This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
The live events industry has faced monumental challenges over the past few years, but one critical issue has persisted for decades: the absence of a dedicated designation for our industry within the federal NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code. What Is the Live Events Industry?
. #1 2028 is Poised to Spur a Significant Market Shift With the demand for meeting space continuing to soar, event planners are increasingly feeling the pressure to lock in venues ASAP. With fewer daycare services available, many of the remaining providers are priced beyond affordability for hospitality employees.
Add in a multimillion-dollar investment in cutting-edge technology, customer service training, and progressive exhibitor policies, and its easy to see why the Center continues to attract some of the industrys most significant events to Philadelphia. Start planning your next event at discoverPHL.com.
They’ve got a fantastic team of people who are really committed to developing the next generation of talent, and have a serious passion for food and hospitality. I’m very much looking forward to continuing my relationship with Compass Scotland, helping to develop the next generation of Scottish hospitality talent.”
The industry can anticipate the need for investment in education and skills as their workforce looks towards welcoming millions of graduates and adding 800,000 jobs requiring vocational training by 2030. trillion investment opportunity in the green buildings sector by 2030. They can also look to investing in sustainable infrastructure.
Nightcap PLC , the leading, award-winning hospitality group led by industry entrepreneur and ex-Dragons’ Den investor Sarah Willingham is the latest member to join Zero Carbon Forum , the ambitious non-profit organisation dedicated to significantly reducing emissions and achieving net zero in hospitality and brewing.
Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. billion by 2030.” 78% agreeing that attendance at these events is important for their industry.
etc.venues has become the first hospitality sector company in the UK to join the SME Climate Hub, a new ground-breaking one-stop-shop climate action platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to curb carbon emissions, build business resilience and take climate leadership.
The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. The deadline for registration for the event is September 15 th.
As corporations pledge to be more sustainable, the event industry seeks lasting solutions. The world, and the event industry, entered a new reality last year when the U.N. More on This Topic: 10 Event Sustainability Ideas to Implement Right Now. THE PANDEMIC EFFECT.
In the events world, you don’t have the luxury of living in yesteryear. Y ou need to see into the future and stay ahead of the event trends that will inevitably make or break your business. The hospitality boom isn’t going anywhere. According to CWT Meetings & Events, you can expect a spike in booking prices of about 3.7%.
Greengage Solutions has linked up with some of the top UK sustainable events venues to form the Greengage Platinum Inner Circle with the aim to examine key challenges relating to sustainability in events and meetings and to share best practice ideas with others towards a greener approach. million tonnes).
The move was supported by Jane Pendlebury, CEO of HOSPA , the Hospitality Professionals Association, who said: “Hotels and other hospitality businesses are struggling right now to manage rocketing energy costs. We’re hoping this initiative will add an element of fun to a serious issue!”
With the general election taking place this Thursday, Warren Campbell, the general manager of London’s leading sustainable events venue, 15Hatfields, is calling for bold long-term policies from whichever party secures the national vote. The hospitality industry still has a major shortage of staff – venues and operators are all struggling.
Located in New York City’s Meatpacking District overlooking Hudson River Park, the space is a three-story “expression” of the brand’s Korean origin and is rich in culture and hospitality instead of overt lifestyle messaging. The “expression” of the brand’s heritage is rich in hospitality instead of overt lifestyle messaging.
In addition, the on-site Learning for Life Academy provides a space dedicated to Johnnie Walker bartender and hospitality training programs, which, in partnership with The Prince’s Foundation, deliver training and employment opportunities to support the sustainable recovery of hospitality and tourism across Scotland. “We’re
ASM Global Europe, a leader in venue management and event strategy, will be attending The Meetings Show 2024 this week, where eight of its leading venues will be exhibiting. Their comprehensive participation underscores ASM’s commitment to providing exceptional event spaces and experiences across the UK.
PCMA has announced the appointment of Neil Brownlee, Head of Business Events at VisitScotland as its first non-North American Chair Elect for 2024. With 35 years’ experience in the international hospitality and business events industry, Neil will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role of Chair Elect.
Last fall, when students participated in an educational competition during the X-Culture International Business Symposium, they were tasked with coming up with ideas for a challenge that will sound all too familiar to event organizers: prove the economic, social and cultural impact a major event can bring to a city.
British caterer and restaurateur, Searcys, announces its partnership with event and conference venue, Church House Westminster , providing catering services across the venue in a seven-year contract. Part of The Corporation of Church House charity, first established in 1888, the event venue is a trading subsidiary for the corporation.
The Group made significant progress on its Net Zero by 2050 transition, achieved important milestones in employee engagement and diversity, and continued to look beyond its borders to convene the hospitality industry in meeting the growing demand of consumers for green travel.
Miami-Dade County’s Climate Action Strategy aims to cut the county’s greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2019 levels by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050. GMCVB’s website is full of resources for planners to organize the most sustainable Miami meeting or event possible. Planners] want their meetings and events sustainable.
As 2024 fast approaches, we spoke to some of the business meetings and events industry’s leading figures to find out what they think the next 12 months will have in store for the sector. If we want to attract world-class business meetings and events, it’s essential that we market the UK as an accredited destination.
HOSPA, the Hospitality Professionals Association, is to champion sustainability as it launches a toolkit to help hotels overhaul their processes – with a view to creating a more environmentally friendly and socially conscientious offering. Source: UK Green Council and Sustainability Hospitality Alliance.
By introducing a number of industry first initiatives and eco-friendly alternatives, we empower event organisers and venue bookers to make environmentally conscious choices.” With a focus on People Pledge, Food Focus, and Enriching Environments, The Venues Collection continues to lead the way in sustainable hospitality practices.
Despite the massive impact of Covid on the European meetings and events industry, Allied Market Research calculates that the market will reach $123.9 billion by 2030. Events in Europe aren’t going away, and neither are incentives and company trips. Why Greece, though? Learn More: Smart Chat Live: 2022 Incentive Trends Explained.
r.World, a company that provides reusable service ware, estimates 4 billion single-use plastic cups are used annually at live events in North America. On this Earth Day, it’s good to celebrate these examples of small changes that create greater impact — and to vow to do better.
Red Bull Racing is supporting the event industry’s move towards reducing event-based food waste. The brand, which recently launched a series of new spaces across its Milton Keynes based campus, has announced a series of initiatives, in and out of its kitchens, to support sustainable farming and sourcing for event menus.
Latest strategic expansion will increase its portfolio in NYC to 30 meeting and event spaces. etc.venues is to open a third meetings and events venue in New York City at 810 Seventh Avenue , extending its portfolio in the city up to 30 meeting and event spaces and 100,000 square feet. billion by 2030.”.
The number of pre-qualified buyers attending this year’s World Travel Market London increased by 11 per cent compared to last year, with organisers of the world’s most influential travel and tourism event thrilled to confirm 5,049 world class buyers came through its doors, over three-days. billion in 2024, surpassing 2019 values.
The Philadelphia-based university hopes to graduate flexible professionals prepared to manage both in-person and virtual events. With all the Covid-related layoffs and corporate downsizing, it might not look like the best time to get into the meetings and events industry.
. “These achievements underscore our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our venues and the events we host. With a focus on People Pledge, Food Focus, and Enriching Environments, The Venues Collection continues to lead the way in sustainable hospitality practices.
Silverstone has revealed a new business sustainability strategy in its race to have a positive impact on the planet and to be part of the change as Formula 1® continues its drive to be Net-Zero Carbon by 2030.
Established 30 years ago we are one of the leading creative and technical production companies delivering for live events and shows globally. To achieve our goal of being working Carbon Neutral by 2030, we have set out targets and working practises that are believed to support our aim. Allowing Eclipse to off-set event by event.
Looking to plan a cream-of-the-crop meeting or event? Reed & Mackay Launches Events Division in France UK-based Reed & Mackay , the international travel management company, has debuted its events division in France as a response to a growing interest in the service. The result is a true benchmark in high-end hospitality.”
Looking to plan a cream-of-the-crop meeting or event? Reed & Mackay Launches Events Division in France UK-based Reed & Mackay , the international travel management company, has debuted its events division in France as a response to a growing interest in the service. The result is a true benchmark in high-end hospitality.”
-At 89% more energy efficient than the typical UK hotel, room2Chiswick will set a new benchmark for $570 billion global hospitality industry-. Last month Lamington Group published its 2030 Net Zero Carbon Roadmap, the first UK hotel company to do so. o C aligned target, set in accordance with the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi).
In the events world, you don’t have the luxury of living in yesteryear. Y ou need to see into the future and stay ahead of the event trends that will inevitably make or break your business. The hospitality boom isn’t going anywhere. According to CWT Meetings & Events, you can expect a spike in booking prices of about 3.7%.
Cvent (Nasdaq: CVT), a market-leading meetings, events, travel and hospitality technology provider, is one of several key industry leaders supporting and helping fund the beta version of the sustainability web app: SAM , which was recently launched by In-House Corporate Events (ICE).
Editor’s note: We are dedicating the November-December edition of Convene fully — our first single-topic issue — to the climate crisis, and what the business events industry is doing to address this global challenge. The event also comes with a “built-in dilemma,” Lopez said — the toll the event itself takes on the environment.
At a time when many are reacting to changes in climate and attendee expectations, the golden state’s hospitality sector is leading the way to a future that will continue to welcome change-makers for decades to come. And convention centers have gone deep green to make it easier for events to do good while doing business.
The Meetings Show has pledged a commitment to work with WRAP, the Mayor of London, London & Partners and Olympia London to help tackle the issue of food waste in the events industry as part of a wider sustainability pledge. The Mayor has set strong targets in his Environment strategy to cut food waste by 50 per cent by 2030.
The Meetings Show has pledged to reach Net Zero by 2050, cutting carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, in signing the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge. Jack Marczewski, event director of The Meetings Show, said: “It is vital that the events industry works together to achieve the net zero goal.
Having been granted a Saudi investment licence by the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) earlier this year, dmg events, a leading international events company, has now established a 100% owned business unit and opened a new office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which will be used as a base for the company’s events throughout the Kingdom.
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 42,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content