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

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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Eventsforce

JUNE 22, 2023

As we move ever closer to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the awareness of sustainability has never been more pronounced. The event industry, of course, is no exception to this, with both organisers and attendees striving to reduce their carbon footprints and to adapt more sustainable habits and practices.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 1, 2022

Cvent (Nasdaq: CVT), a market-leading meetings, events, travel and hospitality technology provider, is one of several key industry leaders supporting and helping fund the beta version of the sustainability web app: SAM , which was recently launched by In-House Corporate Events (ICE).

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Event Industry News

MAY 27, 2022

The venue, which recently announced its ambition to achieve net zero by 2030, will also be sharing other sustainable initiatives taking place at the SEC since it hosted the globally recognized COP26 conference last year. The Scottish Event Campus has pledged to plant a tree for every meeting the company hosts at IMEX next week.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The brand, which recently launched a series of new spaces across its Milton Keynes based campus, has announced a series of initiatives, in and out of its kitchens, to support sustainable farming and sourcing for event menus. It creates a feel good factor that reflects really well on the brands we host.”.

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Event Industry News

JULY 5, 2023

YOUROPE – The European Festival Association has developed and released the “European Green Festival Roadmap 2030”. The Roadmap aims to give European festivals and events a reliable guide for sustainable actions, including measures they will need to accomplish the inevitable process of transformation by the end of the decade.

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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

APRIL 20, 2022

Reports for clients, sustainability teams and stakeholders are generated in real time, pre and post-event. Multiple carbon consultants were involved in the methodology behind TRACE with verification by Avieco, a sustainability consultancy part of Accenture UK.

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PCMA Convene

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. Charlie McCurdy — CEO, Informa Markets. 31 through Nov. 12 in Glasgow, Scotland.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. Cultural & Heritage Marketing Council.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

billion by 2030.” Green Gatherings Sustainability is at the front of both planners’ and attendees’ minds, as Green Gatherings takes center stage. Sustainability isn’t only about reducing emissions. Bloomberg anticipates that the metaverse market may reach $783.3 AI transforms the way planners can design events.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

International competitors in the London Marathon will be charged a £26 climate levy as part of efforts to make the race net zero by 2030. London Marathon Events (LME) said the funds will be used to pay carbon removal company CUR8 to pull 280 tonnes of CO2 from the air. Other measures will also be […]

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Management Events

JANUARY 25, 2023

In the Business Buzz Outlook session, The Global Energy Crisis: Will Sustainable Energy and Improved Efficiency Come to the Rescue of Businesses in Europe? Dr. Marc Ringel is the Director of the European Chair for Sustainable Development and Climate Transitions at Sciences Po, Paris, France.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 19, 2022

Lime Venue Portfolio is pioneering for greener marketing within the meetings and events industry with the announcement of a new ‘clean and green’ website for 2022. The clean and green marketing approach is in line with the company’s commitment of reaching Climate Net Zero by 2030.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 25, 2022

The Meetings Show has pledged to reach Net Zero by 2050, cutting carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, in signing the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge. The first step on every journey towards a more sustainable future is a commitment, but the most important step is the one taken after that. Progress will be reported.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The agreement affords Svenska Möten’s venues the benefit of IACC’s global perspective on the market and will enable both organisations, and their members, to share ideas and global learnings in the spirit of education and the advancement of the industry.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

“Caesars has long offered innovative wellness options for employees and accommodated clients; it was time to make the services easier to access by packaging it all up in a ‘menu’ that could start a discussion,” said Reina Herschdorfer, director of marketing, national meetings and events with Caesars Entertainment. trillion by 2030.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

If we want to attract world-class business meetings and events, it’s essential that we market the UK as an accredited destination. Jess Gallagher, Venue and Hospitality Manager, The Royal Society of Chemistry at Burlington House Holistic approach to sustainability We can expect sustainability to be top of everyone’s agenda in 2024.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 5, 2019

Event industry professionals across the globe are being urged to take part in a vital initiative this month: “Engaging the global event industry with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.”. The SDGs address everything from gender equality and an end to food poverty to responsible production and sustainable communities. .

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In 2022 we published a four-year Green Energy Roadmap, with phase 1 completed this year. Our 2023 ESG report gives further evidence of our commitment to Net Zero and Signing this Pledge is clear indication of our determination to continue to move forward to these goals.”

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

While students will learn all aspects of event management—logistics, marketing, finance, risk management, and sustainability—the curriculum incorporates virtual- and hybrid-technology education as well.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2022

Lime Venue Portfolio is pioneering for greener marketing within the meetings and events industry with the announcement of a new ‘clean and green’ website for 2022. The clean and green marketing approach is in line with the company’s commitment of reaching Climate Net Zero by 2030.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The agreement affords Svenska Möten’s venues the benefit of IACC’s global perspective on the market and will enable both organisations, and their members, to share ideas and global learnings in the spirit of education and the advancement of the industry.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 15, 2021

We are convinced that achieving a sustainable long-term and prosperous future for the events industry depends upon finding new ways to meet, learn and engage that support the continuing health of our planet” explains Annalisa Ponchia, Innovation Director of AIM Group International. “As This work has to be concluded by the end of 2023.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 7, 2023

Ascot Racecourse has released its annual ‘Racing To Zero’ report, detailing the achievements to date on its route to halving emissions by 2030 and aiming to achieve net-zero by 2040.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Contributing to the panel and Q&A session will be Derar Al Manaseer, Director – Strategy & Investment ADNEC; Senthil Gopinath , CEO ICCA; Kai Hattendorf , CEO UFI / JMIC Board Member; Helen Sheppard , Head of Sustainability RX and Edwin Van der Vennet, Sustainability Committee IFES.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2024

Behind the Scenes The Sodexo team at San Diego Convention Center worked out of two flexible kitchens to sustainably feed 4,000 people at buffets set up in The District. “Asia-Pacific and Latin America, we’re just scratching the surface is that surface and all those markets,” he said. It’s a huge leap.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 9, 2021

Rather than leaving it solely up to governments to take action on climate change, associations representing industry and professional sectors that are not directly related to environmental health are declaring climate emergencies in an effort to encourage their members to lead the charge for a more sustainable future. Why the discrepancy?

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Management Events

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Mikko Tepponen shares why he’s excited to be FLSmidth’s CDO and walks us through the company’s digitalization and sustainability efforts. What is the link between digitalization and sustainability in an organization? Digitalization is an enabler for sustainability from several perspectives.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 13, 2021

However, for some clients that are going live, “bigger is better and there is a real recognition to celebrate their survival over the last 18 months,” says Beckie Towle, HBAA Marketing Director and Founder of The Events Raccoon. Sustainability will remain a high priority in 2022. Green opportunities. Collaboration is king.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2021

However, for some clients that are going live, “bigger is better and there is a real recognition to celebrate their survival over the last 18 months,” says Beckie Towle, HBAA Marketing Director and Founder of The Events Raccoon. Sustainability will remain a high priority in 2022. Green opportunities. Collaboration is king.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 4, 2019

How does SACEOS position itself within the global associations market? In this super-connected global world of associations, SACEOS remains a key and committed player … distinguishing itself as a thought leader for its focus on sustainable business growth and (the) merits it brings to the community.

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Event Marketer

MAY 16, 2022

As corporations pledge to be more sustainable, the event industry seeks lasting solutions. In an era of climate and pandemic disruption, event marketers are embracing a new chapter that addresses consumer and corporate expectations surrounding sustainability and safety. THE PANDEMIC EFFECT. CORPORATE MESSAGING.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 28, 2017

“It certainly is a high-profile event,” said Laura Oswald, the CVB’s director of marketing, “and by having this great opportunity, we really wanted to maximize that and show off as much of Paducah — Paducah’s stories, Paducah’s culture, Paducah’s venues — as we could.”. describes as being for “people, planet, and prosperity.”.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 20, 2023

Here are eight recent sustainability developments around travel and meetings that planners should have on their radar. • On Friday, April 21, the Sustainable Events Forum holds its fourth annual Earth Day for Event People , a free, 90-minute online event from 11:00-12:30 ET. Every effort counts. Green” began in Portland, Ore.,

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The MICE

MARCH 11, 2021

In the beginning, we looked at what was on the market and saw that many online event platforms attempt to mimic real life. In between, there will be themed nights addressing sustainability, digitalisation and diversity. Christel continued, ‘Creating Momentum was inspired by computer games such as Fortnight and Minecraft.

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