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GL events has launched a cross-industry research project on sustainability within UK events. The initiative is the result of the company’s observation of a growing agenda of sustainability, particularly among its corporate customers and throughout the event production supply chain. MORE
On this episode of Event TALK, we are speaking with Julia Spangler a Sustainable Events Consultant with 6 years of corporate event experience. Sustainability obviously plays a part in making events environmentally friendly. MORE
When it comes to planning sustainable events, you can identify two types of planners. La entrada How to Plan a Sustainable Networking Event aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software. MORE
Welcome to another edition of Aventri's Connect Weekly column, where we share the top five news stories from the week that today's meeting and events planners should know. MORE
Representatives of global events, tourism and sustainability bodies are ushering in the new year with the unprecedented launch of four principles designed to guide and motivate event organisers worldwide to embrace and implement sustainable practices. . “The potential to transform our industry through the wide-spread adoption of sustainable events principles is inspiring. MORE
Today’s latest and greatest F&B trends are simple to remember, just follow the “Three S’s:” sustainability, seasonal and style. As many planners know, food and beverage can make or break the attendee experience. MORE
Nine months in the making, the four principles go beyond environmental elements to incorporate all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These principles can be found on a new page within the Sustainability section of EIC's web site. . MORE
According to a recent article in Exhibition World, it remains difficult to show clients that sustainable exhibition stands can be flashy, beautiful, and draw in leads from admiring show-goers. MORE
It’s difficult to imagine that the Olympic Games could ever be sustainable in their present form. The post Rio 2016: Sustainability Success or Fail? Yet since 1996 every Olympic host city has taken strides to integrate environmental and social responsibility into planning. MORE
You can thank the Millennial generation for their influence when it comes to sustainability. By using more and more sustainable practices in your catering business, you will appeal to a larger number of potential. Going green is trending everywhere these days. MORE
If so, it might be time to look into making it more environmentally sustainable. The post Creating Environmentally Sustainable Events by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. Sustainability sustainability Green green events sustainable events MORE
With all the event technology available for meetings and events, planners can easily use tools such as event badge printing, to collect important attendee and event data, enhance the attendee experience, all while saving money and keeping your events sustainable MORE
When the Green Venue Report debuted in 2014, it used survey information from 16 convention centers around the world to outline best practices in event-venue sustainability. This supports the notion that more centers are taking sustainability seriously and funding sustainability programs. MORE
Sustainable. Is the seafood sustainably caught? This year, James Beard Foundation announced the national launch of Smart Catch , a program created by chefs to increase the sustainability of the seafood supply chain. Farm to table. Local. Buzzwords, or baloney ? MORE
Nearly two years ago I was asked to create a ‘sustainable event’ by one of the world’s largest banks in the form of a trade show booth and the truth is I didn’t know where to begin. The use of sustainable materials. By Nick Marks, Found of Ecobooth. MORE
Sustainability is not just a buzzword. They don’t want to contribute towards more pollution so they will ask uncomfortable questions to make sure an event is truly sustainable before they decide to attend it. Sustainability is not something you do for the audience. MORE
An event can’t be cost-effective, sustainable and still decent. The post New Sustainable Event Management (2018 Edition): A Free Guide to Better Green Meetings by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. Event Management sustainability green eventsSurely something has got to give? WRONG. This myth has been plaguing event professionals for years making it seem like it’s an impossible feat to host amazing events and reduce the impact on the environment. MORE
On this episode of Event TALK, we are speaking with Julia Spangler a Sustainable Events Consultant with 6 years of corporate event experience. Sustainability obviously plays a part in making events environmentally friendly. MORE
Events can be super wasteful, from water and energy consumption to food waste there are a lot of areas we can improve upon in terms of planning sustainable events. What does planning sustainable events mean? What do you need to keep in mind when making your event more sustainable? MORE
Attendees participating in the “Redesigning Event Management for Sustainability” session during the Sustainable Brands 2018 conference. “It depends on breakage,” Siddiqui said, “but if china is used [at least] 50 times it’s more sustainable [than compostable plates].”. MORE
Timed to coincide with the opening of the COP24 climate talks in Katowice, Poland, ABPCO has released a report and Roadmap for the creation of a more sustainable events industry. Using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, ABPCO identified a desire for the industry to do more in areas of: Responsible production and consumption. Sustainable food procurement. The Sustainability Roadmap and Report are both available via [link]. MORE
When I attended a Green Meetings fam trip to Vancouver in June, sponsored by Tourism Vancouver, sustainability wasn’t just part of the program — it was the main event, and woven into my entire experience. It was clear that this was a city that took sustainability seriously. MORE
Now more than ever before, event professionals are seeking out ways to make their events more sustainable. There are heroes that extend beyond the event doors who encourage more sustainable practices when it comes to using food in our professional and personal environments. MORE
Sustainability is a trend widely followed in the year 2018. As we near the end to this year, event planners and event professionals across the globe pledge to make events more sustainable and adhere to the concept of Green Events. Happy to be a part of it and making events sustainable! MORE
Sustainability is a concept that’s visible in every aspect of the meetings industry, from F&B to host cities. For the third time, the Gothenburg Convention Bureau won the Global Destination Sustainability Index Leadership Award at the ICCA Congress. MORE
Decision to follow the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals is attracting like-minded events. The CVB has launched the Tourism for Good strategy with a goal to allow tourism to have a positive impact on sustainable development both locally and globally by 2030. MORE
As global tourism challenges sustainability efforts, cities including Copenhagen are developing strategies aimed at promoting sustainability while also providing visitors with culturally enriching experiences. Places & Spaces Sustainability MORE
GES, a global full-service provider for live events, is building on its commitment to sustainability with a partnership on a major new research project. The post GES backs major sustainability research appeared first on Event Industry News. MORE
Sustainability isn’t going anywhere. Sustainable events are one of our top choices for 2018 Event Trends.The sustainable event trend is continuing to grow with no signs of stopping so it’s time to get on board! So, what does it even mean to be “sustainable”? MORE
Cheshire’s Just So Festival has been awarded the ‘Sustainable Tourism’ Award at the 14 th annual Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards. The judges for the prize made particular comment about Just So Festival’s pioneering approach to both accessibility and sustainability. MORE
10–12), and once again, sustainability will be a primary focus, as we noted in the IMEX Supplement in our September issue. Why are sustainability and green practices important to the meetings and events industry? Has sustainability been a part of IMEX America since it began? MORE
We all know that going paperless at meetings and events is a good step for planners. It's a move that has multiple benefits; not only are you reducing your event's carbon footprint while saving money , but attendees carry around less paper and experience a more high-tech event. MORE
The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has appointed leading venue sustainability expert Warren Campbell as an ambassador to its council to champion sustainability. As the mia moves forward with its high-profile #20PercentLess initiative encouraging the business meetings and events industry to use less single-use plastic, the association is keen to ensure sustainability and the campaign remain a key focus across all areas of its activity. MORE
Nexus Collections, known for creating the first environmentally friendly conference bag, will be increasing its focus on sustainability under the management of new owner Howard Lawton (pictured). Since then technology and manufacturing methods have moved on but more importantly so has the appetite to create sustainable events. MORE
Kathleen Warden, Director of Conference Sales at the SEC , said: “Sustainability is increasingly at the forefront of everyone’s mind, so it’s great that clients can feel they can give back to the environment when they come to the SEC. It’s the contribution of home-grown Scottish brands like the SEC that makes our work in the forest possible, so I want to say a big hearty ‘thank you’ from everyone at Trees for Life for their sustained support for nature. MORE
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. . More than 100 of the industry’s leading practitioners contributed to the development of the new standards, which have been purposefully designed to increase sustainable practices across the events industry. MORE
Image courtesy of Gary Chan on Unsplash Sustainability is so much more than a huge buzzword at the moment. Here we explain why sustainable conferences are important, and a few things you can implement when planning your conference to play your part in the change. Be more sustainable! MORE
This was our first time working with a venue partner who had a deep understanding and high level of expertise in delivering a sustainable conference,” says Yuriko Baba, Schneider Electric’s Experience Marketing Manager and Sustainability Partner. MORE
One of the earliest improvements in regards to events and sustainability was the option for using significantly less paper during conferences, trade shows, and other meetings. Tech Event Planning green technology sustainability TipsMobile devices paved the way for event-specific apps, giving attendees access to all of the information they needed without having to print out large packets and handouts. As ticketing […]. MORE
The four new Principles for Sustainable Events are designed to guide and motivate event organizers worldwide to embrace and implement green practices. MORE
Julia Spangler , Owner, Sustainable Events LLC. My services are currently focused on recycling, composting, food-waste prevention and donation, and floral donation, as well as sustainability consulting, training, and education. Education. MORE
If your sustainability effort is fresh, team-based, and built to last, you may have a winner. Association Toolbox Corporate Toolbox Professional Development Sustainabilityread more. MORE
EIC offering Sustainable Event Professional Certificate course in Europe for the first time. A two-day training course for the Events Industry Council Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC) will take place in Monaco this spring — a first for Europe. MORE
Creating sustainable events is hard work, and includes a variety of different challenges — not the least of which is managing food waste or maintaining active group involvement. Here are four takeaways from his “Building a Business Case for Sustainable Events” session : 1. MORE
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NOVEMBER 17, 2017
If so, it might be time to look into making it more environmentally sustainable. The post Creating Environmentally Sustainable Events by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. Sustainability sustainability Green green events sustainable events
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 15, 2019
EIC offering Sustainable Event Professional Certificate course in Europe for the first time. A two-day training course for the Events Industry Council Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC) will take place in Monaco this spring — a first for Europe.
PCMA Convene
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Decision to follow the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals is attracting like-minded events. The CVB has launched the Tourism for Good strategy with a goal to allow tourism to have a positive impact on sustainable development both locally and globally by 2030.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 7, 2019
As global tourism challenges sustainability efforts, cities including Copenhagen are developing strategies aimed at promoting sustainability while also providing visitors with culturally enriching experiences. Places & Spaces Sustainability
Boomset
AUGUST 26, 2018
Image courtesy of Gary Chan on Unsplash Sustainability is so much more than a huge buzzword at the moment. Here we explain why sustainable conferences are important, and a few things you can implement when planning your conference to play your part in the change. Be more sustainable!
EventMB
AUGUST 20, 2016
It’s difficult to imagine that the Olympic Games could ever be sustainable in their present form. The post Rio 2016: Sustainability Success or Fail? Yet since 1996 every Olympic host city has taken strides to integrate environmental and social responsibility into planning.
Endless Events
MARCH 8, 2018
Sustainability isn’t going anywhere. Sustainable events are one of our top choices for 2018 Event Trends.The sustainable event trend is continuing to grow with no signs of stopping so it’s time to get on board! So, what does it even mean to be “sustainable”?
PCMA Convene
JUNE 1, 2018
Julia Spangler , Owner, Sustainable Events LLC. My services are currently focused on recycling, composting, food-waste prevention and donation, and floral donation, as well as sustainability consulting, training, and education. Education.
Hubilo Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Sustainability is not just a buzzword. They don’t want to contribute towards more pollution so they will ask uncomfortable questions to make sure an event is truly sustainable before they decide to attend it. Sustainability is not something you do for the audience.
Endless Events
JUNE 5, 2018
Events can be super wasteful, from water and energy consumption to food waste there are a lot of areas we can improve upon in terms of planning sustainable events. What does planning sustainable events mean? What do you need to keep in mind when making your event more sustainable?
PCMA Convene
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
When the Green Venue Report debuted in 2014, it used survey information from 16 convention centers around the world to outline best practices in event-venue sustainability. This supports the notion that more centers are taking sustainability seriously and funding sustainability programs.
Hubilo Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Sustainability is a trend widely followed in the year 2018. As we near the end to this year, event planners and event professionals across the globe pledge to make events more sustainable and adhere to the concept of Green Events. Happy to be a part of it and making events sustainable!
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 1, 2018
When I attended a Green Meetings fam trip to Vancouver in June, sponsored by Tourism Vancouver, sustainability wasn’t just part of the program — it was the main event, and woven into my entire experience. It was clear that this was a city that took sustainability seriously.
PCMA Convene
JUNE 25, 2018
Creating sustainable events is hard work, and includes a variety of different challenges — not the least of which is managing food waste or maintaining active group involvement. Here are four takeaways from his “Building a Business Case for Sustainable Events” session : 1.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
According to a recent article in Exhibition World, it remains difficult to show clients that sustainable exhibition stands can be flashy, beautiful, and draw in leads from admiring show-goers.
Aventri
APRIL 22, 2019
With all the event technology available for meetings and events, planners can easily use tools such as event badge printing, to collect important attendee and event data, enhance the attendee experience, all while saving money and keeping your events sustainable
Event Industry News
JANUARY 25, 2019
Representatives of global events, tourism and sustainability bodies are ushering in the new year with the unprecedented launch of four principles designed to guide and motivate event organisers worldwide to embrace and implement sustainable practices. . “The potential to transform our industry through the wide-spread adoption of sustainable events principles is inspiring.
Aventri
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Today’s latest and greatest F&B trends are simple to remember, just follow the “Three S’s:” sustainability, seasonal and style. As many planners know, food and beverage can make or break the attendee experience.
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
GL events has launched a cross-industry research project on sustainability within UK events. The initiative is the result of the company’s observation of a growing agenda of sustainability, particularly among its corporate customers and throughout the event production supply chain.
Boomset
APRIL 29, 2018
Now more than ever before, event professionals are seeking out ways to make their events more sustainable. There are heroes that extend beyond the event doors who encourage more sustainable practices when it comes to using food in our professional and personal environments.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Timed to coincide with the opening of the COP24 climate talks in Katowice, Poland, ABPCO has released a report and Roadmap for the creation of a more sustainable events industry. Using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, ABPCO identified a desire for the industry to do more in areas of: Responsible production and consumption. Sustainable food procurement. The Sustainability Roadmap and Report are both available via [link].
SmartMeetings
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
10–12), and once again, sustainability will be a primary focus, as we noted in the IMEX Supplement in our September issue. Why are sustainability and green practices important to the meetings and events industry? Has sustainability been a part of IMEX America since it began?
MeetingPool
MAY 24, 2017
One of the earliest improvements in regards to events and sustainability was the option for using significantly less paper during conferences, trade shows, and other meetings. Tech Event Planning green technology sustainability TipsMobile devices paved the way for event-specific apps, giving attendees access to all of the information they needed without having to print out large packets and handouts. As ticketing […].
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
The four new Principles for Sustainable Events are designed to guide and motivate event organizers worldwide to embrace and implement green practices.
EventMB
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
An event can’t be cost-effective, sustainable and still decent. The post New Sustainable Event Management (2018 Edition): A Free Guide to Better Green Meetings by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. Event Management sustainability green eventsSurely something has got to give? WRONG. This myth has been plaguing event professionals for years making it seem like it’s an impossible feat to host amazing events and reduce the impact on the environment.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 21, 2018
The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has appointed leading venue sustainability expert Warren Campbell as an ambassador to its council to champion sustainability. As the mia moves forward with its high-profile #20PercentLess initiative encouraging the business meetings and events industry to use less single-use plastic, the association is keen to ensure sustainability and the campaign remain a key focus across all areas of its activity.
Aventri
OCTOBER 1, 2018
We all know that going paperless at meetings and events is a good step for planners. It's a move that has multiple benefits; not only are you reducing your event's carbon footprint while saving money , but attendees carry around less paper and experience a more high-tech event.
PCMA Convene
JUNE 8, 2018
Attendees participating in the “Redesigning Event Management for Sustainability” session during the Sustainable Brands 2018 conference. “It depends on breakage,” Siddiqui said, “but if china is used [at least] 50 times it’s more sustainable [than compostable plates].”.
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. . More than 100 of the industry’s leading practitioners contributed to the development of the new standards, which have been purposefully designed to increase sustainable practices across the events industry.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Nearly two years ago I was asked to create a ‘sustainable event’ by one of the world’s largest banks in the form of a trade show booth and the truth is I didn’t know where to begin. The use of sustainable materials. By Nick Marks, Found of Ecobooth.
MeetingsNet
JANUARY 18, 2017
If your sustainability effort is fresh, team-based, and built to last, you may have a winner. Association Toolbox Corporate Toolbox Professional Development Sustainabilityread more.
Eventinterface
JUNE 3, 2018
On this episode of Event TALK, we are speaking with Julia Spangler a Sustainable Events Consultant with 6 years of corporate event experience. Sustainability obviously plays a part in making events environmentally friendly.
Eventinterface
JUNE 3, 2018
On this episode of Event TALK, we are speaking with Julia Spangler a Sustainable Events Consultant with 6 years of corporate event experience. Sustainability obviously plays a part in making events environmentally friendly.
Caterease
MAY 21, 2018
You can thank the Millennial generation for their influence when it comes to sustainability. By using more and more sustainable practices in your catering business, you will appeal to a larger number of potential. Going green is trending everywhere these days.
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Nine months in the making, the four principles go beyond environmental elements to incorporate all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These principles can be found on a new page within the Sustainability section of EIC's web site. .
Eventtia
JUNE 14, 2018
When it comes to planning sustainable events, you can identify two types of planners. La entrada How to Plan a Sustainable Networking Event aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Cheshire’s Just So Festival has been awarded the ‘Sustainable Tourism’ Award at the 14 th annual Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards. The judges for the prize made particular comment about Just So Festival’s pioneering approach to both accessibility and sustainability.
SmartMeetings
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Sustainable. Is the seafood sustainably caught? This year, James Beard Foundation announced the national launch of Smart Catch , a program created by chefs to increase the sustainability of the seafood supply chain. Farm to table. Local. Buzzwords, or baloney ?
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
GES, a global full-service provider for live events, is building on its commitment to sustainability with a partnership on a major new research project. The post GES backs major sustainability research appeared first on Event Industry News.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 29, 2019
Sustainability is a concept that’s visible in every aspect of the meetings industry, from F&B to host cities. For the third time, the Gothenburg Convention Bureau won the Global Destination Sustainability Index Leadership Award at the ICCA Congress.
Event Industry News
MARCH 21, 2019
Nexus Collections, known for creating the first environmentally friendly conference bag, will be increasing its focus on sustainability under the management of new owner Howard Lawton (pictured). Since then technology and manufacturing methods have moved on but more importantly so has the appetite to create sustainable events.
Aventri
APRIL 5, 2019
Welcome to another edition of Aventri's Connect Weekly column, where we share the top five news stories from the week that today's meeting and events planners should know.
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
Kathleen Warden, Director of Conference Sales at the SEC , said: “Sustainability is increasingly at the forefront of everyone’s mind, so it’s great that clients can feel they can give back to the environment when they come to the SEC. It’s the contribution of home-grown Scottish brands like the SEC that makes our work in the forest possible, so I want to say a big hearty ‘thank you’ from everyone at Trees for Life for their sustained support for nature.
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