Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

This perfect storm significantly threatens the sustainability of associations and adds tremendous pressure to those who are organizing events to find ways to improve their financial performance. Event planners should consider asking key suppliers to add a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to their contract.

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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 ? As a major player in the region, it’s our job to consider sustainability from the outset.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The 2022 World Rowing Coastal Championships (WRCC), this year hosted by the UK for the first time, has achieved ISO 20121 sustainability accreditation for the entire event – the first rowing event of its type globally to have achieved ISO 20121 accreditation. We would contract them again without a moment’s hesitation.”

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

With so many logistics to handle and compliance regulations to consider when managing pharma events, working with expert pharma event management companies can help reduce stress and ensure you achieve your business goals more easily. You are probably lucky enough to have a great event management team that delivers exceptional events.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 29, 2020

The extended contract will see the overlay specialist continuing to deliver bespoke temporary infrastructure across Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT). Philippa Hayday-Brown, head of hospitality and events at RAFCTE, commented: “Extending our contract with GL events was an investment in quality and continuity.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

Of particular interest to many planners and attendees in 2022 is what can be done to account for and manage their carbon footprint. MeetGreen Director of Sustainability Eric Wallinger here and in photo at top. Find out more about IMEX’s approach to sustainability and what you can do to help in Frankfurt here. A Place to Start.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 9, 2021

Sustainability should now be top of the agenda when planning events and experiences. Home to the British Medical Association since 1925, the sustainable venue boasts 22 unique and versatile spaces for up to 320, including 11 purpose-built meeting rooms, all fitted with cutting edge AV technology. million litres per year.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You realize you should seek the expertise of an outside event management agency to help save time and money, and deliver optimal results. What do event management companies do? First, what is an event management company, and what support can they offer? Why hire an event management company?

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EncoreAPAC

MARCH 20, 2023

Sustainability is increasingly a consideration for both event planners and venues when choosing a production company. As Meetings Net describes it, the roadmap caused “perhaps its biggest public splash on the issue of making events sustainable.” Find out how Encore sets the green standard. Next year we’re going for gold!

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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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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2023

Eventist Group has won the prestigious catering contract for RHS Chelsea Flower Show, sponsored by The Newt in Somerset. The five-year contract will see Eventist Group provide diverse food and drink opportunities for more than 100,000 guests over the six-day event.

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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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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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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Room availability is a challenge; hotels are struggling to manage huge demand. 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. Room resales and sliding cancellations are things of the past.

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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. We look forward to getting more of these machines into our hire fleet over the next few months.”.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 8, 2021

Actavo Events is a global events company specialising in the supply of Event Infrastructure including staging, grandstand seating, fencing, crowd control, drape and bespoke scaffolding structures, in addition to offering Project Management expertise for special projects. One of Actavo’s core values is to ‘operate sustainably’.

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Event Industry News

JULY 7, 2021

A series of ‘Buyer’s Guides’ focused on the news, kit, solutions and best practice across specific sections of the event model – exhibitions, festivals, conferences, venues and sustainability – all have their own annual EIN supplements. THE ROLE: Working with senior management to design and deliver a content marketing strategy.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As the world continues to deal with the ups and downs of the pandemic, it can feel like a rush to get back on track and ensure you have a sustainable wedding planning business for the future. 4 Key Strategies for a Sustainable Wedding Business: 1) Solid Contracts for Long Term Sustainability. 2) Safety Protocols.

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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. Sustainability is Good for Business One in three U.S. And, another study found that events contribute 2.5 pounds of landfill waste per person per day.

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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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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

The Foundation of Every Event: Contracts At the very core of your event planning toolkit should be your event contracts. Contracts clarify the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of all parties involved, acting as a safeguard against the unforeseen. It guides you through the logistics, ensuring no detail is overlooked.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Effective procurement strategies not only ensure that companies get the best value for their money but also play a role in risk management, innovation and corporate social responsibility. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Effective procurement strategies not only ensure that companies get the best value for their money but also play a role in risk management, innovation and corporate social responsibility. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When building out a corporate events program, several critical factors must be considered to ensure the organization’s long-term success and sustainability. This includes considering your internal resources (budget, stakeholders, event management software) and external resources (sponsors, vendors, partners).

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 3, 2023

Freestone continued “in addition to providing excellence, creativity and flexibility, a commitment to diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and responsible event management were a crucial consideration throughout the process. Contracts will run from March 2023 – March 2026.

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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. It’s fantastic for brands who are passionate about sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint by integrating VX Lab as a global platform.” .

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

Next is the Social Contract, the new Code of Conduct with the event where we agree to maintain safe distancing, wear masks and to not participate if we are feeling unwell. One of the greatest challenges leaders face is managing and inspiring individuals when the rug has been pulled out from under the organizational structures we all knew.

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Event Industry News

MAY 4, 2022

All agencies are promoting their sustainable credentials” says Venues for Business Co-Owner Amy Woodthorpe. “We Amy continues, “nearly all of our clients are looking to deliver more sustainable events, so partnering with EventDecision allows us to offer a timely, accurate and valuable analysis of data for our clients.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A recent survey takes the pulse of meeting planners, asking about budgets, contracts, airfares, virtual meetings, and more. The latest meeting planner survey from Global Event Planners, the network of independent destination management companies, found that higher costs was a top challenge for 70 percent of the 200 planners surveyed.

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Management Events

MARCH 30, 2021

As a key player in the Nordic market for long-term savings and insurance, Storebrand has consistently pushed the narrative of sustainability for financial organizations. Løddesøl to talk about Storebrand’s journey towards sustainability, the challenges they faced, roles of CFOs, and commitment for companies.

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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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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Whether your meetings specialty is event design, contract negotiations, operations management, sustainability, risk management, virtual events, speaker trends, food & beverage, or something else entirely, our call for speakers is seeking fresh voices to educate and spark new ideas for meetings and conventions.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independently owned destination management companies, launched GDP University. The free program touches on topics, in the form of webinars, from the basics of meeting planning to more complex topics, such as event technology and sustainability. The course’s second part will be held Oct.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” From workforce shortages to inflation worries, what should event planners be looking for when it comes to 2023 contracts? On the “high” side: Larger deposits up-front for hotel contracts.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The contract was for the exclusive provision of all catering at CHW including corporate events and concerts within the 25 flexible event spaces, the popular public Wesley’s Café and the smaller street café. We strive to be ahead of what the rest of the industry is doing and coming out of the pandemic has sharpened our focus further.

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Smart Meetings sat down with experts Cathy Diem, director of sales for financial and insurance accounts at Hilton Worldwide, Katrina Kent, CMP, CMM vice president of Meetings Management and Event Strategy (MMES) team at Liberty Mutual Insurance and Jennifer C. Standing Behind Sustainability The focus on sustainability starts at the RFP level.

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