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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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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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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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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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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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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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The Royal College of Physicians today announces the appointment of Jo Stafford as the new Group General Manager for catering and venue operations at its London and Liverpool venues: RCP London Events and Spaces at the Spine.

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Attendease

APRIL 4, 2024

In this post, we’ll explore how to thoughtfully and sustainably expand your events. Think through the resources, staff, budget, venue size, marketing channels, etc., Embrace scalable venues and formats The right venues and formats will make running larger or concurrent events much smoother.

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

This model is a technically feasible, financially sustainable solution. Once the venue and dates are locked, you can identify your target audience and plan your digital marketing strategy to reach them through hybrid event software. How GEVME Live gives you complete financial control with flexibility.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

percent by the end of the year, thanks in large part to a sustained rise in occupancy numbers and daily room rates, according to a new report. Forecasts for 2018 in general predicted higher costs across hotels, airlines and venues, and it is a trend that will continue if occupancy remains high.

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Event Industry News

MAY 3, 2022

Venue Management organisation, Central Hall Venues (CHV), today announces the reshaping of its entire team structure in a radical overhaul for future growth. The move comes after CHV acquired two new UK-wide event venues in 2021, Nicolson Square Edinburgh and St Saviourgate York, and plans further expansion.

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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. A new ‘rewards for recycling’ consumer approach to rewarding for recycling using Reverse Vending Machines at UK festivals and venues to encourage much greater efforts at recycling and reducing waste.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 15, 2022

Leicestershire’s premier venue portfolio announce new leadership structure. Viv Wardle will continue to manage all financial aspects of the business as well as developing all Management Information requirements, delivering capital plans, supporting on key projects and focusing on profit improvement. ”

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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. Matt: Hannah, what is the most important thing to you when making initial contact with a venue?

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Event Industry News

APRIL 30, 2020

As numerous cultural business, such as music venues, continue to struggle and even face closure as a result of the coronavirus-enforced lockdown, the Mayor has stepped in to help alleviate the strain of the lockdown that’s being felt in these industries across London. 225,000 of the fund will support 56 LGBTQ+ venues, while £1.5m

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Leading London events venue, The QEII Centre , has strengthened its director team with the appointment of Elena Gurgul as Sales and Marketing Director and EeLain Ong as Finance Director. New Finance Director EeLain Ong has worked across multiple sectors throughout her 28-year career in financial services.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Wyboston Lakes Resort directors share their trends and wishes for 2025 Technology will remain pivotal, not just for operations but for creating immersive experiences, says Louisa Watson, Marketing Director & Sustainability Lead. Marketing efforts will need to emphasise genuine sustainability practices.

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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. Find out in advance how secure the Wi-Fi protocol at the event venue will be. this trend will only keep growing.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Trends PCMA and CEMA announced enhancements to Spark , a generative AI tool for event professionals, including the ability to identify viable destinations and venues. The integration with Tempest will enable business events strategists to identify destinations and venues that meet their needs and criteria.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. soon to debut over 25,000 more—and hosting around 400 events and 4 million visitors per year, it is the largest event venue in London.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Event organisers believe that the number of dietary requirements amongst delegations will grow from 20%, in 2020, to 40% by 2030, according to research by Lime Venue Portfolio. The survey is behind the launch of Lime Venue Portfolio’s Meetings for Change package, which now offers organisers access to credible and sustainable menu options.

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Expo Pass

AUGUST 12, 2024

Sustainability. Sustainable event planning is quickly becoming the default worldwide, and there’s no better example of this than the 2024 Olympics. A major reason why Paris was chosen to host this year’s games was their focus on sustainability. This year, however, Paris opted for an innovative and sustainable approach.

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Skiddle

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In a groundbreaking move to support the UK’s grassroots music industry, the government has introduced a policy mandating that each ticket sold at arena or stadium shows will include a financial contribution to support grassroots venues, promoters, and artists.

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The MICE

MARCH 31, 2022

Bern’s positioning as a leader in the energy and environmental sector, and its easy accessibility within Switzerland and from neighbouring countries, make it the most suitable city to host the Swiss Sustainability Forum. Circular Economy Entrepreneurs 2021. Photo credit: NZZ Connect. About the organiser. Circular Economy Entrepreneurs 2021.

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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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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 23, 2019

That’s according to an interactive map from Insure4Music, which illustrates the UK’s open and closed small music venues. The map reveals that 20% of the UK’s small music venues have closed in the last 15 years, with 54 closing since 2014 and 26 venues closing in the last two years. in Cardiff.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Custard Communications has been appointed by event venue, 15Hatfields, to steer its communications strategy. A pioneer in sustainable event management, 15Hatfields’ innovative approach to providing an authentic eco-friendly experience is like no other in the industry.

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Attendease

JULY 3, 2024

Rent out an escape room venue or create your own on-site experience, dividing attendees into teams to solve puzzles and challenges together! Virtual SKOs make it easier to bring dispersed sales teams together without the need for travel or venue costs. This format offers several benefits, including: Cost savings.

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Attendease

JULY 3, 2024

Rent out an escape room venue or create your own on-site experience, dividing attendees into teams to solve puzzles and challenges together! Virtual SKOs make it easier to bring dispersed sales teams together without the need for travel or venue costs. This format offers several benefits, including: Cost savings.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When building out a corporate events program, several critical factors must be considered to ensure the organization’s long-term success and sustainability. It’s crucial to monitor expenses closely and adhere to the budget to ensure financial stability.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Budget constraints respondents indicated frustration over budget cuts, rising costs, and the challenge of delivering high-quality events with reduced financial resources. Venue sourcing venue affordability, availability, and inflexible hotel staff contribute to the frustration of event planners. Find more details below.)

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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. Spoiler alert: the most overlooked areas are often the most impactful.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The third instalment of the Sustainable Events Show is less than two weeks away now, so we thought we’d give our beloved #EventProf community a sneak preview of the day. Don’t miss out on this year’s Sustainable Events Show.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The campaign has three clear positive messages to put the focus on a medium and long term roadmap for the industry delivering and the nation attending live experiences into 2021, balancing with the other OIOV campaigns lobbying government for urgent short term financial support. The campaign is truly representative of One Industry One Voice.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 27, 2021

“Companies should help reshape the world in a more sustainable way, leading a shift from a volume- to a value-driven economy and turning the tide on social inequity and environmental damage,” the authors of the report write. Dining, exercising, socializing, and relaxing in open-air venues become essential for trapped consumers.”.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Making exhibitions, and the many other types of large events, truly sustainable will have such an important, positive impact on local communities and the planet. The venue and other participants, will provide a clear roadmap before the end of 2023 demonstrating how they will achieve net zero status. Is it just a line in your P&L?

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Sustainable event strategist Marley Finnegan sheds light on emissions and the SEC’s proposed climate risk disclosure rule. M omentum around sustainability continues to build, as consumers, particularly millennials and Gen Z, are paying close attention to values-based brand actions now more than ever. A ruling is expected in 2023.

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