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

Event Marketer

By connecting events industry players around the globe, from venues and organizers, to exhibitors and suppliers, the effort aims at achieving solutions to the climate crisis and reaching net zero (balance between man-made greenhouse gas emissions and their removal from the atmosphere) by 2050. VENUE PERSPECTIVES.

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Smart Moves at PCMA, M&IW and More

Smart Meetings

She will oversee operations across four brands within the Elior North America profile, traveling throughout the East Coast region to ensure the delivery of unparalleled culinary experiences at prestigious cultural institutions, off-premise events and dining venues.

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Historic Wedding Venues in Toronto and the GTA

EventSource

Step into a world where history intertwines with romance as we explore Toronto’s enchanting historic wedding venues. Amidst the city’s vibrant culture and captivating heritage, these venues offer an irresistible blend of elegance and grandeur. Venue Recommended Artscape Wychwood Ba.

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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!” The venue was inaugurated with over 400 guests from politics, business, science and culture.”

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How an Event in Boston Is Making an Impactful Return

Smart Meetings

The AEP conference began in 2006 as a standalone specialized workshop at the Special Events Show conducted by TSEC CEO and AEP Advisory Board Chair Sally Webb. TSEC is coming back Oct. Read More : Small is Big in Greater Boston.

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Silicon Valley-style VC Firm Launches for Event Industry

Smart Meetings

“When I started there were lots of things I wish someone told me not to do,” Topalian, who directed the debut of New York ComicCon in 2006, says. “I I wish I didn’t go to that particular venue. I wish someone made an introduction to a better vendor. And if I had the experience others had, I’d have known that was a mistake.

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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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