Event Industry News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

At Resource Design SA we design, develop and provide innovative sustainable solutions that offer the exhibitions industry eco-friendly financially viable alternatives. We are introducing this unique product to the UK market to meet the growing demand for more sustainable products. Financial value through Carbon Tax Rebate.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

This perfect storm significantly threatens the sustainability of associations and adds tremendous pressure to those who are organizing events to find ways to improve their financial performance. That net income is often what funds an association’s year-round member programs and services.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 5, 2021

Typically, ROI is thought of as a financial metric to evaluate the profitability of an investment. Some event stakeholders use ROI as a financial tool to evaluate the profitability of holding or attending an event. Others view it as a non-financial metric. So let’s define event ROI in a little more detail.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Organic growth is not only less expensive (in money if not in time), but it has a self-sustaining flywheel effect, generating an ongoing stream of business. The keys to business success are also the keys to financial stability. The closer you are to their goals, the more you can be prepared to support new opportunities.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 12, 2024

A major survey of planners finds that as meeting costs keep rising, sustainability slides down the list of priorities. With rising prices squeezing business-event budgets in many areas, planners are increasingly basing their venue and service-vendor choices on “value for money” while focusing less on sustainability factors.

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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.

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The MICE

JULY 8, 2024

I recently visited Lucerne to attend the ‘Go Sustainable’ study trip, organised by the Lucerne Convention Bureau in collaboration with the Zurich Convention Bureau. This event brought together both destinations to showcase to event planners the extensive possibilities for organising sustainable events.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Sponsorships are the lifeline that keeps the events industry sustainable. An important aspect of event management is finding the right sponsors who can provide the right financial assistance needed to pull off a big event, in exchange for brand exposure. Ticket prices also have to be kept affordable to ensure maximum attendance.

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IMG

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Virtual event happened October 19, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT Diversity Makes us Better: Best Practices to Build a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion Speakers: Carolina Veira Carolina Veira is an authentic leader, financial strategist, and Diversity and Inclusion champion, with a passion for the advancement and empowerment of BIPOC communities.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 3, 2016

Identify healthy vital signs of financially sustainable conferences. After attending this session, the attendee will be able to: Compare and contrast vanity and actionable metrics and discuss the value of actionable metrics. Explore the differences between leading and lagging conference indicators. Register now.

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process. This setup reduces transport emissions and encourages attendees to use sustainable travel options.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With environmental concerns becoming increasingly urgent, the event planning industry has the unique opportunity to shift how we think of events and lead the way toward sustainable practices. Here’s how to plan greener events for a more sustainable future. How do you plan a sustainable event?

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 24, 2024

Anchor exhibitors — If you have an expo floor, its future sustainability will be a direct result of anchor exhibitor retention. Financial is the primary area where you need a good combination of leading and lagging indicators. Prioritize them further by identifying which of these segments do our sponsors or exhibitors most want to see?

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Attendease

AUGUST 6, 2024

However, without proper planning, fundraisers can fall flat, failing to reach their financial goals and leaving organizers feeling discouraged. A well-executed fundraiser can bring in much-needed funds, expand your organization’s supporter base, and ultimately make a bigger impact in the lives of those it serves. But fear not!

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 11, 2021

Research a potential client’s financial background? For example, we designed and held some of the earliest hybrid meetings, and introduced the meeting industry to peer conferences, gamification, improv, sustainability issues, and many other, now common, meeting components. Provide frequent and timely feedback to my staff?

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 14, 2020

In December 2019 I travelled to Madrid to attend the Sustainable Innovation Summit, an official side event at the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference. I was very keen to find out what sustainability professionals thought about flight shaming. To say that this increase in emissions was “disappointing” is putting it mildly.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2022

AmEx Global Travel Financials Show Strong Business Travel Recovery. In a public report on second quarter financials, American Express (AmEx) Global Travel has cited a strong and sustained recovery in business travel in both hotels and airline sectors as a driver in the company’s gains.

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Event Smart

JUNE 21, 2024

Nonprofit organizations face various financial challenges, from tax obligations to accurate budgeting and understanding financial statements. Many nonprofits today face the challenge of unpredictable funding that can lead to financial instability. Understanding Nonprofit Financial Management Financial management […]

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

This model is a technically feasible, financially sustainable solution. How GEVME Live gives you complete financial control with flexibility. As models continue to evolve, hybrid events have emerged as a viable alternative, combining the robustness of face-to-face interaction with a virtual online audience. .

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 30, 2021

Clearly, online conferences can make it easier for people to attend who might otherwise not be able to do so: …participation [at in-person meetings] can favor more privileged scientists (e.g., ” Nevertheless, attendance at three of the meetings was significantly higher than when previously held in-person.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 11, 2018

Today, the only true sustainable competitive advantage your organization has is to transition from doing and planning work framed by industrial revolution mindsets to thinking, collaborating and co-creating for a knowledge economy state Gill and Grebow. Gill and David Grebow. That change starts with us as we lead and model agility.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The 13th edition of the essential conference for sustainability in events will take place online on Tuesday 2 March 2021. The event welcomes industry leaders, professionals, visionaries, governments and all individuals and organisations working to bring environmental and social sustainability to the live events, sports and creative sectors.

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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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EventMB

APRIL 11, 2022

With corporate giants, financial regulators, and scientists all focusing on the carbon emitted from every sector, now is the time for the event industry to get ahead of the curve. From July, Microsoft, the third largest company in the world, will raise the internal price of carbon by 600 percent. What may seem like just […].

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EventMB

AUGUST 20, 2024

Create a One-of-a-Kind Feeling When the Financial Times asked research participants to choose from a list of words they most associated with luxury, “distinctive” emerged as the most common choice. DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE 1. With that in mind, reframing a luxury experience as something that cannot be replicated anywhere else is critical.

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Canadian Special Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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? What can venues do to help?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2022

A new tool could help measure and prioritize sustainability efforts at meetings. The sustainability tool builds on Gate4, an ISO-certified carbon reporting method developed last year by Advito , a subsidiary of BCD Travel. Read More: New Collaborative Course Offers Tips for Easy Sustainable Travel .

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Although they eventually managed to reduce their costs to 30%, it will undoubtedly take years to financially recover. Pro tip: Build sustainability into your brand by advertising your sustainable practices on your website and social media. Without a replacement chef lined up, they spent months working to simplify the menu.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Since their move to the UAE in 2023, the company has established a strong reputation in the region, delivering high-profile events such as COP28, the Dubai Business Forum for Dubai Chambers, the AVPN Global Conference and the Capital Market Summit for Dubai Financial Market.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Covering a wide range of events, including corporate, public, and charity sectors, the UK events industry has proven itself to be a vital economic driver, contributing not just financially but also culturally and socially. Additionally, the report points to the industry’s growing focus on sustainability and technological innovation.

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Attendease

APRIL 4, 2024

In this post, we’ll explore how to thoughtfully and sustainably expand your events. Looking ahead, factor scalability into your company’s long-term financial projections. With strategic budgeting, you can fund your vision for growth while keeping costs sustainable.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 23, 2022

Attendees and performers at live events and entertainment venues are increasingly demanding organisers to be as sustainable as possible. Right now, more than ever before ‘sustainability’ is and remains one of the biggest challenges facing the live events and venues industries. 20p) when they purchase a drink in a single-use container.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2020

Sustainability. The future is sustainable, and we are working towards the ideal circular economy – with everything reduced, reused, and recycled. Sustainability and the imagination are a magical pair that go hand in hand. Sustainability and the imagination are a magical pair that go hand in hand. Authenticity.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2024

Sustainability by definition is meeting the needs of the present without compromising those of the future. While several years ago that may have been true, new technology has made it much easier and less costly to implement sustainable practices at events. In 2020, First Insight Inc.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Her leadership and passion for exceptional service, alongside a focus on sustainability and innovation, position her perfectly to lead RCP London Events and its sister venue, Spaces at the Spine in Liverpool. ” Jo’s appointment marks an exciting chapter for both RCP’s venues as they continue to grow in both reputation and reach.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

New Finance Director EeLain Ong has worked across multiple sectors throughout her 28-year career in financial services. A qualified Chartered Accountant who has launched three successful start-ups, EeLain’s most recent positions were as Chief Financial Officer at Through Transport Insurance and DHL Insurance.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Sustainability is part of the plan. You can change the boring course of any event with carefully prepared program content and a sustainability plan. . Sustainability strategies replace one-off programmes. Rent a castle or a small island, hold a conference at the planetarium, or put an exhibition on at the beach. .

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