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

EventMB

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 152

Sustainability Events Meetings 152

EventMB

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 172

Sustainability Events Meetings 172

EventMB

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 167

Sustainability 2024 Venues Meetings 167

EventMB

JANUARY 23, 2024

Skift Take: As climate change continues to worsen around the globe, the popularity of sustainable destinations surges, despite higher costs. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

Sustainability 196

Sustainability 2024 Meetings 196

EventMB

MARCH 1, 2024

Skift Take: Sustainability is flooded with authoritative-sounding designations and convoluted certifications. Prince Harry’s Travalyst aims to provide clarity to sustainable travel. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

Sustainability 195

Sustainability Travel Meetings 195

Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This research highlights the rising demand for genuine, ethical and sustainable practices in the hospitality sector, particularly in event accommodations. Trust and Transparency : Clear, honest communication around sustainability practices is essential to avoiding the perception of greenwashing. To view the full report click here.

Sustainability 94

Sustainability Hospitality Healthcare B2B 94

EventMB

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 188

Sustainability Meetings 188

EventMB

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 150

Sustainability Travel Meetings 150

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Sustainability is now required at meetings as attendees are demanding an environmentally conscious event. Curbing pollutants has become part of the meeting professional job description, but how does one to do so at in-person and virtual events in a meaningful and cost-effective way? Tips and methods for producing greener events.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Meetings Tourism Technology 98

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.

Hotels 95

Hotels Sustainability Automotive Venues 95

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 52

Sustainability Food and Beverage Meetings Hospitality 52

EventMB

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 164

Sustainability Meetings Events 164

EventMB

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 184

Sustainability Meetings 184

EventMB

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 168

Sustainability Meetings Meeting Design Venues 168

Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Greengage Solutions has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to enhance and expand its corporate sustainability offering with the acquisition of sustainability consultancy company, Responsible Futures. As part of the deal, Responsible Futures, will be absorbed into the Greengage 360 Consulting division.

Sustainability 90

Sustainability Consulting Hospitality 2024 90

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

We are beyond the halfway point as an industry in prioritizing sustainability, if you go by the 14th Global Forecast from Amex GBT Meetings & Events forecast. Nearly double the percentage of Meetings Market Survey respondents — 60 percent vs. 31 percent in 2023 — are including sustainability requirements in their RFPs.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Food and Beverage 2024 2023 52

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

(Courtesy COP29) The announcement of a collaboration between the Gulf Organization for Research and Development (GORD) and the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) marks “a significant step forward” to promote the adoption of sustainable event practices, said JMIC President James Rees during a Nov.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Transportation Events Management 52

EventMB

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 168

Sustainability Meetings 168

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In 2023, Smart Meetings released a stream of multimedia resources for planners to learn about sustainability in the world of events. This year, sustainability was just as much about education and how-to’s as it was about why it’s important to be sustainable. We know sustainability is important.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability 2023 Education Meetings 105

Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Sustainability Meets Style & Self Helps #EventProfs Lead the Way On Tuesday, 24th September, 30 Euston Square hosted corporate PAs and agents for an afternoon of learning, networking, and sustainable best practices at its ‘Sustainability Meets Style & Self’ showcase.

Sustainability 80

Sustainability Consulting Hospitality Speakers 80

EventMB

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 155

Sustainability Venues Meetings Events 155

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

Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

By Robert Trebus, d&b group, Director Global Sustainability Society’s trend towards sustainability is becoming increasingly relevant in the event industry. For businesses, sustainability combines responsible incremental improvement across three central pillars: environment, society and governance.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Government Transportation Management 105

EventMB

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 164

Sustainability Venues Events Meetings 164

EventMB

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 168

Sustainability Events Meetings Marketing 168

EventMB

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 138

Meetings Sustainability Hotels Event Design 138

EventMB

AUGUST 17, 2022

Skift Take: A comprehensive menu of sustainable initiatives at event venues continues to grow and although they are mostly positive, many are also confusing. The nuanced differences must be kept in mind. — Allan Lynch Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

Sustainability 216

Sustainability Venues Events Meetings 216

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Impact XM shares seven sustainable action areas for planning green meetings Global event and experiential marketing agency Impact XM believes that sustainability is not an end goal, but a practice. As part of its efforts to educate its employees, clients and industry, the company created a list of seven sustainable action areas.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Transportation Meetings Education 105

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Virgin Atlantic Airlines announced in late November that it will be the first carrier to operate a trans-Atlantic jumbo-jet flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel—a mix of used cooking oil, animal fat, and agricultural waste. No firm date has been set, but it is expected to happen in the next several weeks.

Travel 105

Travel Sustainability Airlines Meetings 105

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.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Event Planning Hotels Travel 52

MPI

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Let us commit to making sustainability a cornerstone of our industry, proving that when we meet, we truly can change the world. Change is needed, and it starts with us.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Meetings Conference Events 52

Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

This merger will enhance emc3’s ability to deliver environmentally responsible events, further solidifying its leadership in the sustainable events space. This merger will enhance emc3’s ability to deliver environmentally responsible events, further solidifying its leadership in the sustainable events space.

Consulting 91

Consulting Sustainability Events Management 91

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.

Sustainability 111

Sustainability Airlines 2024 2023 111

EventMB

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 172

Education Meetings Sustainability Events 172

Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2023

Meeting Room of the Future Trends Report Offers Roadmap for More Climate-Friendly Practices We’ve heard it before: Climate sustainability is a pressing issue. It permeates so many parts of our lives; inevitably, that includes meetings. Accessibility came in first, followed closely by human sustainability.

Sustainability 92

Sustainability Venues 2022 2023 92

Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

Stephanie Miller, sustainability concierge, will guide hotel guests to their most sustainable visits Marriott Marquis Washington, DC is one of the District of Columbia’s largest LEED Silver-certified hotels, and true to its green nature, it has rolled out a new sustainability program , right in time for its 10th anniversary.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability 2011 2015 Banking 98