Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

Food Truck Alley Bring a fun, lighthearted vibe to your next event with food trucks. Set up a variety of cult favorite trucks and carts outside your office or event venue. Give employees food truck coupons or tickets to sample different offerings. Use crystal chandeliers, candles, and fresh floral arrangements.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

The emphasis was on the brand’s continuing commitment to sustainability and wellness. Read more about hotels concentrating on sustainability. But groups aren’t coming back exactly the way they were three years ago. The post Wellness and Sustainability Top Agenda for Accor Reorganization appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2023

ICC Wales recently welcomed 11 event professionals for an overnight familiarisation trip hosted by Eventprofslive, a networking group for corporate event professionals. Attendees joined a sustainability 101 workshop and enjoyed an overnight stay at The Celtic Manor Resort, which is just a short walk away from the conference centre.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Professional development workshops Liven up professional development workshops with interactive elements like small group activities, role-playing, and open discussions. Group activities like scavenger hunts, trivia, or bingo to break the ice. Also, remember to mix up groups frequently so people meet new contacts.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

and will include five meeting rooms and three smaller breakout rooms for board meetings and smaller groups. Moving away from the entrance through the concourse-west spanning the length of the center, are the fixtures of two fireplaces, which will provide a cozy meeting area for people to gather in small groups. of meeting space.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Social value is an umbrella term used to describe any initiative that makes a positive contribution to society and the environment such as smart resource usage, working with suppliers that are social enterprises, providing good working conditions and environmental sustainability.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced that Amy Chong, head of food and beverage at ExCeL London, has been appointed as the new chair of the Catering Working Group, after serving as vice-chair to Jamie Anderson, venue director, SEC Food. I cannot wait to get started!”.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Over the summer, the beverage giant added another notch to its belt: The Coca-Cola Sips & Sounds Summer Festival, Amplified by Coke Studio. The Moody Amphitheater’s 6,000-person venue was just the right fit for Coke, whose mission was to leverage the relatively intimate setting to make everyone feel like a VIP.

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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. You have to wear multiple hats and juggle competing priorities: attendee preferences, corporate goals, vendors and suppliers, internal deadlines…the list goes on.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 20, 2022

Reports for clients, sustainability teams and stakeholders are generated in real time, pre and post-event. TRACE evaluates emissions from venue energy, impact of event location on travel and accommodation, production and graphics materials, food and beverage emissions and waste and recycling volume.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community. With sustainability as a ubiquitous and immortal topic swirling in the meeting and events industry, meeting professionals are flocking to the most sustainable places available.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 24, 2020

In partnership with NEC Group venues, the NEC and the ICC, two event organisers have donated their event food to good causes. Real Junk Food Project Birmingham takes food that is going to waste and produces healthy, nutritious meals for all on a ‘Pay-As-You-Feel’ basis.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

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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PCMA Convene

JUNE 8, 2018

Attendees participating in the “Redesigning Event Management for Sustainability” session during the Sustainable Brands 2018 conference. Picture this — several groups of meeting planners, all scrambling to arrange a deck of cards into piles as the clock ticks down. Their challenge?

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Oceandiva London, a revolutionary co2 neutral event venue on the river Thames will be the hottest new opening in the UK for 2023. With sustainability at its core, Oceandiva London will be Smart Group’s exemplary new venue set to make an example for sustainable events across the world.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

How to incorporate a sense of belonging into the attendee event experience The phrase “sense of belonging” is defined as the psychological feeling of connectedness to a social, spatial, cultural, professional or other type of group or community (Hurtado & Carter, 1997).

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Oceandiva London is set to be the UKs first CO2 neutral events and hospitality venue on the River Thames. Launching early 2023, it is set to be the hottest opening of the year and will set a new standard for sustainability venues in the UK. It’s owner and operator, Smart Group, is an industry trailblazer in sustainable events.

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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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Master the Event

DECEMBER 10, 2023

When you think of a convention center, most people tend to think that they are more suited to larger groups. The bonus here is that the in-house AV supplier knows the venue and what can and cannot work. Too many times I have worked with stand-alone venues where the salesperson was excellent. 2) Knowledgeable staff.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2022

Serendipity 3 at The District Food Court in Oceans Casino and Resort. It claims to be currently the only venue in AC where the meeting floor is separated from the casino (here, a dedicated level on its own with 30,000 sq. Read More : Sustainability, Regenerative Tourism and Getting Back to Business in Atlantic City.

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Eventscase Blog

MAY 2, 2024

In addition, current trends show an increasing preference for more sustainable and environmentally conscious events, with a focus on minimising ecological impact and maximising inclusiveness and accessibility. Initial Planning and Preparations To organise summer events, selecting the right date and venue is paramount.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 7, 2023

IACC has updated and relaunched its Global Standards of Brilliance as part of a drive to redefine excellence in the events industry and grow membership through greater engagement with small and medium-sized business event venues operating within the industry.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 28, 2020

The task force’s hotel work group used the various guides issued by hotel companies as well as resources such as the AHLA Stay Safe program, and other global resources, as a starting point to develop a baseline. The response from the lodging community has been rapid, fluid and most importantly, a collaborative endeavor.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Element Albuquerque Uptown While admiring the picturesque Sandia Mountains, guests at the new Element Albuquerque Uptown will enjoy the endless inspiration of the property’s nature-inspired, sustainable design. In partnership with Montclair Hospitality Group, the property will offer international dining concepts and a signature bar.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

You’ll also see hotels layering multiple groups in the same week to maximize group revenue while still capturing the leisure market on the weekends. That may mean your group doesn’t get the same focused attention as before or the same privacy. Take a look at nearby venues. Increasing rates for staff/services.

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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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Guidebook

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Sustainability will remain important. We saw an increased focus on sustainability within the events industry, and expect that this focus will only continue to increase into 2020. From choosing a mobile app to reduce paper waste to selecting green venues – in 2020 sustainable options will remain a hot topic. .

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A high-quality rotating menu, seasonal beverages, and a new source of entertainment each month will help ensure that client receptions stay fresh and exciting, offering new experiences at each event. Group tastings. Invite valued clients to join you for a fabulous group tasting session. Appreciation dinners. Golf outings.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Of the rapidly progressing cities of South American countries, Smart Meetings has compiled a list of meeting venues and convention centers that offer the perfect combination of business and paradise. “American readers would be surprised that we prioritize sustainability in our meetings practices.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

You have to consider the costs of: Venue rental Catering Transportation and accommodation for attendees Marketing and promotion Staffing and event production Technology like Wi-Fi, audio/visual equipment, and live streaming The total cost can easily reach tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars for large events.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 2, 2022

Attendees can see where their food comes from “when they walk in the door” of Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center. The site offers food preservation methods such as pickling and fermentation, and innovative recipes. Molly Crouch, director of sustainability at Sodexo Live!, Foraged Cocktails. I want to meet the farmer.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The protocols focus on best practices for four specific areas: transmission barriers, enhanced sanitization, health screenings, and food and beverage. “We A particularly important conversation the guide highlights is the crucial dialogue between venues and meeting professionals. “A

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Event Industry News

APRIL 21, 2022

Sustainable food & beverage for events Circularity of Materials and tackling plastic pollution with a focus on Cups European Greener Festival Roadmap Incredible individuals and organisations agency – using skills, networks, creativity and resources of events for purposeful action in solidarity with displaced and oppressed people.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 14, 2022

Sustainable food & beverage for events Circularity of Materials and tackling plastic pollution with a focus on Cups European Greener Festival Roadmap Incredible individuals and organisations agency – using skills, networks, creativity and resources of events for purposeful action in solidarity with displaced and oppressed people.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 24, 2022

Aurora is experiencing success as far from home as Australia, Mexico and Brazil, and is selling out larger venues abroad than in Norway. The connection between wellbeing, inclusivity, diversity, equity and environmental sustainability will be a recurring theme throughout the programme.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Imagine this scenario: you’ve been tasked to organize a user group conference , sales incentive program , product launch , corporate retreat, annual fundraiser, or fill in the blank here. Sustainability – Hosting sustainable events is becoming increasingly important to the triple bottom line (people, planet, and prosperity).

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