Event Industry News

JUNE 7, 2021

Green Tourism, the world’s leading sustainable certification programme, is giving event venues the tools that they need for a sustainable recovery from the pandemic with the launch today of its Green Meetings Standard. Green Tourism was founded in 1997 and has grown to include more than 2,500 members spread across 22 countries.

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APRIL 21, 2022

Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In 2016, the venue even opened a ride, The Slide, at the ArcelorMittal Orbit, which doubles as the United Kingdom’s tallest public art piece.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Skift Take: With industrial buildings transformed into state-of-the-art venues, a growing reputation as the “Silicon Valley of Europe,” and a blossoming tourism industry, discover why Poland is becoming a first choice for event and meeting planners worldwide.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Skift Take: Convention centers may already be the top venue choice for many events, but they can be so much more than just the practical default option. Discover three ways to leverage your venue partnership for an unforgettable event experience. Tourism Calgary Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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MARCH 4, 2024

A community of female leaders built on welcoming others emphasizes the power of belonging The announcement of the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Award winners that went out Friday swelled the ranks of leaders honored to more than 1,000 strong. Luxury gifting and venues add to the self-care vibe. She loved everything about the business.

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Canadian Special Events

MARCH 15, 2023

TORONTO, March 15, 2023 – Exhibition Place has signed the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge, joining a global movement of businesses committed to creating a sustainable future for the tourism industry. “We greatly value having a venue partner like Exhibition Place, which boasts a longstanding dedication to sustainable practices.

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Unique Venues

APRIL 24, 2023

image courtesy of Galena Country Tourism There are several avenues used to promote your venue in addition to your venue listing on UniqueVenues.com! If you haven’t considered working with your local Tourism Bureau in the past, though, it’s a great partnership to implement moving forward. So what’s the difference?

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 22, 2024

Last August, Covello organized the inaugural Florida Out Coast Convention (FLOCC), billed as the state’s first-ever convention dedicated to LGBTQ+ tourism. As of January2024, 18 conventions have backed out of meeting in her destination due to the political environment. 1–3, 2023 at the Hilton Downtown Tampa Atrium.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 25, 2023

As an award-winning leading UK academic venue, Keele University Events & Conferencing have just been awarded a ‘Green Meetings Gold Accreditation.’

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MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. Top 10 Meeting Destinations in North America 1.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Cheltenham has today launched a new initiative to support the recovery and growth of the town’s vital and highly valuable business tourism market. It currently has more than 20 venues involved with further venues expected to join. Business tourism contributed more than £8billion to the UK economy in 2018. Sudley Castle.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Sustainability is now required at meetings as attendees are demanding an environmentally conscious event. Curbing pollutants has become part of the meeting professional job description, but how does one to do so at in-person and virtual events in a meaningful and cost-effective way? Tips and methods for producing greener events.

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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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MAY 17, 2022

Buenos Aires is gearing up to reclaim its position as a top destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions – the MICE market – in South America. About 2,500 people signed up, including 81 international buyers, of which half set up meetings with Visit BA. Buenos Aires might also be getting a hand soon.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

The iconic Winter Gardens Blackpool has been officially announced as a finalist for the coveted ‘Business Events Venue of the Year’ at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2024. This honour is a reflection of our team’s hard work, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence. .”

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JANUARY 11, 2024

Tourism New Zealand Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Here are three ways incentive destinations can help travelers connect not just with each other but also with their purpose and place in the world.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

On April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day was marked by in-person educational sessions and meet-ups, a 12-hour virtual event, hundreds of social-media posts—and even an original poem. Image Alt Text: Poet.png Gallery Slide Headline: The Poetry of Meetings Published: Vegas 1.jpg Watch the video here. Published: Vegas 2.jpg

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JUNE 15, 2023

What elements should meeting planners look for when sourcing to forge better group connections With the focus on the return of meetings, many meeting planners are seeking unforgettable locations for their next event that will provide ease and accessibility for their attendees.

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APRIL 13, 2020

2019 was a tough year for organizations promoting tourism. Elected officials tried to pull funding for Visit Florida—a state that collects more than $80 billion each year in tourism spending. Mexico Tourism Board closed altogether. Building new meetings infrastructure has long lead times, too. million people.

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MAY 17, 2022

Buenos Aires is gearing up to reclaim its position as a top destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions – the MICE market – in South America. About 2,500 people signed up, including 81 international buyers, of which half set up meetings with Visit BA. Buenos Aires might also be getting a hand soon.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. and Blacks in Travel & Tourism.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Twickenham Stadium has once again underlined its award-winning sustainability qualifications with the achievement this week of the Green Meetings Silver Award. The accreditation, recently joined by Twickenham, is part of the wider Green Tourism scheme which recognises businesses for excellence in sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2024

Take a further trip for more reward in Spring, 2024 With travel continuing to open up and return to natural form after years of Covid, the world is once again an oyster for meeting professionals looking for an international incentive trip or executive retreat that will be memorable and expand geographical and cultural horizons of attendees.

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SevenEvents

APRIL 27, 2022

the venue has committed to introducing a zero to landfill policy, where all waste is reused, recycled or composted where possible, using 100% renewable electricity throughout the building and installing a number of filtration systems in the staff, public and catering areas, which includes providing their own sparkling and still water for events.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Meet Out to Help Out, the sales incentive scheme for the business events industry proposed by Venuedirectory.com is gaining momentum. I’ve already been lobbied for the Meet Out To Help scheme and it is really important we get the information directly from the sector.”.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

Sustainable tourism is vital. That’s the principle that guided Tourisme Montréal’s proactive sustainability strategy, one that helped it maintain its first place in North America on the 2023 Global Destination Sustainability Index. Partner with ecologically sensitive venues.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Five or 10 years ago, the term “cannabis tourism” was virtually nonexistent. Few know that better than Michael Gordon, owner of Seattle-based travel company Kush Tourism. But after seeing how places like Amsterdam weren’t exactly keen on providing cannabis access to tourists, he saw a gap in the tourism industry. “I Up in Smoke.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

She will oversee sales, strategy and implementation of the company’s Strategic Meetings Management Program. She brings over 15 years of experience in tourism and experiential marketing. She will now execute marketing strategies and tactics to elevate The LineUp’s position as a venue destination.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

We’re very much looking forward to being on the show floor in Barcelona feeling the buzz of business meetings and networking taking place again.”. Themes include: the future of the meetings experience, re-starting events and evaluating their success, and peer-to-peer learning and insights.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board announced a partnership with Clear Health Pass and Co.Protect branded protective equipment to help meeting professionals create frictionless solutions for establishing and executing protocols. “We The new reality for venues is that they must find a way to sell and plan events remotely.

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MARCH 3, 2022

Diversity is a word that’s used by people in all professions—from meetings to universities to Fortune 500 companies. This is especially true for meeting professionals. We welcome people from all over the world, so we should meet our audience where they are. How does this translate for meeting professionals?

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FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Meeting professionals understand that travel brings people together. As DEI has come more into focus in this industry, planners are trying to incorporate it not just in the workplace, but into the way they plan off-site meetings. But how can you measure the power of those connections?

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The meetings, events and incentives community will come together this week to make valuable business connections, learn and network as The Meetings Show returns. Here are some of the highlights of The Meetings Show 2021: Inspiring exhibitors. Quality hosted buyers. Education, education, education.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shannon Copeland The seamless coordination of countless logistics required to produce a productive and enjoyable meeting or event is a Herculean task. In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event. How do these impact your plan for severe weather response?

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Living up to its reputation of a city that doesn’t sleep, there is no shortage of unique and exciting venues in New York City. Whether it’s a corporate meeting, an incentive trip or a wedding there is something for everyone in NYC. In other words, something that the meeting’s delegates would not be able to do on an individual basis.

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APRIL 10, 2024

Hotel del Coronado continues its legacy as a premier destination for meetings and events with a renewed focus on personalized, boutique meeting experiences with the launch of its new “ Plan With Ease: Boutique Meetings ” program.

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APRIL 10, 2024

Hotel del Coronado continues its legacy as a premier destination for meetings and events with a renewed focus on personalized, boutique meeting experiences with the launch of its new “ Plan With Ease: Boutique Meetings ” program.

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