GEVME

JULY 21, 2021

Virtual events have become common, and almost all types of events that were referred to earlier as physical-only, are now being transformed into stunning online events. Almost every event imaginable can be conducted virtually including trade shows, conferences, career expos, corporate events, etc. Eco-friendly: .

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

With all the news coverage of “planetary health diet” —a set of guidelines designed to promote eating habits that are good for the planet and for our bodies—sustainable food is back in the spotlight. Wellness and eco-friendly eating aren’t just fads any more; they’re a crucial shift in the way we engage with food.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has, today, published the latest version of its eGuide with major revisions to the catering section and updates to the disability section, all downloadable from the AEV website. The eGuide is essential reading for venues, organisers, exhibitors and supplier companies.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Going into full hostess mode, she arranged for a hospitality suite stocked with food and a changing room in case early arrivals wanted to hit the beach before the welcome reception. “I

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The MICE

JANUARY 11, 2021

From a four-day live event format, the conference turned into an e-format and was live-streamed from Bern, Switzerland from 28–30 August 2020. Switzerland is a premium country for meetings and events. Further, it has the lowest VAT rates in Europe and a high commitment to sustainability. Commitment to sustainability.

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Nunify

JULY 27, 2023

Imagine an event where every attendee feels seen, heard, and deeply engaged. It’s the gold standard for events, isn’t it? As you already know achieving it requires meticulous meticulous design of the attendee’s experience, coupled with sustained audience engagement. The challenge? Making it easy and effective.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

Cruise line representatives cited the vaccination requirement as part of a multi-pronged approach to keeping crew and passengers safe, in addition to implementing CDC regulations, requiring negative testing before boarding and adhering to reduced capacity and social distancing guidelines. Beyond Government Guidelines.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience. We are excited to feature Ireland wedding and event planner Michelle McDermott today! Years Working in the Event Industry: 25+. Years Owning Your Event Planning Business: 20 years. Welcome to our “Day in the Life” series!

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Events Industry Council (EIC)’s Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) COVID-19 Business Recovery Taskforce has been navigating all the turbulence by collecting best practices. Under this umbrella, working groups are aggregating, curating methods to contextualize the waves of guidelines and explain the implementation process.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 31, 2017

Half of in-house planners called themselves personally enthusiastic about wellness and sustainability. However, that foundation has not translated to an emphasis on wellness and sustainability in meetings, in design, policy or budgets. Clearly, sustainable, wellness-based meeting practices have room to grow.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

In creating the 260,000-square-foot Hyatt Hub, which received a WELL Silver certification and currently is the largest WELL-certified interior space in the United States, the company worked with sustainability experts “to help infuse health and wellness throughout the new headquarters,” said Hyatt spokesperson Hannah Kaminsky. “It

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

do have a unique set of regulatory guidelines beyond those impacting other sectors,” says Sherri K. While budgets may be stagnant, planners are still under pressure to deliver memorable experiences and raise the bar from one event to the next. Maybe a three-hour event is 2.5 Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

Events Industry Council (EIC)’s Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) COVID-19 Business Recovery Taskforce is navigating the turbulence by collecting accepted practices in one place. Under this umbrella, working groups are aggregating, curating methods to contextualize the waves of guidelines and explain the implementation process.

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e2m.live

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Only a few of them were successfully able to utilize and adapt in order to conduct them with the help of virtual events. The basic definition of virtual events is individuals interacting on a virtual platform instead of a physical location. . What are the Pros and cons of a virtual event? How to run a successful virtual event?

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e2m.live

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Only a few of them were successfully able to utilize and adapt in order to conduct them with the help of virtual events. With virtual events constantly delivering on multiple aspects, we can indeed say that they’re setting milestones in the digital arena. What are the Pros and Cons of a virtual event? External Hybrid Events.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With environmental concerns becoming increasingly urgent, the event planning industry has the unique opportunity to shift how we think of events and lead the way toward sustainable practices. Here’s how to plan greener events for a more sustainable future. How do you plan a sustainable event?

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 26, 2019

Event organizers have until July 17 to provide input on the draft of new Events Industry Council [EIC] Sustainable Event Standards. But drafts of those standards, which cover sectors ranging from accommodations to food and beverage, can still be viewed on the EIC website. Photo Credit Adobe Stock).

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Essential Guide to Onsite Event Technology This guide was developed to help event planners around the world make better, more strategic decisions when it comes to onsite event technology. Discover what technology to use and how it will help to improve attendee satisfaction and event ROI.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 6, 2019

These massive trash patches have prompted some governments to ban plastic straws and bags and helped spur groups to create sustainability guidelines and pledges — including within the events industry. The crisis requires people to adopt wide behavior changes — and where better to start than at their own event.

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Planning Pod

MAY 7, 2020

And speaking of uncertainty, these restaurants, venues, offices and stores will also have to navigate the irresponsibly vague guidelines of the Opening Up America Again initiative and the responsibly more stringent regulations of state and local governments that will limit capacity (and hence revenues).

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Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2018

As an event planner, the last thing you want your attendees to feel is that your event could have been held in any city in the world, and they wouldn’t have noticed any difference. Adding local flavor to an event helps to create an experience that sets it apart from any other your event goers have been to.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 4, 2020

Smart Meetings asked industry leaders from the front lines of hotels, event venues and creators, transportation, travel, networking, wellness and sustainability to share their commitments and challenges for keeping everyone safe and connected. Every event will differ, but safety and hygiene always will be top of mind.

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