Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

. #3 You Might Want to Rethink That Celebrity Speaker Line Item David Saef, senior vice president and chief instigator at Freeman Company , made planners gasp when he revealed that data shows only 1% of attendees want to see a celebrity keynoteinstead, they classify innovators as their top draw.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 18, 2023

This outlines IMEX’s roadmap to deliver net zero events and operate a net zero business by 2030. The IMEX Group has made a significant move on its journey to net zero with the public launch of a Net Zero Strategy. Net zero roadmap – a partnership approach IMEX’s net zero roadmap is part of its commitment to […]

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MARCH 7, 2025

every year until at least 2030! It uses computers and data to show your ads to the right peoplepeople who are most likely to book a hotel room. Around the world, more companies are starting to use this technology, and experts say the programmatic ad market will grow by 22.8% Why Should Hotels Use Programmatic Ads?

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 3, 2022

They also were presented with information on P&G’s mission to double the number of women in STEM and triple the number of women of color in STEM by 2030. Booth visitors could learn about Olay products and P&G’s mission to triple the number of women of color in STEM by 2030. A content platform supporting creators.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The industry can anticipate the need for investment in education and skills as their workforce looks towards welcoming millions of graduates and adding 800,000 jobs requiring vocational training by 2030. trillion investment opportunity in the green buildings sector by 2030. They can also look to investing in sustainable infrastructure.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

Yasmin Diamond, executive vice president of global corporate affairs at IHG, said in a statement, “Transitioning to bulk amenities across our global estate was one of our first significant steps towards eliminating single-use items throughout the guest stay by 2030.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2025

As part of ASM Globals pledge to reduce energy consumption by 25% by 2030, the Center also partners with planners to implement green meeting practices. These efforts earned it prestigious certifications, including LEED Silver for Existing Buildings and Gold Level Certification from the Events Industry Council Sustainable Events Standard.

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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. The world has changed and by 2030 we believe that the majority of people at an event will want a different menu.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Jonathan Foot, Director of Skills & Early Careers at Compass Group UK & Ireland, adds: “Through Compass’ Social Value commitments, the business is dedicated to its Mission to a Million pledge, which aims to positively impact one million lives by 2030 both within and outside the organisation.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

With Gen Z projected to constitute 30% of the workforce by 2030, in-person events provide vital opportunities to build connections, develop confidence, and enhance interpersonal skills needed for career advancement. SM What interactive elements (e.g.,

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It’s estimated that by 2030, roughly 300 million electric cars will be on the road, accounting for more than 60% of new car sales. Although not many airports have taken on the goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, there are some in the United States and abroad that are making their contribution.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 25, 2023

Looking to the future the team have created a focus group linking events and conferencing with the University Sustainability team to continue to work on the Universities’ objective to achieve Carbon Neutral Goals for 2030.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 13, 2023

The Belfry Hotel & Resort, located in Warwickshire, is aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030, having saved 3 million kWh of energy combined across electricity and gas in 2022 when comparing its usage with 2019. The 3 million kWh saved is enough electricity to power 300 houses and enough gas to heat […]

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 26, 2023

The events and conference venue operates with sustainability at its core and is committed to achieving Net Zero carbon status by 2030. Church House, Westminster is one of the capital’s true hidden gems, located closely by landmarks such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and St James’ park.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 9, 2024

By 2030, Gen Z will account for 35 percent of the workforce, right behind Millennials (40 percent) and overtaking Gen X (20 percent) and Boomers (5 percent). But according to new research from Freeman, released October 8 at IMEX, the event industry is not evolving fast enough to meet the needs of the next generation event goer.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It is a Planet Mark-certified business and a signatory of the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge —which means it has committed to accomplishing a 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050. ExCel’s Sustainability ExCel has established a reputation as an organization committed to doing better for the planet.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

trillion by 2030. The brand described the properties as being curated to serve a growing segment of “modern achievers.” All of these offerings targeted a wellness industry that was estimated by Statista.com to be worth $476.1 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $1.2

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Event Industry News

APRIL 22, 2024

There are just six years left until the deadline for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and Earth Day is a stark reminder of this important deadline, and an annual snapshot of how much work remains to be done.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

billion by 2030.” Accor aims to reduce its own carbon emissions by 46% by 2030, and 5,500 Accor hotels have earned or are currently earning an external sustainability certification. In fact, the industry’s audience is expected to surpass even 2019 levels in the coming years.

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Exhibitor Magazine

MARCH 14, 2023

TORONTO � Exhibition Place has signed the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge, joining a global movement of businesses committed to creating a sustainab.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 26, 2023

The venue now employs two dedicated team members focused on driving the business’ sustainability ambitions including its commitment to Net Zero 2030. The venue announced its commitment to becoming a net zero campus by 2030 last year, having already unveiled its comprehensive sustainable food strategy.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 28, 2022

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has announced its ambition to achieve net zero by 2030. The announcement also underlines the SEC’s support for its home city of Glasgow, which has already committed to being net zero by 2030. In recent years, the SEC has made significant moves to reduce its carbon footprint.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

In addition, SB-1137 calls for the closure of the state’s last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, to be postponed until 2030. The Diablo Canyon power plant produces 9% of California’s energy and is lauded by proponents of the legislation, who say the vote will help to stabilize the state’s power grid with a clean source of energy.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2021

Parent Brand, Compass Group UK & Ireland Announces Commitment to Reach Net Zero by 2030. News facts: Compass Group UK&I has announced a commitment to reach Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, in line with targets to limit global temperature rises to 1.5°C Local and seasonal ingredients will be key.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, established by the United Nations in 2015, aims to achieve peace and prosperity for all through 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By embracing the SDGs, the events sector demonstrates its commitment to social responsibility and contributes to a more sustainable and equitable future.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In a press release from Tourism Cares, attendees of the first annual POPS can expect the following topics to be addressed by expert speakers and panelists: Driving Economic Development to Underrepresented Communities through Cultural Tourism Future of Tourism Town Hall: Global Brands’ Commitment to Sustaining DEI & ESG Future of Tourism Town Hall: (..)

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 3, 2022

The project at Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden , part of The Ascott Limited (Ascott) portfolio – CapitaLand’s wholly owned lodging business unit – is part of CapitaLand’s 2030 Sustainability Master Plan targets. The 2030 Sustainability Masterplan launched in October 2020 to elevate CapitaLand’s commitment to global sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

trillion by 2030, global wellness tourism has been steadily performing with record gains. Holafly’s 5-year search growth is currently at 2,400%. Global Wellness Tourism Rapidly Rising From its 2020 low of $801.6 billion to an expected valuation of $1.59

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Canadian Special Events

MARCH 15, 2023

TORONTO, March 15, 2023 – Exhibition Place has signed the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge, joining a global movement of businesses committed to creating a sustainable future for the tourism industry. “We greatly value having a venue partner like Exhibition Place, which boasts a longstanding dedication to sustainable practices.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2022

In a resolution by Airports Council International (ACI) Europe and its members, more than 100 European airports have committed to going carbon neutral by 2030, as part of the Net Zero by 2050 pledge. Marriott International also committed itself to net zero by 2050, as well. homes, is a step in the right direction.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

For instance, “Microsoft is trying to be carbon negative by 2030, which is a massive undertaking,” says Araujo. Then again, ahead-of-the-curve companies might inspire other firms to address their event-related carbon emissions.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Business Design Centre (BDC) has released the company’s roadmap to Net-Zero, explaining how it intends to achieve this ambitious target by 2030 – 20 years ahead of the internationally recognised target of 2050 for businesses. The BDC has made a 66.7%

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Event Marketer

MAY 16, 2022

The brand doubled its investment in social impact to cut its environmental footprint in half by 2030. Globally, Hilton hospitality brand is helping travelers plan more sustainable trips.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Additionally, Bowood has reduced single-use plastic in its hotel bedrooms by over 90%, with an ambition to have removed it all by the summer.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 5, 2022

Supports SEC & OVO Energy’s commitments to become net zero businesses by 2030. It is a significant milestone on our journey towards net zero by 2030, and a real credit to the team who work so passionately on implementing our sustainability strategy.”.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

percent between 2024 and 2030, according to Grand View Research, and the European market is on a similar track. Communicating this data to C-levels and clients can help manage expectations and justify budgets,” said Catherine Chaulet, president and CEO of Global DMC Partners , from the stage.

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

The event industry’s Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge requires signatories to commit to targets aligned with the Paris Climate Accord, which includes achieving a 50-percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 on the way to net zero emissions by 2050. 31 through Nov. 12 in Glasgow, Scotland.

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