MeetingsNet

APRIL 23, 2021

Proposed water restrictions in big meeting and incentive destinations underscore the need for planners to research conservation strategies at host properties as part of their sustainability efforts. Earth Day has come and gone, but the environmental issues affecting the meetings and events industry are persistent and shifting.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 3, 2020

Event Industry News is now showcasing top sustainable venues from anywhere in the world. From award-winning event spaces to purpose-built venues, we are calling out for those who are leading the way for venues adopting green initiatives and promoting sustainable practices. million litres per year. Green facilities & services.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2019

The setting in Squaw Valley spreads across six peaks and 4,000 acres, and is the perfect venue for wellness worshipers to partake in mountaintop meditations, sample sustainable food and enjoy a “speakeasy” of mindful living. Think Game of Thrones when you head to Vermont Renaissance Faire , a hit since it opened in 2016.

2018 202

2018 2016 2019 Travel 202

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Smart Meetings sat down with Zakia Moulaoui, founder and CEO of Invisible Cities, to talk about the organization, the effect it has on both the employees and tour groups and the importance of corporate support to make it all happen. Read More: WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth.

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Tourism Travel 2016 Sponsorships 49

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Summers most recently worked for Optoro, a sustainable retail company in Washington, D.C., Before moving to the California hospitality and wellness scene, Flora was owner and operator of The Retreat Day Spa in Birmingham, Alabama, which she opened in 2016. as chief marketing officer. Rachel Kaiama.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Meetings are growing and evolving rapidly, and each is an experiment in applying new methods to find a perfect formula. Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. Demand continues to outpace supply of meetings-eligible hotels.

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2019 Meetings Hotels Venues 167

Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

15-19 The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting takes over the small Swiss town of Davos during the third week of January for collaborative, public-private discussions on global challenges. Now, marketers are in the mix, too, taking over real estate on the promenade below the convention center where the meeting takes place.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The banner New York City anniversary event was a record attendance for the organization and the content reflected the golden anniversary moment and the pivotal time for the industry as it faces the challenges of sustainability, economic uncertainty and changing demographics. million was invested in 105 projects, touching 16,000 people.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Paul Dickinson, a pioneer in the field of sustainability reporting, speaks in early October at the first Convene 4 Climate conference in Barcelona. We have a limited window of time to effect the profound change in our landscape that is needed for the sustainable future of business events. This is a very important meeting.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

COOKFOX, a pioneer in designing buildings which meet the certification standards set by the U.S. The first wave of sustainability — including the adoption of LEED and other green building standards — “was the focus on planetary health,” said Fedrizzi, over a glass of sparkling water in the Institute’s conference room. 1 culprit.”.

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Sustainability 2016 2019 Venues 94

SmartMeetings

MARCH 31, 2017

A similar disconnect exists in the meetings industry, according to a new Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study from the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). The study measures the prevalence of wellness initiatives in incentive travel and meeting programs.

Meetings 83

Meetings Food and Beverage Sustainability 2016 83

PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

That’s a 6-percent jump among those who cited more visa challenges in 2017 over 2016 — and a 30-percent increase in what planners said was their experience among potential registrants in 2016 compared to 2015. I expect the industry to improve again this year,” one respondent wrote, “as meetings become more innovative.”. “I

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Marketing 2007 Meetings 2017 102

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

It is a truth universally acknowledged that the meetings and conventions industry is built on relationships — one on one, face to face, rooted in competence and trust. Meetings bring people together, you see, and that applies to the back of the house just as much as it does among attendees. Our readers did not disappoint.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 27, 2023

AIM Higher Gold is the Meetings Industry Association’s highest accolade. CHW, previously awarded the MIA’s AIM Secure Gold in 2016, is recognised by the organisation for maintaining superior service levels. There are also plans for a sound system upgrade in the Great Hall.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The aim of the initiative is to facilitate collaboration between event organisers and Scottish partners including VisitScotland, city convention bureaux, key conference centres and venues, PCOs and inbound event organisers – all to make it as easy as possible to organise enriching, unforgettable and sustainable events in the country.

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Travel Sustainability 2016 Education 130

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

It was to consist of multiple exhibition halls, a 24,000-square-foot ballroom, 18 meeting rooms and Centre for Dialogue, which would accommodate meetings in the round. of meeting space. New exhibition halls, meeting rooms, an outdoor terrace, banquet space and cafe and bar were also added. After adding 215,278 sq.

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2021 Hotels 2020 2015 170

MPI

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

We asked several meeting professionals—including several members of the MPI Sustainability Advisory Council—the following question: “Tell us about a sustainability success story you experienced or learned about this year.” These small things add up at large scale.”

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Founder and CEO, Wet Paint Group Masters in counseling psychology/counselor education, University of Colorado at Denver 2022 Smart Women in Meetings Industry Leader winner Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is more important than ever as tourism spikes after the recent years of travel decline. Why the corporate gifting industry?

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Fashion Sustainability 2023 Insurance 98

Event Industry News

JULY 18, 2018

The meetings sector is celebrating a strong start to 2018 despite trading within a slowing economy, research by the Meetings Industry Association (mia) has shown. Weddings business is also showing a positive increase as the number held in 2017 were up 30% on 2016 and there are signs of further growth this year.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Greater adoption of green practices: Sustainability has become increasingly important to the travel and hospitality industries, as well as their customers. Personalized services for travelers: Personalization has become one of the biggest trends of 2016.

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Hospitality Hotels 2015 Travel 109

PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 2, 2017

As a result, some of the people who come to your meetings are “otherized.” It speaks to the culture of the organization,” said Blalock, executive director of the Section of Women’s Health of the American Physical Therapy Association, and a member of ASAE’s 2016–2018 class of DELP (Diversity Executive Leadership Program) scholars.

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Meetings Speakers Conference Tech 85

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 23, 2016

One of the biggest meeting trends Smart Meetings saw this year was the rise of new and improved airport hotels. Throughout the world, really, airport hotels are emerging as key meeting venues that are both convenient and cutting-edge. of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a 7,168-square-foot ballroom.

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2016 Hotels Travel Sustainability 40

zkipster

MARCH 8, 2022

She joined zkipster as the first client-facing hire – Head of Client Relations for EMEA – in 2016, ascended to Global Head of Client Relations in 2019, and was promoted to Chief Revenue Officer in 2021. “We recently reworked our company values at my instigation, adding a Culture and Sustainability strand.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 4, 2022

Sarah, who has worked with Central Hall Westminster since 2016 as Finance Director, is a Chartered Accountant with 30 years’ experience in a variety of audit, finance, risk and operational management roles across multiple sectors. The newly-formed Group Management Team, has also led to the creation of three new roles.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 3, 2017

At business meetings and conferences, travelers expect hotels and conference centers to have high quality tech equipment and a knowledgeable support staff. in 2016, according to statistics from U.S. Healthy meetings have continued to be a popular tropic and a requirement in new hotel projects. Sustainability rules.

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Hospitality 2017 Social Media Hotels 55

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

It serves as one of the starting points for the International Living Future Institute’s (ILFI) approach to sustainability at its annual unConference, with the planning team holding not only exhibitors but all suppliers to strict environmental standards. The Living Future unConference marked its 10th anniversary this year.

Meetings 53

Meetings Sustainability Contracts 2016 53

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

For professional associations and meeting planners, membership does have its privileges. As 2017 gets underway, what are the top trends to watch out for if you’re in the meeting planning industry? For the meeting planning industry, smartphones provide an easy way to keep clients engaged and deliver content.

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Trade Shows 2017 Hotels Travel 80

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

When the Green Venue Report debuted in 2014, it used survey information from 16 convention centers around the world to outline best practices in event-venue sustainability. And for the 2016 Green Venue Report, which the Greenview sustainability consulting group released last month, the number hit 44.

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Converve

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

When talking about sustainable events, a lot of people immediately start thinking of paper coffee cups or reusable aisle carpeting. Those may be good ideas, but sustainability in the events business can go way beyond that. What Does Sustainability Actually Mean? Tip 2: Visit Sustainability Events at MICE Events.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2017

After 25 consecutive quarters of sustained growth, the exhibition industry posted its first decline. According to the Center for Industry Research (CEIR), the industry experienced a slight dip in the final quarter of 2016. No need to sound the alarm just yet, meeting planners. CEIR reports that the 0.4 percent hit in attendees.

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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. On other days, the three meeting rooms are available throughout the day.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 2, 2022

The Convene editors have each chosen three trends from Wunderman Thompson’s report and connected them to meetings and events. Convene previously reported about a Second Home co-working and meeting space in Los Angeles that includes 6,500 trees and plants in what was once a parking lot. I want to meet the farmer.

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2022 Hotels Sustainability 2016 98

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Hosting a meeting or event in Maui is never a hard sell. But reasons to meet here are expanding, as is the meeting space. In 2016, the resort was awarded an AAA Four Diamond Award for the 21st consecutive year (and if you keep scrolling, you’ll begin to see why). Loraine Burger (@SmartMtgsRaine) November 30, 2016.

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Meetings 2016 Sustainability Sports 40

Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

Without question, personalized content is more effective a Demand Metric Study from 2016 found that 80% of people found personalized content more effective than content that hasn’t been personalized.” . 2020 Virtual Event Trend: A Continued Focus on Sustainability. Sustainability cannot be an afterthought.

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2020 Sustainability Events Event Apps 133

PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

Humber, CGMP, GVEP, is no slouch when it comes to meetings. She is both a Certified Government Meeting Professional and a Government Virtual Events Producer. Even as recently as 2013, when Humber was first called on to put one together, their presence was somewhat alien at meetings and conferences.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Gifts are an exciting part of the holiday season, but for planners, it is a year-round activity, since swag has become an integral part of meetings. Sustainable. OluKai, which makes sustainable, Hawaiian-inspired footwear, has been giving items to local communities since 2006, when it delivered its first pair of sandals.

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Apparel 2006 2017 Sustainability 68

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Paris 2024 may also achieve the Games’ highest level of sustainability yet by becoming the first to halve its carbon emissions compared to the average of London 2012 and Rio 2016. Sustainability is a key pillar of that roadmap. From Day One, [Paris 2024] was conceived with sustainability in mind.” million tons of CO2.

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