Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) is a world-leading sustainability benchmarking and performance improvement programme for destinations and their visitor economies. beating a short-list of five destinations that included the Faroe Islands, Helsingborg in Sweden, Valencia in Spain and Washington DC.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 20, 2024

IslandWood is an environmental nonprofit on Bainbridge Island in Washington state that hosts residential educational programs for young students as well as corporate meetings and retreats. It sows a seed in the event guests’ minds.” Barbara Palmer is deputy editor of Convene.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

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. Washington. Singapore; 2.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 24, 2019

Washington, DC—home to the country’s most educated population—is where you go to cultivate connections that matter. As this cosmopolitan city continues to solidify its position as a place where great minds gather, those working in sustainability, transportation and government advocacy have also taken notice. According to the U.S.

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Unique Venues

MAY 20, 2024

When it comes to planning an event, choosing the right venue is crucial. It sets the tone for the entire event and can make or break the experience for attendees. But what makes Levi’s Stadium stand out as an event venue is its sustainable design and commitment to sustainability. Steinbrenner Field.

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Exhibitor Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC, USA � The Events Industry Council recently announced that VISIT DENVER has achieved PLATINUM Level certification to the EIC Sustainab.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2023

Get ready to immerse your event in the classic charm of The Prime. which can accommodate up to 2,500 guests across the venue, smart building management systems maintain the sustainable initiative. The latest AV technology gives meeting planners the flexibility to curate their events and provide access to virtual attendees.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Together, they named the event “Earth Day,” and Hayes’ team expanded the event to include the entire U.S. Read More: Tracking Your Group’s Carbon Footprint Now a Reality Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics This year, EarthDay.org , the official site for the annual event, has set “ Planet vs. Plastics ” as the theme.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 17, 2024

Whether you’re meeting in Washington’s wine country or lively New Orleans, you’ll find your event brimming with a feel of decadence and elegance. The more formal restaurant, The Marc, debuts a new Inland Northwest theme, built on a vision of cuisine that is sustainable and relevant to the region. of meeting and event space.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

The Washington, D.C.-based based Events Industry Council ( EIC ) and VSef, which launched early 2021, have taken steps toward simplifying data collection for virtual events. The global VSef initiative…has focused on the area of digital event data standards, and developed a comprehensive solution on a not-for-profit basis.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It is a day to highlight the need for investment in funding gaps to build a more sustainable and resilient tourism sector. They released three ways the tourism industry can contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They can also look to investing in sustainable infrastructure. Washington, D.C.,

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2024

Association leadership conference addresses the things that go unsaid A new event for female association event leaders planned for June in Washington, D.C., At this point, I am leaning in on sustainable clothing, core basics of a wardrobe rather that the frosting,” she said. Dressing should be fun and empowering.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2022

She was recognized as Community Leader of the Year, Sustainability Advocate for the California Travel Association, Leading for Positive Impact by the Canadian Impact Conference, and was the 2019 recipient of Destination International’s Global Leadership Award. Read More : Maritz Is Reinventing What’s Next in Seattle. Building on a Legacy.

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Exhibitor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

WASHINGTON � One clear takeaway from U.S. Travel Association's Future of Travel Mobility conference: Sustainability and innovation are not just buzzw.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 11, 2022

Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, today provided an update on the citywide outlook for 2022 and the organization’s convention sales and services strategies to attract meetings and conventions to Washington, DC. “We Washington Convention Center. Washington, DC has $10.3

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 20, 2023

Food sustainability, clean oceans and repurposed rainwater Compared to the largely unexplored universe we inhabit; our little blue and green shimmering marble is small. Smart Meetings selected a few of the top mentions to highlight initiatives and event spaces that are working to keep the Earth clean and green. of event space.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Sustainability and accessibility are now essential ingredients for a meeting menu. million people who require healthy, tasty meat-alternative options for dining at events. Read More : Sustainability Is Center Stage in Greater Phoenix. Phoenix Convention Center has a total of 725,900 sq.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

In this role, he will lead the Northeastern teams in New York, Boston and Washington D.C. Throughout his 20 years of experience in hotel sales, meetings and events, he has led award winning sales teams at large North American hotel brands.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Visit Greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California, appointed Bruggemans director of sustainability and community engagement. Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Runyon brings 10 years of venue administration and events experience.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

No matter how long you’ve been in the events biz, the industry’s ever-evolving nature means there’s always fresh territory to explore. The event (which itself is commonly referred to as “Davos”) has historically drawn an ultra-VIP list of world leaders, heads of civil society, corporate executives and global media to the mountains.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Amazon Prime Video is disrupting the college football tailgate scene with unexpected partners and a “socially conscious” experience as part of the 22-year-old traveling event platform, The Tailgate Tour. The brand’s Prime Video Pop-Up Tailgate Experience launched Sept.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Event Supplier and Services Association?(ESSA) This year’s opening keynote address is from Ian Washington-Smith, ex-detective inspector and founder of coaching service Mindsmith. This year, nominations are open for eight categories and include a new Sustainability category which acknowledges the rising importance of the topic.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The disruption caused by the pandemic and subsequent Great Resignation in the events world is no exception. The urgent call to restaff hotels and events teams and engage discriminating audiences will include many unimaginable trials, learning new skills and, ultimately, a reinvention of ourselves and the industry.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 7, 2022

How did you get into events? That’s when the events side really caught my interest. I joined the C&E team at Grosvenor House, which is a venue that personifies the glamour of events. My very first job was at a country house hotel in Hastings which was small enough to ensure I learned every trade.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2022

When the expansion was announced in 2017, the convention center was known as Washington State Convention Center, but the new name and differentiated buildings better reflect the location, funding and profile of the venues, Jeff Blosser, president and CEO of Seattle Convention Center shared. of event space (205,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Convene , a hospitality, event and workspace services company, has appointed Ryan head of sales and Summers chief marketing officer. Ryan joins Convene from Yaymaker, an event host company, where he was vice president of business development. Summers most recently worked for Optoro, a sustainable retail company in Washington, D.C.,

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2018

As President Donald Trump and Congress debate whether to include millions of dollars for a border wall in a spending bill to reopen government, event professionals are left wondering how a partial shutdown will affect their plans. We are set up to be self-sustainable concessioners,” she explained. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 21, 2022

Most recently, she was vice president of partnerships at Solus Sustainable Hydration and before that, was director of global sales at Canyon Ranch, a hospitality brand with several resort locations across the U.S. Zabloudil joined American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) in Washington D.C. Jane Cunningham.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 12, 2023

The Smart Meetings team went backstage at Great Columbus Convention Center for a tour of what goes into a high-production value event and how many people are pushing buttons to make the magic. None of background was printed, it was all projected light on muslin panels, so it’s reusable and sustainable. The event will move to Walter E.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2023

5 Observation decks coast-to-coast offer sky-high meeting possibilities A well-designed networking event brings people together, elevates the conversation and leaves everyone with a perspective they didn’t have before. Read More: 10 Event Networking Ideas that Work. Read More: Martha Sheridan on Advocating for the Industry.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 30, 2023

Much like event professionals, destination marketers are in the business of brand-building, content creation and engaging targets face-to-face to showcase the value proposition of a particular city, state or country. The post Steal These Destination Marketing Tactics: Seven Ideas for Event Profs appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Glow Global Events

DECEMBER 22, 2021

But through it all, the Glow Global team persevered, logging individual milestones and elevating our service to new heights through flawlessly executed events and dynamic new partnerships. Internally, Tea Shepherd, our new Event Manager, joined the team in late November. s Kennedy Center.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 9, 2021

Rather than leaving it solely up to governments to take action on climate change, associations representing industry and professional sectors that are not directly related to environmental health are declaring climate emergencies in an effort to encourage their members to lead the charge for a more sustainable future.

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Glow Global Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

As we head into this final stretch of 2021, Glow Global Events has several incredible achievements and exciting new developments to celebrate. Hats off to Founder Cheryl Gentry, who just made the BizBash 500, a list of 2021’s most influential event professionals.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Legrand is the founder and CEO of LaJoy Plans , a Washington, D.C. event planning firm that organizes custom events for mission-focused organizations and individuals. When I did that, event planning and I found each other.” Events allow organizations she cares about to reach others.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 31, 2020

The American Hotel & Lodging Association has been very active in Washington D.C. This article from FoxBusiness.com outlines the dire situation many hotels face, especially full-service properties that rely on business and social groups to fill their meeting and event space.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Just for you, tourism bureaus and hospitality professionals are hanging holly, preparing their spaces to host events and—beginning Black Friday and Cyber Monday—sales for holiday business travelers. Here are some of the best experiences and Cyber sales on hotels and the most festive corporate-friendly events and giftable trips of the season.

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