Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The UK’s leading platform for the world’s meetings and events community will be officially opened on Thursday 30 September by Tourism Minister Nigel Huddleston at ExCeL, London. Headlining the education programme is keynote speaker Ric Salmon, producer of the first virtual Glastonbury and CEO of Driift. Spotlighting sustainability.

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OCTOBER 12, 2023

Opening the event with a virtual welcome address, Tourism Minister Sir John Whittingdale congratulated the mia for its ongoing counsel to government. It was a fantastic event, and we are very grateful to all of our speakers, partners and supporters who made it possible.”

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Home to the British Medical Association since 1925, their venue now boasts 22 unique and versatile spaces for up to 320, including 11 purpose-built meeting rooms, all fitted with cutting edge AV technology. They allow for purely digital events, speaker only broadcasts or hybrid events – with delegates onsite.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We work with planners to find the right venue and team-building activity to connect them with the destination.” Instead of scheduling eight hours of speakers, Yigit Segin, global chief brand and commercial officer with Accor ’s Fairmont brand, suggests focusing on connecting attendees with those who have common interests.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In the report, consisting of 580 global event professionals from five continents and 23 countries, it was found that all aspects of the meeting sector are increasing, including interest in sustainability, attendance, meeting spend and diversity, equity and inclusion. Read More : WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The event programme was packed with sessions from senior spokespeople from some of the UK’s largest event agencies, exhibition organisers, venues and government organisations. The closing address was delivered by Anita Mendiratta, Special Advisor to the Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation.

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Eventtia

JUNE 30, 2022

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) and Tourism industry professionals gathered for the 9th time at ACE of MICE Exhibition on 25-27 May 2022. Focused on the Sustainable Future theme, the event aimed to increase the commercial volume of the industry while providing a unique MICE experience to the industry professionals.

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Event Industry News

MAY 31, 2022

Royal Docks venue reveals construction works well underway on major 25,000sqm expansion programme High-speed Elizabeth line will help drive capital’s economic recovery Rajesh Agrawal states there has “never been better time to host events in London”. I’m delighted to be here today to showcase the exciting opportunities the city boasts.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Inside the venue, attendees are required to wear masks. As an added layer of security, Hosted Buyers will benefit from complimentary medical insurance and all visitors will be able to purchase PCR testing at the venue should they need to. Overseas visitors can show their proof of vaccination card from their country of origin.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 19, 2022

Meetings and events professionals are being given the opportunity to meet some of Scotland’s finest venues and suppliers in a special familiarisation (FAM) trip next month. With a focus on sustainability and wellbeing we are delighted to be working with a variety of new suppliers including Invisible Cities, Unbaggaged and EventWell.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

That’s why more event planners are shifting their strategy to sustained events programs. A sustained events program refers to hosting multiple smaller events throughout the year rather than putting all your resources into one major event. Why The Shift Towards Sustained Events In Modern Event Planning Strategies?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Caesars and Meet AC announced sustainability highlights from its newly released 2021 CSR Report —in a Leed-certified Augustus Tower villa suite—and the news (and views) are great. Check out today's speakers and tune in throughout the day [link] @NickBorelli @ItsWillCurran @IMEX_Group #IMEX21 pic.twitter.com/XFIm504s3i.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 24, 2022

100 speakers. Waste2Worth (W2W) is a company that helps organizations identify and bring to life an innovative portfolio of “circular” products, services, and projects that increase profitability, improve competitive advantage and strengthen business sustainability. Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism of Colombia.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 2, 2022

In 2021, Visit Sweden followed up its tourism programs Edible Country and Drinkable Country with the Taste of Swedish Summer campaign that highlights 22 natural ingredients that can be foraged in Sweden during the summer. Molly Crouch, director of sustainability at Sodexo Live! Foraged Cocktails.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 24, 2022

100+ speakers. ? Waste2Worth (W2W) is a company that helps organizations identify and bring to life an innovative portfolio of “circular” products, services, and projects that increase profitability, improve competitive advantage and strengthen business sustainability. ? 1,149 virtual attendees virtuales. 709 in-person attendees.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 12, 2020

Tourism took a sudden, grueling hit in March. To enable venues to remain nimble for future events, Albany Capital Center is introducing an app that would incorporate printed materials, maps and a visitors guide into a virtual landscape. Local and Sustainable. Figuring it out Together.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2023

Below Unlocked have detailed the six speakers and the key points to the arguments they conveyed in the order of lasts night’s debate; Michael Dominguez, President & CEO of ALHI; In Proposition of the Motion. The UK has had 13 Tourism ministers over the past 10 years, how can there be any long term focus on inbound tourism.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 9, 2022

Credentialed in GSTC Sustainable Tourism. Ask open-ended questions of destinations and venues about how to find diverse local vendors, what resources are available and what DEI strategies they are implementing. Looking for diverse speakers from your local destination to represent the community with different voices.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. Liz launched Liz King Events.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

The evening meal was prepared by Chef Tom Court, using only Worcestershire sourced food and drink, creating a fully sustainable experience. After-dinner, Will Whitehorn, former president of Virgin Galactic, gave a fascinating insight into the challenges of space tourism. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 22, 2018

Tourism Vancouver. Jeff Chase, Vice President of Sustainability, Freeman Company. And with Greenbuild International, a show dedicated to sustainability in the construction industry, that figure soars to 90 percent. Freeman’s sustainability initiatives at freeman.com/about/sustainability. Here are their stories.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

To remain competitive, hospitality professionals must stay on top of what’s happening with hotels, event venues, technology, and trends. Global Sustainable Tourism Conference | Stockholm, Sweden | April 23-26 The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) will host its next Global Sustainable Tourism Conference in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Hubilo Blog

JANUARY 22, 2019

The focus sectors included Pharmaceuticals, Textiles, Tourism, Environment, Innovation, R&D, Aerospace & Defence, Agro & Food Processing, Chemicals, Engineering, Healthcare, IT and so on. Hubilo provided the following services which made attendee engagement effortless and also helped in sustainable event planning.

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Endless Events

MARCH 16, 2020

And it’s not just about having the venue, the speakers, and your AV company in place. “ We worked with Saudi Arabian Tourism Ministry. In this case, there was a program that they were unveiling about a new visa program to encourage tourism as part of their 2030 vision to sort of diversify their country.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

The MBECS were created jointly by Meeting Professionals International and the Canadian Tourism Human Resources Council. Develop the sustainability plan for meeting or event. Being sustainable is more than just eliminating paper, reducing waste and recycling whenever possible. Implement a sustainability management plan.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Whereas we originally created Best in Show to honor some of the most innovative and acclaimed things in the meetings and conventions industry — venues, technology platforms, CSR programs, destination videos, etc. Amanda Simons , Sustainable Events Program Manager, Greenview. CONVENTION SERVICES / SPECIAL-EVENT VENUE.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 29, 2017

I was tasked to see through the whole event alongside managing our department, the speakers, and local partners. Head of Convention Bureau, Montreux-Vevey Tourisme. By this way of encouragement, I hope to contribute to a sustainable business-events industry in Malaysia. Our team uncovered a distinctively unique venue.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

During a press trip hosted by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) in September, Convene did plenty of the last — and learned that in this country of contrasts, warm hospitality infuses almost every aspect of daily and business life, including events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

The three topics discussed at the provocateur luncheon were “Employee Engagement,” “Stress and Sustainability” and “Well-Being Leadership.” Read More : Seeking Sustainable Venues One of the most progressive ideas was the call to action for management to set an example of “normalizing well-being.”

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2022

In tandem with the hospitality industry at large, Marriott International is making strides in its initiative dedicated to improving sustainability and the brand’s social impact, Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction. Sustainability movement at the C-suite level is also evident on the ground. View this post on Instagram.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

This is the seventh year that Convene has published its annual Best in Show issue, highlighting top venues and innovations and celebrating excellence in the industry — and we can’t help but notice that some things have changed. ” —Julia Spangler, owner, Sustainable Events. Donny Neufuss. Betty Ford.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. Because in 2018, consumers will want to experience the venue as much as the event itself. So you can expect non-traditional venues to pick up in popularity. Better buckle up!

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Whether they are speakers, vendors, partners, or staff, we all have the common goal of inspiring attendees to take away ideas and connections that enable them to become more engaged, be more productive, and grow professionally. Being that I love hospitality and tourism, I would like to become a thought-provoking leader in the industry.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. Because in 2018, consumers will want to experience the venue as much as the event itself. So you can expect non-traditional venues to pick up in popularity. Better buckle up!

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2016

Like many DMOs and venues, Meet Minneapolis and the Palais des congrès de Montréal field hundreds of leads each year. “I Hopefully, some future partnerships can assist us with bringing other conventions [to Minneapolis], where they can be speakers.”. We came up with a theme: Honeybees were sustainable agriculture,” she said. “It

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The MICE

OCTOBER 27, 2021

From March 2020, the guidelines regarding hosting events were constantly changing and challenging the live events industry, but with reliable partners and a ‘make it happen’ attitude, the venue and the host city of Rotterdam worked on scenario planning that allowed them to safely host the ESC in May the following year. We had several plans.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 4, 2020

Operationally, your favorite venues may be much different as well. Smart Meetings asked industry leaders from the front lines of hotels, event venues and creators, transportation, travel, networking, wellness and sustainability to share their commitments and challenges for keeping everyone safe and connected. Destinations.

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