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Reducing Plastic Waste in the Events Industry

Event Industry News

Attendees and performers at live events and entertainment venues are increasingly demanding organisers to be as sustainable as possible. Right now, more than ever before ‘sustainability’ is and remains one of the biggest challenges facing the live events and venues industries.

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ExCeL London secures approval for expansion to its world class venue

Event Industry News

Significant investment in world class event space to meet client demand Delivering an additional 25,000sqm, increasing floorspace by 25% A truly sustainable development, surpassing the recognised industry standard. ExCeL is committed to developing a world leading event space, which will culminate in the opening of the expansion.

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Meetings Recovery Continues Upward Trajectory, According to New Report

Smart Meetings

In the report of 98 global venue operators, Europe (including Sweden, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Belgium, and the Netherlands) and the Americas are showing encouraging signs of a meetings industry increasingly seeing itself in a better place as the weeks pass by. Social Responsibility and Sustainability.

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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

Smart Meetings

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. soon to debut over 25,000 more—and hosting around 400 events and 4 million visitors per year, it is the largest event venue in London.

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35 Must Attend Events For Event Planners in 2020

Bizzabo

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. We know how hard it can be to find great events to attend, so we’ve made it easier for you. Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals.

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IACC Set Sights on Creative Innovation During Knowledge Exchange

Smart Meetings

Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge. Tracy Stuckrath, founder of Thrive!

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Planning Plastic-Free Events

PCMA Convene

How a Scotland venue and an England triathlon are leading the way. Plastic is one problem that continues to plague events. But planners can focus on sustainable efforts by placing plastic reduction at the forefront, reducing waste by reusing and recycling. By Boardroom editors.