Event Industry News

MARCH 9, 2021

As the UK hospitality industry starts to see long awaited green shoots of recovery, with it comes concern about staff resource. The Hospitality Partnership re-launched in December to offer a flexible, cost-effective solution to businesses affected and concerned by budget cut- backs in various permanent roles.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) is a world-leading sustainability benchmarking and performance improvement programme for destinations and their visitor economies. The judges felt that Belfast’s Changing the Menu. was the most scalable, modifiable, and maximally impactful of the top five finalist’s projects.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

by Laura Cherrington, Director of Sales and Marketing at Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa As we embark on the cusp of a new year, the corporate events landscape finds itself on the brink of a transformative journey – one defined by the commitment to sustainability.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2024

More than 60 conference sessions have been confirmed for this year’s World Travel Market London , bringing together leading experts and ministers, helping WTM cement its reputation as the world’s most influential travel and tourism event. Every year WTM strives to make the conference programme indispensable.

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Event Marketer

MAY 16, 2022

As corporations pledge to be more sustainable, the event industry seeks lasting solutions. In an era of climate and pandemic disruption, event marketers are embracing a new chapter that addresses consumer and corporate expectations surrounding sustainability and safety. THE PANDEMIC EFFECT. CORPORATE MESSAGING.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Oracle OpenWorld holds a sustainable-first CSR event. Oracle OpenWorld is on a mission “to host the most sustainable conference in the world.”. OpenWorld follows a process outlined by ISO 20121: 2012 Event Sustainability Management Systems. SalesForce holds an event to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2021

You’re at a multiday conference, and during one of the midday breaks you decide to spend a bit of time at an outlet to treat yourself. This is one example of Atlantic City’s efforts to give back to its community and create a sustainable future for its residents. As you walk around, you notice a swarm of bees overhead.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 10, 2020

The 500-year-old London venue, which houses an award-winning conference and events centre, reduced its total carbon footprint by 30% in the past three years and has switched its electricity provision entirely to 100% renewable energy as well as using environmentally responsible suppliers and service partners.

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Event Industry News

MAY 28, 2020

Our team’s combined hospitality experience and an approved list of suppliers are here to enhance and support your event. To be as sustainable and responsible as we can, we focus on buying seasonal produce and working with small, independent and family-run suppliers. We are dedicated to providing you with excellent and seamless service.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 3, 2020

Event Industry News is now showcasing top sustainable venues from anywhere in the world. From award-winning event spaces to purpose-built venues, we are calling out for those who are leading the way for venues adopting green initiatives and promoting sustainable practices. million litres per year. Pledges & partnerships.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The “ Pathways to Clarity ” theme carried throughout with numerous exhibitors, suppliers and presenters focusing on sustainable practices while many emphasized the importance of inclusion and mental wellness through design within the events, tourism and hospitality industries. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. 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. million visitors.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

Mobile apps for conferences are becoming staples. Sustained Engagement Should Be Your Focus. This is why sustained engagement has become the preferred strategy for many top brands. Here’s a guide to help you build your own sustained engagement approach, so you can up your game. Grab it here !

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Imagine an event where all your delegates had travelled sustainably, helped by green travel plans sent from the venue beforehand by a Conference Team who are all carbon literacy trained. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do.

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2020

While there are people from the UX & Design field trying to bring a change and reinvent the ways large conferences and events can happen. If somebody walked up to you and told you that this is the end of the conference era, make sure to tell them that nothing can the face to face meetings. Sustainability of Corporate Events.

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2020

While there are people from the UX & Design field trying to bring a change and reinvent the ways large conferences and events can happen. If somebody walked up to you and told you that this is the end of the conference era, make sure to tell them that nothing can the face to face meetings. Sustainability of Corporate Events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Following careful consideration, HOSPA, The Hospitality Professionals Association, has announced its impressive list of finalists for this year’s Inspirational Leader Awards — collating some of the industry’s top talent.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

EVENTIT, Scotland’s only trade show for business events, meetings, incentives and hospitality, has announced the efforts it has gone to in order to meet its sustainability goals. EVENTIT has partnerships with businesses who have sustainability right at their very core.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 11, 2018

MPI did a wonderful job blending the best of Indianapolis (this year’s conference location) into every aspect of this year’s WEC. Indianapolis is known for sports—including the Indy 500 race—and the conference was held near several sports fields. Theme trend: celebrating the city you’re in.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

With over 15 years of diverse experience in the hospitality industry, Jo brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the Company of Cooks team based at the Royal College of Physicians venues, having worked in boutique hotels in Dublin to large chains in Scotland.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

How hospitality schools leverage technology and practical training to shape the industry’s future Knowledge is power. Risch Center of Hospitality, honed in on new emerging technologies, especially AI. As an educator, it’s our job to teach our next event professionals or hospitality professionals how to teach that new technology.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2023

Edge Hotel School hosted its Student Conference last week to tackle and challenge pertinent matters topping the agenda in hospitality. The school’s Principal, Andrew Boer, welcomed students with an opening speech on the importance of experience, reiterating the support network that the hospitality community offers.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2024

Gary Spencer and Erika Kauffman Gary Spencer (left) and Erika Kauffman (right), Highgate Real estate and hospitality management company Highgate expands its Hawaii leadership team with two new appointments. Spencer is appointed as senior vice president of sales & marketing, luxury, lifestyle & Hawaii.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2024

He brings nearly 40 years of hospitality experience across numerous leading hospitality companies, including 20 years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts. In 2018, he was named Manager of the Year at WRMC and in 2022 received Visit Fort Worth’s Beyond Award, which recognizes excellence in hospitality service.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Maidenhead based consulting and accreditation company, Greengage Travel & Event Solutions, is collaborating with Quiet Company, Trident Hospitality and UK Harvest to create a unique event to highlight the interlinked challenges of climate change and food waste.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 1, 2022

After several years in the hospitality industry with operations such as Trust House Forte, Best Western and Holiday Inn (culminating in the position of Hotel Manager), Zoë Turner joined Trinity House in 2006. Written by ZOE TURNER – Head of Events, Trinity House.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

She brings extensive experience in live event production, finance, operations and sustainability. Throughout his over three decades in luxury hospitality, he has managed a number of prestigious properties. Justin Deyo Justin Deyo, Hospitality America Hospitality America promotes Deyo to corporate director of operations.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

As we gain herd immunity through a global vaccination program and decrease physical distancing among humans, we will have set up the systems to ease our way through many hospitality and travel functions. Jennifer Glynn, CITP – Managing Director Meeting Encore and Intuitive Conferences & Events, Immediate Past President SITE global.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Copper Box Arena, one of London’s high profile multi-use event venues, has announced a new strategic partnership with The Stratford Hotel, a luxury accommodation and hospitality destination. The ground-breaking partnership will deliver great value to event organisers and attendees at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 5, 2021

“We understand that the Government had no choice but to tighten the restrictions but as a sector we now need immediate intervention to support the business meetings and events industry which is unable to operate in a sustainable way to generate essential revenue.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge. Knowledge is what helps you handle the unexpected,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

The presenters included Capital One , Verizon The Ridge Hotel , Swedish Meetings, FLIK Conference Centers , De Vere Hotels and Thrive Meetings! The presenters included Capital One, Verizon The Ridge, Swedish Meetings, FLIK Conference Centers, De Vere Hotels and Thrive Meetings!

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Venue’s certification takes farm to fork right down to grass roots Northern Ireland’s only purpose-built convention centre, ICC Belfast, and its hospitality partners have earned international recognition of their commitment to sustainable event management, with a strong focus on local sourcing.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. 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. Sustainable Meeting.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

Additionally, the 322-seater lecture theatre will reopen with a fully accessible main stage, and state-of-the-art AV facilities for presentations, conferences, film screenings, award ceremonies, product launches, and more. Construction plans have incorporated a ‘re-use first’ approach to sourcing environmentally sustainable materials.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This is what Loews Atlanta Hotel demonstrated when Sustainable Forestry Initiative Conference (SFI) hosted their event just days after a water main break occurred in downtown Atlanta, and later impacted another water main pipe in midtown Atlanta, just days before the conference was scheduled.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 14, 2020

Over 115,000 are estimated to work in the conference, exhibitions and indoor events sectors. Similar circumstances exist within the business events sector where 74% of all conferences and exhibitions have been postponed to the last quarter of 2020 and the remainder cancelled altogether.

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