Event Industry News

JUNE 9, 2021

Sustainability should now be top of the agenda when planning events and experiences. In this feature we showcase suppliers who are environmentally responsible, check them out here and contact them to take your future events to the next level. EventDecision offers brand new solutions for event planners.

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EncoreAPAC

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Did you know that according to V-EX’s latest sustainability report, a three-day conference with 800 attendees carries the equivalent of 455 tonnes of CO2 – which is the same as 455 return flights from Paris to New York ? A strong differentiator for hotels and venues hosting events is holding green credentials.

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EncoreAPAC

MARCH 20, 2023

Sustainability is increasingly a consideration for both event planners and venues when choosing a production company. COP27 report outlines a Net Zero Carbon Events Roadmap, aimed at greener practices in the events industry. Find out how Encore sets the green standard.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Written by ZOE TURNER – Head of Events, Trinity House. On the retirement in 2019 of incumbent manager, Edgar King, she was promoted to Head of Events. In 2017 Zoë completed a Master’s Degree in Event Management at the University of Greenwich, simultaneously holding down her job at Trinity House.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 24, 2022

The venue hosts hundreds of events each year for a range of clients and is keen to ensure its suppliers and their services are equally inclusive and sustainable in practice. Rebecca Moore, senior event manager, said “Somerset House is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community reflecting the nature of our society.

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The MICE

MARCH 31, 2022

Bern’s positioning as a leader in the energy and environmental sector, and its easy accessibility within Switzerland and from neighbouring countries, make it the most suitable city to host the Swiss Sustainability Forum. Conference organiser, NZZ Connect, is a branch of the leading Swiss publication Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ).

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

The Royal College of Physicians Meetings & Events (RCP) has signed a 5-year catering contract with CH&CO. CH&CO was recently awarded three starts by the Sustainable Restaurant Association for its commitment to sustainability and brings its socially responsible and sustainable initiatives to the venue.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Social value is an umbrella term used to describe any initiative that makes a positive contribution to society and the environment such as smart resource usage, working with suppliers that are social enterprises, providing good working conditions and environmental sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? Eight Out-of-the-box Event Income Ideas 1. Give attendees a deal on your next event. Give attendees a discount code on the last day of the conference that is only good for the next 30 days. Record and sponsor your breakout sessions.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Appointed to Christmas at Kew on a multi-year deal, Midas is also providing Stage 3A machines and HVO fuel to the contract – all of which it monitors remotely via DSE Gateway and Livelink to ensure optimum performance. Brand Events. Conferences. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Areas of interest. Exhibitions.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Whether you’re just stepping into the world of event planning or you’re a seasoned pro aiming to refine your craft, this guide is for you. We’re looking into the essentials of an event planning toolkit that’s been honed from years of experience and a genuine passion for bringing people together in memorable ways.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Central Hall Westminster, part of Central Hall Venues group, has announced it has awarded a new £8m contract to in-house AV production services partner White Light. Situated directly opposite Westminster Abbey, the venue is renowned for hosting famous occasions and concerts as well as live and recorded Television shows in its Great Hall.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events. To consider attending a live event in 2021, we will need to understand how we will remain safe across the entire journey, whether a 3-hour or a 3-day event. Expert viewpoint: Be inclusive when designing internal events. How will we need to respond?

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This holds true for event management, which when done sustainably can help the environment, as well as improve an organization’s reputation, cost efficiency and long-term success. According to a study published in Nature Communications, the global events industry accounts for more than 10% of global CO2 emissions annually.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

The venue hosts hundreds of events each year for a range of clients and is keen to ensure its suppliers and their services are equally inclusive and sustainable in practice. Rebecca Moore, senior event manager, said “Somerset House is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community reflecting the diversity of our society.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

With that in mind, we are dedicating the November/December edition of Convene fully — our first single-topic issue — to the climate crisis, and what the business events industry is doing to address this global challenge. Find stories from the Climate Issue here, and read our cover story, “ A ‘Watershed Moment’ for Events — and the World.”.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 19, 2022

The overall scale of the event, with the footprint covering the entire Scottish Event Campus (SEC), including permanent venues and buildings as well as car parks. Approximately 60% of the COP26 event spaces built as temporary structures on the SEC car parks. Pylon One – Scale | Secure | Sustainable. Challenges.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Leading London events venue, The QEII Centre , has strengthened its director team with the appointment of Elena Gurgul as Sales and Marketing Director and EeLain Ong as Finance Director. EeLain’s appointment comes at a critical time as the QEII Centre navigates the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving events industry.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum debuted in May 2021 to promote the distinction among Marriott CRN’s leading hotels and resorts, and each event is different. Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 4, 2024

Last September, Sydney, Australia-based travel-management firm FCM announced the consolidation of its various meeting and event operations in North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia into a single global entity, FCM Meetings & Events.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Corporate events serve an important purpose — they boost brand visibility, drive revenue, and strengthen relationships with customers and employees. However, executing successful events takes more than ordering catering and sending invites. Consider asking questions like: What is the primary purpose of this event? Educational?

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2022

The campaign to eliminate single-use plastic from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which hosts corporate and group events, began with a conversation in its gift shop in 2016. The initiative, however, spread from Monterey throughout SSA, which has contracts with more than 75 cultural attractions across the U.S., We’re thriving.”.

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Quickmobile

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

When hosting conferences on cruise ships or other unique venues , one has to bear in mind that the daily things we take for granted are likely not going to be available to you. The planner/conference host needs to be sure that they have covered all their bases and prepared for any and all situations. What does this mean? Temptations.

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Event Industry News

MAY 4, 2022

Venues for Business is delighted to be the first specialist venue finding agency to offer carbon-footprint measurement as standard to their clients, when scouting venues and destinations for events. All agencies are promoting their sustainable credentials” says Venues for Business Co-Owner Amy Woodthorpe. “We

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Bray Leino Events has been awarded the Event Management Services contract for the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, now set to take place in October 2021. The VX Lab has been developed as an additional tool for brands looking to bolster their events, website, staff training or product demos.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

-Third best trading year since opening in 1986- World-renowned conference, events, meetings and exhibition centre, The QEII Centre , has announced a remarkable year of business stabilisation and recovery, resulting in the Centre’s third best trading performance since opening in 1986.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

IBTM today announced that it has signed a new three-year contract with Barcelona Convention Bureau and Fira de Barcelona that will see IBTM World take place in the city up to and including the 2022 edition. Brand Events. Conferences. Event Tech. Sporting Events. December 2020. Areas of interest. Exhibitions.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

From evolving event booker expectations to the importance of the right collaborations for business success, hear the latest MICE trends and predictions for the year ahead from a selection of Custard’s expert clients. Short lead times and conversions will continue to be a theme for business meetings and events in 2023.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Video production company, First Sight Media, has had an exceptional month, securing contracts to provide filming, streaming and video production services to five of the event industry’s key shows, AMP Events’ Event Tech Live and Event Sustainability Live in November 2023, and Mash Media’s International Confex, The Event Production Show and The PA Show (..)

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The city’s challenges related to homelessness, crime and drugs are part of a combination of factors that are impacting the city’s event business, with a number of big tech conferences announcing historic moves out of the city and to Las Vegas. We still lead the country in sustainability.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Vicarage Road, home to Watford FC, contracted Ryans Cleaning in 2017 to handle all their cleaning requirements, a successful partnership which has proven to be a match made in heaven! Procurement manager, Tarang Panchal, said: “This year, I have been heading various projects to improve the club’s environmental and sustainability efforts.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Adrian Ott (from left), Clare Melton, and Ori Lahav discuss the rising costs associated with planning conferences and events at Convening EMEA 2023. 21 at Convening EMEA 2023 in Copenhagen — proof that the challenge of dealing with increasing expenses is among the most pressing event professionals face.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

During the height of the pandemic, in-person events shifted to virtual meetings. But now, the event landscape is changing again to hybrid events. . A hybrid event is designed to blend the virtual experience with an in-person experience. What is a hybrid event? Asking questions during the event.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events. To consider attending a live event in 2021, we will need to understand how we will remain safe across the entire journey, whether a 3-hour or a 3-day event. How will we need to respond? Shift: Personal Safety, Pandemic Style.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 3, 2023

ICC Wales has today launched its report into the positive and lasting impact of the events industry on a global scale. Exploring all these attributes, ‘Event Power: A Force for Good’ shows that events bring immeasurable benefits to people and places, and ultimately have the power to change lives and make a real difference to our world.

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Guidebook

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Every year, we see innovation and development within the events industry. Over the last year, we’ve seen organizers take note of consumer trends and apply them within events. Sustainability will remain important. Action for organizers: Planers should think about sustainability in every aspect of their event planning.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The 1990’s were a great time in the event planning industry…sort of the champagne years. Incentives, team building, conferences, seminars. While conferences and seminars continue, incentive and bonus programs have decreased and will take some time to rebound. Corporate Event Planner – Industries to Consider But take heart!

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