Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2023

The events and conference venue operates with sustainability at its core and is committed to achieving Net Zero carbon status by 2030. Church House, Westminster is one of the capital’s true hidden gems, located closely by landmarks such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and St James’ park.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Meeting venues, airports, car manufacturers and hotels have all been making efforts to tackle the question of climate change and longevity in the hospitality industry. Some meeting venues just dabble in sustainability, while others make it their MO. Check out how these venues are making sustainability a priority.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 3, 2022

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.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 29, 2024

The Venues Collection (TVC) will be participating in The Meetings Show this June to showcase its commitment to sustainability and its innovative dessert range that is made without dairy ingredients. The Venues Collection is the first UK venue chain to remove dairy ingredients from all dessert menus across all its five venues.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Event organisers believe that the number of dietary requirements amongst delegations will grow from 20%, in 2020, to 40% by 2030, according to research by Lime Venue Portfolio. We need to change some of the language now around ‘dietary requirements’,” commented Jo Austin, Sales Director, Lime Venue Portfolio. “We

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

Yasmin Diamond, executive vice president of global corporate affairs at IHG, said in a statement, “Transitioning to bulk amenities across our global estate was one of our first significant steps towards eliminating single-use items throughout the guest stay by 2030.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2021

Parent Brand, Compass Group UK & Ireland Announces Commitment to Reach Net Zero by 2030. Lime Venue Portfolio have joined the global effort to reach Net Zero; joining its parent company, Compass Group UK&I in its commitment to the UN’s Race to Zero campaign. Local and seasonal ingredients will be key.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2022

Lime Venue Portfolio is pioneering for greener marketing within the meetings and events industry with the announcement of a new ‘clean and green’ website for 2022. The clean and green marketing approach is in line with the company’s commitment of reaching Climate Net Zero by 2030.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Greater Miami is a top-notch destination for sustainable meetings Miami is known for its glittering beaches, dynamic culture and number of luxurious resorts. 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.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 27, 2023

The Venues Collection will become the first UK hotel and venue group to install solar powered EV (electric vehicle) charging points at all its venues. The Group was also the first venue group to introduce carbon labelling on all menus (June 2022) and is committed to reach Climate Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2023

Lime Venue Portfolio will celebrate its 15 th birthday this week. Currently the largest portfolio of meeting venues in the UK it offers support for both event planners and venues alike. Since its launch in 2008, Lime Venue Portfolio venues have served c22.5

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Event organisers believe that the number of dietary requirements amongst delegations will grow from 20%, in 2020, to 40% by 2030, according to research by Lime Venue Portfolio. We need to change some of the language now around ‘dietary requirements’,” commented Jo Austin, Sales Director, Lime Venue Portfolio. “We

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

In addition, SB-1137 calls for the closure of the state’s last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, to be postponed until 2030. Measures in sustainability have been implemented across the board in tourism and hospitality industries, from more sustainable forms of travel to eco-friendly practices at hotels and meetings venues.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

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.”.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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.

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Event Industry News

MAY 27, 2022

The Scottish Event Campus has pledged to plant a tree for every meeting the company hosts at IMEX next week. The venue, which recently announced its ambition to achieve net zero by 2030, will also be sharing other sustainable initiatives taking place at the SEC since it hosted the globally recognized COP26 conference last year.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

Some 30 miles away, meeting professionals at the ubiquitous customer relationship software company Salesforce have taken a net-zero pledge and are brainstorming ways to keep business moving forward while prioritizing sustainability as a core value in everything from partnerships to customer data tracking and at its annual Dreamforce citywide event.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The summit is presenting live cultural art performances, storytelling sessions and hosting receptions at venues with cultural and historical meaning. The post Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit (POPS) appeared first on Smart Meetings. Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit (POPS) Tourism Cares The Travel Foundation U.S.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Venues Collection is proud to announce that it has already achieved many of its ambitious 2024 Future First Charter goals, demonstrating the Group’s strong commitment to sustainability and environmental leadership. Water Saving Measures: This goal has been achieved with 640,000 litres of water saved per year across five venues.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 26, 2023

The venue now employs two dedicated team members focused on driving the business’ sustainability ambitions including its commitment to Net Zero 2030. The venue announced its commitment to becoming a net zero campus by 2030 last year, having already unveiled its comprehensive sustainable food strategy.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable. Read More : Roundup of Post-Event Life for Olympic Venues. Between 2005 and 2017, London saw an increase of 10.8

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

Using ASM’s diverse venues across the UK, the BOA will ensure a high-quality experience for all attendees, enhancing the overall impact of the events. This partnership underscores the importance of a collaborative approach, utilising the strengths of our entire portfolio to deliver outstanding experiences.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 3, 2024

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.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

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.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Lime Venue Portfolio has launched a new initiative to meeting and event organisers that will underline its commitment to sustainability within the industry. Meetings for Change has now taken the learnings from this, and other initiatives within the business, and grounded them in a series of commitments to its customers.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 3, 2022

The project at Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden , part of The Ascott Limited (Ascott) portfolio – CapitaLand’s wholly owned lodging business unit – is part of CapitaLand’s 2030 Sustainability Master Plan targets. The 2030 Sustainability Masterplan launched in October 2020 to elevate CapitaLand’s commitment to global sustainability.

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EventMB

JUNE 1, 2022

Attendees had the chance to explore this venue in a behind-the-scenes tour. Another IMEX Frankfurt sustainability-focused initiative features the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, which has pledged to plant a tree for every meeting the company hosts at the show. Read more about Panama’s sustainable efforts here.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Some 30 miles away, meeting professionals at the ubiquitous customer relationship software company Salesforce have taken a net-zero pledge and are brainstorming ways to keep business moving forward while prioritizing sustainability as a core value in everything from partnerships to customer data tracking and at its annual Dreamforce citywide event.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

– Association quadruples footprint in Sweden – IACC , the global association representing the top 1% of small to midsize conference and meeting venues, has announced a partnership with Sweden’s leading meetings expert, Svenska Möten.

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Canadian Special Events

MARCH 15, 2023

TORONTO, March 15, 2023 – Exhibition Place has signed the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge, joining a global movement of businesses committed to creating a sustainable future for the tourism industry. “We greatly value having a venue partner like Exhibition Place, which boasts a longstanding dedication to sustainable practices.

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EventMB

JUNE 2, 2022

The show is a key date in the calendar for many; an important vehicle for promotion for exhibitors and a handy opportunity for sourcing venues and destinations for buyers. My first appointment on Tuesday was a direct enquiry with a new client for a medical congress for 5,500 people with 15,000 sqm of exhibition space for 2028 or 2030.”

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Business Design Centre (BDC) has released the company’s roadmap to Net-Zero, explaining how it intends to achieve this ambitious target by 2030 – 20 years ahead of the internationally recognised target of 2050 for businesses. The BDC has made a 66.7%

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Central Hall Westminster, part of Central Hall Venues group, played host to The Superpowers of Free School Meals conference, a joint initiative to showcase the benefits of England’s Free School Meals policy, on Tuesday 8th November. The campaign is run in partnership with the Independent and in association with the Evening Standard.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 26, 2021

emissions-reduction conference, the Joint Meetings Industry Council has developed goals and strategies for drastically reducing carbon from events in the coming years. Construct an industry-wide roadmap towards net zero by 2050, and emissions reductions by 2030 in line with the Paris Agreement, with support and guidance on key issues.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 21, 2024

The official theme for Earth Day 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastic,” a call to arms issued by Earthday.org to reduce all plastic production by 60 percent by 2040 and to rapidly phase out all single-use plastics by 2030.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

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.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Action Area 1 is a core focus for Peter Duthie, CEO at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) Glasgow – host venue for COP26: “Central to achieving our net zero goal is the development of an ambitious energy strategy which will transition the campus to renewable energy. It’s an ambitious target, but it’s one we really must meet.

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