Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Having advocated eco-friendly practices for years, family-friendly music festival, Shambala, took the plunge in 2016 to commit to meat- and fish-free catering across the site. In 2016, 70% of Shambala’s audience had identified as meat- and fish-eaters. How easy is sustainable catering in the event industry?

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

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. The second wave of sustainability is focused on human health, because those two are intrinsically linked.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Originally launched in 2016 this partnership between Music Venue Trust and Ticketmaster established a bespoke ticketing agreement for grassroots music venues called ‘The Grassroots Venue Tickets’ platform, which allowed increased revenues to be delivered back to the grassroots circuit from ticketing, where they could make a real difference.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Whereas we originally created Best in Show to honor some of the most innovative and acclaimed things in the meetings and conventions industry — venues, technology platforms, CSR programs, destination videos, etc. Amanda Simons , Sustainable Events Program Manager, Greenview. CONVENTION SERVICES / SPECIAL-EVENT VENUE.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 27, 2023

Central Hall Westminster (CHW), part of Central Hall Venues group, today announces that it has been awarded AIM Higher Gold accreditation for the third time in a row. CHW, previously awarded the MIA’s AIM Secure Gold in 2016, is recognised by the organisation for maintaining superior service levels.

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Event Industry News

MAY 3, 2022

Venue Management organisation, Central Hall Venues (CHV), today announces the reshaping of its entire team structure in a radical overhaul for future growth. The move comes after CHV acquired two new UK-wide event venues in 2021, Nicolson Square Edinburgh and St Saviourgate York, and plans further expansion.

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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-site catering: the venue has on site catering with locally sourced ingredients.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. This leaves hotels and venues in a pickle, as taking these bookings could mean missing out on higher-value events later. Key Takeaway for Venues. Key Takeaway for Venues. Click To Tweet.

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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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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2023

Changing the culture throughout the hotel has been a key priority and we have spent a great deal of time over the years working on the business’s values, brand and strategy; building on our passionate people, excellent service, innovation and sustainability.

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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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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Event planners know that it’s more complex than simply selecting a location with cheap flights and an attractive venue. This forward-thinking initiative helps event organisers find ways to incorporate relevant sustainability organisations into their own events.

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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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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

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 Event Trend: A Continued Focus on Sustainability. Sustainability cannot be an afterthought. Onsite Security Improvements

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2022

The campaign to eliminate single-use plastic from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which hosts corporate and group events, began with a conversation in its gift shop in 2016. Changing the supply chain, not just the practices of an individual venue, has a much wider impact, Migdal said. “We Read “ A Sea Change for Event Sustainability ”.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 23, 2016

Throughout the world, really, airport hotels are emerging as key meeting venues that are both convenient and cutting-edge. Menus will change seasonally, ensuring sustainable purchases and practices that support Northern California farmers and purveyors. “We The property’s 69,285 sq.

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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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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

Realistically, the whole world isn’t at your disposal, and you already have an idea of where the limits lie when it comes to venues. So what’s going to work in your venue? It doesn’t matter if you don’t have the space in your venue to pull it off! Block Party Who needs a venue when you can take the party to the streets?

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 3, 2017

That could make picking a venue a lot easier in the future. in 2016, according to statistics from U.S. Sustainability rules. In addition to an explosion of mobile apps to track loyalty points, streamline check-in and open doors, more properties offer virtual reality to preview a property. Influx of international visitors.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 26, 2020

The award-winning venue has 22 multi-functional, flexible rooms, suitable for meetings, conferences and exhibitions up to 8,000 delegates. With panoramic views of the city, the bay and surrounding mountains, these unique foyer spaces flood the venue with natural light and offer the perfect setting for registration and hospitality.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 2, 2022

While Wunderman Thompson’s trend talks mostly about foraged cocktails, the idea behind it — that local and sustainable ingredients minimize waste, cut shipping costs, and make meals fresher — has found support among convention center and hotel chefs and operations staff. Molly Crouch, director of sustainability at Sodexo Live!

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The Association of Event Venues is delighted to announce that ICC Belfast has, today, joined the association. AEV director, Rachel Parker, said, “I am thrilled that ICC Belfast has joined the AEV, we have been in discussion for some time and it is wonderful to be able to announce that the venue has come into membership.

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Event Industry News

JULY 15, 2020

It was created in 2016 as a virtual museum and social venue showcasing digital art and media. Designers showcased will include : Damara – a fashion media practitioner who focuses on blurring the binary of physical and digital to create positive change for sustainability whilst exploring digital fashion.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

As special-event coordinator for the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) at Harvard University, Humber has access to some of the most technologically advanced venues in the United States. A worldwide 2016 “Fishackathon” led to a solution for helping reduce populations of the invasive Asian carp in the Great Lakes. ” .

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 7, 2017

This Southeast Asian city-state was named Asia’s greenest city in the Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index in 2016. This commitment is evident in the Sustainable Singapore Blueprint’s action plan. Magnet for Global Sustainability Events. Other countries look at Singapore and say, ‘If they can do it, why can’t I?’”.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

Moscone Center plans to achieve LEED Platinum certification and become the most environmentally sustainable convention center in North America. The $241 million project was first proposed in 2011, designed in 2014, approved in December 2016 and finally broke ground July 19. of exhibition space and outdoor terraces. Jacksonville.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JUNE 26, 2019

At MGM Resorts, we have a long history of building and operating in a sustainable way. We also recognize that many of our clients have deep commitments to sustainability and want to activate those commitments by driving positive societal and environmental benefits during their events. Sustainability Benefits at an MGM Property.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Levy Restaurants was chosen as food-and-beverage provider at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in 2016, just as the center was undergoing an expansion and renovation which debuted earlier this year. Good timing figures into the backstory of how the city of Columbus came to have the first indoor hydroponic farm at its convention center.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 28, 2017

In 2016, the renowned international university programming tournament — attended by student competitors, coaches, and parents — took place in Phuket, Thailand. In 2016, Rapid City was officially named ICPC 2017’s host city. During the three-day event, Paducah used more than 20 venues to show off the best aspects of the city.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Teams were asked to create compelling meeting legacies — and encouraged to think outside the box to pinpoint something sustainable and memorable that would make a lasting difference. They devised a plan to build a permanent brain-shaped meeting venue in the health-care area of IBIA’s exhibit hall.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

This is a great podcast for those looking for information on the latest happenings in events and meetings including: sustainability initiatives, inclusion and diversity, and innovative technologies that help enable better events. EventLab is produced by Hire Space, a UK-based venue booking website. GatherGeeks. PlannersPod.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Choose the right venue for your style of event. Eclipse has worked with hundreds of venues of all shapes and sizes, and is the official partner to many in London, which is why engaging an event production company early on means you’ll have the best chance at securing the perfect space. What are the acoustics like in your chosen venue?

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

“Our strategies have to evolve… everything from the political climate, to sustainability to how the Coronavirus affects our industry.”. Everything from the political climate, to sustainability to the Coronavirus affects our industry. Adapting to a change in culture took place within her own workplace in October 2016.

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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.

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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. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

The evening meal was prepared by Chef Tom Court, using only Worcestershire sourced food and drink, creating a fully sustainable experience. In 2016, DRPG launched the first DRPGBIGtalk, which saw over 150 people come together for the biggest shared conversation to date, and each year the event grows. Areas of interest. Brand Events.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Biofabricate 2016 , Nov. 17, 2016 Parsons School of Design New York City. Organisms such as yeast, bacteria, fungi, algae, and mammalian cells are fermented, cultured, and engineered to synthesize nature’s materials,” according to the website for the Biofabricate 2016 conference, “but with new functional and aesthetic properties.”.

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