Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

Unless you plan events for a booming industry, your reality working for professional and trade associations is that revenue from your 2022 and 2023 meetings is 15 percent (or more) lower than 2019. That net income is often what funds an association’s year-round member programs and services.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 19, 2018

According to industry experts and pros, the new year will see a continuation of current trends like sustainability and special.

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Gallus Events

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The UN Climate Conference took place in Madrid in Dec 2019. I decided to travel down from Barcelona to find out how sustainable was COP 25? . So what exactly is the business of events, doing to showcase a sustainable future for our industry? This was a huge event, but was it sustainable? degrees Celsius.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 27, 2024

For a sense of how the business events industry is — or isn’t — embracing sustainability, let’s take a look at three different surveys. Only 17 percent of 340 organizers, who plan corporate, nonprofit, academic, and other kinds of event, said they are featuring sustainability in their program content.

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 21, 2020

Welcome to Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay 2019. And finally this tale is about sustainable cities: places where people want to live, not simply, where they must live. The 2019 Christmas market was held in Princes Street Gardens. Something else made the 2019 market unusual. It is a story about Edinburgh. I know, wow.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 3, 2019

And one of the first steps you can take when organizing your events is choosing a venue that is in line with values of sustainability. After all, venues are the ones that dictate a lot of the choices with their supply and management practices, so if you find the right venue, making your event sustainable will become a much easier task.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Last summer (2019), 107 scientists for the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reported that the West’s high production and consumption of meat and dairy products are fuelling global warming. To read the report in full, download our Sustainable Event Buyer’s Guide for free.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

What does it mean to be a part of the events industry in 2019? Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. In 2019 and beyond, more robust data and engagement tools will allow events to begin moving away from personas to true personalization.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The year 2019 is almost upon us. 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Sustainability Is Part of the Plan. This is no longer going to fly this 2019. These data protection measures serve as the backbone of 2019’s cybersecurity efforts. Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 24, 2022

Sustainability is now top of the agenda when planning events and experiences. BMA House – sustainable from every perspective. BMA House offers a glorious backdrop for sustainable events of all types including conferences, parties, weddings, awards ceremonies and meetings. Click here to continue reading.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

And more spending money means more events: forty-nine percent of respondents plan to host more events in 2019. percent in 2019. Sustainability has been a huge topic this year, but only five percent of planner respondents said they made it a priority when creating their event. Only six percent report lowered budgets.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The most glaring reality I’ve pointed to previously in this space — that three out of four B2B buyers conduct the majority of their research before talking to a salesperson — greatly affects the sustainability of the tradeshow business model. I think our model is ripe for disruption without a more transparent and trusted platform.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

Stephanie Miller, sustainability concierge, will guide hotel guests to their most sustainable visits Marriott Marquis Washington, DC is one of the District of Columbia’s largest LEED Silver-certified hotels, and true to its green nature, it has rolled out a new sustainability program , right in time for its 10th anniversary.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

By Simon Hainsworth, Managing Director of Corporate & Sporting Events Management (CSE) This year’s Olympic Games in Paris saw sustainability placed front and centre, with a heavy focus on emissions reduction and an unprecedented £1.2 Glastonbury festival has, for example, banned the sale of single-use plastic bottles since 2019.

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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. Pledges & partnerships.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Sponsorships are the lifeline that keeps the events industry sustainable. In a survey conducted by EventMB in 2019, it was revealed that over 70% of event professionals who spent over $5 million on events in the 2019 budget plan to spend even more on event technology in 2020. Why Event Sponsorships Are Valuable.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

2019 is set to be a big year for the events industry, which according to the Events are GREAT Britain report is now estimated to be worth a staggering £39.1bn. To complement this, providing healthy food options, to help sustain energy levels and keep attendees focused is also hot on the agenda for 2019. There are some 1.3m

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Event Industry News

MAY 24, 2019

The Events Industry Council, in partnership with IMEX, awarded the 2019 IMEX-EIC Innovation in Sustainability Award to Global Climate Action Summit before an audience of hundreds of industry leaders at an awards gala during IMEX Frankfurt last night.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Sustainability is now required at meetings as attendees are demanding an environmentally conscious event. It’s easy to assume that meeting remotely is the more sustainable counterpart to in-person meetings, but what about the energy required to power the massive server farms that enable the technology?

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Event Marketer

MAY 16, 2022

As corporations pledge to be more sustainable, the event industry seeks lasting solutions. In an era of climate and pandemic disruption, event marketers are embracing a new chapter that addresses consumer and corporate expectations surrounding sustainability and safety. THE PANDEMIC EFFECT. CORPORATE MESSAGING.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 17, 2020

International not-for-profit organisation, A Greener Festival (AGF), has announced the 37 recipients of “A Greener Festival Award” in 2019. Participants demonstrate beneficial sustainability practices, hitting the key areas including, but not limited to, transport, waste, power, water, ecosystems and local area impacts.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 6, 2019

As part of PCMA’s sustainability initiatives, attendee badges and lanyards at Convening Leaders in San Francisco will be environmentally friendly — a first for PCMA. PCMA has teamed with pc/nametag for a sustainable alternative to the traditional plastic sleeve and plastic lanyard. Chuck Cotterman/PCMA).

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable. Cities That Deserve a Shout Out.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2021

This is one example of Atlantic City’s efforts to give back to its community and create a sustainable future for its residents. Powering about 2,600 homes, this towering sustainability effort can be seen from almost every corner of the city. The brewery can be bought out for up to 83 guests. Might kitchen-to-car be the next trend?

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Guidebook

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Sustainability is a critical and essential factor for events today. In 2019, National Geographic reported that since the first global environmental outlook in 1997, the Earths health has drastically declined. Thats where sustainable event practices come in. Gamification for Sustainability Want to make sustainability fun?

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 26, 2019

EIC’s State of Sustainability survey aims to set a baseline and identify industry trends and opportunities. A new survey from the Events Industry Council (EIC) is measuring sustainable practices, goals, and barriers in the global business events industry. Take the State of Sustainability survey here. Photo Credit Adobe Stock).

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In 2019 Zoe was promoted to Head […] After several years in the hospitality industry with operations such as Trust House Forte, Best Western and Holiday Inn (culminating in the position of Hotel Manager), Zoë Turner joined Trinity House in 2006.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 10, 2020

Sustainability is a key part of the RCP’s everyday operations across all areas of the business including catering, waste management and energy. The venue works on some fantastic sustainability initiatives from its recycling solutions to its sustainable food programmes.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

The Hospitality Show Las Vegas will place eco-friendliness front and center The first-ever Hospitality Show is coming to Las Vegas and its producers are making strong sustainability efforts from the get-go. Read More : Ditching the Dump Even smaller details, down to what the badges are made of, will be given the sustainability treatment.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 8, 2019

In order to develop a sustainable event tech system that is easily replicable between numerous events, you will need to ensure your tools have been integrated. The post How to find the best event app in 2019 for me? EventBrite registration + EventMobi event app ). Need tips on how to budget for an event app?

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Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2022

Three quarters (75%) of respondents expect their organisation’s 2022 travel volume to eclipse 2019 levels, with more than a third (32%) citing they expect volumes to “increase significantly”. Areas that have increased in importance include vendor flexibility, environmental sustainability, and traveller preferences, among others.

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 28, 2019

With sustainability and social responsibility on the forefront of minds these days, many event organisers are taking substantial measures to reduce their carbon footprint. But how does one define a ‘green’ event and what kind of things can organisations do to make their events more sustainable? What is a Sustainable Event?

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Yet we believe there’s something being all too frequently overlooked in this renewed spotlight on sustainability – and it’s often critical to lead capture! This all said, it’s 2019. Venues all over are taking steps to lessen their carbon footprint; and of course, the waste they’d have to clear up at the end of it.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 8, 2021

To mark World Oceans Day (8 June 2021), the organiser of the Southampton International Boat Show, British Marine, has pledged to make the 2021 edition the most sustainable and environmentally friendly in its 52 year history. We’re proud that during the 2019 show over 7.5

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 14, 2020

In December 2019 I travelled to Madrid to attend the Sustainable Innovation Summit, an official side event at the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference. I was very keen to find out what sustainability professionals thought about flight shaming. degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. But really what did anyone expect?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2022

In a public report on second quarter financials, American Express (AmEx) Global Travel has cited a strong and sustained recovery in business travel in both hotels and airline sectors as a driver in the company’s gains. The post TWT: Business Travel Rebounds, New Sustainability Tool for CVBs appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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