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The State of Sustainability: From Venue Perspectives to the ‘Pandemic Effect’

Event Marketer

As corporations pledge to be more sustainable, the event industry seeks lasting solutions. In an era of climate and pandemic disruption, event marketers are embracing a new chapter that addresses consumer and corporate expectations surrounding sustainability and safety. THE PANDEMIC EFFECT. CORPORATE MESSAGING.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

Smart Meetings

Heike Mahmoud , CMP, was one of the first European meeting professionals to earn the Certified Meting Professional (CMP) designation through the Events Industry Council (EIC) in 2006. I didn’t know that in 2006!” Now, she feels inspired as she sees the certification’s global spread. “It

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The Role of Events in the Sustainable Management of Historic Buildings

Event Industry News

After several years in the hospitality industry with operations such as Trust House Forte, Best Western and Holiday Inn (culminating in the position of Hotel Manager), Zoë Turner joined Trinity House in 2006. Over the subsequent 13 years she has managed or assisted in the management of numerous events.

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How Event Production Prepared Me For Leading Disaster Relief During The LA Wildfires

Smart Meetings

We are relying on third-party suppliers and their third-party shippers to get life-sustaining supplies and medications into our hands. In most cases we get 30 days exactly. That means no surplus supplies for travel or if anything goes wrong. While working at Gap Inc., I worked on Gap’s first-ever mobile tour.

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UKEVENTS confirms changes to Executive Committee

Prestige Events Magazine

He was Founding Chair of the Association for Events Management Education (AEME) where he continues to serve on the Executive Committee as Treasurer, and has represented AEME at UKEVENTS (formerly BVEP) since 2006. On his appointment, Bowdin said: “I am very pleased to be appointed to UKEVENTS as one of the Vice Chairs and Treasurer.

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Smart Moves in Lake Tahoe, Laguna Beach and More

Smart Meetings

In 2006, he founded CR Sales Solutions and was the company’s president for over six years. Summers most recently worked for Optoro, a sustainable retail company in Washington, D.C., Ryan has also served as director of sales and business development for Cvent in Chicago and as sales director of health, beauty and wellness at Groupon.

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How Event Production Prepared Me For Leading Disaster Relief During The LA Wildfires

Smart Meetings

We are relying on third-party suppliers and their third-party shippers to get life-sustaining supplies and medications into our hands. In most cases we get 30 days exactly. That means no surplus supplies for travel or if anything goes wrong. While working at Gap Inc., I worked on Gap’s first-ever mobile tour.

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