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Sustainable San Jose

Smart Meetings

The city’s main hubs for meetings and conventions, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, has acquired several certifications showcasing the city’s commitment to eco-friendly, sustainable practices, including the Santa Clara County Green Business and California Green Business Innovator certifications. of meeting space.

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Meetings Industry Association appoints sustainability ambassador

Event Industry News

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has appointed leading venue sustainability expert Warren Campbell as an ambassador to its council to champion sustainability. mia chief executive, Jane Longhurst, said: “Sustainability will remain a key trend and focus for the sector over the next few years.

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Sustainability and Covid-19 – AGF Festivals seek audience insight

Event Industry News

Following over a decade of ground- breaking research into audience attitudes to sustainability and the environmental impact of events and festivals, A Greener Festival launches its latest audience survey in collaboration with festivals from around the world. We can’t afford to lose ground now!

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When It Comes to Taking Sustainable Action, Peer Pressure Works

PCMA Convene

IslandWood is an environmental nonprofit on Bainbridge Island in Washington state that hosts residential educational programs for young students as well as corporate meetings and retreats. According to the research, education and other methods used to motivate behavior change were useful, just less so than social influence.

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Meetings Industry Association appoints sustainability ambassador

Event Industry News

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has appointed leading venue sustainability expert Warren Campbell as an ambassador to its council to champion sustainability. mia chief executive, Jane Longhurst, said: “Sustainability will remain a key trend and focus for the sector over the next few years.

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Agriculture and Agritourism in Virginia Beach

Smart Meetings

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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Nine Ways to Go Green at Your Next Event

TicketBud

This holds true for event management, which when done sustainably can help the environment, as well as improve an organization’s reputation, cost efficiency and long-term success. These findings demonstrate why 80 percent of meeting professionals consider green initiatives when planning events.