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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PCMA Convene

MAY 19, 2021

Armies of cleaners have been deployed to disinfect surfaces at venues, yet the risk of surface transmission of COVID-19 is low. At the start of the pandemic, fears around the spread of COVID-19 spawned a cleaning frenzy among consumers and venues. On my recent flight, the airline touted its cleaning procedures for health and safety.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Sustainable tourism is vital. That’s the principle that guided Tourisme Montréal’s proactive sustainability strategy, one that helped it maintain its first place in North America on the 2023 Global Destination Sustainability Index. Partner with ecologically sensitive venues. Make environmentally sensitive menu choices.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Meeting profs in search of venues that meet the standards of the most discerning tastes might find a perfect option in the Marjan Island project. This economic influx can provide tremendous benefits to sustainability, conservation and cultural preservation efforts in those areas, ensuring their protection for generations of visitors.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Leading London events venue, The QEII Centre , has strengthened its director team with the appointment of Elena Gurgul as Sales and Marketing Director and EeLain Ong as Finance Director. Her leadership is expected to strengthen the centre’s financial resilience and capacity for sustainable growth.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 31, 2020

Many commended new safety guidelines being put in place by hotels, associations and airlines, but still saw gray areas about how these would play out when actual attendees show up. Before the coronavirus, many venue contracts didn’t feature force majeure clauses. How do you determine the right choice for your group?

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MeetingsNet

MAY 26, 2023

airlines, is three miles from the station. Besides being more sustainable than the five-hour drive or the one-hour flight, the rail trip between Las Vegas and Los Angeles will provide business events held in either city with a new way to lure attendees from the other city: quick and easy transport. billion loan from the U.S.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Huber, a professor of earth, atmospheric, and planetary sciences at Purdue University, and director of Purdue Institute for a Sustainable Future, told his fellow panelists and the audience that if the industry does not address air travel’s contribution to its carbon footprint, we will just “be working around the margins.”

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SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2018

If the stat is correct that attendees today have sustained attention spans of 8 minutes—shorter than the amount of time a goldfish can focus on one thing—then something has to be done about “queue fatigue.” Airline food has earned a reputation for a reason and now isn’t even included in the price of the ticket any more. Space it Out.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 16, 2019

there could be accidental damage to the venue. It protects you and all other insured parties involved, for essentially anything that is out of your control within the realm of the venue, event planner, caterers, etc. The general rule of thumb is that most venues require event liability insurance for at least $1,000,000. .

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Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2022

Whilst this increase is partly attributed to rising airline and hotel costs within the sector, corporate travel managers also cite other considerations including business travel being recognised as an instrumental way to expand sales – therefore increased budget is required to help achieve targets. Changing programme priorities.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Bob Priest-Heck, CEO of Freeman, is leading #goLIVEtogether to activate show organizers, associations, vendors, venues, CVBs, DMOs, exhibitors and even attendees to call for help to jump-start “a vital part of our economy and communities.”. The airline and auto industry have done it, and we are bigger than both of those,” she says.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 4, 2021

A handful of hotels and venues started putting together immersive walkthroughs of their spaces that could be viewed in VR. Expo and trade show equipment demos: In another sustainability move, many exhibitors are reducing the amount of product and equipment needed on the show floor by presenting it in VR.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. Jamaica Tourist Board Announced New Airline Service.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 16, 2022

Sustainability Efforts Will Continue. In 2022, we can expect to see companies intensify efforts to demonstrate real progress on reducing carbon emissions, including Scope 3 (travel) emissions,” said Nora Lovell Marchant, vice president of global sustainability. Read More : Re-incorporating Sustainability into the Future of Meetings.

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Eventtia

JUNE 30, 2022

Focused on the Sustainable Future theme, the event aimed to increase the commercial volume of the industry while providing a unique MICE experience to the industry professionals. Exhibition by Turkish Airlines has been organized since 2014. The event was held at the Istanbul Congress Center. ACE of M.I.C.E.

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Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2018

Have you ever wondered why the airlines don’t allow you to print your boarding pass when you purchase your ticket? Why do the airlines do this? The reason the airlines direct you to wait until 24 hours before your flight, has to do with utilising the undivided attention of their customers. CHECKING-IN WITH AIRLINES.

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Conference Care

JANUARY 20, 2023

Sustainability sells. Their sustainability taskforce is currently looking into numerous misleading claims. Eventgoers are becoming more and more curious about sustainability. If an organisation knows they should be sustainable but doesn’t want to do the work, they may greenwash just to sound as though they’re on top of it.

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Endless Events

APRIL 28, 2022

” “Similarly, if transportation and gas prices are high, then let’s pick locations that are closer to the venue. “This is also a big push for us to move towards sustainable events ,” says Will. “Never doubt a hotel or an airline’s ability to charge more money.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 28, 2017

We had to work with the airlines, because we were going to have this influx of international travelers on two particularly busy days,” Jensen said. “It Although the focus of the event was on the arts, the CVB was keen to show how Paducah’s approach to social, economic, and sustainability initiatives mirrors UNCESCO’s most prominent causes.

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Conference Care

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With all the current discussion about COP26, sustainability and a real focus on Carbon Footprints, both business and personal, do you as an event organiser, want to be a pioneer for the Meeting and Events industry like Tesla? A famous quote attributed to Peter Drucker but very true when it comes to sustainability. Quite a lot!

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Food and Beverage Sustainability Consulting Airlines 52

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary, nature-heavy venue option? Dubai Marks Progress in Tourism, Events and Sustainability in 2024 With nearly 15 million overnight visitors as of October 2024, Dubai has hit its stride as a top international destination for tourism, meetings and events.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 10, 2022

Needless to say, this is a come-to-Jesus moment for all event venue, hotel and restaurant owners and managers, because it’s impossible to ignore what’s happening now regarding the employee shortage and stay in business. That way, you can serve customers better and more efficiently with a smaller team. Learn more about our software.

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Hospitality Technology Food and Beverage Hotels 88

Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

Matt is a serving airline pilot and former RAF pilot who applies his experiences in leadership, accountability and culture to the business world. There will also be follow-up sessions on recent beam events such as the Sustainability Forum, Finance Forum, and the Instant Book Summit. The keynote will be presented by Matt Lindley.

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Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The massive exhibit hall hosts hotel groups, technology providers, convention aureus, airlines, and more. Over two days, planners, suppliers , venue managers, tech platforms, and more gather in 7 content theaters to meet and mingle. Unlike other events on this list, IMEX is free to attend.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

There is no need to fly out for a two hour meeting anymore due to sustainability considerations. We only can give the client the feeling that we have looked into the contract as far as and as deeply as possible, that we have negotiated as much as possible with the destination suppliers, as well as with the airlines. Sponsored post.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

While many industries were able to shift to a remote workforce, hotels, restaurants and airlines faced major layoffs and demand fluctuations and are now playing catch up, hiring and training staff in a tight market. Would a tented event or a unique venue such as a museum or sports arena fit for the setting? Sustainability.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) Star from ISSA is picking up steam with venues, and International WELL Building Institute offers third-party certification for improving health and human experience through design.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Airlines Contracts Hotels 52

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Tenholder equated Marriott’s decision to a price increase, similar to when airlines cut commissions to travel agents, but didn’t lower ticket prices. And while some brands tried to gain market share by actually raising commissions in the wake of the announcement, he doesn’t see that as sustainable.

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Expo Pass

JULY 2, 2024

What factors should you consider when selecting a venue? It’s about basing venue selection on attendee interests. Venue selection factors Attendee interests Budget Public transport (is it nearby?) Surrounding amenities A/V & WiFi resources Attendee numbers (is there enough space?) Orlando was built for conferences.

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The history of Penta Hotels goes back to 1971 when it was founded as a joint venture of five airlines, providing accommodation for crew members to stay when on duty. The hotels were located in major airline hubs, guaranteeing high occupancy rates. Commitment to sustainability initiatives.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

The airport is served by 16 airlines with more than 1,200 daily flights. Downtown Phoenix is pedestrian-friendly; restaurants, sporting venues and nightlife options are walkable from the Phoenix Convention Center and downtown hotels. The 26-mile light rail also links Phoenix to Tempe and Mesa, and an all-day pass is just $4.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. Jamaica Tourist Board Announced New Airline Service.

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2022 Airlines Hotels Tourism 52

Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 21, 2019

Costa Rica is easily reached from the largest cities in Latin America, North America, and Europe, with a total of 18 airlines offering more than 400 weekly flights into San José’s Juan Santamaría International Airport. A successful conference begins with accessibility. For more information, visit costaricapuremeetings.com.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

As the connected capital continues to expand its knowledge economy, those working in sustainability, transportation, and government advocacy have also taken notice. Meeting planners will find major sustainability advancements, transformative public transportation initiatives, and access to the country’s leaders and lawmakers in D.C.,

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Eventsforce

JUNE 3, 2021

Think of a documentary or airline safety announcements on flights. For example, during the in-person program you could suggest a walk around the venue to check out its facilities and history. Hybrid events helps organizations to expand their reach, expand their income and expand their sustainability credentials.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Costa Rica is easily reached from the largest cities in Latin America, North America, and Europe, with a total of 18 airlines offering more than 400 weekly flights into San José’s Juan Santamaría International Airport. A successful conference begins with accessibility. For more information, visit costaricapuremeetings.com.

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