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The O2 continues to put sustainability at the forefront, with announcement of new arena measures

Event Industry News

The O2, which is owned and operated by AEG Europe, has today announced a series of new measures to make the world’s most popular music, leisure, and entertainment venue even more sustainable for fans, bands and brands.

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Food Rescue and Donating to Those in Need: The Law Is On Your Side

Smart Meetings

What the Food Donation Improvement Act Means for Events A new federal law could make it easier to donate unused food from a conference to those in need. An estimated 40% of the food produced in the U.S. We want the food to be handled properly and safely,” says Second Servings founder and President Barbara Bronstein. “We

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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

Smart Meetings

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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Radisson Hotel Group secures ECOsmart sustainability recognition across 21 UK hotels

Prestige Events Magazine

Radisson Hotel Group has successfully completed a programme that sees 21 UK properties awarded with ECOsmart sustainability recognition. The ECOsmart programme, run by Greengage Travel & Events Solutions, recognises Radisson Hotel Group’s sustainability practices at its UK hotels.

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Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract

Smart Meetings

All the way out to at least 2025 right now, maybe even 2026, depending on your group size, or the destination, or the hotel that you want to be in.” Read More : Gen Z Meeting Planners Navigate Post-Covid Job Market “It’s going to be difficult to contract with hotels or destinations that you want to be in for the foreseeable future.

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Marriott International Makes Farm-to-Table Cuisine a Priority

PCMA Convene

With more companies focusing on incorporating sustainability into their business events, Marriott International is prioritizing farm-to-table cuisine as a way to help planners minimize their meetings’ carbon footprint. Other Marriott properties that are prioritizing sustainable F&B include the Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel and The St.

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Harnessing Momentum: How Marriott is Helping Meeting Profs Lead Events Forward

Smart Meetings

Meet with Momentum Boston, the second installment of a new event series by Marriott that began this June, continued the brand’s mission to educate meeting and event planners in its redevelopment projects—from convention resorts to spaces to food and beverage—and to empower planners amid a booming return to meetings.