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Why Future Event Planning Will Include Sustainability by Design

PCMA Convene

One of Carolina Goradesky’s first assignments as PCMA’s new head of sustainability was taking part in a sustainability session at PCMA EduCon 2023. Most recently, she served as conference programmes manager for WindEurope. “How do we prove the value — at the same time that we prove the impact — of events?”

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

Smart Meetings

Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable.

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A Greener Festival reveal the festivals and events reducing their environmental impact

Event Industry News

Launched in 2007, the AGF Awards is a pioneering certification setting the standard for sustainable events. The standards have been developed over 15 years in consultation with 1000s of events, event services, suppliers and sustainability experts across key areas assessed.

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How One Organization Made Their Event Sustainable — From F&B to Sessions

PCMA Convene

About six months before its 2019 Europe Knowledge Festival took place in Brussels, Belgium, Oct. 4-6, IACC ( International Association of Conference Centers ) set an ambitious goal for itself: to be an early adopter of the Events Industry Council (EIC) Sustainable Events Standards.

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Events Industry Council announces first organisations to achieve new EIC Sustainable Event Standards

Event Industry News

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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Welcome aboard Oceandiva London – the UK’s first CO2-neutral venue on water

Event Industry News

With sustainability at its core, Oceandiva London is committed to leading the industry in minimising the impact its activities have by utilising advanced technology and environmental practices. Oceandiva London will provide an entirely unique alternative for discerning delegates and private party organisers.

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Recovery continues on a positive trajectory according to IACC’s 2022 Meeting Room of the Future Barometer

Prestige Events Magazine

Encouragingly, since the last MRoTF survey, in April 2022, the percentage of venues planning to invest in conference and meeting room spaces has increased to 70%, from 65%, with public spaces the next highest priority. Sustainability continues to increase in importance, though there are still clear regional disparities.

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