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How the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games can inspire your next sustainable large-scale event

Event Industry News

Having been an avid fan of the Commonwealth Games all my life (my best memory is the exciting 200 metre final in the 1982 Brisbane Games where a dead heat resulted in two gold medals) I, like many others, am looking forward to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games from 28 July to 8 August. Look beyond the walls of your venue.

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mci group publishes 2022 Sustainability Report

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mci group publishes 2022 sustainability report. In 2022 the group helped raise nearly €3.5m for charity, launched 80 client projects about sustainability or with an integrated sustainability approach and organised 3 Net Zero carbon events.

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IMEX 2022 ‘Pathways to Clarity’ Showcased Sustainability and Mental Wellness

Smart Meetings

IMEX 2022 concluded its 11 th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event.

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Sustainable Event Buyer’s Guide 2022 launch

Event Industry News

BMA House , home to the British Medical Association since 1925, was the perfect setting to introduce Event Industry News’ (EIN) latest Sustainable Event Buyer’s Guide. Be aware of the emissions your events produce. Put a team together that’s passionate about sustainability and make time for them.

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Belfast ranks in the Top 10 Most Sustainable Destinations in the World for 2022

Event Industry News

The Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) is a world-leading sustainability benchmarking and performance improvement programme for destinations and their visitor economies. beating a short-list of five destinations that included the Faroe Islands, Helsingborg in Sweden, Valencia in Spain and Washington DC.

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Virtual Event Benefits You Need To Know in 2022

GEVME

The idea of organising events virtually was always the second choice in pre-pandemic times. However, virtual events took the industry by storm during the pandemic. That’s why knowing the virtual event benefits is useful. That’s why knowing the virtual event benefits is useful. The answer is yes.

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Major Events Firm Pushes Hard on Sustainability Certification

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After one big effort in August, nearly six times as many Maritz Global Events employees are certified in event sustainability. Over the past year, a handful of employees at Maritz Global Events, Fenton, Mo., Over the past year, a handful of employees at Maritz Global Events, Fenton, Mo., had earned their SEPC.