Event Industry News

JULY 3, 2020

With so many marketing departments still out of office, physically and virtually, the deadline for entries to the Sustainable Event Awards (SEAs) has been extended. Friday 28 th August is the new deadline for entries to the inaugural Sustainable Event Awards. View all the categories and enter your company here: [link].

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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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Event Industry News

MAY 3, 2022

Venue Management organisation, Central Hall Venues (CHV), today announces the reshaping of its entire team structure in a radical overhaul for future growth. The move comes after CHV acquired two new UK-wide event venues in 2021, Nicolson Square Edinburgh and St Saviourgate York, and plans further expansion.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 15, 2022

Leicestershire’s premier venue portfolio announce new leadership structure. Viv Wardle will continue to manage all financial aspects of the business as well as developing all Management Information requirements, delivering capital plans, supporting on key projects and focusing on profit improvement. ”

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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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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. 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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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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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Venues of Excellence (VOE) has hosted its 2024 Annual Conference at the award-winning Alton Towers Resort sponsored by Oyster Recruitment. She stated “Our Vision is to be the leading consortium of choice for independent conference and event venues in the UK. This was all under one roof.

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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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All Seated

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Event organizers and venues are increasingly leveraging AI to enhance event planning, execution, and overall experiences. The event industry is currently undergoing a remarkable shift to meet the evolving desires of attendees who now prioritize engagement, innovation, and sustainability.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 4, 2022

Venue Management organisation, Central Hall Venues (CHV), today announces the reshaping of its entire team structure in a radical overhaul for future growth. The move comes after CHV acquired two new UK-wide event venues in 2021, Nicolson Square Edinburgh and St Saviourgate York, and plans further expansion.

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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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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Making exhibitions, and the many other types of large events, truly sustainable will have such an important, positive impact on local communities and the planet. The venue and other participants, will provide a clear roadmap before the end of 2023 demonstrating how they will achieve net zero status. Is it just a line in your P&L?

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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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Event Industry News

MARCH 1, 2022

Music Venue Trust (MVT), the UK charity which represents hundreds of grassroots music venues, has announced several changes to its Board of Trustees including the appointment of new Co-Chairs and a Treasurer. My goal is to continue the building process so that venues not just survive but thrive. billion to the UK economy.

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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. The in-person portion of the event includes a physical venue where people gather for workshops, presentations, networking activities, etc.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 30, 2020

As numerous cultural business, such as music venues, continue to struggle and even face closure as a result of the coronavirus-enforced lockdown, the Mayor has stepped in to help alleviate the strain of the lockdown that’s being felt in these industries across London. 225,000 of the fund will support 56 LGBTQ+ venues, while £1.5m

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

percent by the end of the year, thanks in large part to a sustained rise in occupancy numbers and daily room rates, according to a new report. Forecasts for 2018 in general predicted higher costs across hotels, airlines and venues, and it is a trend that will continue if occupancy remains high.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Event organisers believe that the number of dietary requirements amongst delegations will grow from 20%, in 2020, to 40% by 2030, according to research by Lime Venue Portfolio. The survey is behind the launch of Lime Venue Portfolio’s Meetings for Change package, which now offers organisers access to credible and sustainable menu options.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 6, 2020

This impacts on both agencies and venues which rental premises. HBAA is itself contributing with financial support by extending the membership year to end of 2020, effectively giving all members 3 free months instead of asking for renewal fees in October.

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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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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Central London venue, Regent’s Events will now accommodate 2,000 guests for outdoor events following a significant increase in demand and performance. This comes after the venue’s recent financial year end reported a 57% increase in revenue and a 33% increase in the average scale of events held at Regent’s.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Elsewhere, with sustainability legislation such as the Energy Performance Certificate tightening – over the next 12 months venues are likely to be planning their investment strategies to ensure their properties are compliant and carbon negative by 2030.

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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.

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Stova

AUGUST 24, 2023

Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential venues, suppliers, and vendors that align with your budget. Categorize expenses into sections such as venue, catering, decor, marketing, entertainment, and more. Regularly reviewing your financial status allows you to identify any deviations and take corrective measures promptly.

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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. It’s crucial to monitor expenses closely and adhere to the budget to ensure financial stability.

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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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Event Industry News

APRIL 25, 2022

Two-thirds of venues say they will recover to 2019 meeting revenue levels in 2022 or 2023, with Danish and Australian venues predicting the fastest recovery, according to IACC’s annual Meeting Room of the Future Barometer 2022 , which was released today.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 3, 2022

BMA House saw its corporate summer party business increase by 188%, when 2022 is compared to 2019 – the last full year of summer party activity at the venue. With 17 more parties in 2022 than 2019, the venue is celebrating a particularly busy July, which saw more than 50% of the events.

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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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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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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2022

BMA House saw its corporate summer party business increase by 188%, when 2022 is compared to 2019 – the last full year of summer party activity at the venue. With 17 more parties in 2022 than 2019, the venue is celebrating a particularly busy July, which saw more than 50% of the events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2023

The five dedicated action area workstreams are working to deliver on the priorities identified by the Roadmap – Venue energy, Smart Production and Waste Management, Food and Food Waste, Logistics, Travel and Accommodation. Registration is free of charge, but financial contributions are crucial to developing the campaign.

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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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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

Find yourself surrounded by towering skyscrapers, artistic alleyways, and stunning venues that contribute to the charm of the city, making it an ideal destination for meetings and conferences. Innovative economic sectors Toronto is the driving force in key business sectors, including life sciences, technology, and financial services.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Eastside Rooms’ cost of living impact survey reveals that organisers are seeing significant changes in delegate behaviour due to financial challenges. For more information about The Eastside Rooms and its commitment to sustainability, please visit [link]

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Eastside Rooms, a leading, modern venue in the heart of England, conducted a survey of 125* event professionals from around the world in October 2023 to identify challenges and opportunities faced due to economic challenges. That organisers are facing financial challenge is not a surprise.

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