Smart Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2024

The city’s main hubs for meetings and conventions, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, has acquired several certifications showcasing the city’s commitment to eco-friendly, sustainable practices, including the Santa Clara County Green Business and California Green Business Innovator certifications. to 12:30 p.m.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The Brew Crew decided it’s high time they share their thoughts about the dramatic return of COVID-19 in 2021 and see how their opinions have shifted since the last time they discussed it. They conclude that it’s not just a health crisis anymore – COVID-19 is, as of 2021, also a PR and an HR issue. ” he wonders.

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SITE

JULY 9, 2021

Miek Egberts 1966 - 2021. She was a tireless, passionate champion for sustainability and CSR and led many of SITE’s recent initiatives in these fields. ” said Aoife Delaney, CIS, CITP, President, SITE 2021. Our community is heartbroken to lose such a special force for good. May she rest in peace.”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Thiago Araujo Thiago Araujo, BCD Meetings & Events BCD Meetings & Events welcomes Araujo as global sustainability director. He brings over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of sustainability, business development and strategic leadership.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

One of the first big conventions to return anywhere in the world after the Covid pause was Informa Market’s World of Concrete show in June 2021 at the expanded Las Vegas Convention Center. A Sustainable Focus. Six months later, almost 37,000 construction and masonry professionals returned to their normal slot in January of 2022.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In 2021, when asked about the percentage of events that would incorporate a virtual element, 30% of venue operators said 90% or more of their live events offered access to a virtual option. Social Responsibility and Sustainability. Read More : IMEX 2022 ‘Pathways to Clarity’ Showcased Sustainability and Mental Wellness.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

We’ll continue to find innovative solutions for operating more sustainably to deliver our purpose of True Hospitality for Good.”. Many Roads Lead to Sustainability. Efforts to reduce single-use plastic are only a small part of the sustainability goals set by IHG. Read More: Healthy World: Is Net-zero Enough?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Our 2021 come-back show was invested with an air of sheer celebration and excitement as the global industry reunited. One example is “Sustainability and the Circular Economy” with Aurora Dawn Benton, chief change agent with Astrapto, and Benoit Sauvage, CEO of Hospitality Sustainability Revolution. A Moving Initiative.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Our 2021 come-back show was invested with an air of sheer celebration and excitement as the global industry reunited. One example is “Sustainability and the Circular Economy” with Aurora Dawn Benton, chief change agent with Astrapto, and Benoit Sauvage, CEO of Hospitality Sustainability Revolution. A Moving Initiative.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

The collective push by the travel industry that the CDC release the sails is no wonder, as prebooking for cruise travel is booming for late 2021 and beyond. Seabourn is the official cruise partner of UNESCO World Heritage , an alliance created to help promote sustainable tourism at World Heritage sites around the world.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Here’s our take on what’s contributing to the latest push: Between pent-up demand from missed girls’ trips in 2020 and 2021 and varying comfort levels between friends about venturing out just yet (hi, omicron!), In Search of Sustainability. Travel typically leaves a heavy carbon footprint, taking a toll on the planet.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

IMEX has always been at the forefront with sustainability and protecting the planet. IMEX’s efforts help set the standard for hosting sustainable events, and also left all who attended feeling socially responsible. The post Key Takeaways From IMEX America 2021 appeared first on Dana Communications.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2021

Its 2021 DestinationNEXT Futures Study points the way for these destination organizations to rebuild their visitor economies while creating “more sustainable destinations and enriching their communities.”. Sustainable development: destination and product development to marry people, planet, profit and policy.

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ETC Corporate

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The awards, which were launched in 2021, recognise the marketing campaigns that best promoted rail travel as a sustainable tourism model throughout Europe. This new initiative was designed to put rail.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2022

COVID-19 compliance was a huge topic in 2021, and it will continue to be the backbone of event safety moving forward. The three trends that most shaped our industry in 2021 and will continue to do so in 2022 are the Great Resignation, investments in event tech giants and acquisitions, and remote work. The Great Resignation. Why Hybrid.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2022

We surveyed our global customer base at the end of 2021, and an overwhelming 87% expressed that they would like information provided to their employees at point-of-booking to help reinforce responsible travel choices,” said Erik Magnuson, vice president of product management, travel content and connectivity.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 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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ETC Corporate

JULY 22, 2021

As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with ongoing challenges posed by climate change and ensuring sustainability, tourism globally is in a critical period of transition. Challenge of sustainability and climate change. Each of the objectives contributes to several of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

Five weeks out from the return of IMEX in Frankfurt , Germany, IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer is excited that after cancelling two years in a row, the program is returning strong with an emphasis on connection and sustainability. Read more about IMEX America 2021. You can learn and have fun as well.”.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

— JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) December 16, 2021. — SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) December 16, 2021. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) December 15, 2021. President Heather Tanfani shared strategies and tactics for planning post-pandemic sustainable meetings. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) December 16, 2021.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 20, 2021

With so many meeting professionals focused on the face-to-face business gatherings that are likely to take place later in 2021, this year’s Earth Day on April 22 might not receive as much attention across the meeting and incentive industry as in years past.

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ETC Corporate

JUNE 16, 2021

The report reveals the opinion of travellers regarding the importance of sustainability for their travel experiences, seasonal and destination preferences, travel frequency, eagerness to welcome tourists and more related insights. Data in the report was obtained between August 2020 and February 2021.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 16, 2022

Sustainability Efforts Will Continue. In 2022, we can expect to see companies intensify efforts to demonstrate real progress on reducing carbon emissions, including Scope 3 (travel) emissions,” said Nora Lovell Marchant, vice president of global sustainability. Read More : Re-incorporating Sustainability into the Future of Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2023

This year’s event promises something for everyone with it being over 70% larger than CES 2021. What we consider technology has grown over the years and we’re now focusing on sustainability within technology,” said Forrer. This year’s CES has over 3,000 exhibitors and over 100,000 attendees across the show floor.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 11, 2022

Guided by the 17 global priorities outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals , your hotel or resort can strive not only to lead through best practices in sustainability and closely support and connect with actions worldwide, but also to inspire every member of our industry to maximize their efforts.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 17, 2022

in 2020, wellness tourism will multiply an impressive 21% annually through 2025, reflecting “new traveler values (a quest for nature, sustainability in travel, mental wellness) as well as a period of rapid recovery from pent-up demand in 2021 and 2022.”. Prediction: This is the year of making every trip meaningful.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2024

Jennifer Jensen Jennifer Jensen, Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) The Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) appoints Jensen as UK relationship manager. She has served as operations manager since 2021, and earlier worked for the complex as an event coordinator.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

based Events Industry Council ( EIC ) and VSef, which launched early 2021, have taken steps toward simplifying data collection for virtual events. The Washington, D.C.-based Read More : Virtual and Hybrid Meeting Tech Updates You Need Now. “As

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

Dominguez predicted 2023 will look a lot like 2021 in terms of compression and price increases. Sustainability Is Relative. I think, as an industry, we need to celebrate and highlight the sustainable aspects of travel.”. Read More : Sustainable Meetings Through Renewable Concepts. Compression Is Here for Awhile.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

One lesson learned from both Frankfurt 2022 and America in 2021 was that people want more focused learning tracks. Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event. See highlights from IMEX America 2021. We are always looking to learn and adapt.”. Focused Learning. A Unique Footprint.

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The 2021 theme chosen by the World Tourism Organization is “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”. For 2021, the UNWTO decided to emphasize that in this growth we must not forget the most vulnerable and underserved communities. Celebrations of World Tourism Day 2021 . Future of Global Tourism Towards a Sustainable Future.

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Meet Green

JANUARY 18, 2022

We took a look back and here are MeetGreen’s top 5 posts for 2021! Topics of sustainability, carbon footprint accounting, digital event gifting, net zero virtual events, and supporting diverse small businesses. . Hypocrisy and Understanding of Sustainable Living. Learn more about gifting.

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Travel Daily News

AUGUST 2, 2021

Covid, sustainability, safety and security, and supplier negotiations among topics on Business Travel Show Europe agenda for 2021; 30 September – 1 October 2021, at ExCeL London.

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Meet Green

JUNE 2, 2021

Hybrid and in-person events are coming back and we thought it was time to start thinking about meeting safely and sustainably. Below is the full list of questions we asked about meeting safely and sustainably. How could you incorporate technology your event that meets safety and sustainable goals? Provide examples. Please share!

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Meet Green

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Do you want to see sustainability in action? Sustainability criteria for menu items shared with attendees. Beautiful water service in reusable glass bottles by Solus Sustainable Hydration. A diverse and sustainable education lineup and electronic signage in People & Planet Village. . Sustainable Service Ware.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. The silver lining is that the energy crisis can motivate our industry to start implementing sustainability in more significant, meaningful ways. It’s also a sign of a returned confidence in event planning. Higher Food and Beverage Costs.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The post ‘Sustainability MICE Series’ from Hilton appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. With the recent grand launch of DoubleTree by Hilton in Shah Alam i-City, the hotel now introduces their latest offering: the Sustainability MICE Series. That is why our advocacy for sustainability is crucial to our hospitality.

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