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3 Shifts in Event Sustainability

PCMA Convene

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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How Six Sponsors are Serving up Fan Experiences at the 2021 US Open

Event Marketer

Fans and brands have made a triumphant return to the 2021 US Open Tennis Championships after spectators were banned from last year’s event due to COVID. The big draw for 2021 were the first-ever American Express Courts at Pier 76 in New York City. This year’s competition, taking place Aug. IHG HOTELS & RESORTS.

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F&B in Events: 2022 Inspiration from the ‘What’s Hot’ Forecast

Event Marketer

Sustainable containers that maintain food temperature and quality during travel are among 2022 trends. What was in 2021 an “off-premise” and “meal-kit” focus is this year centered around sustainability and health and immunity-boosting foods. Top beverage trends of 2022: Nut milks (cashew and pistachio).

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Here’s Why Your Event Budget Needs to Increase in 2023

Endless Events

Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. More events with more events mean more food, room blocks, entertainment, production equipment, and travel – and those all cost extra money. Higher Food and Beverage Costs. The Rise of Energy Costs .

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Smart Moves in San Antonio, Atlanta and More

Smart Meetings

With over 25 years of experience in travel, tourism and business events, and in leadership roles with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Destination Toronto, he brings extensive experience to oversee BestCities operations, focusing on their values of legacy, sustainability and advancement of the global impact of meeting events.

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The Complete Step-by-Step Festival Planning Guide for 2021

InitLive

Step 5) Build out your marketing plan for your festival. Offer the most sustainable festival experience possible. Increase food and beverage sales by 35%. Step 5) Build out your marketing plan for your festival. It is important to ensure you have a unique sales proposition in all your marketing messages.

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‘Eurovision carbon footprint equivalent to that of one glass of wine per viewer – worth it?’

Prestige Events Magazine

But whilst thousands of Eurovision fans prepare to flood the streets of Liverpool and millions of people prepare to host Eurovision viewing parties in their own homes, sustainability experts have been busy calculating the carbon footprint of the large-scale event. Furthermore, more than 8.8