Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As the world turns to a new year, many are coming to realize that our resources are finite and becoming sustainable is crucial to the future of our planet. Even in our everyday activities, green thinking and sustainability are critical. of meeting space and also has a 19-year-old food compost program. million sq.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Lopez will serve as director of food & beverage, bringing with him 21 years of experience in food and wine in the hospitality industry. He will manage all food and beverage processes and events and will establish and uphold exceptional culinary experiences for guests.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As the world turns to a new year, many are coming to realize that our resources are finite and becoming sustainable is crucial to the future of our planet. Even in our everyday activities, green thinking and sustainability are critical. of meeting space and also has a 19-year-old food compost program. million sq.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

The summer of 2023 will herald a new era of meetings in South Lake Tahoe with the arrival of the over $100-million Tahoe South Events Center. Once complete, the events center will offer meeting profs access to a 27,000 sq. The new events center will also include eight meeting rooms, consisting of an additional 15,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

Luxury language and presentation tips IACC 2024 in Basking Ridge, New Jersey was centered around empowering attendees to be seen, heard and respected as they drive their careers forward as leaders in the meetings and events industry. Smart Meetings was also privileged to be a judge for IACC Americas Innovations Workshop.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

World-renowned conference, events, meetings and exhibition centre, The QEII Centre , has scooped the Sustainability Award for Catering for its catering division, QEII Taste, at the London Venue & Catering Awards. At QEII Taste, we are passionate about doing our bit to ensure that we work towards a more sustainable future.

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GEVME

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Following we will discuss how companies can have sustainable hybrid events within and outside their organization. A hybrid event can be of many types; it could be a conference, a seminar, meeting, etc. Conferences – A conference would mainly be a formal meeting for members within the organization. Improved Return on Investment.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

Unless you plan events for a booming industry, your reality working for professional and trade associations is that revenue from your 2022 and 2023 meetings is 15 percent (or more) lower than 2019. Event planners are experiencing sticker shock from rising costs for audiovisual, food and beverage, and other direct meeting expenses.

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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

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Rajiv Jha Rajiv Jha, Fairmont Dallas Jha joins Fairmont Dallas as director of food & beverage. He will oversee all food and beverage operations at the iconic Dallas arts district hotel, drawing from 16 years of expertise in hotel food and beverage leadership. Kitts Christophe Harbour.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

After a two-year Covid postponement, the 10th edition of Accor’s Global Meeting Exchange brought together top clients, company leadership, hotel representatives and partner companies for networking, education and a chance to experience the historic Fairmont San Francisco. Read more about hotels concentrating on sustainability.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

By Julie Vincent, Head of MeetBlackpool Today marks Global Meetings Industry Day, and we’re keen to highlight that business events in Blackpool mean more than merely an enjoyable day out at a seaside resort. Blackpool is a bustling and innovative hub for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and corporate gatherings.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Whether your meetings specialty is event design, contract negotiations, operations management, sustainability, risk management, virtual events, speaker trends, food & beverage, or something else entirely, our call for speakers is seeking fresh voices to educate and spark new ideas for meetings and conventions.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 9, 2023

While we seem to have mastered incorporating sustainable solutions in our day-to-day lives, we sometimes drop the ball when we travel. Sustainable tourism is becoming popular. Travel sites are now incorporating sustainable travel in their packages. Here’s a tip that meeting planners love. There, I got that off my chest.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 27, 2022

The Meetings Industry Association has launched a range of new sector-specific certified training courses to assist the professional development of those working in business meetings and events and to support individuals new to the industry.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Virginia Beach’s agricultural industry tells a story beyond economics Every morning David Trimmer wakes up thinking about the viability, sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry in Virginia Beach. He recounted last April when he visited a farm and had a meal where all the food was local. We all play a part in that.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 26, 2023

This partnership continues Levy’s dedication to fostering the growth and success of the meetings industry, through which it will highlight its ongoing commitment to sustainable practices. The challenge to keep pace with the continually changing environmental landscape is what drives us to find solutions and be the best we can be.”

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Event catering company, Amadeus, has posted its best food waste figures to date as it puts an emphasis on sustainability at its venues. Research suggests that 4,110 portions of surplus food has been redistributed in the community, while 3.5 A massive 927 million litres of water has been saved in the 10 years of NEC Sustain.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 29, 2019

The International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham and its in-house caterer, Amadeus, are utilising cutting-edge AI technology to reduce food waste at the venue by a third. Working with Winnow Solutions, they have now installed software that monitors both the type and amount of food being disposed of. Areas of interest.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2023

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. Caleno Drinks, who specialise in alcohol-free alternative beverages, provided drinks samples during the FAM trip.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Victory Services Club is proud to announce it has achieved the prestigious gold accolade in the Greengage ECOsmart Hotel and Meeting Venues accreditation scheme. This recognition underscores the Club’s commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and excellence in hospitality.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Make your summer meetings meaningful and memorable with these tips and trends Summer is approaching fast and meeting professionals want to stay up to date on every seasonal trend. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

With options spanning emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, and more, you’re sure to find unique concepts to make your next event a standout success! You can also opt for sustainable event merchandise and supplies or host a beach cleanup as part of the event agenda.

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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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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

When we emerge from our government-imposed cocoons, we are less likely to find participants content with trends that meet pop culture standards but rather will shift and seek those that tie into the deeper values they have put to the test over this past year. Sustainability is not a buzzword and climate change is real.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 26, 2024

It’s [about] taking care of yourself, taking that moment to step away from the day-to-day life and grind…It’s about meeting new people and sharing stories. During dinners on day one and day two, next to the cutlery, glasses of water and non-alcoholic beverages, sat folded cards with handwritten questions in them.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The expert team at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s largest event venue and integrated resort, knows that food is at the epicenter of any gathering. Every detail on the summit’s unique and thoughtfully planned Earth-Friendly Menu had a sustainable story to tell, which was exactly what Schneider Electric wanted.

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Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

Food Truck Alley Bring a fun, lighthearted vibe to your next event with food trucks. Give employees food truck coupons or tickets to sample different offerings. The unique setting, combined with nostalgic music and food, will make for an unforgettable vintage-inspired event.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The Events Industry Council has released six new supplier standards for sustainable events for public commentary. These standards will replace the APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Meeting Standards. . The public commentary phase is an important milestone in launching standards that can be implemented around the world.

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MPI

AUGUST 24, 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. Exhibition Place is a leading green venue and has been ranked in numerous awards and accolades for its sustainability efforts.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 9, 2022

Greengage – an independent provider of advice and accreditation to the meetings and travel industry – has launched EVENTsmart, a carbon calculator for responsible meetings and events of all sizes ranging from virtual meetings to large-scale conferences and exhibitions.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 19, 2022

For 42 years, IACC has been known in the meetings industry, for its certification of hotels and conference venues that represents a global badge of excellence. For 42 years, IACC has been known in the meetings industry, for its certification of hotels and conference venues that represents a global badge of excellence.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

As meeting professionals begin to plan events for 2023, Mike Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), joined Editorial Director JT Long for his annual Smart Chat Live! predictions conversation about the trends meeting profs need to prepare for in 2023. A lot of it is new meetings.

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All Seated

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Wondering how to make your meeting and event venues more sustainable? In this article, we dive into the topic and share 5 tips for making your meeting and event venue more sustainable. Sustainability. It’s a big buzz word in events and meetings, especially for venues and their implementation of “green” practices.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Healthy Meeting Resources Help Planners Start Meaningful Discussions Looking for an easy way to keep everyone healthy when putting together an agenda? A History of Meeting Well The current focus on healthy meeting spaces is not the first time brands have gone beyond accommodating “dates and rates” to differentiate their spaces.

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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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