Event Industry News

APRIL 23, 2024

Raccoon Media Group (RMG) reflects on its sustainability efforts in the past year and questions the feasibility of achieving true net zero status in this dynamic industry. As the world sets ambitious targets to combat climate change, live events are under increasing scrutiny for their environmental impact.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In the wake of IMEX signing the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge as part of COP26, CEO Carina Bauer discusses IMEX’s sustainability initiatives and answers hard-hitting questions about the future of the event industry. Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group, and Ray Bloom, chairman and founder of IMEX Group Lori Cioffi sat down with Carina […].

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EventMB

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Skift Take: In this episode of the Event Manager we discuss sustainable growth through innovation with Angeles Moreno, Country Manager Spain at AIM Group International. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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EventMB

JUNE 1, 2022

As the business events community gathers in Germany for the 20 th anniversary of IMEX Frankfurt, not only is there a focus on reconnecting after being away for two years but on sustainability as well. It uses the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a guide with the help of its sustainability consultants MeetGreen. “We

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

Exclusive Collection was awarded ‘Most Sustainable Company’ at the headline Campaign Experience Awards last night. Exclusive Collection won ‘Most Sustainable Company’ for its uncompromising stance on ESG and for using its business as a force for good.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2024

The city’s main hubs for meetings and conventions, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, has acquired several certifications showcasing the city’s commitment to eco-friendly, sustainable practices, including the Santa Clara County Green Business and California Green Business Innovator certifications. CTA: Plan a green event in San Jose!

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Event Industry News

APRIL 23, 2024

As the world celebrated Earth Day yesterday, JLL, a JL-Group company and a leading name in the technical production industry, reaffirmed its dedication to genuine sustainability, actioning transparency surrounding their current and future commitments.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Foresight Group, the leading listed private equity and sustainable infrastructure investor, is backing growth at Live Group, an established and respected live event management company, with £2.8 million VCT funding to support its development of audience engagement technology.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 29, 2021

The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced that Karl Dukes, marketing director of Media Hut, has been appointed chair of the ESSA Sustainability Working Group. ” Dukes continued, “The goal of fully sustainable events is still some distance away, but the need is growing more urgent by the day.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Sustainability is now required at meetings as attendees are demanding an environmentally conscious event. It’s easy to assume that meeting remotely is the more sustainable counterpart to in-person meetings, but what about the energy required to power the massive server farms that enable the technology? Eco-friendly Designs Take Shape.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

2023 was an exceptional year for Radisson Hotel Group’s award-winning Responsible Business program. The release of Radisson Hotel Group’s 2023 Responsible Business report marks the 35 th anniversary since the Group issued its first pioneering environmental policy – the first ever in the industry.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 1, 2024

In the dynamic world of event planning, where creativity meets execution, there’s a growing trend that’s reshaping the industry: sustainability. This shift towards eco-friendly and sustainable event planning is not just a fad ; it’s a necessary evolution in how we approach our profession.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Therefore, event sustainability is one of the biggest concerns when it comes to the return of in-person events. Here are the ways in which we are acting towards this common goal of being more sustainable and environmentally conscious. At Dynamic, being ethically and socially responsible matters to us.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Ignition has been an industry leader from day one when it comes to sustainability, thanks its founding ‘anti build-and-burn’ ethos. As well as holding industry standards ISO 20121 – Sustainable Events Management (since 2012), […]

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Event Tech Live (ETL) and Event Sustainability Live (ESL), which run at ExCeL London this month, have teamed with the CPD Group, a fast-growing continuous professional development accreditation service. CPD Group encourages people to upskill and stay competitive, and each […]

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EventMB

JUNE 13, 2022

The circular economy has been called the new paradigm in sustainability. According to Alexandre Lemille, managing director of Anthesis Group , a sustainability services company, the term circular refers to products that do not produce future waste or pollution either directly or indirectly. appeared first on Skift Meetings.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 6, 2022

A group of major event brands, led by ICE (In-house Corporate Events), is calling for event industry input into the continued development of an event sustainability measurement tool that will be free of charge and applicable for every event. It means that the technology will be universal, as well as free of charge.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

After reopening to the world in February, Robin Mack, executive general manager of commercial and business events with Tourism Australia , reported in an interview at IMEX that groups are coming back to the country with postponed and new events both for the coming months and out to 2027. A Sustainable Focus.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2022

In recent weeks, Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry, has been making moves throughout the industry, including several new hires and partnerships with technology companies and venues across the United States. Sustainability Is the GOAL. McLennan. “By

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2023

Louisa Watson, Director of Marketing at Wyboston Lakes Resort and Sustainability Director of beam has been recognised as Sustainability Industry Champion at the prestigious Greengage Sustainability Awards. It’s also great credit to our whole team that the venue has again been recognised for its sustainability initiatives.”

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Anna Abdelnoor, a freelance corporate event producer, is co-founder of the not for profit group Isla, which launched in September, focused on supporting and encouraging the event industry’s transition to sustainable working practices.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Airlines are updating their business travel programs to be friendlier for groups struggling with last-minute changes, rising costs and reporting requirements. Similarly, Southwest Business Meetings product offers discounted fares, incentives and even name changes for groups of 25 or fewer. Here is what you need to know. Saving Time.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 8, 2021

The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced the creation of two working groups within the association: the Sustainability Working Group, chaired by Martin Cottrell, MD of A1 Event & Exhibition cleaners, and the Diversity and Inclusivity Working Group, chaired by Hannah Jardine, group business manager at Ignition DG.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Co-founder of Event Sustainability Live (ESL), Adam Parry, an industry influencer of some repute, will discuss the motivation behind launching ESL, his ambitions for it and much more, with isla founder/CEO Anna Abdelnoor, at the show’s opening ‘fireside’ session on Wednesday 15th November.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The third instalment of the Sustainable Events Show is less than two weeks away now, so we thought we’d give our beloved #EventProf community a sneak preview of the day. Don’t miss out on this year’s Sustainable Events Show.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Find something for everyone while absorbing the city’s culture Anticipating culinary expectations for groups can be stressful for meeting professionals, especially with more awareness of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and religious-based dietary restrictions or preferences. An easy solution? A food hall.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 14, 2020

Big names from the AEO, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and GPJ will be among the judges poring through entries to the inaugural Sustainable Event Awards (SEAs). Adam Parry, SEA co-founder, comments: “The Sustainable Event Awards is out to highlight the very best across a massive menu, from exhibitions to festivals and all points between.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

The free course in partnership with Tourism Cares discusses how to offset carbon emissions, find sustainable suppliers and offer equal opportunities for women. The best way to combat climate change is through large-scale action, which is where WeTravel Academy ’s new sustainable tourism course comes in. More Travel-focused Resources.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The NEC Group is taking the next step on its sustainability journey by trialling carbon labelling at its NEC and ICC venues, led by in-house caterer Amadeus. On the platform, food providers can upload recipes and view the sustainability impact of each ingredient.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Anna Abdelnoor, a freelance corporate event producer, is co-founder of the not for profit group Isla, which launched in September, focused on supporting and encouraging the event industry’s transition to sustainable working practices.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ahead of its May trade show, taking place 23 – 25 May, the IMEX Group has published its first ever externally-verified Sustainability Report for IMEX Frankfurt.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 15, 2022

Hint: A new meeting pattern could help groups having a difficult time at the negotiating table. And] if hotels are selling out rooms Thursday to Sunday at sustained higher rates, is it less important [to hotels] that those same rooms are more than half empty during the week?”.

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IMG

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

¨In 2024, events will revolutionize customer experience by embracing innovation, sustainability, diversity, and impactful brand collaborations.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Ensuring the sustainability of events has risen to become the key challenge corporate organisers are looking to tackle between now and 2024, according to this year’s ICE Annual Benchmarking Research Report, sponsored by Cvent. The report also underlined the importance of measurement to event organisers in achieving sustainability goals.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2024

Eight peer groups have been launched by the Meetings Industry Association (mia) to support the evolving needs of the business meetings and events sector. Kelsey Summerfield, National Meetings and Events Account Manager at Valor Hospitality Partners UK and Europe, is chair of the student membership group.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

ecolibrium trustee Liz Warwick and Sunbelt Rentals present The Direction of Travel for Live Events : an exploration of where things are going on the topic of sustainable events travel. The Future of Festival Sustainability ,’ chaired by Association of Independent Festivals CEO Paul Reed, presents a standardised ‘ Green Events Code’.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 1, 2022

Stephen’s appointment follows a robust period for Live Group and signals its commitment to be a long-term strategic partner for its clients. Events and communications agency Live Group has appointed business leader and sales professional Stephen D. It will be a pleasure to support Live Group in its growth ambitions.”.

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