SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S. Content Matters.

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IMG

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Virtual event happened October 19, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT Diversity Makes us Better: Best Practices to Build a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion Speakers: Carolina Veira Carolina Veira is an authentic leader, financial strategist, and Diversity and Inclusion champion, with a passion for the advancement and empowerment of BIPOC communities.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2022

AmEx Global Travel Financials Show Strong Business Travel Recovery. In a public report on second quarter financials, American Express (AmEx) Global Travel has cited a strong and sustained recovery in business travel in both hotels and airline sectors as a driver in the company’s gains.

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Event Industry News

JULY 25, 2023

More than 30 major meetings and events industry organisations from across the world are now financial contributors to Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE), the industry’s global initiative to address climate change that was launched at Cop26 in Glasgow in 2021.

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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. Circular Economy Entrepreneurs 2021. Photo credit: NZZ Connect. About the organiser. Circular Economy Entrepreneurs 2021.

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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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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Paris 2024 may also achieve the Games’ highest level of sustainability yet by becoming the first to halve its carbon emissions compared to the average of London 2012 and Rio 2016. Sustainability is a key pillar of that roadmap. From Day One, [Paris 2024] was conceived with sustainability in mind.” million tons of CO2.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Unless you haven’t heard, there’s been a pretty big sustainability conference taking place in Egypt this month , aiming to once again highlight the action (or lack of) on climate change over the past year. Indeed, recent research suggests that more still needs to be done when it comes to delivering sustainable events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

New Finance Director EeLain Ong has worked across multiple sectors throughout her 28-year career in financial services. A qualified Chartered Accountant who has launched three successful start-ups, EeLain’s most recent positions were as Chief Financial Officer at Through Transport Insurance and DHL Insurance.

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StraussCA

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of association management, maintaining financial stability is not just a goal but a necessity. Reserve funds or accumulated surpluses represent more than mere financial safety nets; they embody potential avenues for significant member-centric growth and development.

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Management Events

JANUARY 25, 2023

In the Business Buzz Outlook session, The Global Energy Crisis: Will Sustainable Energy and Improved Efficiency Come to the Rescue of Businesses in Europe? Dr. Marc Ringel is the Director of the European Chair for Sustainable Development and Climate Transitions at Sciences Po, Paris, France.

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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. That net income is often what funds an association’s year-round member programs and services.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2021

HOSPA, the Hospitality Professionals Association, is to champion sustainability as it launches a toolkit to help hotels overhaul their processes – with a view to creating a more environmentally friendly and socially conscientious offering. After all, that’s what sustainability is: the ability to continue in the long-term.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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. Recently, the company debuted a comprehensive sustainability strategy. At over 100,000 sq. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2021

Our roundtable of leading association event pros continues to discuss their challenges in applying solutions to these risk factors (financial, member affiliation and health and safety). I question if the synchronous hybrid meetings, as many envision now, are sustainable. Innovation and change require commitment and fortitude.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

How to master the New Green RFP In Smart Meetings’ latest Smart Chat Live webinar, “ How to Master the New Green RFP ,” attendees learned about how to create a sustainable RFP and prioritize sustainability in every area of their sourcing processes. Spoiler alert: the most overlooked areas are often the most impactful.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2022

A new tool could help measure and prioritize sustainability efforts at meetings. The sustainability tool builds on Gate4, an ISO-certified carbon reporting method developed last year by Advito , a subsidiary of BCD Travel. Read More: New Collaborative Course Offers Tips for Easy Sustainable Travel .

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Although they eventually managed to reduce their costs to 30%, it will undoubtedly take years to financially recover. Pro tip: Build sustainability into your brand by advertising your sustainable practices on your website and social media. Without a replacement chef lined up, they spent months working to simplify the menu.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 5, 2021

Typically, ROI is thought of as a financial metric to evaluate the profitability of an investment. Some event stakeholders use ROI as a financial tool to evaluate the profitability of holding or attending an event. Others view it as a non-financial metric. So let’s define event ROI in a little more detail.

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Skiddle

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Sustainability, inclusion, and the removal of financial barriers are the cornerstones of Clique’s mission. Their commitment to sustainability extends beyond design practices, embracing broader ecological and social responsibilities. We’re excited to see what our partnership with Skiddle brings in the future!”

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

London Rock Partners has announced an exciting new management partnership with Retreat East , a luxury sustainable retreat in Suffolk’s countryside. Chief Commercial Officer Clare Anna commented: “Managing Retreat East offers an exciting opportunity for us to showcase our expertise in luxury hospitality and sustainability.

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 14, 2020

In December 2019 I travelled to Madrid to attend the Sustainable Innovation Summit, an official side event at the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference. I was very keen to find out what sustainability professionals thought about flight shaming. To say that this increase in emissions was “disappointing” is putting it mildly.

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MPI

JANUARY 2, 2024

Editor’s Note: Sustainability coverage brought you by Marriott International. Rachael Riggs believes planners who start preparing carbon budgets alongside financial budgets and calculating the emissions of their events will shine internally. “This is all coming, like it or not. It is not going away.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Sustainable event strategist Marley Finnegan sheds light on emissions and the SEC’s proposed climate risk disclosure rule. M omentum around sustainability continues to build, as consumers, particularly millennials and Gen Z, are paying close attention to values-based brand actions now more than ever. A ruling is expected in 2023.

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TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

Luckily, hybrid events marry the best of both worlds, providing an inclusive and sustainable event that is rich in data and dynamic for organizers and participants alike. This flexibility helps overcome geographical, financial, and logistical challenges of attending an event.

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Stova

AUGUST 24, 2023

Embrace Sustainable and Mindful Wellness Practices Sustainability and wellness aren 't just buzzword s ; they’re a smart financial move. Regularly reviewing your financial status allows you to identify any deviations and take corrective measures promptly. Implementing eco-friendly practices can lead to cost savings.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 3, 2024

The top 6 articles cover diverse topics from ChatGPT to sustainability and on-site badge printing. Improve sustainability for a better world. 2023 saw massive growth in sustainable practices. The top article in this category was Sustainability in action: Best practices for event planners. Green is the new black!

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

“Here at 15Hatfields – one of London’s most sustainable venues – we’re keen for the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, to ensure that the government commits to a strong sustainability agenda. The net zero target requires energy to be used more efficiently and generated from clean sources. Warren Campbell, general manager of 15Hatfields.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Sponsorships are the lifeline that keeps the events industry sustainable. An important aspect of event management is finding the right sponsors who can provide the right financial assistance needed to pull off a big event, in exchange for brand exposure. Ticket prices also have to be kept affordable to ensure maximum attendance.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The 13th edition of the essential conference for sustainability in events will take place online on Tuesday 2 March 2021. The event welcomes industry leaders, professionals, visionaries, governments and all individuals and organisations working to bring environmental and social sustainability to the live events, sports and creative sectors.

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Management Events

JANUARY 20, 2022

As the Chief Supply Chain Officer for HEINEKEN , Magne Setnes shares with us his insights on why resiliency and financial understanding need to be the priority for organizations today and why being a “Swiss Army Knife” is necessary for a modern CSCO. Prioritising visibility, resiliency, and sustainability in the supply chain.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 5, 2021

“We understand that the Government had no choice but to tighten the restrictions but as a sector we now need immediate intervention to support the business meetings and events industry which is unable to operate in a sustainable way to generate essential revenue.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The definition of “risk” has grown beyond the traditional definitions of financial, operational, reputational and security issues meeting professionals checked off their list as they prepared to bring people together in days of old. Risk categories include financial, operational, reputational and security/safety. Defining Risk.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 28, 2020

Miguel Naranjo, Programme Officer at the UNFCCC secretariat, also warned that there ‘would be no events industry’ if society fails in facing this challenge, and event professionals have a responsibility to contribute by changing the way they address sustainability. Public pressure for action is growing though.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The resurgence of trends such as vegan and plant-based diets will continue to supplement more traditional requirements (gluten free and other allergen related) as more and more delegates take a sustainable stance when eating at events. Of these, 48% suggested they would be willing to pay up to 10% extra, with 19% extending to 20%.

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Eventscase Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Four Pillars of Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a form of self-regulation within businesses that is designed to meet specific goals related to ethics, sustainability and social impact. One such practice is the use of sustainable event venues and suppliers.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

EcoVadis is a leading provider of business sustainability ratings with a global network of more than 100,000 rated companies across many industries. A rating is derived from an evaluation of non-financial management systems, including environmental, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement practices.

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