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Game Changer: Paris 2024 Olympics Takes Bold Strides Toward Sustainability

PCMA Convene

The first non-stadium setting for an opening ceremony in the history of the Summer Olympic Games, the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony will form a nearly four-mile-long procession along the Seine, allowing for hundreds of thousands of spectators to take part. Sustainability is a key pillar of that roadmap. million tons of CO2.

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trovr hires Ian Irving for global marketing director role

Event Industry News

trovr is a unique sustainability focused marketing communications business that makes ‘recycling for rewards’ a brand-aligned commercial opportunity. Ian Irving is a result’s driven marketer, creative strategist, and business director, with over 25 years in the live event and consumer Experience sector, social and branded content.

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Encore events: Sustainability as standard.

EncoreAPAC

Sustainability is increasingly a consideration for both event planners and venues when choosing a production company. As Meetings Net describes it, the roadmap caused “perhaps its biggest public splash on the issue of making events sustainable.” Find out how Encore sets the green standard. Next year we’re going for gold!

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Earth Day is a Call to Action

Smart Meetings

46 years later, the United Nations selected the anniversary as the date to sign the Paris Climate Agreement. But in recent years, sustainability has grown from a niche topic to a central focus in the industry. Countries around the world soon followed with environmental legislation of their own. Where Do We Go from Here?

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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

Smart Meetings

In-market managing directors for countries all over the world reported on trends in consumer sentiment, government policies and all-important airlift limitations. The luxury China market wants personalized and outdoor, active experiences. Authentic encounters, sustainability and premium travel are growing trends.

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Destination guide for sustainable venues in Stuttgart 

The MICE

There’s a lot happening in Stuttgart right now, especially in its transformation into a leading destination for sustainable events. It drew over 2000 participants dedicated to sustainable urban development. The hotel has a strong commitment to sustainability through its Gold DEHOGA sustainability certification.

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Events Industry Leaders to Present Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge at COP26

PCMA Convene

The event industry’s Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge requires signatories to commit to targets aligned with the Paris Climate Accord, which includes achieving a 50-percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 on the way to net zero emissions by 2050. Charlie McCurdy — CEO, Informa Markets. 31 through Nov. 12 in Glasgow, Scotland.

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