Skift

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Georgia World Congress Center Authority Skift Take: The Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta is currently the biggest event space to be environmentally certified by the U.S. The center has spent the past 10 years investing heavily in sustainability — and now acts as a blueprint for other convention centers. Green Building Council.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Stewardship with Style Oakfuskee Conservation Center Oakfuskee Conservation Center recently opened to the public in LaGrange, Georgia, an hour south of Atlanta. The center has plans to soon construct an outdoor amphitheater, which will host sustainable food festivals and concerts. The multi-use, two-story facility offers 25,000 sq.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 23, 2020

As the world celebrates Earth Day 2020, the Events Industry Council (EIC) is pleased to announce the first organisations to have achieved the EIC Sustainable Event Standards. The new standards, launched in September 2019, are a central initiative of EIC’s Centre for Sustainable Events. Atlanta, Ga., Baltimore, Md., Boston, Mass.,

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Element Albuquerque Uptown While admiring the picturesque Sandia Mountains, guests at the new Element Albuquerque Uptown will enjoy the endless inspiration of the property’s nature-inspired, sustainable design. Hilton Signia by Hilton Atlanta The opening of Signia by Hilton Atlanta kicks off 2024.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

We would go to events, meetings, conferences and the swag would be left in the trash or in the hotel room and that’s not sustainable. Instead of the more promotional products, I go to the markets in New York, Atlanta and Dallas to find really creative gift ideas. Where do you find inspiration for your gifts? I go to the gift shows.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Atlanta, GA. Atlanta’s parks and its weather make it a high-ranking city. Sports fans can see an Atlanta Hawks basketball game or the Atlanta Dream play, Atlanta’s WNBA team. Other Atlanta sporting events include NFL games at the Atlanta Falcons’ Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Atlanta Brave baseball games.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 15, 2024

The brand also worked with Revision Goods to produce 1,500 denim coffee sleeves using American Eagle reclaimed denim—a sustainability play that Gen Z surely took note of. Agency: CNC Agency) Photo credit: CNC Agency BARK AIR WANTS TO GIVE YOUR DOG A ‘WHITE PAW’ EXPERIENCE Now boarding: your fur babies. No hang-ups here.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

Shelby Luzzi Shelby Luzzi Luzzi is the first senior manager, sustainability, of Destination DC (DDC). In this role, she will develop and implement strategies for sustainable travel practices in meetings, conventions and leisure travel to Washington, D.C. Along with her team, she won sales team of the year in 2019.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Visit Greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California, appointed Bruggemans director of sustainability and community engagement. He has held similar roles in Baltimore, Atlanta and Los Angeles, and at Omni Hotels & Resorts. Regis Atlanta and more. Lauren Bruggemans. He was previously director of rooms for the property.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Coming in second — after “our love of good food and drink won’t change” — was to “expect to see a greater respect for, and interest in, local culinary cultures and sustainability.”. But more and more, travelers and groups are demonstrating that they have an appetite for culinary experiences that include that very context. Jennifer N.

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Unique Venues

JANUARY 7, 2020

Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia is in the historic and scenic Druid Hills neighborhood. The university is especially proud of their commitment to sustainable building and green space with nearly 2 million square feet of LEED-certified space. Atlanta, GA. There are also overnight accommodations for 150 guests. Regina, SK.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2023

Last year saw DRPG make several investments, including the opening of a US office in Atlanta and the expansion of its Northern European operations in Cologne. In addition to its business success, DRPG was recognised for its achievements, winning 41 awards for its work and the Queen’s Award for Enterprise and Sustainable Development.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 21, 2023

” Brand partner FLOWERBX, a sustainability-focused, female-led floral design company, used all compostable and recyclable flowers within the space. All arrangements were delivered sustainably in Manhattan, same-day, by DoorDash on branded, flower-powered bikes. 30 and Dec.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

McGinnis has also held the role of executive vice president of operations at Innovative Spa Management in Atlanta. Before this, Connelly was business development manager at Earth911, a company that maintains a nationwide eco-efficient, sustainability and recycling information database for programs and disposal sites. Matt Connelly.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2022

Bill” Marriott opened the first property in Atlanta in 1983. Many are switching out to more regionally appropriate, sustainable plants. “It Smart Meetings sat down with Diane Mayer, vice president and global brand leader with Marriott’s Classic Select Brands to talk about what the change means for meeting professionals.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Immediate Past Chair: Fiona Pelham, managing director, Sustainable Events Ltd and Positive Impact, Manchester, United Kingdom. Trevor Lui, director of operations and sustainability, The International Centre, Toronto, Canada (Canada Council Chair). 2017 MPI Board of Directors – Members. Visit Meeting Professionals International

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Holston House The American Hotel Atlanta Downtown-a DoubleTree by Hilton Ahead of its time when it opened in 1962, all were welcome at downtown Atlanta’s first modern hotel—earning it a place in the Civil Rights Movement. The American Hotel Atlanta Downtown. One thing has not changed—the resort’s commitment to sustainability.

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All Seated

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Sustainability Benefits: 3D floor planning and diagram software contribute to sustainable event planning by reducing paper waste, minimizing material usage, and supporting energy-efficient layouts. Sustainability Integration: Explore how 3D technology can support sustainable event practices.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 29, 2022

11-14 in Atlanta, took for both audiences and ASH’s strategy going forward: Then and Now. They prefer a virtual option, and we’re going to build that to become a self-sustaining option for the future. “We’re leaning into them. Our audience really has grown to expect choices and the hybrid event is the ultimate choice.”.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The 2022 Annual Meeting & Exposition agenda covered the current disruptions of sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion, and workforce challenges with an eye toward finding new solutions using new association business models. Community First. A $20,000 donation will help to continue funding the work.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 29, 2021

Convene spoke with Reed in late February to learn how he and his team reengineered the annual meeting not as a short-term strategy but to make it a sustainable enterprise — and a more valuable experience for all participants — for the coming years. They will have access to the virtual meeting platform when they’re in Atlanta.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2022

OVG360 , Oak View Group’s sustainability-focused venue management division, named O’Dell president of venue management. Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) appointed Molino director of the Chicago sales area. Greg O’Dell. Previously, O’Dell was president and CEO of Events DC. Anthony Molino.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 6, 2020

Digital events also tend to be more geographically inclusive: Primer 2020 was scheduled to take place in Atlanta, Georgia, as a two-day paid event with 300 attendees. It can leave us with a kind of emotional hangover, since typically those levels of intensity are not meant to be sustained for long periods of time.”.

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Ins'Tent

JANUARY 13, 2020

Bronner Bros International Beauty Show | February 8 – February 10 2020 | Atlanta, GA. International Conference of Sustainable Development | TBA | TBA. You’ll even get a taste of the latest food and beverage trends and get the chance to sample what you got and network with your industry peers. Beauty Show is just right for you.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The 2022 Annual Meeting & Exposition agenda covered the current disruptions of sustainability; diversity, equity and inclusion; and workforce challenges with an eye toward finding new solutions using new association business models. Community First. A $20,000 donation will help to continue funding the work.

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GatherHere

MAY 22, 2017

The Atlanta Business-Chronicle ’s 2017 Pacesetter Awards. The aim of the Pacesetter Awards is to recognize Atlanta’s fastest-growing private companies. We’re also quickly expanding our team, hiring over 30 employees in the past year, with plans to add 30 more by the end of 2017 to sustain this rate of growth.

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Ins'Tent

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Aside from the huge audience size, the Washington Auto Show gets listed as one of the top expos because it focuses on sustainable technologies that improve vehicle efficiency and encourage alternative fuels. Taking place in Atlanta Georgia, on February 12-14, this year, this ever-expanding expo has been upgraded to include three halls.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 9, 2019

Not Miami, or Atlanta, or Washington D.C. The entire facility is certified organic and its owners work hard to support sustainable agriculture. 26 Atlanta Event Venues. Discover the top 20 event venues for public and corporate events in Jacksonville, Florida! but Jacksonville. Maybe we shouldn't be surprised, though.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Elizabeth Shanaman , vice president of research and market analysis, Visit York County : The impacts of COVID-19 were a reminder that supporting the employees that deliver the visitor experience is crucial to the sustainable growth of a destination. The primary purpose of attracting visitors is to support the destination’s community.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 30, 2018

Atlanta, GA. AASHE’s annual conference is the largest stage to share effective models, policies, research, collaborations and transformative actions which advance sustainability in higher education and surrounding communities. At-Risk & Struggling Students Conference. Pittsburgh, PA. 2018 Clute International Conferences Las Vegas.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 31, 2018

The museum, designed by the well-known local architect Robert Quigley, is green and sustainable. If San Diego isn’t the only city where you host events, check out these venue roundups in other major cities: Atlanta Event Venues. Another reason to support this venue: It’s dedicated to stimulating creativity in children.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Amanda Simons , Sustainable Events Program Manager, Greenview. Ken Race , Director of Global Accounts, PRG, Atlanta. In addition, he can set the system to accept submissions before the meeting begins via the Internet, which drastically speeds up and smooths out the presenter experience. He is deserving of accolades.”.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 30, 2023

That study really showed that markets like Atlanta, per se, are markets that are coming to see us whether we market to them or not, so if we spend incremental funds, we aren’t necessarily seeing supplemental visitation,” says Lauren Cleland, director-marketing and data intelligence.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 1, 2016

This year, 44 venues from the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, China and India participated in the 142-question Green Venue Report survey, providing the most comprehensive collection of results yet on topics ranging from food waste to energy efficiency and sustainability.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The idea for this conference is to provide sustainable solutions to some of the world’s greatest needs. To all the design talents, the event is from 21 st – 23 rd October in Atlanta. . The annual BSR Conference is one of the longest-running sustainability conferences. Milken Institute Global Conference. Chicago Ideas Week.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The idea for this conference is to provide sustainable solutions to some of the world’s greatest needs. To all the design talents, the event is from 21 st – 23 rd October in Atlanta. The annual BSR Conference is one of the longest-running sustainability conferences. Milken Institute Global Conference. Chicago Ideas Week.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The idea for this conference is to provide sustainable solutions to some of the world’s greatest needs. To all the design talents, the event is from 21 st – 23 rd October in Atlanta. . . The annual BSR Conference is one of the longest-running sustainability conferences. Milken Institute Global Conference. Chicago Ideas Week.

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