PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Paris 2024 may also achieve the Games’ highest level of sustainability yet by becoming the first to halve its carbon emissions compared to the average of London 2012 and Rio 2016. Sustainability is a key pillar of that roadmap. From Day One, [Paris 2024] was conceived with sustainability in mind.” million tons of CO2.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

IACC has today unveiled its refreshed venue excellence certification, Committed to Brilliance. The web-based content is designed to give meeting planners reassurance that IACC member venues provide the levels of performance and support necessary to create innovative and exceptional meeting experiences.

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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. million visitors. Concentration.

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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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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The 37th edition of International Confex will take place on 25 – 26 February 2020 at ExCeL London, bringing together thousands of event professionals for two jam-packed days of learning, networking and inspiration. Confex is so much more than buyers meeting sellers. Simply scan your passport on participating stands to be entered.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: As we celebrate the 2023 Meeting Professionals of the Year , we thought it fitting to go back to a 2020 Meeting Professionals of the Year winner, John Cruz, senior corporate meeting planner with BlueCross of North Carolina , for some perspective. Then, provide the extras that show you care.

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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. Afterwards, it moved the second edition to Interlaken in 2020, and in 2021, it moved the event to Bern.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals. AIME is the leading trade event for the meetings and events industry in the Asia Pacific region.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board announced a partnership with Clear Health Pass and Co.Protect branded protective equipment to help meeting professionals create frictionless solutions for establishing and executing protocols. “We Diverted 45% of all waste from landfill in 2020. Plus, more updates from Smart Meetings TV!

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The meetings, events and incentives community will come together this week to make valuable business connections, learn and network as The Meetings Show returns. Here are some of the highlights of The Meetings Show 2021: Inspiring exhibitors. Quality hosted buyers. Education, education, education.

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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

MAY 26, 2021

On Friday, May 21st, Washington, DC fully reopened for in-person meetings, conventions, trade shows, groups and special events. and Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, is leading an industry-wide effort to support customers meeting in the nation’s capital. Ferguson, II, president and CEO, DDC. “DC Still Connected.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Reusing banners and other signage that isn’t date-, location-, or event-specific is a great way to make your event more sustainable. The EIC and the Sustainable Event Alliance offer an accreditation program. With EIC’s Sustainable Event Standards, events can be certified platinum, gold, silver, or bronze.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 29, 2021

Venues have been equally quick to react, providing designer studios as restrictions lifted last summer, along with tech, atmosphere and identity in equal measure. Showcase’s Virtual Event Venue. Established in 1976 by John Henry, the venue became the birthplace of a uniquely portable stage riser system for touring artists.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

of meeting and exhibit space adjusts to a banquet or theater style. A stone’s throw and a free shuttle ride from Charleston International Airport (CHS), Northern Charleston Marriott boasts a meeting space of 12,380 sq. divided into 8 meeting rooms and 10 break out rooms as well as on-site support for hosting your future meetings.

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Event Industry News

JULY 5, 2019

The organisers of The National Running Show have announced a Sustainability Policy for the events taking place in Birmingham and in London. The show will be taking a number of measures to help visitors and exhibitors manage the impact of their attendance at either show, whilst also challenging its contractors to be more sustainable.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Independent venue consortium, Venues of Excellence (VoE), has announced that 2019 was one of its most successful years of business to date. We are proud to have awarded accreditation to now 53 venues, from Scotland to the South of England, representing more than 4,000 bedrooms and 1,000 meeting rooms in total.”.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The ConnectMe app provides attendees with interactive elements such as live polling and speaker Q&A, the ability to see who else is in the room and at the venue via Room Radar, and to connect, chat and book meetings with like-minded professionals, bringing the best of technology to in-person events.

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EventMB

JUNE 1, 2022

IMEX Frankfurt, the annual meeting and incentive travel exhibition event, is back after being canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic. The show, celebrating its 20th anniversary, reflects a new business reality, and it’s one of steady and sustained confidence. This year is no different. .

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Event organisers believe that the number of dietary requirements amongst delegations will grow from 20%, in 2020, to 40% by 2030, according to research by Lime Venue Portfolio. We need to change some of the language now around ‘dietary requirements’,” commented Jo Austin, Sales Director, Lime Venue Portfolio.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 16, 2022

Venues of Excellence (VoE) has hosted its first members Annual Conference under its new ownership with Mandy Jennings who took the helm of the award-winning consortium in May 2021. A key challenge facing many member venues currently lies in the recruitment and securing the right candidate to take businesses successfully into the future.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The manufacturers of eco-friendly glitter brand have thrown their support behind a project to promote sustainability at music festivals. The Show Must Go On 2020 report will essentially be the information resource for music festivals looking to drive greater sustainability at their events. Areas of interest. Brand Events.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 23, 2020

As the world celebrates Earth Day 2020, the Events Industry Council (EIC) is pleased to announce the first organisations to have achieved the EIC Sustainable Event Standards. The new standards, launched in September 2019, are a central initiative of EIC’s Centre for Sustainable Events.

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2020

Some Thoughts on the State of Business Events 2020. It’s a series of blog posts written by our CEO Veemal Gungadin, where he shared some thoughts about the State of Business Events in 2020. And last but not least, the challenge of sustainability still remains. Sustainability of Corporate Events.

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2020

Some Thoughts on the State of Business Events 2020. It’s a series of blog posts written by our CEO Veemal Gungadin, where he shared some thoughts about the State of Business Events in 2020. And last but not least, the challenge of sustainability still remains. Sustainability of Corporate Events.

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The MICE

JANUARY 11, 2021

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. Switzerland is a premium country for meetings and events. Further, it has the lowest VAT rates in Europe and a high commitment to sustainability. Commitment to sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

What meeting planners may be pleased to discover is Asheville’s potential for hosting eventful gatherings. Executives and meetings professionals in search of locations to hold meetings, executive retreats, conferences, and incentive trips will be inspired by Asheville’s spirit, scenic beauty, and fresh mountain air.”.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Huber, a professor of earth, atmospheric, and planetary sciences at Purdue University, and director of Purdue Institute for a Sustainable Future, told his fellow panelists and the audience that if the industry does not address air travel’s contribution to its carbon footprint, we will just “be working around the margins.”

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 31, 2020

He said: “The innovation over the next decade will undoubtedly reshape the way the industry manages, markets, and delivers meetings and events, offering event organisers a unique opportunity to take on a more strategic role within their organisations and, crucially, capitalise on revenue-boosting opportunities.”.

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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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Event Industry News

MARCH 26, 2020

The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) is an inspirational setting for meetings with fantastic views of the city. The award-winning venue has 22 multi-functional, flexible rooms, suitable for meetings, conferences and exhibitions up to 8,000 delegates. Contact Details: Adrienne Clarke, Head of Conference Sales. W: www.theccd.ie

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Event organisers believe that the number of dietary requirements amongst delegations will grow from 20%, in 2020, to 40% by 2030, according to research by Lime Venue Portfolio. We need to change some of the language now around ‘dietary requirements’,” commented Jo Austin, Sales Director, Lime Venue Portfolio.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 9, 2020

Through our Centre for Sustainable Events and strengthened by the reach of our global membership, partners and stakeholders, we are equipping event professionals to deliver more effective and sustainable events. To close the session, Muñoz presented how sustainable practices were integrated into the design of COP25.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

While it’s now common for convention centers to include sustainability initiatives in their operating policies , not all such programs are created equal. Planners in search of an environmentally responsible venue can book these convention centers with a clear eco-conscience. Austin Convention Center. Colorado Convention Center.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Vision2025 previewed the January launch of the second edition Show Must Go On Report, supported with a new online sustainability knowledge hub for the outdoor event sector, at the UK Festival Awards, 6 th December 2019. Chris Johnson asserted: “We need to change the way we do business. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 6, 2020

The first six-week Pandemic Meeting & Event Design Certificate course begins on September 1 and is eligible for 20 CMP hours. The new course is a companion to the Virtual Event and Meeting Management certificate course ELI and MPI launched earlier this year, already with over 1,200 alumni. Start Date: November 10, 2020.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Collaboration and consolidation will be key trends for the business events, accommodation and meetings industry in 2021, according to the HBAA. Smaller meetings and smaller/hybrid events will replace the large-scale offerings for 2021.”. Sustainability opportunities. Market recovery.

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