Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 25, 2023

As an award-winning leading UK academic venue, Keele University Events & Conferencing have just been awarded a ‘Green Meetings Gold Accreditation.’ Preparing for the assessment, the team reviewed all aspects of the campus commitment to sustainability.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

If the last year has shown anything, it’s that event technology can help attendees stay connected, even when meeting in person isn’t possible. To meet this demand, event organizers need to balance carefully planned in-person meetings with year-round online engagement. Build Connections with Events & Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

In the last five years Pantone has made this interesting, including ‘ultraviolet’ and ‘greenery’ and for the complexities of 2021 they have addressed it with two colors. This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events. In 2021 the only thing we are touching is our own device. How will we need to respond?

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Conferences that Work

JULY 5, 2021

[My June, 2021 guest post for BlueJeans by Verizon on event ROI.]. For example, an academic invited to speak at a meeting might compare their investment of time and money spent attending with their expected return of increased status, easier access to colleagues, or greater likelihood of obtaining tenure. What is event ROI?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2024

The city’s main hubs for meetings and conventions, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, has acquired several certifications showcasing the city’s commitment to eco-friendly, sustainable practices, including the Santa Clara County Green Business and California Green Business Innovator certifications. of meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Avoiding wellness washing and incorporating holistic well-being into meetings Wellness is on every planner’s mind these days—with it, come concerns of “wellness washing.” A group of professionals with expertise in wellness—its nuances, scope and impact—gathered for a recent Smart Meetings webinar, “How to Avoid Wellness Washing.”

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. It is a model for a sustainable economic future. Let’s look at the legacy of sustainable innovation, where it is going next and what it means for meeting professionals. Sustainable Meeting. A Green Legacy.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 7, 2023

Fitzroy Hutchinson is the Energy and Sustainability Manager at ICC Wales and The Celtic Collection. He joined the team in 2021, with a wealth of experience behind him following a successful career of 16 years in the NHS, both in Aneurin Bevan University and Cardiff University Health Boards.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2021

Doing the same old meeting is familiar and comfortable but the opportunity to develop a refreshed event strategy that embraces the power of f2f and digital delivery is imperative. I question if the synchronous hybrid meetings, as many envision now, are sustainable.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

We’re thrilled to welcome meeting and event attendees back to the City by the Bay. San Francisco’s welcoming people, its unbeatable food scene, and its endless activity regularly lead to record-breaking meeting attendance. And in the past year, a dozen new meeting and event spaces have opened throughout the city.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

One of the first big conventions to return anywhere in the world after the Covid pause was Informa Market’s World of Concrete show in June 2021 at the expanded Las Vegas Convention Center. We asked pioneering meeting planner Jackie James, World of Concrete group director, for tips from her boots-on-the-ground experience. 3D printing.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

We’ll continue to find innovative solutions for operating more sustainably to deliver our purpose of True Hospitality for Good.”. Many Roads Lead to Sustainability. Efforts to reduce single-use plastic are only a small part of the sustainability goals set by IHG. Read More: Healthy World: Is Net-zero Enough?

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 2, 2021

Following a rigorous audit process Conference Care were awarded Greengage’s ECOsmart certification, recognising a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability within their business and promoting a green approach to their clients.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The holiday spirit took over Sacramento’s renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center last week as 400 association meeting professionals came together during the return of CalSAE ’s Seasonal Spectacular event Dec. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) December 16, 2021. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) December 16, 2021.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

More : Navigating in Open Waters with Cruise Meetings. The collective push by the travel industry that the CDC release the sails is no wonder, as prebooking for cruise travel is booming for late 2021 and beyond. In their initial request, CLIA emphasized the safety of cruise travel based on voyages taken from non-U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

As meeting professionals begin to plan events for 2023, Mike Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), joined Editorial Director JT Long for his annual Smart Chat Live! predictions conversation about the trends meeting profs need to prepare for in 2023. A lot of it is new meetings.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

Five weeks out from the return of IMEX in Frankfurt , Germany, IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer is excited that after cancelling two years in a row, the program is returning strong with an emphasis on connection and sustainability. Read more about IMEX America 2021. You can learn and have fun as well.”. Now is the time,” she said.

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Gallus Events

APRIL 8, 2022

The Sustainable UK Events Industry 2050 – A reality or just a dream? The size of the industry ensures that the issue of sustainability is essential for the global economy, the members of society who support and attend events, and the companies, organisations, and individuals that organise events. So how do we get there?

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 19, 2021

The resort’s Woodlands Event Centre is busy with events for a wide mixture of international brands, associations, consumer, and corporate organisations including Spa Life, trade association HBAA and Meetings & Incentive Travel magazine. The sold-out gathering was held from 9 th -11 th July.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2023

of meeting space. This year’s event promises something for everyone with it being over 70% larger than CES 2021. What we consider technology has grown over the years and we’re now focusing on sustainability within technology,” said Forrer. The post Expansion at LVCC Means More Space for CES appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

ICC Wales will launch an updated version of its report, ‘The Great Outdoors’, at this week’s The Meetings Show 2021, focussing on the benefits of incorporating nature into events as part of the new delegate experience. The new report will be presented at The Meetings Show 2021 at ExCeL London on Thursday 30 th September.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 16, 2022

There simply aren’t enough cars to meet corporate demand,” says Sesilia Kalss, senior consulting manager of Global Business Consulting for American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) in the company’s latest white paper, Business Travel in 2022. Sustainability Efforts Will Continue. The Travel Manager’s Role Is Changing.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Radisson Hotel Group has successfully completed a programme that sees 21 UK properties awarded with ECOsmart sustainability recognition. The ECOsmart programme, run by Greengage Travel & Events Solutions, recognises Radisson Hotel Group’s sustainability practices at its UK hotels.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

What meeting planners may be pleased to discover is Asheville’s potential for hosting eventful gatherings. Executives and meetings professionals in search of locations to hold meetings, executive retreats, conferences, and incentive trips will be inspired by Asheville’s spirit, scenic beauty, and fresh mountain air.”.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2021

Its 2021 DestinationNEXT Futures Study points the way for these destination organizations to rebuild their visitor economies while creating “more sustainable destinations and enriching their communities.”. Sustainable development: destination and product development to marry people, planet, profit and policy.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 21, 2020

As the business events industry — and everyone else — says good riddance to 2020, the editors at <i>Convene</i> consider the business events industry trends they’ll be watching in 2021. We’ll get a taste of that at PCMA Convening Leaders 2021 , Jan. does good, or at least does no harm, in the real world.”.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Our 2021 come-back show was invested with an air of sheer celebration and excitement as the global industry reunited. Make plans to visit Smart Meetings in booth F933 and get yourself on the magazine cover. The IMEX-EIC People and Planet Village will be the hub of sustainable activity. That includes new booths from U.S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Our 2021 come-back show was invested with an air of sheer celebration and excitement as the global industry reunited. Make plans to visit Smart Meetings in booth F933 and get yourself on the magazine cover. The IMEX-EIC People and Planet Village will be the hub of sustainable activity. That includes new booths from U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2022

We surveyed our global customer base at the end of 2021, and an overwhelming 87% expressed that they would like information provided to their employees at point-of-booking to help reinforce responsible travel choices,” said Erik Magnuson, vice president of product management, travel content and connectivity.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 26, 2023

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has further bolstered its commitment to sustainability by appointing Garima Singh as its new Sustainability Manager. The venue now employs two dedicated team members focused on driving the business’ sustainability ambitions including its commitment to Net Zero 2030.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

based Events Industry Council ( EIC ) and VSef, which launched early 2021, have taken steps toward simplifying data collection for virtual events. Read More : Virtual and Hybrid Meeting Tech Updates You Need Now. “As The post EIC-VSef Merger to Simplify Virtual Event Data Collection appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

One lesson learned from both Frankfurt 2022 and America in 2021 was that people want more focused learning tracks. Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event. See highlights from IMEX America 2021. We are always looking to learn and adapt.”. Focused Learning. A Unique Footprint.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2024

Jennifer Jensen Jennifer Jensen, Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) The Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) appoints Jensen as UK relationship manager. She has served as operations manager since 2021, and earlier worked for the complex as an event coordinator.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

From the beginning of December 2021 every venue search on the venuedirectory.com site will put sustainable venues at the top of all venue results provided, both UK and international. venuedirectory.com has gathered and continues to add all the relevant sustainability accreditations for venues. www.venuedirectory.com.

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Event Marketer

JULY 31, 2023

Your monthly event sustainability update In our April Industry Pulse Survey , 72 percent of event marketers said sustainability plays a role in vendor and/or material sourcing and selection, and half of the survey’s respondents said they are eliminating single-use plastic at their events and activations.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Freeman and Scottish Event Campus (SEC) Glasgow are among the global organisations already using the Net Zero Carbon Events Roadmap to steer their sustainability journey. As a producer of events, continuing our work against Action Area 2 will be our focus — to redesign events to be sustainable and waste free.

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