Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The proprietary event, held in July at the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park in Austin, was designed to localize Coke’s national and global music campaigns to make them more relevant to the Texas consumer market, while simultaneously engaging other business targets, like retailers and customers. Agency: Momentum Worldwide.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 30, 2025

Your events, shoots and productions bring life to our city and are essential to sustaining its vibrancy. Lauren Austin, CCO, MKG The Strength of Community It has been truly inspiring to see how the community has come together. Lauren Austin, CCO, MKG Future Impacts on Events The events industry in L.A.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Lime Venue Portfolio is delighted to announce that Jo Austin, currently serving as Sales Director, has taken on an additional leadership role as the new Conference & Events Sustainability Lead for Compass Group UK&I.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 29, 2025

Designed for event planners, venues, and industry professionals, this immersive afternoon of expert insight and hands-on exploration will tackle one of the most talked-about topics in the industry today: artificial intelligence along with emerging trends, sustainability, and the next generation of event thinkers.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

Read More: New and Renovated: Austin Exploration and Sunny Shores. All 460 guest rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and sustainable amenities, in line with the eco-friendly Element brand. . Sustainability is at the root of Element Philadelphia. The Sea Ranch Lodge. Photo Credit: Sarah Falugo.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Live from Austin: Our Picks for Top Experiential Trends at SXSW 2024 We hit the ground in Austin during the 38th annual SXSW conference and festivals in search of fresh experiential marketing trendsand the brands activating around the tentpole event certainly delivered. Clear sustainable messaging and practices.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 31, 2022

In an installation-rich environment with share-worthy moments, immersive activations as well as a compelling lineup of content and—of course—live music, Austin-based Dell Technologies celebrated SXSW’s return to in-person with its long running #DellExperience lounge. So, it was a real celebration of our hometown of Austin.”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Sustainability and accessibility are now essential ingredients for a meeting menu. Read More : Sustainability Is Center Stage in Greater Phoenix. Austin, Texas: Vegan Is Bigger. For meeting organizers, this means one less thing to worry about when aiming for sustainability and healthy eating.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2024

Jennifer Jensen Jennifer Jensen, Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) The Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) appoints Jensen as UK relationship manager. Prior to joining the resort, she gained several years of sales and marketing experience, particularly with private club organizations.

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Event Marketer

AUGUST 9, 2024

The media company has since picked up the momentum, hosting several sustainability-focused programs, including the hybrid Bloomberg Green Summit in New York and its global Sustainable Business Summits. Still, Bloomberg had never hosted an all-encompassing sustainability event, an idea from the vertical’s 2020 launch.

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MARCH 20, 2025

Giving Bag is one our favorite new sustainability solutions. One of the many events within the umbrella SXSW event is its Pitch Competition, which took place March 8-9 at the Hilton Austin Downtown. The nonprofit startup was one of the winners of Travel + Leisure ‘s 2025 Global Vision Awards.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

It also states that sustainable catering (for example, plant-based, organic, ethically-sourced, healthy and local where possible) can make a “significant environmental impact.”. To read the report in full, download our Sustainable Event Buyer’s Guide for free. Nearly half of this comes directly from meat and dairy production.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Green Building Council, this is an ideal place in the south to meet sustainably and enjoyably by taking advantage of all the hotel has to offer. The Driskill Austin. A post shared by The Driskill | Austin, TX (@thedriskill). As the first hotel in the U.S. The Proximity Hotel contains 7,300 sq. View this post on Instagram.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Patriot One’s SmartGateway is currently used at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, and Moody Center in Austin, Texas and is available for OVG-owned and -operated venues, OVG360-managed venues and Arena Alliance members. Sustainability Is the GOAL. Read More : Sustainability Is Center Stage in Greater Phoenix.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 24, 2023

SXSW attendees expect to walk thousands of steps a day in Austin (our daily record was 14,000, or about seven miles), making exhaustion a key pain point for brands to alleviate. Sun me”—as a sustainable action. From plant music, to globally sourced candies, to holographic photo ops, here’s what we uncovered.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

I challenge anyone to taste the difference on any of our desserts because sustainable food choices don’t mean having to compromise. Jo Austin, Sales Director, The Venues Collection also commented: “Removing dairy also ensures that our menus are now accessible to more of our delegates.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

A Double Shot of Novelty in Austin, Texas. Austin Convention Center is serving up customizable, gourmet local brew—from a self-serve coffee robot. The concept has already taken off at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and three other Texas locations. We’ll provide the reading materials. But not at The Durham.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Founding CVB/DMO partners of SocialOffset were Visit Seattle, Visit Austin, Nashville Music City and Visit Baltimore. Offering event attendees peace of mind via an option to donate to bettering the destinations they visit, Gerstmann says, tells them their meeting hosts “know that they understand their concerns.”

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 17, 2017

I’m watching PCMA’s Convening Leaders LIVE, the online real-time streaming of key sessions from my computer in the comfort of my office, far from the Austin Convention Center. Fast-forward to January 2017. In my opinion, the perfect hybrid meeting.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 2, 2024

This year, mainstream consumers flocked to the expos, which took place in seven cities (kicking off in May in Long Beach, CA, and wrapping in November in Austin, TX). In the early years, the events attracted an eco-conscious crowd, as well as early tech adopters.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2022

Since then, that number has reached more than 50 , the bulk of which remains in Europe, including Hamburg Airport in Germany, Gatwick Airport in London and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas, which became carbon-neutral in 2021 , only one of four in North America.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 15, 2024

This is the kind of strategy we like to call “evil genius.” ( Partners: TBWANeboko; Raúl&Rigel) AMERICAN EAGLE CAFÉ: JEANS AND A CUP OF JOE Austin has become the unofficial Gen Z capital of the U.S., so American Eagle Outfitters headed to the Lone Star State armed with two things Texans love: denim and coffee.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Cody joined the company as director of golf operations at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas, where, in 2019, he hosted the PGA Cup, the Inaugural Women’s PGA Cup and the Senior PGA Professional Championship with Professional Golfers’ Association of America.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

How to kick up the empathy and excitement-quotient at events Smart Meetings Extraordinary Texas Event at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin brought leadership strategies, technology innovations, experiential gifting and fun F&B ideas from the award-winning magazine to life for three days and we are sharing the aha moments with you.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 21, 2023

PERRIER-JOUËT Champagne brand Perrier-Jouët’s House of Wonder exhibition at Hudson Yards was a dreamy (ticketed) installation for consumers over the age of 21 featuring a curation of art-, nature- and champagne-inspired experiences, all built with sustainability in mind. 30 and Dec.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2024

Muted, natural backdrops of Austin stone frame eye-catching accents inspired by the Texas sky, local cacti and sun-warmed peaches. As a property committed to sustainability, the renovation also saw the incorporation of energy-efficient lighting across the property.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

Vuong previously worked as director of operation for Informa Markets, managing event logistics, transportation, security, sustainability and signage for Florida Boat Shows. AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, Texas, named Delgado director of sales and marketing. Josh Delgado.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Riverside East has a keen sustainability strategy – working with local sustainable partners and a lo-waste, hyper seasonal menu with plant-forward approach. The reception, that takes place the evening before the main show will showcase Riverside Easts sustainability credentials, as well as provide a fitting setting for a summer event.

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Event Marketer

JULY 5, 2021

3, the Fit for Adventure Tour is making stops in Portland, OR, Denver, Nashville and Austin, offering consumers a chance to have their Chaco footwear repaired, handing out swag and producing pop-up experiences in partnership with local retailers. A year later, the brand is on the road activating its original tour concept across the U.S.,

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

We’re proud to share the warmth and magic of Fiji with more visitors than ever before, as we continue to grow sustainably and authentically. The future of tourism in Fiji is bright, with exciting new developments and global recognition for our hospitality.

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Event Marketer

JULY 31, 2023

Brooklyn Bridge Park’s sustainability practices complemented those values with its use of salvaged materials, collection of storm water for irrigation use, recycling, waste management and more. Step Inside The Hill in New York: Photo credit: Billy Weiss; Austin Donohue The post Wimbledon Crosses the Pond with its Sponsors to Engage U.S.

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JUNE 27, 2023

This initiative is part of the Group’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices in the events industry. By installing these charging canopies, we are encouraging more people to choose electric vehicles and helping to reduce the carbon emissions associated with travel to events.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 25, 2024

or meaningful that fulfills the idea of the greater good, such as Panasonic’s sustainability features and stand design, that says, ‘Hey, we all made it but it’s not going to be business as usual.’ ’ Archways and tunnels seemed to be a common theme, which you could unpack in a variety of ways.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

The Venues Collection can announce that all their UK conference & training venues have achieved the ‘silver’ level in the Green Tourism ‘Green Meetings’ Standard – the world’s largest sustainable certification programme. Our clients work with us as a trusted partner who can help them to create more sustainable events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2021

The group became the first in the industry to publish a Net Zero plan, which will help deliver its ambition to create a sustainable food system, and will be supported by Lime Venue Portfolio, amongst its meetings and events brands. Local and seasonal ingredients will be key.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The resurgence of trends such as vegan and plant-based diets will continue to supplement more traditional requirements (gluten free and other allergen related) as more and more delegates take a sustainable stance when eating at events. Of these, 48% suggested they would be willing to pay up to 10% extra, with 19% extending to 20%.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

The main theme for the brand’s presence this year will once again underline its aim of ‘Betterment’, bringing new intelligence to existing trends within the meetings and events industry, whether it be sustainability through food, event legacy and impact, and now, accessibility and Neurodiversity.

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