Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Diversity, sustainability and violent crime were on the agenda for Destinations International Annual Convention 2022 in Toronto, Canada, this week along with a host of other social issues destination marketing organizations are taking on as they emerge from Covid empowered to address a larger mission of getting heads in beds.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

That’s why more event planners are shifting their strategy to sustained events programs. A sustained events program refers to hosting multiple smaller events throughout the year rather than putting all your resources into one major event. Why The Shift Towards Sustained Events In Modern Event Planning Strategies?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

Aside from that, I am really excited about all the sustainable changes that are being implemented in our industry. It is wonderful to see more and more meetings going in a sustainable direction. Attendees are interested in having an opportunity for a hands-on eco-tourism experience to give back to the host destination.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Since 2020, she has been guiding leaders and educators in sustainable recovery of Travel, Tourism and Aviation in a post-COVID world and was named as one of the ‘Top 25 Inspirational Executives in Travel/Hospitality’ in 2023. The full programme for the event can be viewed here.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In the report, consisting of 580 global event professionals from five continents and 23 countries, it was found that all aspects of the meeting sector are increasing, including interest in sustainability, attendance, meeting spend and diversity, equity and inclusion. Read More : WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth.

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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.” Smart Meetings was also privileged to be a judge for IACC Americas Innovations Workshop. The post Lessons Learned at IACC 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Instead of scheduling eight hours of speakers, Yigit Segin, global chief brand and commercial officer with Accor ’s Fairmont brand, suggests focusing on connecting attendees with those who have common interests. Meanwhile, the Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation supports workforce development by providing scholarships and opportunities.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

With a deeper desire to understand the economic impact of the travel and tourism industry comes more of an appetite for partnership. A business event strategist is not merely hosting an event; they are an important revenue generator, and that value extends well beyond their own department.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Expo 2020 Dubai is an investment in a sustainable, resilient and diversified economy that will spur broader economic impact in key sectors—including construction, transport, storage, communications, travel, tourism, hospitality and business services—in the UAE, the wider region and beyond,” Nagdev said.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

The three topics discussed at the provocateur luncheon were “Employee Engagement,” “Stress and Sustainability” and “Well-Being Leadership.” Read More : Seeking Sustainable Venues One of the most progressive ideas was the call to action for management to set an example of “normalizing well-being.”

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The MICE

MARCH 27, 2025

Held in Amsterdam, this event for the Alliance of Independent Travel Agencies (AER) brought together 500 travel agencies and 400 specialized tour operators, with a large portion focused on sustainable travel. About AER AER is an alliance of 500 travel agencies and 400 specialized tour operators, many of whom focus on sustainable travel.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

As a newly elected member, Bowdin is Principal Lecturer in Events Management at the UK Centre for Events Management (School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Leeds Beckett University), where he has established events management degrees and masters courses since 1996.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Herbert, founder, publisher and editor-in-chief of Black Meetings and Tourism; Harvey Grotsky, president, CEO, publisher and editor-in-chief of Coastal Communications; and the late Marin June Bright, CEO of Bright Business Media, publisher of Smart Meetings. Meeting industry journalists and publishers received certificates of appreciation.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The number of pre-qualified buyers attending this year’s World Travel Market London increased by 11 per cent compared to last year, with organisers of the world’s most influential travel and tourism event thrilled to confirm 5,049 world class buyers came through its doors, over three-days. billion in 2024, surpassing 2019 values.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Exchanges focus around meeting face-to-face with a wide array of vendors, buyers, and mountain tourism suppliers from around the world. With over 100 speakers on the agenda, and more than 30 unique educational sessions to choose from, the 2022 Expo + Conference in Las Vegas will cover all things hospitality-related. .

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

IBTM World 2023 , which returns to Fira, Barcelona from November 28 to 30 has announced Julius Solaris and Christine Renaud as its final keynote speakers, bringing innovation to the fore of its dynamic conference programme. This will be followed by a comprehensive round table discussion focusing on the future of event tourism.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Following a virtual welcome address from Tourism Minister, Sir John Whittingdale, who will be providing a highly anticipated update on the government’s plans to support the sector, the carefully curated programme will challenge traditional thinking.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Opening the event with a virtual welcome address, Tourism Minister Sir John Whittingdale congratulated the mia for its ongoing counsel to government. It was a fantastic event, and we are very grateful to all of our speakers, partners and supporters who made it possible.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Keynote speakers included Nick Watt, Political Editor at BBC Newsnight who provided an overview of the current political landscape and a look at its future and the RT Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events who provided an update on group’s work and advocacy efforts.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

It’s split across four key themes: INFORM – INSPIRE – INNOVATE – IMPACT, with a stellar line up of expert speakers covering topics including event security, AI, inclusivity, wellness, experiential design, contract negotiation, sustainability and legacy. Delegate downtime It’s not all work and no play.

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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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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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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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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 20, 2023

The weekend expo will create an opportunity for brands, tourism boards and associations to come face-to-face with over 15,000 outdoor enthusiasts across the weekend. The Boston Outdoor Expo will be launched at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and will take place on April 27 th -28 th , 2024. The Sports Hub.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2023

Below Unlocked have detailed the six speakers and the key points to the arguments they conveyed in the order of lasts night’s debate; Michael Dominguez, President & CEO of ALHI; In Proposition of the Motion. The UK has had 13 Tourism ministers over the past 10 years, how can there be any long term focus on inbound tourism.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The UK’s leading platform for the world’s meetings and events community will be officially opened on Thursday 30 September by Tourism Minister Nigel Huddleston at ExCeL, London. Headlining the education programme is keynote speaker Ric Salmon, producer of the first virtual Glastonbury and CEO of Driift. Spotlighting sustainability.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Their talented chefs have created mindfully nutritious menu concepts which focus on sustaining concentration and nourishing delegates with wholesome food. They allow for purely digital events, speaker only broadcasts or hybrid events – with delegates onsite. They now place themselves up with the capital’s finest green venues!

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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. It's not just thinking about sustainability but thinking end-to-end, cradle-to-grave circular economy. Not back to that place of non-sustainable tourism meetings and events. The event was over three short days (2.5

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2022

In tandem with the hospitality industry at large, Marriott International is making strides in its initiative dedicated to improving sustainability and the brand’s social impact, Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction. Sustainability movement at the C-suite level is also evident on the ground. View this post on Instagram.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. Liz launched Liz King Events.

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MPI

JANUARY 28, 2025

Note: The LA Convention & Tourism Board notes that there are currently no travel restrictions in place for LA, and that while wildfires continue to affect some areas, the vast majority of the city’s major attractions, venues and accommodations remain untouched and are fully operational.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 11, 2019

Event organizers said the healthy and sustainable dining options created by Chef Amanda Barnes were a reason the event was held at the hotel. That advice to event planners from Rachael Riggs, CMP, Tourism Vancouver’s Midwest sales manager, got laughs when it was shared — partly in jest — at the recent Health and Wellness Forum in Chicago.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 23, 2022

The UK’s largest sustainability ecosystem and green investment event, Reset Connect London , has pledged to go net-zero by 2030 and signed up to the Net Zero Carbon Events [NZCE] pledge.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

Global Sustainable Tourism Conference | Stockholm, Sweden | April 23-26 The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) will host its next Global Sustainable Tourism Conference in Stockholm, Sweden. This year’s expo will host more than 50 speakers over three days.

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Eventtia

JUNE 30, 2022

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) and Tourism industry professionals gathered for the 9th time at ACE of MICE Exhibition on 25-27 May 2022. Focused on the Sustainable Future theme, the event aimed to increase the commercial volume of the industry while providing a unique MICE experience to the industry professionals.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 2, 2022

In 2021, Visit Sweden followed up its tourism programs Edible Country and Drinkable Country with the Taste of Swedish Summer campaign that highlights 22 natural ingredients that can be foraged in Sweden during the summer. Molly Crouch, director of sustainability at Sodexo Live! Foraged Cocktails.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 9, 2022

Credentialed in GSTC Sustainable Tourism. Looking for diverse speakers from your local destination to represent the community with different voices. Starting diversity conversations. Chief Diversity Officer, Destinations International. Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga Instructor. Certified in Human-Centered Design Thinking.

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