Event Industry News

AUGUST 4, 2022

While, traditionally, an Evolution Dome structure requires a generator running 24/7, to install it and keep it inflated for the duration of an event, the battery pack’s 20 KVA system can support a structure for 14 hours and can fully recharge in as little as 90 minutes, requiring just one eighth of the diesel draw.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

of meeting space in seven meeting and event spaces. When it comes to meetings and events, 37,000 sq. Read More: New and Renovated: Austin Exploration and Sunny Shores. On the rocky coastline of Northern California, The Sea Ranch Lodge has launched a new glamping program with packages for individuals, groups and events.

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Event Industry News

JULY 24, 2023

As part of its ongoing sustainability developments, Evolution Dome has invested in a new fan system which has resulted in a significant reduction in the power consumption of its inflatable structures.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This groundbreaking move is expected to save over 42 tonnes of CO2 on event menus alone in 2024. Sam Morgan explained: “Switching to non-dairy desserts is a bold move that we’re implementing in all our venues and across our restaurants and event menus. For more information go to: www.thevenuescollection.co.uk

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Riverside East will open in the Spring after a multimillion-pound refurbishment and Lime Venue Portfolio has been bought in to add value to the venue’s meetings and events proposition, exposing it to the thousands of organisers looking for London based venues. It’s a community space and we already feel part of the family.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

The main theme for the brand’s presence this year will once again underline its aim of ‘Betterment’, bringing new intelligence to existing trends within the meetings and events industry, whether it be sustainability through food, event legacy and impact, and now, accessibility and Neurodiversity.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 31, 2022

In an installation-rich environment with share-worthy moments, immersive activations as well as a compelling lineup of content and—of course—live music, Austin-based Dell Technologies celebrated SXSW’s return to in-person with its long running #DellExperience lounge. So, it was a real celebration of our hometown of Austin.”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Sustainability and accessibility are now essential ingredients for a meeting menu. million people who require healthy, tasty meat-alternative options for dining at events. Read More : Sustainability Is Center Stage in Greater Phoenix. Austin, Texas: Vegan Is Bigger. Austin Convention Center offers 881,400 sq.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 29, 2021

As the city of Austin has worked toward carbon neutrality, the Austin Convention Center has been leading the charge by buying carbon offsets, converting to renewable energy, and focusing on ways to be one of the greenest places to meet in the U.S. The events industry is helping to grow that market. Picking the Right Project.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

“Data Science for the SDGs” was the theme of the 2019 Data for Good Exchange hosted by Bloomberg in New York City, which looked at how data science projects can help make progress toward achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Bloomberg).

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The brand hopes to plant over 500 trees throughout the campaign but is looking to encourage more and more event planners to invest in sustainable Christmas events. With our One Tree Planted initiative, we’re giving them just one more reason to book these events now, and to do so with a green reward at the end.”.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Increase your visibility and share your knowledge: The call for speakers is now open for the MeetingsNet track at The Special Event. Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

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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 survey is behind the launch of Lime Venue Portfolio’s Meetings for Change package, which now offers organisers access to credible and sustainable menu options.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 27, 2023

This initiative is part of the Group’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices in the events industry. By installing these charging canopies, we are encouraging more people to choose electric vehicles and helping to reduce the carbon emissions associated with travel to events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

The Venues Collection can announce that all their UK conference & training venues have achieved the ‘silver’ level in the Green Tourism ‘Green Meetings’ Standard – the world’s largest sustainable certification programme. Our clients work with us as a trusted partner who can help them to create more sustainable events.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

How to kick up the empathy and excitement-quotient at events Smart Meetings Extraordinary Texas Event at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin brought leadership strategies, technology innovations, experiential gifting and fun F&B ideas from the award-winning magazine to life for three days and we are sharing the aha moments with you.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Surmont thought about boycotting the event until the two of them came up with the idea of making a donation to offset the impact of her spending in the state instead. Its website describes SocialOffset’s brief this way: “We are a community of people determined to stay true to our values when we travel to or host events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

of indoor and outdoor event space includes a 2,625-square-foot rooftop ballroom with views of the endearing city of Savannah. First opened in 1847, the Grand Hotel has been through many historical events. The Driskill Austin. A post shared by The Driskill | Austin, TX (@thedriskill). of meeting and event space.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 24, 2023

SXSW attendees expect to walk thousands of steps a day in Austin (our daily record was 14,000, or about seven miles), making exhaustion a key pain point for brands to alleviate. Sun me”—as a sustainable action. The post SXSW 2023: Best Practices for Activating an Experiential Lounge appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 23, 2022

The programme was launched at the exhibition’s 2021 show, bringing mindfulness, nutrition, and sustainability together onto the plates of delegates throughout the group’s 80+ venues. Now, Meetings for Change is leading on carbon labelling. .

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 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 survey is behind the launch of Lime Venue Portfolio’s Meetings for Change package, which now offers organisers access to credible and sustainable menu options.

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Kennedy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Event planners and producers are nothing if not creative, organized, connected and resourceful, and this year has been proof of that. Corporate events in the second half of 2020 certainly look different than they did in the first, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be just as thoughtfully planned and executed.

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Kennedy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Event planners and producers are nothing if not creative, organized, connected and resourceful, and this year has been proof of that. Corporate events in the second half of 2020 certainly look different than they did in the first, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be just as thoughtfully planned and executed.

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Kennedy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Event planners and producers are nothing if not creative, organized, connected and resourceful, and this year has been proof of that. Corporate events in the second half of 2020 certainly look different than they did in the first, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be just as thoughtfully planned and executed.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 28, 2022

Current predictions are that inflation could be pushed to around 10%, therefore the offer, which is open to any day delegate meetings and events that are booked between 25 th July – 2 nd September 2022, simply includes a 10% discount.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

Typically, December experiences a decline in business activity, as corporate events are primarily concentrated in the first two weeks of the month. November 2023 set a new record with 31 confirmed events across UK venues, predominantly comprising meetings followed by larger conferences.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

A Double Shot of Novelty in Austin, Texas. Austin Convention Center is serving up customizable, gourmet local brew—from a self-serve coffee robot. The concept has already taken off at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and three other Texas locations. We’ll provide the reading materials. But not at The Durham.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2023

Currently the largest portfolio of meeting venues in the UK it offers support for both event planners and venues alike. It now has over 80 venue members representing stadia, confex & arenas, heritage attractions and residential conference centres and remains a self-proclaimed ‘cheerleader’ for better events and a stronger event industry.

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Event Marketer

MAY 4, 2023

Dan Preiss, VP-Experiential Marketing, Dell Technologies Offering insight into the current state of the entertainment, music and tech industries, SXSW 2023 took over Austin, TX, in March, with brands activating a variety of experiences, ranging from immersive art installations to larger-than-life photo ops to DIY crafting sessions.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2021

The group became the first in the industry to publish a Net Zero plan, which will help deliver its ambition to create a sustainable food system, and will be supported by Lime Venue Portfolio, amongst its meetings and events brands. Local and seasonal ingredients will be key.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 15, 2024

This is the kind of strategy we like to call “evil genius.” ( Partners: TBWANeboko; Raúl&Rigel) AMERICAN EAGLE CAFÉ: JEANS AND A CUP OF JOE Austin has become the unofficial Gen Z capital of the U.S., so American Eagle Outfitters headed to the Lone Star State armed with two things Texans love: denim and coffee. No hang-ups here.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The group’s 5 th new member in as many months, will see Ibrox Stadium, the home of Rangers, one of the giants of Scottish Football and most recently finalists of the UEFA Europa League, build on both the brand’s Scottish coverage, and its stadia options for event organisers. Philip Bennett, Venue Director, Rangers F.C.,

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The group’s 5 th new member in as many months, will see Ibrox Stadium, the home of Rangers, one of the giants of Scottish Football and most recently finalists of the UEFA Europa League, build on both the brand’s Scottish coverage, and its stadia options for event organisers. Philip Bennett, Venue Director, Rangers F.C.,

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Lime Venue Portfolio has launched a new initiative to meeting and event organisers that will underline its commitment to sustainability within the industry. There is no doubt in my mind that our customers want to do the right thing, but it’s not always straight forward,” comments Jo Austin, Director of Sales, Lime Venue Portfolio.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 2, 2022

The flexible Pavilion indoor event space at the Javits Center in New York City opens onto an outdoor terrace. The Convene editors have each chosen three trends from Wunderman Thompson’s report and connected them to meetings and events. Molly Crouch, director of sustainability at Sodexo Live! Courtesy of Javits Center).

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Venues Collection has launched the ‘Meetings for Change Plus’ event packages, empowering organisers with options that are not only good for the planet but good for the mind and body too. This special offer is valid for events and training sessions booked in the January to March 2024 period.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 17, 2017

I’m watching PCMA’s Convening Leaders LIVE, the online real-time streaming of key sessions from my computer in the comfort of my office, far from the Austin Convention Center. Fast-forward to January 2017. In my opinion, the perfect hybrid meeting.

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