Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

The UKs leading event that brings together the worlds meetings and events community returns to Excel London on 25-26 June, offering high quality educational and networking opportunities and the chance to meet over 650 global event suppliers.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Social Impact: Sustainability, Accessibility, Equity for All Internal events must be accessible and inclusive to all employees, regardless of background, role, or status. Additionally, as with external events, internal gatherings should be held to high standards of sustainability. Were the networking activities valuable?

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

From limiting disposable décor to the reduction or charity of food waste , but what about the practices of the venue itself? Did you know that your event venue plays a huge role in maintaining sustainability? Venue 16 Reviews Kortright Eventspace Venue Recommended Artscape Wychwood Ba. Toronto Botanical Garde.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In 2023, Smart Meetings released a stream of multimedia resources for planners to learn about sustainability in the world of events. This year, sustainability was just as much about education and how-to’s as it was about why it’s important to be sustainable. We know sustainability is important.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

WEFTEC Earns EICs Platinum-level Sustainable Event Standards Certification In October 2024, over 20,000 professionals in the global water sector gathered in New Orleans Ernest N. EICs Sustainable Event Standards have provided us with a clear path to elevate our efforts and set a new benchmark for sustainable events in our industry, she says.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

By Simon Hainsworth, Managing Director of Corporate & Sporting Events Management (CSE) This year’s Olympic Games in Paris saw sustainability placed front and centre, with a heavy focus on emissions reduction and an unprecedented £1.2 billion invested in the cleanup of the River Seine.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Known as The Show for Shows, the education, trade show floor and networking brought together solutions and inspiration. Advanced Education Dedicated content tracks included health, wellness and safety , trade show design and operations. Educator Janet Sperstad received the IAEE Pinnacle Award.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Corner Corner, a new multi-use destination where food, culture, live music and sustainable farming come together, will open its doors this Spring in Canada Water. Spanning over 55,000 square feet, Corner Corner has been curated by Broadwick and KERB as a flagship venue for British Land and AustralianSupers 4bn Canada Water Masterplan.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Impact XM shares seven sustainable action areas for planning green meetings Global event and experiential marketing agency Impact XM believes that sustainability is not an end goal, but a practice. As part of its efforts to educate its employees, clients and industry, the company created a list of seven sustainable action areas.

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Caterease

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Today, more caterers and event planners are turning to zero-waste practices, often supported by innovative catering software, to reduce environmental impact and attract clients who value sustainability. Menu Planning with Sustainability in Mind A significant aspect of zero-waste catering lies in the menu.

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Attendease

MAY 1, 2019

Events can be a great way to expand brand awareness, educate an audience on a given topic or even form important connections within your industry. With attention to detail and an open mind, it is possible to run a more sustainable event without blowing your budget on pricey “green” alternatives. lbs of which will go to a landfill).

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

A luxury Wiltshire hotel is encouraging its guests to cut their carbon footprint as part of an education initiative on how to help slow the impact of climate change – as it challenges them to minimise their carbon output during their stay. For more information on Bowood’s sustainability commitment, please visit [link].

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Sustainability is now required at meetings as attendees are demanding an environmentally conscious event. It’s easy to assume that meeting remotely is the more sustainable counterpart to in-person meetings, but what about the energy required to power the massive server farms that enable the technology? Eco-friendly Designs Take Shape.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

This commitment has led to more than a decade of work across venues and suppliers around the topics of waste, water, energy, supply-chain, social equity and social impact. For example, the weight of recycled material can actually be weighed on a scale, in ideal circumstances, or be tracked and reported through detailed venue hauling records.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

The Hospitality Show Las Vegas will place eco-friendliness front and center The first-ever Hospitality Show is coming to Las Vegas and its producers are making strong sustainability efforts from the get-go. Read More : Ditching the Dump Even smaller details, down to what the badges are made of, will be given the sustainability treatment.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event. “We were doing sustainability before anyone thought it was remotely interesting because we thought it was the right thing to do,” said IMEX CEO Carina Bauer. Celebrating #smartwomeninmeetings because it elevates everyone!

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Venues Collection has become the first UK venue chain to remove dairy from all dessert menus across all its five venues. Sam Morgan explained: “Switching to non-dairy desserts is a bold move that we’re implementing in all our venues and across our restaurants and event menus.

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Attendease

MAY 30, 2024

Events can be a great way to expand brand awareness, educate an audience on a given topic, or even form important connections within your industry. With attention to detail and an open mind, it’s possible to run a more sustainable event without blowing your budget on pricey “green” alternatives. lbs of which will go to a landfill).

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Attendease

MAY 30, 2024

Events can be a great way to expand brand awareness, educate an audience on a given topic, or even form important connections within your industry. With attention to detail and an open mind, it’s possible to run a more sustainable event without blowing your budget on pricey “green” alternatives. lbs of which will go to a landfill).

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

After a two-year Covid postponement, the 10th edition of Accor’s Global Meeting Exchange brought together top clients, company leadership, hotel representatives and partner companies for networking, education and a chance to experience the historic Fairmont San Francisco. Read more about hotels concentrating on sustainability.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2024

With engineering and technology at the very centre of what we do, we understand the constant pursuit of improvement and progress, and we invite you to join us in aligning your events with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our commitment to sustainability is deeply embedded in our DNA.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Instead of broad tech spending increases, planners are now prioritising practical tech applications, focusing on areas like venue cost optimisation, AV, and F&B management, highlighting a shift toward solutions that drive efficiency and deliver tangible ROI. Spatial Design: The future is now!

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 6, 2025

The regional awards saw over 1200 delegates from businesses across Birmingham and presented 12 awards covering an array of categories such as Wellbeing, Sustainability, Contribution to the Community, People and Development, Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing, Technology and Innovation, Third Sector and Training and Education.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Meeting Professional Continuing Education Includes Sustainability Certification Meeting professionals are taking sustainability more seriously than ever before. Look to Events Industry Council (EIC), a leader in event professional continuing education. Maritz is a leader in the events industry’s sustainability efforts.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

I anticipate meetings and events becoming increasingly experiential, extending beyond traditional venues like hotels and convention centers. In the next few years, I see the industry evolving with an even greater emphasis on technology and sustainability. How do you see the industry evolving over the next few years?

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Surveying 140 event venues, suppliers, agents and destinations, the quarterly benchmarking report reveals that, on average, almost half (41%) of forecasted revenue for 2025 is already confirmed. Other areas explored include Instant Book, which is currently being offered by a third (33%) of venues in the UK business meetings and events sector.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

How to master the New Green RFP In Smart Meetings’ latest Smart Chat Live webinar, “ How to Master the New Green RFP ,” attendees learned about how to create a sustainable RFP and prioritize sustainability in every area of their sourcing processes. She goes on to explain the three E’s: Examine, engage and educate.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

We saw this in action during Smart Meetings’ Culinary Experience , held at Paris Las Vegas this past August, where the audience learned how F&B offerings can provide an excellent opportunity for sustainable planning. Both meeting profs and venues are also experiencing a demand for newer and more innovative CSR approaches.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

While you can hardly wait for the day to come, you know there’s still a lot to get done in the meantime—from locking down the perfect venue to developing attention-grabbing marketing materials that drive registrations. Make sustainable decisions. Make sustainable decisions. Adding recycling bins throughout your venue.

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Loudermilk Center

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, event planning presents a unique opportunity to create memorable experiences that are also environmentally responsible. Whether you’re hosting a corporate conference, a non-profit gala, or a community workshop, prioritizing sustainability reflects your commitment to a better future.

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StraussCA

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Planning a multi-day trade show can feel like a balancing act—there’s a lot to manage, from educational sessions to networking and logistics. Educational content should be fresh, engaging, and packed with practical insights. Interactive Kiosks for Help: Place kiosks around the venue for real-time updates, maps, and directions.

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EventMB

JUNE 1, 2022

As the business events community gathers in Germany for the 20 th anniversary of IMEX Frankfurt, not only is there a focus on reconnecting after being away for two years but on sustainability as well. It uses the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a guide with the help of its sustainability consultants MeetGreen. “We

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Eventinterface

JULY 12, 2017

On this episode of Event TALK, we are speaking with Julia Spangler a Sustainable Events Consultant with 6 years of corporate event experience. She has experience working on multi-day customer appreciation events, educational seminars and social events. Sustainability obviously plays a part in making events environmentally friendly.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The free program touches on topics, in the form of webinars, from the basics of meeting planning to more complex topics, such as event technology and sustainability. Planners have also taken on new roles and are eager for more education to help them take on new tasks and responsibilities.”.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2024

Sustainability specialists, Greengage Solutions announced the winners of their 2024 Sustainability Awards at its annual sustainability conference held at the QEII Centre on 11 January.

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The MICE

JANUARY 9, 2025

In July 2024 I visited UEFA EURO 2024 in Stuttgart to get insights into the sustainability initiatives in place. I spoke to Ellen Schmid, Deputy Head of Sustainability @ UEFA Euro 2024 – Host City Stuttgart. What are the key sustainability initiatives UEFA Euro 2024 is implementing to minimise the environmental impact?

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

London’s leading sustainable events venue, 15Hatfields , is calling for more research as US scientists detect microplastics in human brains for the first time. Since its inception in 2008, the award-winning South Bank venue has been tirelessly campaigning against the use of single-use plastic for environmental reasons.

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