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. This single initiative has since saved an estimated 1.7

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The MICE

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Rotterdam has established itself as a premier destination for sustainable events, earning international recognition from Arcadis. Practical approach to sustainability and resilience I was in Rotterdam to attend Urban Future 2024 and spoke to Chantal Zeegers, Vice Mayor responsible for climate, construction, and housing.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

WEFTEC Earns EICs Platinum-level Sustainable Event Standards Certification In October 2024, over 20,000 professionals in the global water sector gathered in New Orleans Ernest N. EICs Sustainable Event Standards have provided us with a clear path to elevate our efforts and set a new benchmark for sustainable events in our industry, she says.

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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.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Built in 1986, leading London events venue, The QEII Centre, was not originally constructed with sustainability in mind, but in recent years the team has been working diligently to rectify this. On a typical day we may have several thousand people in the venue, all of whom need to eat and drink.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 18, 2025

The Power of Sport report from the Disability Policy Centre revealed 52% of disabled people were unable to watch sporting events in venues such as stadiums due to a lack of accessibility. Others cited include socioeconomic, physical and language barriers, as well as issues around transport and unconscious bias.

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Guidebook

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Sustainability isn’t just a trend—it’s a movement transforming industries, and the event planning world is no exception. But here’s the good news: event planners and venues are embracing innovative, eco-friendly strategies to reduce their footprint. Choosing sustainability isn’t just good for the planet; it’s good for business.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. We will bring a small group of clients with sustainability at the heart of their goals.

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Attendease

MAY 1, 2019

With attention to detail and an open mind, it is possible to run a more sustainable event without blowing your budget on pricey “green” alternatives. On a related note, try to book your event at conference centers that are well-served by public transportation. Educating Attendees on Sustainable Best Practices. Image Source ).

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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.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

30 Euston Square and its caterer Searcys hosted the Planet Peach Sustainability Summit on 5 th March and brought together hospitality leaders to look at best practices, future-thinking, and the sustainable impacts of the sector. Photography: www.themakers.co.uk We encourage tomorrow’s talent and support them thorough their careers.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

As a luxury hotel sales director, youve seen how increasingly sophisticated meeting planners are becoming in their venue selection. Sustainability Is Non-Negotiable More planners are prioritizing eco-conscious venues and destinations. Today’s elite corporate clients expect more than just recycling programs.

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EventSource

MARCH 25, 2025

From the moment I stepped inside, I could tell this was no ordinary venue and I was right! The venue is a stunning, modern, architectural feat tying together the beauty of nature with innovative architectural design – the perfect backdrop for any event. One of the standout features is the venue’s connection to nature.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 15, 2024

Questions about sustainability in booth design often trigger two responses: We’ve been doing it for a while (aluminum structures, rentals, recycling carpet) and Clients don’t want to pay for it. The resulting recommendations on sustainable booth design are due later this year. At the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Phoenix (Jan.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

This commitment has led to more than a decade of work across venues and suppliers around the topics of waste, water, energy, supply-chain, social equity and social impact. For example, the weight of recycled material can actually be weighed on a scale, in ideal circumstances, or be tracked and reported through detailed venue hauling records.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 3, 2023

Fitzroy Hutchinson, Energy and Sustainability Manager at ICC Wales and The Celtic Collection, discusses how the South Wales venues collaborate with agencies and clients to meet their sustainability goals, and the value of this collaborative approach to the meetings and events industry.

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The MICE

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Sustainable venues and hotels in Rotterdam set high sustainability standards for the events industry. Sustainability in action: Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre , at the heart of Rotterdam’s event infrastructure, combines sustainability with practical benefits for event organizers.

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Caterease

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Today, more caterers and event planners are turning to zero-waste practices, often supported by innovative catering software, to reduce environmental impact and attract clients who value sustainability. Menu Planning with Sustainability in Mind A significant aspect of zero-waste catering lies in the menu.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Here is seven ways local host Australia ICOMOS is incorporating sustainability into GA2023. ICOMOS is encouraging attendees to purchase carbon offsets for their travel to and from the event, to use public transport during the event or stay at hotels within walking distance of the venue. Developing a Sustainability Guide.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Expo City Dubai Lands Two Major Pre-Certifications Expo City Dubai has secured two prestigious pre-certifications for its master plan, marking a significant milestone for growing social and environmental sustainability in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

They are responsible for finding the perfect destination, securing a venue, managing logistics, and ensuring a seamless experience for attendees. Rising costs for venues, catering, A/V services, and transportation mean they are constantly looking for the best value. Attendees now expect more interactive and engaging events.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Attendees volunteered in the Sustainability Hub at Greenbuild in Philadelphia, PA. Green Building Council, welcomed 23,000 attendees and 750 exhibitors last November in Philadelphia Choosing the Host Venue It all starts with choosing the right venue. Is it walkable to hotels?

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Attendease

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.

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Attendease

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.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable. million visitors. Concentration.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

While people love spending their time in such places, the organizers do not really place sustainability as the anchor of organizing such events. The concept of sustainability has been around for a long time but now it has become the need of the hour so that each one of us can do our bit in making an impact on the environment.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 19, 2025

These include fixed costs, such as venue rental and entertainment, and variable costs, such as catering, that depend on the number of attendees. The more revenue streams you develop, the more sustainable and resilient your event will be. You may also negotiate with vendors like your venue and catering company to decrease costs.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 3, 2019

And one of the first steps you can take when organizing your events is choosing a venue that is in line with values of sustainability. After all, venues are the ones that dictate a lot of the choices with their supply and management practices, so if you find the right venue, making your event sustainable will become a much easier task.

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Event Marketer

JULY 31, 2023

Your monthly event sustainability update In our April Industry Pulse Survey , 72 percent of event marketers said sustainability plays a role in vendor and/or material sourcing and selection, and half of the survey’s respondents said they are eliminating single-use plastic at their events and activations.

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Loudermilk Center

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, event planning presents a unique opportunity to create memorable experiences that are also environmentally responsible. Whether you’re hosting a corporate conference, a non-profit gala, or a community workshop, prioritizing sustainability reflects your commitment to a better future.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 3, 2017

While some destinations handle event transportation logistics around major events better than others, there are times when there is nothing anyone can do to avoid congestion. Your meeting or event does not need to suffer because of a transportation issue. Here are 4 ways to combat event transportation challenges: 1.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Located within the Royal College of Physicians’ Grade I listed headquarters, the venue’s largest built-in tiered auditorium has undergone significant upgrades with a strong focus on sustainability and inclusivity.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Add to that the fact that we have been talking about how to throw green events for years, and you’d be forgiven for feeling a little overwhelmed with the ever-growing sustainability checklist. For smaller events, replacing plastic water bottles with pitchers of water and glasses on the table is a quick and easy step towards sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. We will bring a small group of clients with sustainability at the heart of their goals.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Iconic Grade II listed events venue, Church House, Westminster , is on track to become carbon neutral by the end of 2024, achieving its milestone net zero ambition six years ahead of target. To find out more about Church House, Westminster’s sustainability journey, please visit: [link].

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Event Marketer

JUNE 13, 2022

Leveraging a multisensory booth experience supported by augmented reality-fueled storytelling, the veteran haircare company planted its “Beauty with Purpose” sustainability messaging firmly in attendees’ minds while highlighting the newest products from its Tea Tree and Clean Beauty brands.

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EventMB

MAY 24, 2022

According to the GBTA, 89 percent of survey respondents identified sustainability as a priority with only 14 percent believing that the industry has made good progress. Getting there will probably be expensive – at least in the short term – but there are significant dividends for companies that can realize their sustainability commitments.

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