the global business events industry. Take the State of Sustainability survey here. Photo Credit Adobe Stock).

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

As meeting professionals begin to plan events for 2023, Mike Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), joined Editorial Director JT Long for his annual Smart Chat Live! predictions conversation about the trends meeting profs need to prepare for in 2023. A lot of it is new meetings.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The Events Industry Council has released six new supplier standards for sustainable events for public commentary. These standards will replace the APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Meeting Standards. . The draft standards can be reviewed on the Events Industry Council website through 18 April 2019.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Hallé St Peter’s, the historic rehearsal venue and community centre for the world-famous orchestra, has scooped a top architecture award for sustainability, thanks to its partnership with Siemens. The sustainability and energy efficiency of this magnificent facility was also at the heart of our design. The Oglesby Centre, a £4.3M

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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. Take a step out of your meeting into the courtyard and garden, a rare asset within a city. BMA House – modern events with heritage. Great Hall Snow Room. Areas of interest.

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