Event Industry News

AUGUST 4, 2022

A key part of the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) since January 2009, Dawn Lauder has been head of international conferences at the venue for nearly six years. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

He first learned of the CMP designation in 2009, saying, “it was a revelation for me. As he looks toward the future of the industry, Sauvage says that technological innovation and the rising importance of sustainability are extremely inspiring. The moment I learned about it, I felt an immediate connection and knew I had to pursue it.”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

The vineyard was created in 2009 and is family-owned, serving to preserve the family farm, which has been around for four generations. Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel collaborates with the Bee Institute in an effort to promote sustainability, its roof serving as a resting place for the institute’s bee boxes since 2015.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 9, 2021

BSI, the business improvement and standards company, has been selected by the UK Government to assess the G7 Summit and COP26 events against the international sustainability standard, ISO 20121. Climate change is among the most urgent of those challenges, and so it is vital that we bring world leaders together in a sustainable way.

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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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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Since launching in 2009, One Young World has built a network of over 13,500 Ambassadors – young leaders whose work has directly impacted more than 30 million people globally. Over 2,000 young leaders from more than 190 countries will gather in the city for a variety of speeches, panels, workshops and networking sessions.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2023

Since 2009, European Best Destinations has been promoting culture and tourism for destinations around Europe with 2023 surpassing the number of votes collected the previous year by 158,175—a clear indication that European tourism is on a fierce rebound and showing significant growth in tourism across the continent. Grenoble Alpes No.

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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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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Since its inception in 2009, the European Festival Awards have been dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the collective accomplishments of the continent’s most beloved industry. We want to thank YOUROPE for the opportunity to be a part of what has become a celebration of the European festival industry over the years.”.

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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

AUGUST 16, 2022

Leadership: Des Mclaughlin, Managing Director of Meet Events previously owned HBI which he sold in 2009, (2 weeks before the financial crash. Formation: The team is made up largely of senior ex BCD employees who share a common vision of providing a highly personalised and professional services to clients delivered with a “can do” attitude.

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The MICE

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot happening in Stuttgart right now, especially in its transformation into a leading destination for sustainable events. It drew over 2000 participants dedicated to sustainable urban development. The hotel has a strong commitment to sustainability through its Gold DEHOGA sustainability certification.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

SmithBucklin cited conflicting reports forecasting “that hotel supply growth may outpace demand in 2017, indicating that the association event industry could be shifting from a seller’s market to a buyer’s market for the first time since 2009” or that more hotel mergers and consolidations “could further strengthen their ability to control pricing.”

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EventUp

JULY 24, 2020

opened in 2009, Restaurant Martin is located in Santa Fe’s Historic District in a beautifully restored house just a few blocks from the legendary Downtown Plaza. Each dish is carefully crafted for unique flavor combinations with locally sourced, organic, and sustainable ingredients. Restaurant Martin. Black Betty BBQ.

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Endless Events

APRIL 28, 2022

“This is also a big push for us to move towards sustainable events ,” says Will. To end the episode, Nick tells a story that dates back to 2009 when he worked at Catersource. Tell them you can get creative and determine what really matters. Flexibility means that you’re creative.”

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zkipster

JANUARY 26, 2023

” KELLY BREWER | HEAD OF CLIENT RELATIONS – EUROPE Trust and security We have worked hard to build trust with our clients since zkipster was founded in 2009. “ DÉCIO SOUSA | CTO Caudalie Sustainability Soirée at The Miami Beach EDITION, July 2022. Many have used the platform for years as a result.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The green, Eco-friendly crusade started small and developed into the sustainable infrastructure it has become today. Denver, yes the city, is committed to the sustainable development and ecologically-friendly practices that help to develop a green Denver as well as green meetings. Simply said, Eco-friendly means earth friendly.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 30, 2017

Inspired by the Grand Canyon, the convention center makes use of natural colors and textures that mirror surrounding desert and canyon landscapes, and incorporates energy-efficient design principles and ongoing sustainability programs. Dining & Accommodations.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

They design 800 customized events every year for over 100 clients, guided by their philosophy that each project is a unique undertaking with a “before and an after”, and by their commitment to sustainable development.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Previously for 20+ years, she has been an instructor of Special Event Planning and Sustainable Event Operations. Following the expansion of the IMEX into America in 2009, she was appointed CEO of the IMEX Group wherein Carina was responsible to manage all aspects of the business. She is currently the Head of Events with SITE Global.

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Conference Care

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

A far more active, focussed approach to sustainability, system changes which help us to work how we want to work, new services added and allowing our creative side to come out. His TED talk in 2009 is the third most watched in the world. To people who know me this will come as no surprise – I do it a lot!

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The MICE

JANUARY 11, 2021

Further, it has the lowest VAT rates in Europe and a high commitment to sustainability. Some examples of this sustainability approach include the ‘Grand Tour of Switzerland’, which can be done by e-car with charging stations along the route. Between 2009–2011, the property was completely refurbished and reopened in 2011.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2016

Hall of Leaders inductees are honored for “sustained, noteworthy contributions that have positively impacted the travel industry, stimulated greater achievement, and raised industry-wide standards.” Among other industry honors, she was named the 2009 State Tourism Director of the Year.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 2, 2018

So in 2009, when Lewis launched a summit to address global poverty, he modeled it on the freewheeling exchanges that emerge during a coffee break. Ultimately, Wilkins added, Lewis realized that “it was the 15-minute coffee breaks between sessions where he actually got to tap into the human capital that was available.”. Diving Deep.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2024

That book came out in 2009, and suddenly I was in the meeting industry. So how do you convince meeting owners, the people who organize these large events that a peer conference model is more sustainable, more effective? This was my fifth career. Though I’d been convening events for much longer than that; well over 40 years.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Nominated by Lauren Parr, American Geophysical Union, for RAPS Convergence (Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society), 2009–2016 “Doug and his team were an incredible resource for my organization during these years. Amanda Simons , Sustainable Events Program Manager, Greenview. He is deserving of accolades.”. Nominated by Vanessa L.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Cities must go through a lengthy application process to show how they nurture their specific field in a way that evolves and sustains it. Santa Fe has for many, many years — even before 2009 when we were designated — has had a commitment to craft, folk art, and fine art,” said Tourism Santa Fe’s Delgado.

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Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2018

In 2009, the airlines attempted to streamline the entry process by introducing an RFID tag. What our industry fails to acknowledge is, by not acting as a ‘customer-first’ industry we’ve damaged our sustainability. Nothing could be further from the truth. CASE STUDY. Air New sealand invested approximately $16.5M

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2017

The Meetings Mean Business Coalition (MMBC) is distinctly American in its origins—formed in 2009, during the recession, to advocate for the business-events industry in the face of perceived attacks by U.S. government officials. I’d love to say that if we do ever-thing right we go out of business, but I don’t think we’ll ever get there.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The goal of creating a sustained, net-power-producing fusion reactor has been around for fifty years, but fusion continues to remain “ 10 , 20 , or 30 years away”, depending on who you ask. We were right, but it took over forty years. Who knew it would take so long?

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 12, 2022

I joined Twitter in 2009 and have had ~8,600 followers for the last few years. They are built for onboarding, not for long-term growth, which means that they lead with cool features, not with promises of sustainability. In response to these developments, I’ve been looking into alternatives to Twitter. Concerns about Post News.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2017

The industry needs to keep its eye on the prize and make sure this momentum can be sustained throughout the rest of 2017.”. Sustaining momentum may prove challenging. Next year, an increased supply of hotel rooms without a similar increase in demand is anticipated to result in the first annual decline in occupancy since 2009.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

While nearly 90 percent of the ‘staff’ and ‘manager’ respondents were female, they accounted for only 56 percent of ‘directors.’”. — “Sustained Recovery Necessary to Boost Attendance,” March 1993. It’s really important to realize that groups are forming in spaces we don’t control anymore.’”. — “The Message Is the Medium,” July 2009.

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