Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

Raccoon Media Group (RMG) reflects on its sustainability efforts in the past year and questions the feasibility of achieving true net zero status in this dynamic industry. RMG have come a long way in a relatively short amount of time, reducing our carbon footprint per visitor in the UK from 22kg of CO2e in 2021/22 to under 15kg in 2023/24.

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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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Event Industry News

MARCH 5, 2021

Story and Venue Search London’s survey of over 150 corporate event buyers gives a real insight into the current thinking around the timing of returning to live, the ongoing use of virtual and hybrid events together with plans for the all-important 2021 Christmas party season.

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EventMB

JUNE 2, 2022

Organizers reported 9,000 attendees, including close to 3,000 buyers, and 2,300 exhibiting companies taking part, making it the largest event industry trade show to take place since the start of the Covid pandemic. IMEX America 2021 reported a total of 8,605 attendees, itbm world 2021 reported 7,000 reported attendees.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

The main priority is to make sure we have a safe, healthy show,” Bauer said. The number of people who can make the trip will determine the size of the trade show floor. One element that will be enhanced is the sustainability village that debuted in 2019. The largest IMEX gathering in Las Vegas was 13,500 in 2019. “It

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Event organizers can decide which of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals Decide which of those 17 goals are most within their reach to accomplish and aligned with the mission of their organizations. You can start on what seems like an overwhelming task by reviewing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. 2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. The Hotel Show. May 24-26 | Dubai World Trade Centre | Dubai. April 27-28 | Austria Center | Vienna.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

EVENTIT, Scotland’s only trade show for business events, meetings, incentives and hospitality, has announced the efforts it has gone to in order to meet its sustainability goals. EVENTIT has partnerships with businesses who have sustainability right at their very core.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Caterpillar set up four themed experiences to guide attendees through the booth: “Big Solutions” on developing advanced technologies, “Big Innovation” on autonomous mining, “Big Responsibility” on sustainability, and “Big Opportunities” on the people creating the company’s high-tech solutions.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 15, 2020

Global meetings and events industry trade show organiser, IBTM has announced first details of its rescheduled IBTM Asia Pacific, which will take place from 13 – 14 April 2021 in Singapore, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Founded in 2021 in the midst of the pandemic, ECA is aiming to secure the full return of international attendees at U.S. events, a strong future workforce, and a more sustainable industry.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

It could close next summer, reopen by late 2020 and be completed in March 2021. Moscone Center plans to achieve LEED Platinum certification and become the most environmentally sustainable convention center in North America. It is expected to cut the ribbon in November, 2021. of exhibition space and outdoor terraces. million sq.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 20, 2023

April 22 is Earth Day, a time for those in our industry to consider the substantial environmental impact of holding meetings, conventions, and trade shows. Here are eight recent sustainability developments around travel and meetings that planners should have on their radar. • Every effort counts. Register here.

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Expo Pass

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Not only will it save you money by cutting down on all the logistics of hosting trade shows, but it comes with other benefits too. Studies from 2001 to 2021 have shown that more than 50% of Americans are concerned about the environment. Sustainability isn’t just a trend, it’s an ever-present value in our culture.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 16, 2022

The world has the tools and knowhow required to limit warming and secure a liveable future, but it is time to act, said IPCC Chair Hoesung Lee, a professor who researches the economics of climate change, energy, and sustainable development at Korea University Graduate School of Energy and Environment in Seoul. “We We are at a crossroads.”. ‘A

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The most authoritative list of 2021 virtual events and conferences on the internet. Planners have already made their intentions clear, with 93% of event marketers already planning to incorporate virtual events into their strategy in 2021 and beyond. Note: As 2021 goes on, we plan on updating this post regularly. IMPACT 2021.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Both platforms offer tailored solutions for organizing events such as conferences, trade shows, training sessions, and more across these sectors. More than just a scalable event planning solution, Eventtia serves as a long-term strategic technology partner, enabling clients to achieve sustained event success.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 23, 2022

After a virtual awards ceremony in 2020 and a pandemic-enforced pause in 2021, the Off To Work Event Photography Awards have relaunched with a double-quick 2022 competition for images captured during 2020 and 2021. Trade Shows & Exhibitions. 4 Hamilton Place in Mayfair on 4 th October. Covid Chronicles – NEW.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 28, 2022

Other winners included Informa Markets – Decorex 2021, who picked up the Marketing Campaign of the Year award for trade, Quartz Business Media Ltd – World Vape Show Dubai who picked up the award for Best Event Launch and Katherine Parkhouse from FESPA who picked up the Unsung Hero award. Informa Markets – Decorex 2021.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Climate justice means a global transition to zero carbon while simultaneously enabling the developing world to adapt to climate change and grow on a sustainable pathway.”. Climate justice means a global transition to zero carbon while simultaneously enabling the developing world to adapt to climate change and grow on a sustainable pathway.”.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The events themselves were Housing 2021, Autumn Fair, Glee Birmingham, Money 2020 and World Retail Congress Summit. At Housing 2021, speakers were streamed in to the live stage, meanwhile at World Retail Congress Summit key speakers were streamed in. Eventscase: What do brands look for when exhibiting at a trade show?

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

By now, everyone reading this knows that sponsors, exhibitors, and underwriters of all events, conferences, and trade shows are unwilling to repeat the false starts of 2020. Breaking even — or worse, dropping 50-percent less operating income to the bottom line of your 2021 digital events — isn’t an option for most of you, am I right?

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

Virtual events became the norm when people were no longer able to meet in person for conferences, trade shows, and other events. By embracing a hybrid event, you’re working with a more sustainable event model. In 2021, English remains the most widely spoken language worldwide. It’s good for the planet. Captioning.

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Event Industry News

JULY 13, 2020

Failure to provide a date should also trigger a specific raft of measures designed to sustain the events industry into 2021, with fiscal support to enable both fixed and variable business costs to be met. The reality is we should be in the much shorter queue for those willing and able to help kick start the economic revival.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 9, 2021

Wooster joins from Futurebuild where she spent three years as marketing manager and played an integral role in taking the sustainable built environment event independent. Wooster’s new portfolio will see her lead the marketing for FIT Show & Visit Glass, the UK’s only dedicated B2B trade shows for the glass and glazing industry.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 9, 2022

During this year’s celebration, which took place at The Forest of Arden Birmingham after ESSA’s Annual Conference, awards were presented across eight categories including Unsung Hero and Innovation of the Year as well as a new Sustainability accolade acknowledging its rising importance. SUSTAINABILITY Sponsored by BeMatrix UK.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The unmissable trade show for organic and sustainable products opened its doors to thousands of buyers, retailers and industry professionals last week at MalmöMässan – attracting a total of 3858 attendees across the two days (a 5% increase since 2021). As a result, we have struck up some good business deals!

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2021

When Ben Davis shifted to a vegan diet in 2017, part of what appealed to him included the focus on sustainability and health of what he called “the good-vibe hippie movement.” The 2021 Plant Based World Conference & Expo, for industry professionals and consumers, will return to the Javits Center, Dec.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The show is renowned for being the best place to source industry staples, and 2021 definitely won’t disappoint. Fellow event director Johnny Lance adds: “Sustainability is a key consideration for event organisers, with COP 26 now only weeks away it is definitely high on the agenda.

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Event Industry News

MAY 26, 2021

On Friday, May 21st, Washington, DC fully reopened for in-person meetings, conventions, trade shows, groups and special events. Connected Capital: Focused on top industries in DC, organizations benefit from DC’s strong sectors including biotech/pharma, technology, transportation, sustainability, advocacy, education and medical.

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Event Industry News

MAY 14, 2019

The GSMA, organiser of MWC Barcelona (formerly Mobile World Congress), has re-appointed Giant iTab as one of its recommended ‘event technology’ suppliers for its 2020 and 2021 events following the success of the partnership at this year’s event.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

4 Hamilton Place on Tuesday 4th October after a virtual event in 2020 and pandemic-enforced pause in 2021. The fun and fast-paced Off to Work Event Photography Awards ceremony made a successful and highly enjoyable return to the plush Mayfair townhouse venue No.4

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Event Industry News

MARCH 30, 2022

Interest in this futuristic digital world was massively heightened in 2021 when Facebook announced it would be rebranding itself as Meta as it puts this vision of engagement at its core. The second is a more immersive route which allows attendees and exhibitors to take part in a show experience from afar.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Almost three out of four (72 percent) had produced at least one in-person meeting between March 2020 and August 2021. Meeting professionals are finding they need a cordless adjustable driver with laser light and all-day battery pack to tackle the variety of scenarios in a typical 2021 day.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 29, 2021

Convene spoke with Reed in late February to learn how he and his team reengineered the annual meeting not as a short-term strategy but to make it a sustainable enterprise — and a more valuable experience for all participants — for the coming years. It’s been a big challenge to make physical trade shows succeed on online platforms.

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Nunify

APRIL 14, 2021

While they have gotten comfortable to showcase their products virtually , tomorrow will be about augmented reality – You no longer have to ship all your car models to the trade show. Nobody has a crystal ball to predict if traditional live events are going to evolve, be eliminated, or sustain in the future.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 22, 2024

Before retiring from independent auditing company BPA, he managed its iCompli Sustainability and Event Audit services, so his new company — a sustainability assurance practice focused on standards writing and carbon footprint calculating, certifying companies and events to industry and international standards — was a natural next step. “The

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