Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. February 23-25 | Francis Marion Hotel | Charleston, SC. International Hotel Technology Forum 2022. The Hotel Show. HFTP Mid-South Atlantic Regional Conference .

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 28, 2019

With sustainability and social responsibility on the forefront of minds these days, many event organisers are taking substantial measures to reduce their carbon footprint. But how does one define a ‘green’ event and what kind of things can organisations do to make their events more sustainable? What is a Sustainable Event?

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 28, 2019

With sustainability and social responsibility on the forefront of minds these days, many event organisers are taking substantial measures to reduce their carbon footprint. But how does one define a ‘green’ event and what kind of things can organisations do to make their events more sustainable? What is a Sustainable Event?

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Sustainability Transportation Social Media Speakers 89

Event Industry News

JUNE 7, 2022

The Complete Sustainable Events Course, The Meetings Show’ s online course for the events industry created in partnership with isla , is back for its second year. The first Complete Sustainable Events Course received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the first intake of students in 2021, with +41 Net Promoter Score.

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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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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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Event Industry News

JANUARY 29, 2024

Featuring exclusive research projects and case studies The 16th Green Events & Innovations Conference (GEI16), the leading conference for sustainability in the events sector, announces the latest speakers and panels for its forthcoming edition on 27 February 2024 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. It is a model for a sustainable economic future. Let’s look at the legacy of sustainable innovation, where it is going next and what it means for meeting professionals. Sustainable Meeting. A Green Legacy.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Despite this, the report makes clear that the availability of hybrid has saved many events from not having its original speakers. Seventy-three percent of respondents from the Americas reported added hybrid at the last minute to accommodate remote speakers and 60% reported adding hybrid at the last minute due to travel issues with attendees.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Meanwhile, late in 2018, CBRE forecasted that hotel supply would peak at 2% gain, stabilizing to 1.9 With the development pipeline slowing and event demand growing, it promises a rise in group hotel rates. Demand continues to outpace supply of meetings-eligible hotels. Source: CBRE Hotels’ Americas Research .

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Attendease

APRIL 4, 2024

In this post, we’ll explore how to thoughtfully and sustainably expand your events. For scalable spaces, look for convention centers, hotels, and multi-room venues that can accommodate your event at different growth stages. Or that a popular speaker doesn’t resonate the same way virtually vs. in person.

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Endless Events

JUNE 14, 2018

Something often overlooked when booking hotel blocks for conferences are hotel amenities for conference attendees. We have gathered a variety of the best hotel amenities for conference attendees to look for when finding the right hotel for your next conference. Today we will show you how to do just that! Amazing Views.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. We will bring a small group of clients with sustainability at the heart of their goals.

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Sustainability Hotels Events Travel 95

Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

Quinn Conyers was the keynote speaker to kick off the event, driving home her message of self-presentation and “luxury language to be an effective leader.” The presenters included Capital One , Verizon The Ridge Hotel , Swedish Meetings, FLIK Conference Centers , De Vere Hotels and Thrive Meetings!

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

From airport and hotel check-in, security lines and event registration will be enabled with automatic doors, mobile ticket scans and facial recognition and on-site services will continue in this fashion, from collecting information and exchanging e-business cards while networking. Sustainability is not a buzzword and climate change is real.

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2021 Food and Beverage Travel Sustainability 195

Quickmobile

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Keeping your attendees reigned in and responsible is sometimes only half the battle; more important is keeping your speakers on-time, on-track, and ready to present. Being firm and ensuring the wording of your speaker contract outlines what speaker readiness entails can save you from having to wake up a hungover speaker!

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Attendease

JULY 3, 2024

These meetings typically occur at the start of a new fiscal year or sales period and are held off-site, often at a hotel or conference center (though virtual options are rising in popularity). By eliminating travel, virtual SKOs contribute to a lower carbon footprint , aligning with corporate sustainability goals.

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Attendease

JULY 3, 2024

These meetings typically occur at the start of a new fiscal year or sales period and are held off-site, often at a hotel or conference center (though virtual options are rising in popularity). By eliminating travel, virtual SKOs contribute to a lower carbon footprint , aligning with corporate sustainability goals.

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Event Ideas Meetings Speakers Events 195

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum debuted in May 2021 to promote the distinction among Marriott CRN’s leading hotels and resorts, and each event is different. Room availability is a challenge; hotels are struggling to manage huge demand. In the face of these challenges, hotels are reimagining how they do business. And prioritize.

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Meetings Trade Shows Contracts Sustainability 98

StraussCA

JUNE 13, 2024

Sustainability is more than just a buzzword these days—it’s something everyone should be paying attention to, including the events industry. As associations look to align with environmental and social goals, making an event more sustainable is no longer just a nice idea; it’s essential.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 14, 2020

We had some really great speakers talking about what they've lived through, and some great presentations. Whether it's doing safer air travel or having a better hotel experience, or having a meaningful event experience. It's not just thinking about sustainability but thinking end-to-end, cradle-to-grave circular economy.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 26, 2023

With sustainability, impact and legacy top of the events agenda, the panel discussed and responded to audience questions on how each saw these goals affecting the meetings industry and those working in it. Sustainability is pivotal. There’s been a huge change in how conferences are organised.

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Meetings Sustainability Speakers Venues 105

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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Sustainability Education Travel Meetings 105

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Hologram technology can increase engagement and attract hard-to-get speakers Meetings may be a mostly in-person experience but—as we learned during Covid, with the use of Zoom, Teams and other online video platforms—the use of communications technology has its place in the world of meetings and events. Holograms as Speaker Catcher “The No.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 23, 2021

Our very own Adam Parry will be the first on the stage at The London Christmas Party Show on September 9 th at the City’s new Pan Pacific Hotel – the first of six informative and inspirational seminars planned for the first full day of this long-awaited return to live Show. 9.15am – HI-TECH NOT BYE TECH. 11.45am – TRENDS IN CHRISTMAS EVENTS.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 5, 2024

An uber-plush California King in your hotel room after a long travel day? Enter Neen James, a leadership strategist, keynote speaker and the mind behind the Four Luxury Mindsets. They tend to restrict their luxury purchases and priorities to brands they know to be reliable and socially and sustainably conscious.

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Sustainability Speakers Travel Hotels 98

Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

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. Get the Right Keynote Speaker for Your Events. Grab it here ! Click To Tweet.

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Conference Event Apps Sustainability Tech 104

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

One of the main concerns when talking about sustainability is to be sure we use the most sustainable option…and we use as little waste as possible,” says Sophie Tuviahu, vice president of business development for UBQ. Tuviahu expressed the difficulty of balancing the desire to be sustainable without decreasing the quality of the event.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 10, 2020

With sustainability and social responsibility being on the top of minds today, more and more event planners are taking action , turning their event “green” in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. Opt for Sustainable Catering. If supplying warm beverages, choose a sustainable and fair-trade coffee and tea.

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Food and Beverage Transportation Sustainability Events 114

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Many of the speakers in the conference program, he wrote, “picked up on this theme: how to ensure A.I. Convene will also be speaking with a Convening Leaders Main Stage speaker in Singapore, Ayesha Khanna , co-founder and CEO of artificial intelligence solutions firm and incubator ADDO AI, to learn how she sees A.I. How will A.I.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Keynote speakers on future trends An impactful keynote speaker should do more than present data—they need to tell a compelling story that motivates action. Implement eco-friendly policies Make sustainability a priority by implementing eco-friendly policies that reduce environmental impact.

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Event Ideas Food and Beverage Events Speakers 195

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 6, 2019

Provided sustainably sourced pencils and sharpening stations. All required printing was done by The Big Picture Factory who use a solar powered printer and purchase sustainably sourced paper. Non-plastic presents/wrapping used as gifts to plenary speakers. Conference delegate hotels – removing water/coffee pods/hygiene products.

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Conference Food and Beverage Sustainability Advertising 99

Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Hundreds of international and UK destinations, hotels, venues and event suppliers will be present while more than 40 hours of education can be accessed during the show, which continues on 1 October, both live at ExCeL, London and virtually on the Swapcard platform. Spotlighting sustainability. Education, education, education.

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The MICE

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot happening in Stuttgart right now, especially in its transformation into a leading destination for sustainable events. It drew over 2000 participants dedicated to sustainable urban development. I listened to speakers discuss efforts to make the city livelier for its residents.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Pink Jeep Tours InterContinental Hotels Group had already pioneered EVEN hotels (now numbering 24 across the country from Times Square New York City to Eugene, Oregon) and Hyatt’s Thrive program, which includes sustainability leadership along with healthy activations, were already in place.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

10 hotel intermediaries including Melia, Hilton, Marriott, Radisson and Hyatt are also set to bring international clients. The global roster of destinations, venues and suppliers confirmed as exhibitors includes Catalonia, Caribbean Tours, Cuba, Egypt, Finland, Los Cabos, Morocco, Titanic Hotels, Singapore and Spain.

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2022 Hotels Sustainability Education 98

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Since IMEX 2017, the destination has added an incredible amount of new shopping, dining and entertainment experiences, along with impressive hotel upgrades and renovations.”. Speaker Power. Smart Tip: Bring your own thermos and refill at water stations for a sustainable hydration strategy. Smart Monday. Networking Central.

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