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From beef to beehives, The QEII Centre’s sustainability journey

Prestige Events Magazine

Built in 1986, leading London events venue, The QEII Centre, was not originally constructed with sustainability in mind, but in recent years the team has been working diligently to rectify this. And while not perfect, the venue has successfully implemented wide-ranging initiatives to progress its pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2040.

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Food Rules to Effectively Navigate Your Meeting Menus

Smart Meetings

Sustainable Foods. Menu choices are more varied and sustainable than ever before. Fortunately, with good planning and collaboration with venue staff, you can assemble the right food for the right attendee at the right time without budget overruns. food allergy) or nice to have. Gluten-Free. According to the U.S.

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How to Plan a Sustainable Event

GEVME

Events and gatherings happen in all sizes, at all kinds of social and commercial environments — whether it is a Christmas party, a large scale conference or a business event. While people love spending their time in such places, the organizers do not really place sustainability as the anchor of organizing such events.

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Event Planning Has Risen in the Ranks of Most Stressful Jobs

Velvet Chainsaw

IStock Photo by cyano66 Before the pandemic, one could argue that jobs with life-and-death consequences were surely more stressful than planning an annual conference. Exhibitors are being more selective about the conferences they will support. Annual conference budgets are usually finalized 12-plus months prior to the event.

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IACC’s Meeting Room of the Future report illuminates evolving trends in the event industry

Prestige Events Magazine

IACC , the association which represents the top one per cent of global meeting and conference venues, has released the findings from its eagerly awaited 2024 Meeting Room of the Future Report. Food and beverage preferences continue to evolve, with just under half of venues noting a decrease in alcohol consumption.

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United in Green: A Joint Approach to Sustainable Events

Canadian Special Events

It likely comes as no surprise to read that as event professionals, we could and should be doing more to improve the sustainability of our events and do our part in tackling the climate crisis, but it can be hard to know where to start. Is a venue’s commitment to sustainability important?

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“Meeting Room of the Future” Report: 4 Takeaways for Planners

MeetingsNet

The latest look at how operators of residential and non-residential conference venues are adapting to groups’ changing needs. Specifically, creating comfortable conversational environments in prefunction spaces and creating themed food-and-beverage events are among the biggest experience enhancers that venues are providing.