Smart Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2023

Sustainable Transportation in Anaheim Reducing carbon emissions in transportation has been at the forefront of conversations in the meeting industry, and Anaheim has been taking it seriously. Not only for the day-to-day public transportation system in the city, but also for visitors as well.

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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 Marketer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Finally, this is something which we’re very proud of, and we seem to have forgotten this lately—sustainability. We still lead the country in sustainability. We’re very excited that we also have the Super Bowl coming in 2026. We have a FIFA World Cup coming in 2026. We have tennis matches, America’s Cup, golf events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Sustainability Takes Center Stage Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) is the umbrella organization that hosts the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative (NZCE). Our raison d’être is to drive, in our sector, the value of sustainability in the business events industry,” said James Rees, president of JMIC. Measure and share impact.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 3, 2023

Freestone continued “in addition to providing excellence, creativity and flexibility, a commitment to diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and responsible event management were a crucial consideration throughout the process. Contracts will run from March 2023 – March 2026.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Business concerns from retention to sustainability are being met with business travel solutions. The corporate well-being market is expected to quadruple by 2026, GBT reported; the difference is in the shift from employee well-being efforts being viewed and treated as perks to them being implemented as reputable business strategies.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Blue Economy Vision extends Scotland’s existing strong commitment to sustainability. A vital part of this work is attracting business events that contribute to the government’s sustainability aims. Scotland is a connected country with a wide array of industry professionals and academics to enrich and support your event.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Dallas is where we are really leaning in as one of the sites of the 2026 World Cup, and where there’s a significant consumer base that is multicultural and young and really passionate about the sport,” says Ryan Keen, senior marketing manager at Coca-Cola.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The venue’s events team sought a range of remarkable vendors that represented the diversity of London, and equally, that reflected the organisation’s commitment to sustainability. Every event held at the Roundhouse contributes to this groundbreaking and vital work.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The Roadmap outlines a year-by-year timetable up to the end of 2026 for the introduction of a wide range of energy generation solutions including solar, wind and water source heat pumps, some of which already have planning permission in place. The total investment in the development is likely to be more than £5m.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2023

All the way out to at least 2025 right now, maybe even 2026, depending on your group size, or the destination, or the hotel that you want to be in.” Read More : Gen Z Meeting Planners Navigate Post-Covid Job Market “It’s going to be difficult to contract with hotels or destinations that you want to be in for the foreseeable future.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 14, 2023

The contract will last for three years and be reviewed again in 2026. Sustainability is also a key requirement whereby the business must show the actions taken to reduce waste, mileage and consideration of the environment. Our, the requirement is extremely varietal.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Meanwhile, greener meetings and more sustainable ways of operating will continue to be high on the agenda. “As sustainability moves further up the agenda both in the events industry and beyond, there’s a danger of venues and businesses keeping quiet out of fear of scrutiny for their sustainability initiatives.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

San Antonio will host WEC June 1-4, 2026. Sustainable DC Destination DC promoted resources that will help meeting professionals organizing events in the area be a force for good. The destination organization supports Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Sustainable DC 2.0 MPI World Education Congress (WEC) in St.

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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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Management Events

MAY 30, 2021

Grieg Seafood, a multinational salmon farming company headquartered in Norway, has been a strong advocate for human rights and diversity in the workplace, in addition to sustainable fish farming practices. Grieg Seafood has a goal of increasing the percentage of female employees at Grieg Seafood to 40% by 2026.

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Event Industry News

JULY 15, 2022

NEP UK will use the iconic sporting events 145 th year to continue its sustainability pledge, using rechargeable batteries for radios and IEMs and the removal of any single-use plastic onsite, with NEP/Wimbledon branded water bottles provided to employees.

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Event Industry News

JULY 15, 2022

NEP UK will use the iconic sporting events 145 th year to continue its sustainability pledge, using rechargeable batteries for radios and IEMs and the removal of any single-use plastic onsite, with NEP/Wimbledon branded water bottles provided to employees.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

On the other hand, the failure to pass bills reminds us of the complex challenges facing policymakers and the need for sustained advocacy and engagement from those most impacted. The passed bills offer a clear path forward through new funding, programs, or regulations.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Only 8% of North American corporate and agency buyers report decreased activity over 2024 and 2025, and only 6% have reported decreases for 2026. Rising costs and recruitment are challenges facing many employers today, as are sustainability and climate. Lucky for planners, incentive travel is growing.

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Management Events

AUGUST 1, 2022

In fact, Gartner predicts that about 25% of people will spend at least an hour a day in the metaverse by 2026. This includes making headway in sustainability – since “green is the new digital”. The next wave of digital change is on the horizon, with forward-looking companies considering a leap into the future via the metaverse.

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Management Events

AUGUST 5, 2024

Gartner predicts that 65% of B2B sales organizations will transition from intuition-based to data-driven by 2026. By investing in modern CRM systems, improving data collection, and embracing data-driven analysis, you can unlock insights that empower your team, optimize processes, and achieve sustainable sales success.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

“Strategic Move Aims to Enhance Accessibility, Sustainability, and Growth Opportunities for Event Professionals” Contract complete at World Market Center, Las Vegas, Event Tech Live (ETL), the leading global platform for event technology professionals, is excited to announce the relocation of its U.S.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 30, 2022

Similar to the virtual events of 2020-21 what this loses in face-to-face interactions, it can make up for in convenience – attracting global audiences and sustainability. He added: “By 2026, 30% of the organisations in the world will have products and services ready for metaverse.”. How far away is a tradeshow metaverse?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

United Kingdom: Visit California Global Managing Director Jonah Whitaker named sports as the top tourism driver from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with interest in NFL, MLB, NBA and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Authentic encounters, sustainability and premium travel are growing trends. The average stay is 20 nights.

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Canadian Special Events

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Kai Hattendorf, UFI CEO, adds, “As a long-standing UFI member, Exhibition Place and Laura Purdy have been involved in many UFI activities over the years, especially with a focus on sustainability. About Laura Purdy Laura Purdy is an accomplished leader in Canada’s exhibition and event management industry.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

This year’s report also provides a pulse-check on hot topics such as technology, artificial intelligence, climate issues and sustainability. Incentive travel buyers expect activity and per person spending above 2024 levels over the next two years.

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