Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Read More: Answering the Call of the Event Future The Big Lessons: Five Trends “The pandemic was a defining moment for the industry. That evolution continues today and the one thread that connects all the trends we forecast is the human connection. Sustainability isn’t only about reducing emissions.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Greater Miami is a top-notch destination for sustainable meetings Miami is known for its glittering beaches, dynamic culture and number of luxurious resorts. But did you also know that Miami is leading the way in sustainability? Many of the goals established come from the United Nations ’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners because it’s a top priority for event attendees. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. So how do you plan a sustainable event? 1 priority, and 31.2% Does yours?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Virginia Beach’s agricultural industry tells a story beyond economics Every morning David Trimmer wakes up thinking about the viability, sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry in Virginia Beach. Williamson and her team work directly with the convention center’s sustainability coordinator, Kimberlee Dobbins.

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inVOYAGE

MARCH 14, 2024

With inVOYAGE Madrid, just round the corner we catch up with destination specialist, Jorge Treceño Pachón – Legacy Manager from the Madrid Convention Bureau to see just how Madrid is paving the way for sustainable events… inVOYAGE: Jorge, it’s wonderful to have you here and we’re incredibly excited to be bringing our inVOYAGERs to Madrid!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

But in recent years, sustainability has grown from a niche topic to a central focus in the industry. More planners than ever are including certain sustainable measures in their RFPs, looking for ways to reduce waste and even carbon accounting—keeping track of the carbon emissions produced throughout their events. Where was the plastic?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As a result, Events Industry Council (EIC) updated its standards in 2022 to enhance sustainable practices across the events industry. Additionally, EIC introduced a new certification for event professionals interested in promoting sustainability and social impact in their organizations and global business events.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

Using the power of events to connect the wider farming community Since purchasing Indoor Ag-Con in 2018, CEO Brian Sullivan and his team’s goal has been to push for more education about emerging technologies and budding trends around controlled environment agriculture (CEA). One of the areas we’re getting into is food safety.

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Solimar International

JULY 26, 2022

Knowing and understanding current trends allows those in the industry to tailor their operations to meet demand. It ensures that the destination is consistent with changing market trends, constantly addressing tourist and resident needs as they arise. . What are the Newest Tourism Trends? Sustainability and Community Engagement.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As the world turns to a new year, many are coming to realize that our resources are finite and becoming sustainable is crucial to the future of our planet. Even in our everyday activities, green thinking and sustainability are critical. Oregon: Sustainability Is the Name of the Game. Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) offers up 1.8

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Learn about sustainable tourism in Slovenia, Europe’s hidden gem. Here at Solimar, we pride ourselves on being experts in sustainable tourism. So, when we say that a country has excelled at integrating sustainable tourism principles, we mean it. Slow travel is the new travel trend and Slovenia gets it.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. Recently, the company debuted a comprehensive sustainability strategy. At over 100,000 sq. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2023

A quest to find sustainable event experts leads to an emerging wine region in California’s Central Coast It’s not your imagination. Finding destinations, hotels and convention centers that had taken the steps to earn LEED certification was the new gold standard in sourcing partnerships. Green meetings are here to stay.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Open to All Along with fostering sustainable Olympic Games, increasing access in general is also identified as one of 15 recommendations in the International Olympic Committee’s latest version of Olympic Agenda 2020+5, the roadmap for the IOC and the Olympic Movement through 2025.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This commitment to staying current in the field can help me stay at the forefront of industry trends and best practices.” Talk around sustainability is rising as well, she says. Thanks to her CMP designation, Dolecki says, “I am seen as a trusted advisor, consultant and credible resource for the association I work for.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Event organizers can decide which of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals Decide which of those 17 goals are most within their reach to accomplish and aligned with the mission of their organizations. You can start on what seems like an overwhelming task by reviewing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Discounts can be set up and available within one business day with instant amenity redemption for things like beverage coupons, travel certificates, and United Club passes and memberships. That way meeting organizers can track, manage and identify trends in travel usage. Covid Shifts. Trips will just be more mindful.”.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

He says, “My dedication to continuous learning reflects my belief in staying ahead of industry trends and honing the skills necessary for effective leadership in our dynamic and constantly changing industry.” And, he says, many of them held the CMP designation.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 20, 2023

Food sustainability, clean oceans and repurposed rainwater Compared to the largely unexplored universe we inhabit; our little blue and green shimmering marble is small. Sustainably, Seattle Seattle, Washington, has always been a progressive leader in sustainability and environmental mindfulness. SayBrook offers 6,000 sq.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 21, 2024

In addition, the Events Industry Council (EIC) provided introductory sessions for their Sustainable Event Professional Certificate Course, offered for the first time in the region at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific. The core deliverable of the event was its pre-arranged, curated buyer-seller appointments.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Paris 2024 may also achieve the Games’ highest level of sustainability yet by becoming the first to halve its carbon emissions compared to the average of London 2012 and Rio 2016. Sustainability is a key pillar of that roadmap. From Day One, [Paris 2024] was conceived with sustainability in mind.” million tons of CO2.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 9, 2023

While we as an industry have gone to great efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials we use at our events, more needs to be done and we have far to go on the sustainability front. To that end, we hired our first head of global sustainability, Carolina Goradesky, who has hit the ground running since starting in mid-May.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Events Industry Council (EIC) The Events Industry Council is one of the leading sources for news, educational opportunities, research, industry standards and best practices, sustainability best practices, and much more for event organizers. Websites for Event Industry Certificates and Certifications 17.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative awards certifications in forestry management to forests with exceptional conservation value. An independent, nonprofit organization, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative’s (SFI) mission is to advance sustainability through forest-focused collaboration. Meetings We Like. Where: Virtual.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The banner New York City anniversary event was a record attendance for the organization and the content reflected the golden anniversary moment and the pivotal time for the industry as it faces the challenges of sustainability, economic uncertainty and changing demographics. Make your family number one.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 9, 2024

Besides, she told Convene , “if you want your meeting to be sustainable in the future and to potentially grow, you can’t afford not to” invest in education. There still are a lot of small steps you can take to invest in improving your meeting’s education. Can we expand this next year?’” Barbara Palmer is deputy editor of Convene.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 21, 2024

Embracing Sustainability: Eco-Conscious Travel Practices Sustainable Travel Practices for Events In the bustling world of corporate events, sustainability has rippled through the fabric of travel management, ushering in an era where environmental stewardship and cost-efficiency walk hand-in-hand.

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Travel Daily News

MARCH 27, 2023

IFES (International Federation of Exhibition &Event Services) has pledged to this initiative with its Sustainability team contributing to the development of the roadmap. We are leading a drive to work even more sustainably. And credible communication is the starting point of credible sustainability.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners. That’s where this sustainable event checklist comes in. . Why Sustainability Matters in the Events Industry . Make no mistake: Sustainability — and climate change — are key points of concern for the events industry. Sustainability Intelligence.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The conference also featured engaging roundtable discussions that fostered dynamic exchanges of ideas providing attendees with key take-home messages on the latest trends and strategies in the industry, emphasizing innovation, customer engagement, and future-forward thinking.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 8, 2022

The next time you need a dose of peace and tranquility, point your eyes toward the sky to enjoy one of the wellness world’s newest trends: stargazing. This certification is awarded to a destination that undergoes rigorous training and lighting updates to curb light pollution. earned the IDA’s dark-sky certification in 2016.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 28, 2024

Asia’s First Carbon-Neutral Venue Sustainable menu options, an on-site herb garden, an urban forest of 650 plants and 250 trees on SkyPark, rainwater recycling initiatives — these are just a few of the strategies that contributed to earning a Platinum certification from the Events Industry Council’s Sustainable Event Standards.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Events Industry Council (EIC) The Events Industry Council is one of the leading sources for news, educational opportunities, research, industry standards and best practices, sustainability best practices, and much more for event organizers. Websites for Event Industry Certificates and Certifications 17.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 12, 2019

. “So I can see this being something that could exist within agencies and production houses” In Comes Sustainability. We can’t look at the future of events without talking about sustainability. ” We need someone who’s focusing just on sustainability. How to Foster Inclusion At Events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. IMEX2022 #meetings #meetsmart #CSR pic.twitter.com/NKJ84OXuu9.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

Sustained Engagement Should Be Your Focus. This is why sustained engagement has become the preferred strategy for many top brands. Here’s a guide to help you build your own sustained engagement approach, so you can up your game. Grab it here ! However, like in many other areas, playing the long game reaps much more profit.

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