Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. Read More : Year of the Sustainable RFP Let me connect the dots for you. It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success.

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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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Travel Daily Media

MAY 27, 2024

The post Cruise Europe holds successful conference in Stockholm appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. On 14–16 May, the Cruise Europe network held its annual general meeting and annual conference in Stockholm. Cruise lines are committed to and actively working on sustainability.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Virgin Atlantic Airlines announced in late November that it will be the first carrier to operate a trans-Atlantic jumbo-jet flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel—a mix of used cooking oil, animal fat, and agricultural waste. headquarters to a conference in Orlando will pay a fee on about 1.25 metric tons CO2 equivalent.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. Sophie Hulgard, Chief Sales Officer at Accor, says, “The total global meetings industry worldwide is forecast to be worth $1.78

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important.

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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. Smart Meetings selected a few of the top mentions to highlight initiatives and event spaces that are working to keep the Earth clean and green.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2024

The post Industry leaders call for ‘Radical Collaboration’ at Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Last week, Virgin Atlantic published much anticipated finding from Flight100 as an open resource to show the industry that SAF is a safe, 100% drop-in replacement for fossil fuels.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? Give attendees a discount code on the last day of the conference that is only good for the next 30 days. Establishing the conference fee, contracting with the venue and locking the dates will require some effort. Create a zero-waste meeting.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

At a Women in CleanTech & Sustainability event, Ethical Swag’s bamboo cutlery in branded pouches made of recycled materials were coveted items. Now it’s like all of the suppliers are talking about sustainability,” Milburn said. She found two main objections to sustainable swag: “Oh, I tried that once. Tara Milburn.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

Bern’s positioning as a leader in the energy and environmental sector, and its easy accessibility within Switzerland and from neighbouring countries, make it the most suitable city to host the Swiss Sustainability Forum. Conference organiser, NZZ Connect, is a branch of the leading Swiss publication Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ).

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) powered Smart Monday and morning keynotes as part of a 20-year partnership that was formally extended through 2025. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2021

You’re at a multiday conference, and during one of the midday breaks you decide to spend a bit of time at an outlet to treat yourself. This is one example of Atlantic City’s efforts to give back to its community and create a sustainable future for its residents. of meeting space. Just inside awaits 125,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2023

Melbourne’s star as a top global destination for medical conferences shines brightly, with a massive 48 medical conferences set to take place within the next five years, attracting around 38,000 delegates. This non-profit healthcare association blazed trails in sustainability at their global conference in Melbourne.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Avoiding wellness washing and incorporating holistic well-being into meetings Wellness is on every planner’s mind these days—with it, come concerns of “wellness washing.” A group of professionals with expertise in wellness—its nuances, scope and impact—gathered for a recent Smart Meetings webinar, “How to Avoid Wellness Washing.”

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 12, 2024

The post The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund successfully conclude Climate Conference 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The poem highlighted the exciting possibilities in improving power and the way we build things for a more sustainable world.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 19, 2022

As small- to mid-size meetings are coming back fast, how are meeting professionals really managing the challenges of sustainability, supply chain issues and staffing? Meetings of the Future has always been about getting the smartest people on stage along with the opinions of our members and working it out,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

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. She loved everything about the business. As a female publisher 22 years ago, she was utterly alone.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The return to in-person meetings has been trending over the last year. 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). More Meetings. for conferences and tradeshows and 4.2% Greater Meeting Spend.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 27, 2024

The Rise of Conscious Conferencing According to Bizzabo’s The State of In-Person B2B Conferences report, 26.8% of event attendees agree that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and sustainability are their top priorities when deciding where to spend and travel for events. Something’s got to give.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

The 10th NYC Experience Wellness and Travel Media event presented by Organic Spa Media on June 17, 2022 highlighted five major wellness trends that meeting planners should be aware of in booking spa experiences or resorts with wellness-centered offerings. Read More : Simple Wellness Activities Can Go a Long Way at Your Next Meeting.

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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. It doesn’t matter if you’re hosting a team summit, client meet-and-greet, or large trade show — attendees want to participate in events prioritizing a safe, healthy planet. So how do you plan a sustainable event?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

Luxury language and presentation tips IACC 2024 in Basking Ridge, New Jersey was centered around empowering attendees to be seen, heard and respected as they drive their careers forward as leaders in the meetings and events industry. Smart Meetings was also privileged to be a judge for IACC Americas Innovations Workshop.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 8, 2024

The post The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) publishes new GSTC MICE Criteria appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the GSTC MICE Criteria have been published and are available to the public for non- commercial use.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2023

Sustainable Foods. Menu choices are more varied and sustainable than ever before. Nine Ways to Meet Attendees Where They Are It shouldn’t surprise you that 25% of the average meeting budget is spent on food and beverage. Have a meeting with the banquet manager to determine your options. Gluten-Free.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

And this goes beyond meeting planning. Humans in general are complacent,” says Alan Kleinfeld, former law enforcement officer and director of Arrive Conference Solutions , a company that specializes in event safety. But it’s a big problem in the meetings industry.”. It’s a human issue. What’s the Solution?

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Pádraic Gilligan

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Padraic Gilligan, Chief Marketing Officer, SITE & SITE Foundation Divided by a common language When I reflect on the content of some recent conferences, webinars and podcasts, I’m reminded of George Bernard Shaw’s much quoted comment about the US and Great Britain being “two countries divided by a common language”.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

After one big effort in August, nearly six times as many Maritz Global Events employees are certified in event sustainability. However, during the company’s Activate conference in August, participation went to a whole new level. I'm excited to see the results of the course as the practices are implemented in their operations.”

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MeetingsNet

MAY 21, 2024

The latest look at how operators of residential and non-residential conference venues are adapting to groups’ changing needs. Meanwhile, connecting attendees to nature is a priority, while artificial intelligence is gaining traction as a tool for diversifying event menus while driving sustainable practices.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2024

With unparalleled locations and amenities, outstanding perks for event planners and a focus on sustainability through Meet with Purpose, Hilton’s All-Inclusive resorts offer comprehensive packages catering to every event planner’s needs. Plan with confidence! Reason No. Reason No. link] Reason No.2: Reason No.

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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”? Why Become Sustainable? . Go Paperless.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 24, 2024

The post Qatar to host the 51st UN Tourism Regional Commission Conference for the Middle East appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The meetings started 22 May and will continue until 24 May. Chairman of Qatar Tourism met with HE.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

Smaller Meetings Win Out Coming out of the pandemic, there was much talk of smaller meetings taking center stage. Now, the reasons to keep small meetings going are less about defending against viral infection and more about creating personalized experiences. This was really well received, Minzey adds.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The post MITEC wins World Travel Awards Asia’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. She also added “Despite the unpredictable business operations landscape of 2021, the centre emphasised its unwavering commitment to business sustainability.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 14, 2024

The post ATM 2024 will address sustainability and innovation in the aviation sector appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Transformative areas that are likely to be high on the agenda are sustainability and the role of startups and innovators in transporting the industry into the next era.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2024

With unparalleled locations and amenities, outstanding perks for event planners and a focus on sustainability through Meet with Purpose, Hilton’s All-Inclusive resorts offer comprehensive packages catering to every event planner’s needs. Plan with confidence!

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