EventMB

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Skift Take: Sydney is creating a legacy of sustainability and inclusion built upon providing and tracking the positive impact of business events. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

Sustainability 202

Sustainability Events Meetings Marketing 202

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. But if you aren’t careful when planning your event, it can also lead to unanticipated environmental harm. However, the carbon footprint generated by your event goes beyond waste alone.

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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. But if you aren’t careful when planning your event, it can also lead to unanticipated environmental harm. However, the carbon footprint generated by your event goes beyond waste alone.

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Sustainability Transportation Education Conference 195

EventMB

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Skift Take: Sustainability efforts in the events industry are hitting roadblocks due to inconsistent data collection and reporting practices, according to a new ESG Progress Report from GES. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Sustainability Events Meetings 172

Conferences that Work

JULY 5, 2021

[My June, 2021 guest post for BlueJeans by Verizon on event ROI.]. What is event ROI? Return On Investment (ROI) is such a familiar business concept that it’s easy to gloss over the complexities of defining it in the context of events. So let’s define event ROI in a little more detail.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Skift Take: Visit Denver is the first destination organization to achieve the Event Industry Council’s highest sustainability event standards ranking. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings This certification casts those who just greenwash aside and spotlights those doing the work.

Sustainability 202

Sustainability Meetings Events 202

EventMB

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Skift Take: Sustainability goals are still lagging in the events industry, with less than half of professionals having clear goals and an action plan. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The event will also feature a co-located sustainability and climate tech conference. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: The next edition of PCMA's European gathering will take place in Barcelona in 2024.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

You’re a few months away from what you hope to be a show-stopping event for your association’s members. Effectively engaging your event team ensures they maintain the focus and motivation they need to excel in their roles. Promote wellness among your event team. Make sustainable decisions. Practice gratitude.

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Social Media Sustainability Sponsorships Management 381

EventMB

JANUARY 10, 2024

Skift Take: As planners look to track event sustainability, selecting the right venue can go a long way to reducing any meeting's environmental impact. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

Sustainability 201

Sustainability Venues Meetings Events 201

Attendease

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What does 2025 hold for the events industry? Thanks to rapid innovation and the global sharing of ideas entrenched in technology, event managers and planners have started experimenting with new methods and ideas in order to create the perfect blueprint for their events. In 2025, well continue to see more activity-based events.

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2025 Event Planning Sustainability Technology 351

EventMB

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Skift Take: In this episode of the Event Manager we discuss sustainable growth through innovation with Angeles Moreno, Country Manager Spain at AIM Group International. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

Sustainability 209

Sustainability Event Management Management Meetings 209

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Throughout the travel industry, sustainability has become a primary focus for both guests and hospitality providers. Sustainability in hospitality is no longer a trend but rather a foundational set of practices, including for Marriott Bonvoy Events. It’s available in 11 languages, so it’s accessible globally.

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Sustainability Food and Beverage Meetings Hospitality 97

EventMB

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Skift Take: As sustainability becomes increasingly vital in the world of meetings and events, planners and destination marketing organizations must adopt a strategic approach to improving their practices. Destination Canada Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Sustainability 2023 Marketing Meetings 203

EventMB

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Skift Take: Sustainability in the meetings and events industry is not often linked to a cultural and social focus. However, Destination Canada Business Events is changing that. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Meetings Sustainability Events 237

Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events. When we emerge from our government-imposed cocoons, we are less likely to find participants content with trends that meet pop culture standards but rather will shift and seek those that tie into the deeper values they have put to the test over this past year.

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2021 Food and Beverage Travel Sustainability 397

EventMB

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Skift Take: America’s Playground is moving beyond leisure tourism to become a modern home for meetings and events based on the values of sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Discover why its combination of business, play, and regenerative thinking is attracting event planners in 2024 and beyond.

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Meetings Tourism 2024 Sustainability 214

Conferences that Work

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) has published some useful lessons learned from organizing six online scientific meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online meetings improve access and attendance. Online events make it easier for them to attend. Check it out for full details!

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Meetings 2020 Conference Travel 295

EventMB

JUNE 18, 2024

Skift Take: Visit Atlantic City’s content program is designed to give event planners the resources and knowledge to intertwine sustainability into their entire programs and to get a better appreciation for the destination as a whole. Visit Atlantic City Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

Education 203

Education Meetings Sustainability Events 203

EventMB

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Skift Take: Together by Hyatt takes the hotel company’s commitment to care to another level, helping planners save time on planning and accomplish their goals, like creating more sustainable meetings. Colette Edenborough Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Meetings Sustainability Hotels Event Design 190

EventMB

AUGUST 20, 2024

There isn’t a single definition of “luxury” for hotels and meeting venues, but attendees recognize it when they experience it. Moreover, 80 percent of Freeman’s respondents say first-hand accounts from attendees are their most trustworthy source for event information.

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Venues Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels 185

EventMB

JULY 15, 2024

Skift Take: Australia's incredible scenery, boom in state-of-the-art meeting venues and accommodation, and commitment to sustainability have placed it top of mind for incentive trip and association meeting planners. Business Events Australia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Meetings Association Meetings Sustainability Venues 202

PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Compared to last year’s Meetings Market Survey, almost twice as many event organizer respondents to this year’s survey are including sustainability requirements in their RFPs. Little’s Prism magazine , which is devoted entirely to sustainability. Michelle Russell is editor in chief of Convene.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Events Marketing Meetings 105

PCMA Convene

MARCH 27, 2024

For a sense of how the business events industry is — or isn’t — embracing sustainability, let’s take a look at three different surveys. Only 17 percent of 340 organizers, who plan corporate, nonprofit, academic, and other kinds of event, said they are featuring sustainability in their program content.

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Sustainability 2024 Contracts 2023 119

EventMB

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Skift Take: Record attendance and buyer numbers are positive signs for an industry looking beyond recovery and towards sustained growth. Miguel Neves and Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

Meetings 214

Meetings Sustainability Events 214

EventMB

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Skift Take: With corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals taking center stage, meeting and event professionals will need to prioritize stronger sustainability measures while carefully tracking their impact. Hilton Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Meetings Government Sustainability Hospitality 195

Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

According to a study by the World Scholarship Vault , event planner stress levels are hitting a new high — the third-most stressful job in the world for 2023. Annual conference budgets are usually finalized 12-plus months prior to the event. But things have changed. Price increases. Can Vendors Be Part of the Solution?

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Event Planning Food and Beverage 2023 2019 370

Expo Pass

JUNE 7, 2023

“All of us have the responsibility to do what we can for our industry and our planet, let’s just take the step…and make a difference.” — Lou Marrocco Hello event planners! If you’re eager to take advantage of sustainability trends, then we’ve got the tips for you. Not only can you improve your business but the world at large.

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Sustainability Transportation Events Venues 146

Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This research highlights the rising demand for genuine, ethical and sustainable practices in the hospitality sector, particularly in event accommodations. Trust and Transparency : Clear, honest communication around sustainability practices is essential to avoiding the perception of greenwashing.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Hospitality Healthcare B2B 105

Attendease

JULY 3, 2024

Sales kick-off meetings (SKOs) are vital for driving success in your company’s sales team. These events bring together your company’s entire sales team from across the country to celebrate wins, reinforce company values, and equip attendees with knowledge and tools for the upcoming sales cycle. What is a Sales Kick-off Meeting?

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Event Ideas Meetings Speakers Events 195

Attendease

JULY 3, 2024

Sales kick-off meetings (SKOs) are vital for driving success in your company’s sales team. These events bring together your company’s entire sales team from across the country to celebrate wins, reinforce company values, and equip attendees with knowledge and tools for the upcoming sales cycle. What is a Sales Kick-off Meeting?

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Event Ideas Meetings Speakers Events 195

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Becoming a sustainable event planner is a marathon, not a sprint. As the events industry continues to evolve in its sustainability journey, there are a lot of accomplishments to celebrate. But there’s no denying that sustainability is a very broad topic, and sometimes, you might feel left in the dust.

Sustainability 87

Sustainability Event Planning Hotels Travel 87

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The world of sustainable events is bigger than ever. As more planners and partners in hospitality and tourism incorporate sustainability into their business models, it becomes a need-to-have, rather than a nice-to-have. Sustainability Tools for Easier Green Planning Planning sustainable events isnt a small task.

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Sustainability 2024 Tourism Insurance 97

EventMB

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Skift Take: At FICP’s Annual Conference this week, the team that is working toward getting the event certified by the EIC shared their story. Barbara Scofidio Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

Sustainability 195

Sustainability Conference Events Meetings 195

EventMB

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Skift Take: It is estimated that events produce ten percent of the world’s carbon. Andrea Doyle and Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Imagine the difference the industry could make if it significantly reduced its carbon footprint.

Sustainability 209

Sustainability Meetings Events 209

EventMB

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Skift Take: Marriott is betting that Connect Responsibly is the right tool for planners pressured to showcase tangible environmental commitments for their events. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

Sustainability 185

Sustainability Meetings Event Tech Events 185

Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2024

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024 , I sat down with Martin Duffy and Paul Nunesdea on LinkedIn Live for an hour’s deep dive conversation about peer conferences: the participant-driven, participation-rich events I’ve designed and facilitated for over thirty years. Lovely to meet you, Adrian. I loved doing this event.

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