Event Industry News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As sustainability becomes an increasing priority worldwide, the live event industry faces unique challenges. While many other industries have embraced sustainable practices, event organisers must navigate varying regulations, regional requirements and growing demands from sponsors and attendees for environmentally responsible solutions.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Its mobile tour is rolling into sporting events in nine markets, with 14 “tentpole stops” and surprise mid-week jaunts also on the agenda. Agency: Coleture Group) FANDUEL Sports betting platform FanDuel brought its annual FanDuel FanFest experience to Philadelphia this year, and the one-day fan event offered a little something for everyone.

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JANUARY 25, 2022

10 simple steps to sustainability, helping you understand – and minimise – the impact of your event on the environment.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

By Simon Hainsworth, Managing Director of Corporate & Sporting Events Management (CSE) This year’s Olympic Games in Paris saw sustainability placed front and centre, with a heavy focus on emissions reduction and an unprecedented £1.2 billion invested in the cleanup of the River Seine.

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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.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 18, 2025

by Simon Hainsworth, Managing Director of Corporate & Sporting Events [CSE] Whether the focus is badminton or business, each new year sees a plethora of sporting events and conferences take place across the globe. Unfortunately, there are still barriers for some sections of society when it comes to sport being for all.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 16, 2025

Sustainability Sustainability is a subject on most marketers minds, and eco-friendly practices and long-term solutions are increasingly being prioritized within the industry. Every aspect of an event or experience, from the invitation to the final farewell, should capture the essence of the brand and foster genuine connections.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 15, 2025

Pro-tip for offering physical gifts: Prioritize sustainability. Gift ideas: Sports game tickets. Regardless of the time of year, theres an active team ready to engage the sports aficionados at your event. Provide free or reduced-price tickets to the sports team of the attendees choice. City-specific experiences.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 30, 2023

5-8, in Las Vegas, that together showcased how its products drive sustainability and innovation today and how they will in the future. Brand ambassadors sporting blue and white Siemens-branded track jackets with “Dream it. emblazoned on the back were on hand to assist participants with the exhibits and offer more information.

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Event Marketer

JULY 18, 2024

It covers various facets of event planning and execution, including waste reduction, energy conservation, responsible sourcing, and community engagement, and aligns with the EIC Sustainable Event Standards. Reuse Playbook Several organizations, including Green Sports Alliance, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., Email Anna here.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Sustainability is at the heart of all aspects of the Club’s work and this award – for which the Club beat excellent submissions by Extreme E, SailGP, The Ocean Race, Norwich City and the Birmingham County FA – is recognition of the ongoing efforts of Surrey CCC staff to constantly improve the ground’s environmental credentials.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 28, 2025

Community meetups for those new to the industry, international attendees and marketers who produce global events, EMS first-timers, sustainability champions, EDPA members, and the inaugural gathering of members from our Experiential in Color Mentorship Program , are all on tap.

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The MICE

MAY 2, 2025

During my recent visit to Rotterdam for the Urban Future conference, I discovered why it is the go-to destination for sustainable events. Rotterdam embodies its “Make It Happen” motto by offering direct access to social enterprises and sustainability projects that event planners can easily integrate into conference programs.

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The MICE

JANUARY 9, 2025

In July 2024 I visited UEFA EURO 2024 in Stuttgart to get insights into the sustainability initiatives in place. I spoke to Ellen Schmid, Deputy Head of Sustainability @ UEFA Euro 2024 – Host City Stuttgart. What are the key sustainability initiatives UEFA Euro 2024 is implementing to minimise the environmental impact?

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Ten local authorities trial Green Events Code of Practice (GECoP) to introduce new minimum environmental standards Findings from 60 music, sports and community events demonstrate overwhelming support for nationally aligned standards A landmark pilot project has demonstrated that local authority-led assessments can drive widespread sustainability in (..)

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Event Marketer

APRIL 11, 2022

The Ice House activation was designed to be shareable, sustainable and flexible. More Sports Sponsorship Tactics: Capitalizing on Golf’s Growth, Tito’s Handmade Vodka Debuts a PGA Tour Lounge. Executive Q&A: How Long-time US Open Sponsor Grey Goose Has Evolved its Engagement Tactics. “The It’s also where people are.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

Former isla cofounder Ben Quarrell and major event expert Poppy Stephenson have launched Sustainability Simplified, a consultancy that helps event and media businesses achieve their sustainability goals quicker. Sustainability Simplified provides strategy, guidance, bespoke tools and training and communications support.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2021

Destinations International (DI) and Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) have partnered to help DI members further their educations and careers. Other scholarships—such as the Pathway to STHM Scholarship, awarded to those pursuing a degree in sport, tourism or hospitality fields—are also available.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

Nine cultural and sporting events set to take place in the West Midlands have shared £3 million of Commonwealth Games legacy funding to help bring hundreds of thousands of people together in the region. Announced last summer, the SportAccord World Sport and Business Summit was the first event to receive legacy funding.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2024 in Birmingham, West Midlands has announced its first wave of high-profile speakers for sport’s most influential industry gathering. Boardman is joined by six distinguished experts who operate in various sectors of the global sports landscape.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

. “This partnership will allow us to provide our visitors with fantastic hospitality options, improving their overall experience and consolidate Copper Box Arena’s reputation as a top destination for sports, entertainment, and large-scale events.”

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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

OCTOBER 7, 2022

In recent weeks, Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry, has been making moves throughout the industry, including several new hires and partnerships with technology companies and venues across the United States. Sustainability Is the GOAL. McLennan. “By

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2023

Alongside this work, Ascot has become a signatory of the United Nations’ Sports for Climate Action Framework, which aims to unite global sporting organisations to lead the contribution of sport in tackling climate change as the community strives to be a driver of change as we collectively move to a future of low-carbon emissions.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

Ascot Racecourse has become ECOsmart accredited, making it the first racecourse globally to be awarded this accolade for its sustainability success. ECOsmart, an industry-specific accreditation awarded by Greengage, recognises organisations demonstrating a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 7, 2022

Silverstone has revealed a new business sustainability strategy in its race to have a positive impact on the planet and to be part of the change as Formula 1® continues its drive to be Net-Zero Carbon by 2030. Sustainability initiatives are already on track, with technology leading the way. sustainability.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Project x Smiley Sports Basketball Experience A sponsored activation that jams with the show floor around it? Smiley Sports invited attendees to shoot some hoops at its branded “happiest” court, fusing sports and fashion and street vibes in this chain link-fenced, t-shirt lined space topped with a yellow smiley face.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

Keith Prowse, the UK’s award-winning hospitality industry leader, has launched fresh insights into how lifestyle trends and generational dynamics are reframing premium experiences at UK sport and entertainment events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 28, 2025

A brand that aligns perfectly with Foxhills ethos: To leave feeling better than when you arrived, its the perfect partner for a country club where sport and active lifestyles are at the fore. The room upgrades form part of a wider investment strategy aimed at continually enhancing the resorts facilities and guest experience.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

Japan: Visit California Global Managing Director in Japan Marjorie Dewey reported that when the MLB Dodgers signing pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, it ignited sports fans all over the country and boosted Southern California tourism. Focus on sporting culture and experiences she suggested to lure them to the U.S. Conferences?

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 3, 2019

Your organization’s sustainable success depends upon you transforming from normal to new normal leadership says Radar’s Tod Martin. Another challenge with leading in the new normal is that it’s now a team sport. And it’s really hard because it requires changing how you lead. Hat Tips Radar Journal.).

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Expo Pass

MAY 23, 2023

Sustainability is becoming a key pillar of event planning, and the earlier you join the trend, the bigger your impact will be. We’re here with everything you need to know about sustainable event planning, from benefits to best practices. Benefits of sustainability. The world is going green, and so are we! But don’t worry.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 11, 2024

Johnson) Toyota’s Inclusive Sports Festival Toyota’s massive booth space was divided into lifestyle sections, color themes and vehicle offerings that mapped to messaging like “Empower You,” a zone featuring EVs and other sustainability messaging. Partner : George P.

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JUNE 14, 2022

IDEAS for Us works with volunteers to make Orlando’s greenery even more sustainable. As an organization supporting sustainable and beneficial travel, Tourism Cares maintains three funds that support efforts investing in tourism infrastructure, reestablishing tourism after a natural disaster or promoting diversity within travel.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

“Dallas is where we are really leaning in as one of the sites of the 2026 World Cup, and where there’s a significant consumer base that is multicultural and young and really passionate about the sport,” says Ryan Keen, senior marketing manager at Coca-Cola.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 1, 2025

Sponsorships at events like music festivals, sports competitions, and food expos often involve passive brand presencesuch as logo placements or naming rights. Social Impact Todays consumers value brands that prioritize sustainability and inclusivity.

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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. Opportunities are endless.”. – Kayla Adams , sports sales manager, Greensboro Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. “I’m

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