PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

We are beyond the halfway point as an industry in prioritizing sustainability, if you go by the 14th Global Forecast from Amex GBT Meetings & Events forecast. Nearly double the percentage of Meetings Market Survey respondents — 60 percent vs. 31 percent in 2023 — are including sustainability requirements in their RFPs.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2024

How planners can take part culture of conservation, environmental sustainability and positive impact at a sought-after destination June 8 is World Ocean Day. Read More: Sustainability as a Practice Get to Know Michelle Liu—and The Bahamian Waters The Bahamas is known for its crystal blue water and life-filled coral reefs.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct. IMEX is not new to the quest for more sustainable events.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Participants of the American Geophysical Unions 2023 Annual Meeting, sitting at the AGU virtual hub in Zurich, Switzerland, follow a presentation broadcast from San Francisco. And because these events are local or regional, they reach attendees where they are resulting in a smaller carbon footprint.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In advance of IMEX America 2023 coming to Las Vegas, Caesars Entertainment, the largest gaming company in the world, launched its Wellness Menu during a one-day Wellness Day that included tai chi classes in Valley of Fire State Park led by Pink Jeep Tours. Why stop there?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

Group travel benefits through this partnership include 10% off round-trip airfare, 20% off the best available room rate at Stein Collection properties, a $100 daily resort credit per room for food, beverages, or spa treatments, as well as complimentary room upgrades and late departures (subject to availability).

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Virginia Beach’s agricultural industry tells a story beyond economics Every morning David Trimmer wakes up thinking about the viability, sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry in Virginia Beach. He recounted last April when he visited a farm and had a meal where all the food was local. We all play a part in that.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. Recently, the company debuted a comprehensive sustainability strategy. At over 100,000 sq. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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Event Marketer

MAY 1, 2023

Last year may have marked the post-pandemic return of Coachella, but 2023 signaled its renaissance. Photo credit: Shutterstock for BDG POSTMATES For its third year partnering with Coachella, food delivery service Postmates turned up the heat with a garden-inspired footprint themed around its chief offering: tasty treats.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

Exhibitors, industry professionals and other attendees will meet at the second annual SIAL America 2023 , organized by Emerald X at Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to showcase food and beverage categories that are key to retailers, wholesalers, food service companies and distributors. “We

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge. You can’t learn to drive in a parked car,” she said. “The

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

SmartMeetings #meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xbj1bBc6I4 — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) June 26, 2023 Be an AV Evangelist: Animatic Media founder Scott Frankel advised planners to “change your mindset and question how audio-visual is done.” “Use it to love them and lead them.” Thank you @TheVeraJones for bringing the empathetic leadership.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Guests will leave in awe after dining at the hotel’s restaurant, headed by Chef de Cuisine Alexandre Castelain, where they can choose dishes from a sustainable zero-waste menu. Guests can also enjoy food and beverage offerings at the site. Planners can enjoy over 8,600 sq. of meeting space, made up of 11 facilities.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

A war in Ukraine , an inflation surge, and supply chain issues will impact event budgets in 2023. . Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. This blog post explores why your event budgets will need to increase in 2023 and where to allocate that extra money. . in the last year.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2023

The foundation for providing top-shelf catering was laid by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, who believed that catering services shouldn’t be mired in mass-produced batches of food in hot boxes and served in chafing dishes. They were really interested and willing to change it up,” Brunson said.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Maritz Global Events Wellbeing Leader Rachael Riggs reported that the sustainability challenge executed in partnership with Heka Health from IMEX Frankfurt was back on and very popular. Participants tracked steps and earned points for eating plant-based food or taking a walking tour using an app.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

She brings extensive experience in live event production, finance, operations and sustainability. When Convene acquired etc.venues in 2023, she played a key role in integrating the sales teams. She has been with MAS for over seven years, most recently serving as EVP, business and operations. Porcelli will serve as head of sales.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

Venues of Excellence (VoE) has hosted its 2023 Annual Conference at Silverstone International Conference and Exhibition Centre , and Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone. Blendology , provided the paperless and sustainable delegate badges making it easy to network and capture key contacts on the day.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Reimagine brings together diverse panels of accomplished speakers and industry experts to delve into crucial topics, such as sustainability, diversity and inclusion, emerging technology, artificial intelligence, and more. Reimagine: Events as a force for good Where: 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7DB When: Tuesday, 7th of November 2023.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

The report surveys meeting planners from all over the world on their priorities for venue selection in a wealth of categories, including meeting space design, technology, food and beverage and social impact at small to midsize business events—the largest part of the industry overall, but also the most underreported.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

billion in funding for generative AI startups was announced within the first three months of 2023 alone. San Francisco’s welcoming people, its unbeatable food scene, and its endless activity regularly lead to record-breaking meeting attendance. YES SF Top innovators will be announced in September at Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2023.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. Fontainebleau will also be opening a Las Vegas location in 2023, boasting 550,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

Luxury line Silversea Cruises had the most successful presale in the company’s history for its 2023 world cruise, themed South Side Story—All the World’s a Stage. Seabourn is the official cruise partner of UNESCO World Heritage , an alliance created to help promote sustainable tourism at World Heritage sites around the world.

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Event Marketer

MAY 5, 2022

Topics spanned hybrid, DE&I, new-era tech, sponsorship activation strategies, community engagement, sustainability, cross-channel strategies and beyond. In addition, “ The Hub ,” a 50-foot by 50-foot structure provided by Highmark, served as a space for breakout sessions, food and beverage and the first-timers meetups.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

His philosophy is that “Genuine hospitality is the way a restaurant makes you feel before you even take a bite of food. Read More: 2023 Hotel Design Trends And, because this is a foodie brand, the catering will match the richness of the dining room. It’s an elusive quality, but it’s also very down to earth.”

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

With options spanning emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, and more, you’re sure to find unique concepts to make your next event a standout success! You can also opt for sustainable event merchandise and supplies or host a beach cleanup as part of the event agenda.

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Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The season of food is upon us, planners! While traditional menus are packed with these old favorites, this is your opportunity to break new ground with emerging food trends. 2023 has been an exciting year for food. Say goodbye to dry finger sandwiches and hello to boujee comfort foods! Boujee comfort food.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

While overseeing Wyboston Lakes Resort and at the same time acting as consultants to other venues, we have been well placed to identify factors that have been influential in the UK meetings and events, serviced office and land development industries in 2023. Here’s what we’ve concluded. Here’s to the journey ahead!

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

The energy consumed for event logistics, such as heating, cooling, and lighting the venue, as well as the waste generated from food and beverage services, disposable materials, and promotional items, also contributes to the environmental footprint. Have snacks, drinks, or interactive food stations so people can taste and smell.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Pharmaceutical meeting planners handle it all – from venue selection and food and beverage to HCP attendee management, content creation, and more. SpotMe Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave : B2B Event Management Technology, Q1 2023 report.

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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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PCMA Convene

MARCH 18, 2024

No one understands the importance of proper cultivation better than those who work in the food and agriculture sector. Grow-NY 2023 was held on Nov. In 2023, Grow-NY received 323 applications from startups in 49 countries, but only 20 made it through to pitch live during the annual summit.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” From workforce shortages to inflation worries, what should event planners be looking for when it comes to 2023 contracts? This article appears in the January/February 2023 issue.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

With a clear intention, you tailor every aspect of the event, from décor and entertainment to food and beverages, to align with your goals. Provide bite-size food portions to sample multiple dishes and eliminate food waste. This article appears in the December 2023 issue. Find out more at neenjames.com.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. Fontainebleau will also be opening a Las Vegas location in 2023, boasting 550,000 sq.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Launching early 2023, it is set to be the hottest opening of the year and will set a new standard for sustainability venues in the UK. Oceandiva London will play an essential part in developing sustainable environmental practices along the river.

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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. The hotel also offers food and beverage workshops, so it’s all under one roof for guests’ convenience.

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