Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2024

The directive was meant to be an inspiration for attendees and a mandate to lead by example for PCMA, according to Sherrif Karamat, president and CEO of Professional Convention Management Association. That bold approach included scheduling not one, but both Clintons.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 30, 2023

Their presence added prestige to the event and emphasised their instrumental role in advancing innovative solutions for the sustained growth of the HoReCa industry in Thailand and beyond. Guided by our experts, visitors can interact with cutting-edge solutions in six key trends that are shaping the industry.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The most common types of nonprofits or charities that are supported through golf tournaments and events tend to be military organizations, cancer foundations, school booster clubs—think baseball and football teams—food banks and animal rescue leagues. They are selling raffle tickets and mulligans during a virtual registration.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 10, 2023

Matt Orley of Big Paper Strategy illustrated Tuesday’s session on food waste. At Tuesday’s session, “F&B Trends to Table with a Sustainability Twist,” industry experts shared how planners can make their F&B programs more creative and less wasteful — a tall order but one that is achievable with the right mindset in place.

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 19, 2022

Many travelers and businesses today adopt eco-friendly practices, switch to new fuel and energy sources, and manage their waste. Sustainable or eco-travel is a way of managing travel activities so that the natural environment is preserved and supported. In this post, we explore what digital technology can bring to the table.

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2018

We also dive into different event types events and how to manage them. On top of that, you need to innovate an elevate. One of the most wasteful parts of an event turns out to be meal time! Prevent Food Waste in Events. And often, one of the most wasteful parts of an event turns out to be meal time!

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The Abbi Agency

DECEMBER 2, 2021

For Waste Management of Northern Nevada , The Abbi Agency had the goal to position Waste Management as the region’s leader in waste and environmental services through its commitment to sustainability, innovation, economic impact, community support and education. Sharing Values is Expected.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Te Pae Christchurch has implemented a wide range of sustainable solutions across its operations, from building design and renewable energy use to food waste recovery and reuse and constructing a chemical-free e-water system. “We’re exceptionally proud of what we’ve achieved in a short time,” says Ross Steele.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 1, 2024

As a major trade hub with cutting-edge innovation, technology, and research capabilities, Singapore is home to a vibrant business ecosystem where thought leaders, investors and businesses meet. WorldCongress of Anaesthesiologists 2024 (3 – 7 March 2024) showcased how sustainability can be applied to the field of anaesthesiology.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Events cause a lot of waste and leave a large carbon footprint. According to meetgreen.com the typical conference waste attendee produces 1.89KG of waste per day, 1.16KG of that will go directly to a landfill. When you calculate that number for 1000 attendees over 3 days you get 5670KG of waste, the equivalent of 4 compact cars.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 3, 2023

Here are three that resonated with Managing Editor Casey Gale. From case studies showcasing better food waste strategies to tracking events’ carbon footprint , Convene has covered a number of ways event organizers, venues, and destinations are working together to make sure sustainability is a top priority.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 11, 2023

Due to demand, organizations, governments, and businesses have responded with trailblazing innovations in conservation tourism in recent years. Both incentivize European cities to build and maintain their attractions, pioneering innovations in conservation tourism with a greener future in mind.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Amsterdam has long been applauded for its progressive and innovative approaches, and that includes the way this destination hosts business events. Examples of state-of-the-art sustainability innovations include smart energy management, solar- and wind-generated heating and cooling systems, and waste-minimization technology.

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 3, 2024

With the emergence of new technologies and changing societal norms, organizations need to stay ahead of the curve and plan innovative corporate events that meet the evolving needs of participants. With the continued integration of technology, corporate events in 2024 are sure to be even more innovative and cutting-edge.

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DCI

AUGUST 8, 2023

As the global meetings industry faces mounting environmental and social pressures, details as seemingly mundane as a venue’s food and beverage offerings are increasingly part of the conversation for planners of tomorrow’s meetings. Food and beverage offerings, even for smaller boutique venues, can have a major impact on the environment.

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Techsytalk

MARCH 20, 2019

For instance, you can provide a unique experience through games, food tasting, or have a unique strategy where people can be able to share their experiences. Therefore, you need to make sure you are innovative enough to keep all attendees involved. All your attendees need to feel engaged from the beginning to the end. Use technology.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The Climate Pledge Arena, a sports and entertainment venue that opened last October in Seattle, is a showcase for sustainable innovation and best practices, from the top of its solar-power-generating roof down to its hockey rink’s “green” ice made from harvested rainwater and maintained by an electric-powered Zamboni.

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Solimar International

JULY 18, 2023

The best opportunity to address both concerns is to invest in sustainable management for natural parks, which have especially vulnerable ecosystems. According to the World Commission on Protected Areas, the management of protected areas is central to legal, political, institutional, and practical conservation efforts around the world.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As a planner, you have the opportunity to explore innovative seating configurations to maximize engagement, so take advantage of it! Most already have stations for beer, mixed drinks, snacks, and some hot foods like burgers and fries. Bring in food trucks to line the stadium concourse, offering a diverse range of cuisines.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

“Future dining settings will do more than reduce food waste or use biodegradable materials: the entire environment will be designed in an eco-friendly fashion,” said Wunderman’s report, calling restaurants like Vrå in Gothenburg, Sweden the “next iteration of eco-dining.” Jennifer N. Dienst is senior editor at Convene.

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Gavel International

DECEMBER 19, 2022

venue space, accommodation needs, food and beverage, transportation, travel, etc.), This doesn’t mean you can’t have things customized, but it does mean that you should consider what is reasonable and what extra costs might be incurred, and how much overage or waste may be factored into prices. 6 ) Managing spending (e.g.,

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ITA Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Above: Attendees try self-serve sous vide food station. Balancing risk against return; human connection while maintaining distance; service with technology; healthy cuisine with comfort food; and cost without sacrificing value—balancing all will be key. Developing creative ways to serve food will be ongoing.

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Solimar International

JULY 26, 2022

Tourism can positively impact the blue economy when properly planned, developed and managed. Residents of water-surrounded countries can keep the economy afloat with day-to-day transactions of food and certain goods that come from the ocean. The second way is in entrepreneurship and innovation.

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AltexSoft Travel

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Smart devices, smart homes, smart cities… Today, we can manage so many aspects of our lives with voice, through connected devices, or from mobile applications (even though sometimes things might go wrong: watch a hilarious commercial on how a visit to a dentist can sabotage the smart home’s helpfulness.). Voice assistants.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

But remember, this can be used for any value, whether it’s a worldwide concern like sustainability or social equality, a localized passion, or even more broad, like a spirit of generosity or innovation. Event breaks are usually dedicated to serving refreshments, so you can look to food and beverage choices that represent a particular value.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The company grew net revenue by more than 80 percent; its portfolio of healthier F&B options grew from about 38 percent of revenue in 2006 to roughly half of its revenues in 2017; it cut one-quarter of its operational water use by 2018; and by that same year, women held nearly four out of 10 senior management roles.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

CDP allows a company, city or region to track its environmental impact by self-reporting everything from waste management to CO 2 production. Think about waste management and DEI—remember that sustainability isn’t just environmental. Read More: Better Than Before What is Sustainability to You? Read More: Green Airports 2.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 31, 2019

When meeting professionals book their events using package, at participating properties throughout Malaysia, they will receive a selection of exclusive benefits, including discounts, free rooms and complimentary upgrades, food and beverage deals, and even double Hilton Honors points. Mindful Eating. Mindful Meeting.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I have really only one innovative point here, and it’s not particularly innovative, which is that as an [industry], one of the main things that you have to realize is that you can try and do your job to cut emissions but unless the emissions are due to air travel decrease, you’ll be working around the margins.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Working with the United Kingdom-based sustainability consultant isla , a total of 92% of event waste was recovered by diverting it into recycling, composting or donation channels, meeting the threshold for a zero-waste event. A total of 14,557 pounds of food has been donated in that time.

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Gavel International

MAY 15, 2023

It is okay to utilize some traditional approaches, but overall, you should be innovative and even a bit edgy. For example, while previous generations might not give disposable utensils a second thought, Gen Zers are likely to find them wasteful. The following six practices are highly effective: Provide special experiences.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

What the Food Donation Improvement Act Means for Events A new federal law could make it easier to donate unused food from a conference to those in need. An estimated 40% of the food produced in the U.S. ultimately goes to waste. Our drivers are food safety-certified so they know how to handle food properly.”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. In Southern California, “ecopreneurs” are innovating the fueling of sprinter vans, alternatives to single-use plastics and much more. Advances in technology and operations make California a leader in earth-friendly gathering.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

It’s been picking up speed because of its innovative format for learning and teaching, satisfying the thirst for knowledge exchange without having to spend time and money in a huge event. The key to managing cybersecurity in 2019 is to ensure that you have good infrastructure. Data Encryption.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 29, 2024

At THAIFEX – HOREC Asia , HoReCa businesses can discover innovative approaches to reducing food waste, source items made of natural materials and find vendors to source locally and sustainably. Initiatives include composting, recycling, and extending the shelf life of food using traditional preservation methods.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. In Southern California, “ecopreneurs” are innovating the fueling of sprinter vans, alternatives to single-use plastics and much more. Advances in technology and operations make California a leader in earth-friendly gathering.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2022

Meet with Momentum Boston, the second installment of a new event series by Marriott that began this June, continued the brand’s mission to educate meeting and event planners in its redevelopment projects—from convention resorts to spaces to food and beverage—and to empower planners amid a booming return to meetings. Don’t overcomplicate it.

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