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JANUARY 30, 2024

Skift Take: Super Bowl LVIII will take place on February 11 in Las Vegas, with sustainability as a top priority for hosts and organizers. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

Sustainability 200

Sustainability Meetings 200

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

Skift Take: Sustainability is among the most discussed topics in meetings and events. Colette Edenborough Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings In this report, Destination DC showcases how to turn those words into action.

Sustainability 146

Sustainability Meetings Events 146

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APRIL 22, 2024

Skift Take: In line with the theme of Earth Day 2024, Planet vs. Plastics, ASM Global has appointed a new chief sustainability officer. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings This comes shortly after it announced the phased roll-out of reusable service ware in venues throughout North America.

Sustainability 187

Sustainability 2024 Venues Meetings 187

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JUNE 20, 2024

Skift Take: Sustainability is top of mind for event planners around the world today. Consider hosting your next meeting in a smaller city already introducing green energy, waste reduction, and nature conservation solutions in the local community. Brand USA Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

Sustainability 192

Sustainability Events Meetings 192

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Skift Take: Much like sea levels around the world, the importance of sustainability continues to rise, with properties seeking to obtain the coveted LEED certification to highlight eco-friendly practices and policies. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

Sustainability 188

Sustainability Meetings Meeting Design Venues 188

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Skift Take: Sustainability and building a lasting legacy are reshaping the selection process for future Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games host destinations. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

Sustainability 201

Sustainability Meetings 201

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Skift Take: How can the travel industry create a more equitable platform for destinations leading the charge in sustainability? Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Tripadvisor and GDS-Index are taking a stab at solving this challenge.

Sustainability 166

Sustainability Travel Meetings 166

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

Skift Take: Cities from around the world demonstrate their commitment to social and environmental change as they compete against each other to top this coveted destination sustainability ranking. Miguel Neves and Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

Sustainability 187

Sustainability Meetings 187

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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 184

Sustainability Meetings Events 184

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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 206

Sustainability Event Management Management Meetings 206

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MAY 30, 2024

With attention to detail and an open mind, it’s possible to run a more sustainable event without blowing your budget on pricey “green” alternatives. How to Run a Sustainable Event: 6 Tips Ready to make your events greener without breaking the bank? Plan your event with sustainability in mind from the jump Planning is your superpower.

Sustainability 195

Sustainability Transportation Education Conference 195

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MAY 30, 2024

With attention to detail and an open mind, it’s possible to run a more sustainable event without blowing your budget on pricey “green” alternatives. How to Run a Sustainable Event: 6 Tips Ready to make your events greener without breaking the bank? Plan your event with sustainability in mind from the jump Planning is your superpower.

Sustainability 195

Sustainability Transportation Education Conference 195

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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 174

Sustainability Venues Meetings Events 174

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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.

Meetings 237

Meetings Sustainability Events 237

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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 188

Sustainability Events Meetings Marketing 188

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APRIL 16, 2024

Skift Take: OVG plans to certify more than 60 convention venues to the EIC Sustainable Event Standards in a phased approach. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

Sustainability 184

Sustainability Venues Events Meetings 184

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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. Olivia Squire Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

Meetings 210

Meetings Tourism 2024 Sustainability 210

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. The three other meetings did not share historical attendance data.).

Meetings 295

Meetings 2020 Conference Travel 295

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.

Sustainability 97

Sustainability Food and Beverage Meetings Hospitality 97

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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

Sustainability 172

Sustainability Events Meetings 172

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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

Sustainability 154

Sustainability Events Meetings 154

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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.

Sustainability 194

Sustainability 2023 Marketing Meetings 194

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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 191

Education Meetings Sustainability Events 191

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OCTOBER 17, 2024

Skift Take: The latest edition of the industry’s only ranking of destinations focused on sustainability benchmarks the strategies, action plans, and initiatives of 100 cities and regions worldwide. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

Sustainability 154

Sustainability Meetings 154

Conferences that Work

JULY 5, 2021

For example, an academic invited to speak at a meeting might compare their investment of time and money spent attending with their expected return of increased status, easier access to colleagues, or greater likelihood of obtaining tenure. The meeting industry continues to reel under a wave of cancellations, postponements, and uncertainty.

Meetings 313

Meetings Financial Events Technology 313

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Event personalization is highly likely to continue impacting meetings and events in 2025. GO DEEPER : Digital Accessibility in Event Planning: Common Pitfalls & Best Practices Trend #9 – Sustainability as a foundation In 2025, sustainability remains a top priority for event planners, managers, and attendees.

2025 351

2025 Event Planning Sustainability Technology 351

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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

Meetings 190

Meetings Association Meetings Sustainability Venues 190

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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.

Sustainability 177

Sustainability 2024 Tech Conference 177

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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 201

Meetings Sustainability Events 201

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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

Meetings 184

Meetings Government Sustainability Hospitality 184

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.

Sustainability 119

Sustainability 2024 Contracts 2023 119

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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

Sustainability 206

Sustainability Meetings Events 206

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

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.

Sustainability 83

Sustainability 2024 Tourism Insurance 83

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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

Meetings 155

Meetings Sustainability Hotels Event Design 155

Attendease

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Make sustainable decisions. Make sustainable decisions. Engaging in sustainable practices at your association is not only an essential aspect of good corporate citizenship. Encourage your team to make sustainable decisions during event planning, such as: Choosing a venue that uses renewable energy sources.

Social Media 381

Social Media Sustainability Sponsorships Management 381

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AUGUST 20, 2024

There isn’t a single definition of “luxury” for hotels and meeting venues, but attendees recognize it when they experience it. Skift Meetings partnered with the Grand America Hotel, a top-tier property in Salt Lake City, to produce this report, highlighting strategies for achieving a truly luxurious experience.

Venues 179

Venues Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels 179