Event Industry News

JUNE 24, 2022

Sustainability is now top of the agenda when planning events and experiences. BMA House – sustainable from every perspective. BMA House offers a glorious backdrop for sustainable events of all types including conferences, parties, weddings, awards ceremonies and meetings. Click here to continue reading.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

and China Drive Business Travel Recovery A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts business travel spending will reach a new height of $1.5 and China Drive Business Travel Recovery A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts business travel spending will reach a new height of $1.5

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Event Marketer

MAY 16, 2022

As corporations pledge to be more sustainable, the event industry seeks lasting solutions. In an era of climate and pandemic disruption, event marketers are embracing a new chapter that addresses consumer and corporate expectations surrounding sustainability and safety. THE PANDEMIC EFFECT. CORPORATE MESSAGING.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2023

Louisa Watson, Director of Marketing at Wyboston Lakes Resort and Sustainability Director of beam has been recognised as Sustainability Industry Champion at the prestigious Greengage Sustainability Awards. It’s also great credit to our whole team that the venue has again been recognised for its sustainability initiatives.”

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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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Event Industry News

JUNE 24, 2021

Green Tourism has launched a ground-breaking partnership with Visit Belfast and Belfast City Council to rapidly advance sustainability within the city’s tourism sector and help the local sector recover from the challenges of Covid-19.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 30, 2023

Much like event professionals, destination marketers are in the business of brand-building, content creation and engaging targets face-to-face to showcase the value proposition of a particular city, state or country. So we rounded up seven ideas to add to your experiential strategy, each inspired by destination marketing tactics.

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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. This is compared to just 37 percent who believe it’s most important for a company to make money for shareholders.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 7, 2020

Over twenty CEOs from many of the UK’s leading destinations, event venues and creative agencies met online last week as part of the UK Events Industry Board’s Leaders Panel to discuss the government’s support for the UK’s £70bn business events sector with Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage, Nigel Huddleston MP.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

In fact, most saw continued stability and growth for their events — and many also blamed the strong economy — which in turn creates a seller’s market — for making their job more challenging. One trend clearly in their sights — and validated by a report by Tourism Economics published on Jan. According to Tourism Economics’ “U.S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The “ Pathways to Clarity ” theme carried throughout with numerous exhibitors, suppliers and presenters focusing on sustainable practices while many emphasized the importance of inclusion and mental wellness through design within the events, tourism and hospitality industries. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2024

More than 60 conference sessions have been confirmed for this year’s World Travel Market London , bringing together leading experts and ministers, helping WTM cement its reputation as the world’s most influential travel and tourism event. Emerging Technology’s Potential for Good in Tourism is this year’s theme.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. Cultural & Heritage Marketing Council.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A new report released by Green Tourism, Visit Belfast and the Global Destination Sustainability Movement shows Belfast’s transition to become a premier sustainable tourism destination – and how other cities can learn from its approach A white paper released at the UKinbound Annual Convention in Belfast reveals how a pioneering partnership between Green (..)

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. Exchanges focus around meeting face-to-face with a wide array of vendors, buyers, and mountain tourism suppliers from around the world. Exchanges will be held at the Dobson Ice Arena.

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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. In 2023, the Emirate recorded 1.22

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Imagine an event where all your delegates had travelled sustainably, helped by green travel plans sent from the venue beforehand by a Conference Team who are all carbon literacy trained. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Louisville Tourism has promoted Morgan and Lundy to marketing manager roles and hired Clements as convention sales assistant. Morgan now handles promotion and initiative marketing for tourism in the organization. Lundy now handles marketing for the convention sales and destination service departments.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 22, 2019

When they met, it soon was clear that the two — Pelham, who founded Positive Impact as a global nonprofit dedicated to event sustainability, and Blount-Canavan, whose destination considers sustainability and responsible tourism to be part of its DNA — shared a similar passion. “We She said, ‘Yes, we do.’”.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Virginia Beach’s agricultural industry tells a story beyond economics Every morning David Trimmer wakes up thinking about the viability, sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry in Virginia Beach. We would sell stuff at markets and we would sell it through stores and sell it through wholesalers,” he says.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

The company hopes that the initiative will “raise awareness and work with our customers and partners to contribute to building a sustainable world for future generations,” according to Selina Sinclair, global managing director of Pacific World. Emphasis on Place-Specific Action. Learn More.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Personalization, accessibility and sustainable practices power the 70,000-square-foot visitor experience. It’s fitting that the crown jewel of the single biggest investment in Scotch whisky tourism is located on Princes Street. SUSTAINABILITY. So it’s definitely something that we keep within our focus. ACCESSIBILITY.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

He brings over 30 years of expertise in the travel and tourism industry and has served in executive roles local to the region for 15 years. Jay Tusa Jay Tusa, Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau appoints Tusa as tourism director.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

We’ve had a great opportunity to slow down and really think about what was working, what wasn’t, and how to bring things back even better than before—and now we get to act on that.”. – Chris Riggins , destination marketing manager, Destination Bryan . It is wonderful to see more and more meetings going in a sustainable direction.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 23, 2018

From AI to sustainability and many more hot topics, you don’t want to miss this jam-packed two-hour episode! IMEX is one of our most sustainable events in the industry. Aysun Lynch of Banff & Lake Louise Tourism. Megan Powers of Powers of Marketing ( @meganpowers ). Banff & Lake Louise Tourism. C2 Montréal.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 9, 2021

In April, the Glasgow Convention Bureau became the first DMO to join Tourism Declares Climate Emergency. One industry that both contributes to global warming and suffers from its negative effects is tourism. Nine other bureaus have signed on since then. Courtesy of Glasgow Convention Bureau). Case in point: In 2019, the U.K.-based

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2024

Djokovic is appointed as director of sales and marketing. Prior to joining the resort, she gained several years of sales and marketing experience, particularly with private club organizations. Simon, Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) Simon is appointed as sales manager at Georgia International Convention Center (GICC).

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2024

Spencer is appointed as senior vice president of sales & marketing, luxury, lifestyle & Hawaii. He brings over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and hospitality to his new role, in which he will oversee an integrated sales, marketing and communications strategy for Highgate’s Hawaii portfolio.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

VisitScotland Business Events will play host to the second meeting of 2024 for The Strategic Alliance of the National Bureaux of Europe , a network of 29 national destination marketing organisations, on 5 – 6 September 2024 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa in Edinburgh.

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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

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The director of a luxury Gloucestershire hotel has taken on the new Chair of The Stroud Tourism Forum – offering a fresh new perspective on sustainable tourism across the Stroud Valleys region. It’s because of this that sustainable tourism is high on our agenda.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

.” Both venues share a commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and promoting East London as a vibrant hub for sports, entertainment, and tourism. Alberto Cambus – Director of Sales and Marketing, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Copper Box Arena, a venue renowned for hosting a vibrant mix of world-class events.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 7, 2021

Green Tourism, the world’s leading sustainable certification programme, is giving event venues the tools that they need for a sustainable recovery from the pandemic with the launch today of its Green Meetings Standard. Green Tourism was founded in 1997 and has grown to include more than 2,500 members spread across 22 countries.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 18, 2022

Event planners and marketers looking to produce engaging experiences while reducing their overall carbon footprint can now do so in the heart of paradise: Hawaii. Putting Sustainability in Action. Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event.

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Expo Pass

JUNE 24, 2024

City Spotlight Episode: Longmont, Colorado Featured Guest: Sarah Leonard CEO | Chief Destination Stewardship Officer Visit Longmont Colorado Sarah Leonard has spent over twenty years championing quality visitor experiences, sustainable tourism, and destination management in various natural resource positions in Arizona and Alaska.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Smart Meetings loves recognizing talented hospitality professionals who will help the industry evolve as we get back to meeting, so when we heard that Destinations International had announced their 2021 30 Under 30 class from convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards around the world, we wanted to get to know them better.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

In panel discussions and in a release prior to the event, participants mentioned: Clean Beauty & Self-care : Healthy and natural ingredients; sustainable sourcing; plastic-free packaging, along with diversity and inclusivity in brand leadership and treatments, are more important than ever.

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