Event Industry News

DECEMBER 21, 2018

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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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2023

London’s leading sustainable venue 15Hatfields has welcomed the government’s decision to ban single-use items in England’s hospitality businesses and retail. We realise that it can be quite daunting when you’re at the start of any sustainable initiative such as removing single-use plastic.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

One of central London’s leading sustainable events venues, 15Hatfields , has recorded its best-ever trading month to date. They truly value our flexible and transparent approach alongside our sustainability credentials and guidance, which enables them to reduce the environmental impact of their events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2021

US electric car maker Tesla Motors started work on the Tesla Roadster in 2004, which was first delivered to customers in 2008. The Harvard Business School credits the 1990’s as when sustainability in business finally came to meet head-on the longer term trend in consumer society. You CAN measure the sustainability of your events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2023

Since its launch in 2008, Lime Venue Portfolio venues have served c22.5 Most recently the brand has been at the centre of the sustainable event food discussion, launching its Meetings for Change packages.

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Event Industry News

MAY 2, 2019

Set up in 2008, Carpet Recycling UK has increased diversion rates from 2% – 44% by 2018 diverting over one million tonnes of carpet waste; this is the equivalent to 57,000 football pitches. Neil Clappison who spearheaded this project commented: “It’s always good to ask “how can we do this better?”, and “are we doing enough?”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Another aspect of the Oregon Convention Center that sets is apart is its commitment to sustainability, which first kicked off in 2004 and was the first employee-led campaign for energy efficiency.

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Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 11, 2024

RC: In 2008, I had a turning point in my career. RC: The biggest challenge came in 2008 when I had to start over with bb Blanc. Having to sustain the company for six months with no revenue was daunting. CSE: How has your career evolved over the years, and what were some key moments that shaped your journey in the AV industry?

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

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. Sustainability is Good for Business One in three U.S. And, another study found that events contribute 2.5 pounds of landfill waste per person per day.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 16, 2019

GL events UK has confirmed its support for The Festival Vision: 2025 initiative, as part of its own commitment to a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly industry. Its involvement follows several initiatives from the business over the last 18 months, all of which have sought to raise sustainability upon the industry agenda.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

My journey started pre-HubSpot when I was a Hu bSpot customer in 2008 or 2009. As soon as you stop, you will be in sustain mode. What happens after sustaining? Sustaining. Before Will and Mark talk about event growth and event-led growth, Will asks Mark to share his story about how he came to the events industry.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2022

OVG360 , Oak View Group’s sustainability-focused venue management division, named O’Dell president of venue management. Flint first became a leader at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami in 2008 as its general manager, a role in which he served until 2014. Greg O’Dell. Previously, O’Dell was president and CEO of Events DC.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 9, 2023

Founded in 2008 by John Nugent, Green & Fortune continues to champion its role and responsibilities and the positive impact the business can have on its people and the wider communities it reaches.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 21, 2018

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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PCMA Convene

MAY 20, 2024

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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Event Industry News

JULY 15, 2019

However, an increasing number of festivals are now attempting to improve their sustainability, with many banning single-use plastic and being more conscious of their carbon footprint. Festival Republic director, Melvin Benn, praised XR’s “incredible” actions stating that everyone should be active in regard to sustainability. “I

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

Moving on to a broader analysis, throughout the survey results you will see, there are more than a dozen places where we’ve included Annual Meetings Market Survey results from 2007 (published in the 2008 March issue of Convene ) up to present-day results from the survey conducted in late 2018.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Formed: 2008. Formation: INVNT was established in the summer of 2008 – at the height of the financial crisis – with the aim of challenging and changing perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours. Under his leadership the now decade old business continues to experience exceptionally strong, sustainable and balanced growth.

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Event Industry News

MAY 17, 2022

Bristol’s biggest music festival Love Saves The Day, today launches its sustainability awareness campaign, ahead of its relocation to the iconic Ashton Court over the Queen’s Jubilee bank holiday weekend 2-3 June 2022. They are also introducing PEEQUAL this year, a safe and sustainable urinal for women.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The Royal Highland Centre enjoys great transport links, with attendees easily able to access the site by train, tram and bus, which in turn supports the Festival’s wider sustainability ambitions. It’s a very unique site and it gives us a fantastic opportunity to create a truly sustainable approach to the festival experience.

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Skiddle

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Since 2008, Un-Convention has brought artists, labels, managers, promoters, festivals and more from across the UK together to discuss the state of the industry, build networks and develop sustainable ideas which help the industry grow and evolve.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Moreover, they carry on the company’s mission to support organizations that contribute to social justice, job training, economic opportunities, and sustainability efforts. The company launched in 2008 to provide brands, expo booths, and events with personalized merchandise to distribute to employees, clients, and attendees.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

They include environmental and sustainability disrupters, technology innovators and visionaries who risked everything to build their businesses from scratch. women self employed, representing an increase of around 300,000 since before the 2008 financial crash [1]. Women account for 17% of business owners and there are approximately 1.5m

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Event Industry News

JULY 26, 2018

From its small beginnings in Birmingham in 2008, the company has grown into a national company with offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London Manchester and Scotland employing over 400 permanent staff and freelancers.

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EventSource

JULY 10, 2023

It stands as a socially conscious enterprise, garnering prestigious awards for its unwavering commitment to sustainable design. Today, the RCMI sustains its operations through membership fees, donations, catering events, and the invaluable volunteer services provided by its private members.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 3, 2019

15Hatfields is London’s most sustainable venue. Nestled in the heart of London’s Southbank, 15Hatfields has been at the forefront of sustainable event management since its doors opened in 2008. Contact Details: Warren Campbell General Manager. 020 7827 5920 info@15hatfields.com www.15hatfields.com. 15hatfields.com.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Dually focused on satisfying guests and sustainable operating practices, in 2008 Element became the only major hotel brand to pursue universal LEED certification for high-performance buildings. Modern, forward-thinking Element properties make an ideal testing ground for new innovations. At Element, distinctive details abound.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 18, 2017

That may seem a high bar, but it’s Sustainability 101 as compared to the highest level, platinum. In 2008, The Proximity became the first LEED Platinum-certified hotel in the United States. We believe that deprivation is not sustainable.”. “I It’s not sustainable to go broke.”. Little wonder, then, that even in the U.S.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Meetings Mean Business Coalition (MMBC), which was formed in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, is leveraging the voices of corporate executives, policymakers and industry leadership to showcase the important role meetings play in helping people safely return to getting business done.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 23, 2018

The industry grew as the economy improved and even thrived during a short buyer’s market in 2008, according to Smith. “That was when it was a relationship business, and you were valued for your Rolodex and your ability to deliver on negotiations.” Flash Forward to 2018.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 7, 2019

It has won the UK Event Agency of the Year award a record 5 times in last 11 years – in 2008, 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2018. Rick has delivered numerous key-note speeches at industry events and has been voted into Event magazine’s Event 100 club every year since its inauguration.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Screen time per day has more than doubled since 2008. They’re making “micro transportation” cheaper, more sustainable, and more of an experience. Sustainability will be center stage at events. And while small nods to sustainability (i.e. With less empty seats, they’re encouraging movement and interaction. Click To Tweet.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 29, 2018

Rory Archibald, Associations & Sectors, VisitScotland Business Events said: “Scotland is fast becoming a leader in the FinTech industry and since 2008 the sector has attracted £37 million worth of investment. Events are critical to Scotland’s economy.

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Canadian Special Events

MAY 7, 2017

For its 2016 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Winnipeg, The Co-operators wanted to go beyond its usual sustainability practices to introduce a sustainability theme that would be featured throughout the year. IIFCC has been growing local produce and vegetables from their members’ home countries in the Winnipeg area since 2008.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2019

He co-founded INVNT in 2008, and under his leadership, INVNT has redefined the way organizations communicate to their employees, customers, and business partners. It has won the UK Event Agency of the Year award a record 5 times in last 11 years – in 2008, 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2018. Read the Event Tech Q&A here.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 23, 2018

The industry grew as the economy improved and even thrived during a short buyer’s market in 2008, according to Smith. “That was when it was a relationship business, and you were valued for your Rolodex and your ability to deliver on negotiations.” Flash Forward to 2018.

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Management Events

JULY 8, 2021

During these uncertain times, organizational leaders are under pressure to perform their best as the world moves into a more digitalized and sustainable direction. By mentions that “ there are alternatives out there ” and recommends a 2008 study by Drath et al. What challenges lie ahead of leaders today?

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