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Major Events Firm Pushes Hard on Sustainability Certification

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After one big effort in August, nearly six times as many Maritz Global Events employees are certified in event sustainability. Over the past year, a handful of employees at Maritz Global Events, Fenton, Mo., had earned their SEPC.

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Focus on Sustainability at Largest IMEX America Yet

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The return of thousands of global buyers and exhibitors to IMEX America 2022 next week at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas could be a sign that the industry is bouncing back stronger than ever, according to Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group. The IMEX-EIC People and Planet Village will be the hub of sustainable activity.

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Focus on Sustainability at Largest IMEX America Yet

Smart Meetings

The return of thousands of global buyers and exhibitors to IMEX America 2022 next week at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas could be a sign that the industry is bouncing back stronger than ever, according to Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group. The IMEX-EIC People and Planet Village will be the hub of sustainable activity.

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More In-person Meetings in 2023, Says Amex GBT Forecast

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This is expected to continue well into 2023, according to a new report, “ 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast ,” by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). Global in-person attendance is predicted to rise 3.3% Read More : WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth.

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The SEPC: Learn to be a Green Planner

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Meeting Professional Continuing Education Includes Sustainability Certification Meeting professionals are taking sustainability more seriously than ever before. Whether you’re incorporating sustainable measurements into your RFPs, tracking down low-carbon menus or combing through LEED certified venues, you know you’re a green planner.

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Event Trends We’ll Be Watching in 2022

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What will the road ahead be like for the events industry? The Convene editors look back on an ever-changing 2021 and ask the question: What event trend is on my radar for 2022? We’ve seen both extremes of what a virtual event can look like, so what’s next? Less Is More.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

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This is my passion—and being part of the global events industry is my second passion.” One of her most memorable events was the official reopening of the new CCH-Conference Center Hamburg, in 2022. Looking Forward The global events industry, especially following the Covid-19 pandemic, has taken a new direction.