Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As we expand our premium travel offerings for the travelers who book through Chase Travel Group, we are excited to retain our partnership with Travelport, said Danielle Serban, chief product officer at Chase Travel Group.

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Convene by PCMA

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.

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ADMEI

JUNE 26, 2024

Practicing Post-Event Sustainability 26 June 2024 In the pursuit of hosting excellent events, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) want to create an environment that is good for all, from their clientele to the local community to the environment of the location itself.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As the meetings and events industry is still in reconstruction after Covid, the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), giving back to communities and sustainability has garnered more attention and discussion. The post Best of 2023: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Companies and customers have utilized these exhibitions to buy and sell products and exchange ideas globally. As a result, Events Industry Council (EIC) updated its standards in 2022 to enhance sustainable practices across the events industry. Trade shows have been a crucial aspect of the business world for centuries.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Sustainable tourism is vital. That’s the principle that guided Tourisme Montréal’s proactive sustainability strategy, one that helped it maintain its first place in North America on the 2023 Global Destination Sustainability Index. Look for venues with stringent commitments to sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

credit: Shutterstock The central goal is for a 60% reduction in the production of plastics by 2040 to lead to the larger goal of a plastic-free future. But in recent years, sustainability has grown from a niche topic to a central focus in the industry. Beach pollution at Kuta beach, Bali. February 2017. Where Do We Go from Here?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Similarly, Southwest Business Meetings product offers discounted fares, incentives and even name changes for groups of 25 or fewer. Meetings products have evolved over the years,” explained Doreen Burse, senior vice president of worldwide sales with United. Old-school seat-blocking didn’t work for airlines or travelers. Covid Shifts.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

“One of the main concerns when talking about sustainability is to be sure we use the most sustainable option…and we use as little waste as possible,” says Sophie Tuviahu, vice president of business development for UBQ. We can supply the most climate-positive kind of plastic material…that are used in event production.”.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In advance of IMEX America 2023 coming to Las Vegas, Caesars Entertainment, the largest gaming company in the world, launched its Wellness Menu during a one-day Wellness Day that included tai chi classes in Valley of Fire State Park led by Pink Jeep Tours. Why stop there? billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $1.2 trillion by 2030.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It is a day to highlight the need for investment in funding gaps to build a more sustainable and resilient tourism sector. It also seeks to promote innovative solutions to bolster economic growth and productivity. They released three ways the tourism industry can contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Virginia Beach’s agricultural industry tells a story beyond economics Every morning David Trimmer wakes up thinking about the viability, sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry in Virginia Beach. Sometimes if the chef is interested in looking for a product, she may go there. We all play a part in that.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

Since Marriotts acquisition of the City Express brand in 2023, the portfolio has grown significantly, with 12 new properties signed in 2024, adding 1,236 rooms to the brands inventory. The current portfolio already boasts 153 hotels and 17,777 rooms across CALA, including key markets like Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. Recently, the company debuted a comprehensive sustainability strategy. At over 100,000 sq. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

Exhibitors, industry professionals and other attendees will meet at the second annual SIAL America 2023 , organized by Emerald X at Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to showcase food and beverage categories that are key to retailers, wholesalers, food service companies and distributors. “We

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

She brings extensive experience in live event production, finance, operations and sustainability. Most recently having served as EVP of production at MAS, he brings a comprehensive understanding of creative and production complexities as well as the importance of key partners and team building.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The talking point for IMEX 2023 was Human Nature, something IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer pointed to as important right now because people need to feel uplifted and positive about the future of the planet and the human race at a time when daily news feeds are filled with so much hardship and adversity. We want to join the planner journey.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

The Power of Catering Tracy Stuckrath Meeting professional choices about food and beverage orders impact everything from sustainability, engagement and inclusivity to budget. Meetings & Events founder Tracy Stuckrath kicked off the insights with a primer on not killing or offending your attendees.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 31, 2023

The post Thailand Travel Mart (TTM+) 2023 highlights Thailand’s commitment towards sustainable tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 28, 2023

The post TCEB launches ‘Thailand MICE to Meet You Year 2023’ campaign at IMEX Frankfurt 2023, spotlighting new products, tech solutions and support schemes appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. 3,500 visitors had made use of the MICE Lane at these airports from October 2022 to March 2023.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 9, 2023

The post Seafood, shanties and sustainability at Whitby’s Fish & Ships Festival 20 & 21 May 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The post Seafood, shanties and sustainability at Whitby’s Fish & Ships Festival 20 & 21 May 2023 appeared first on Travel Daily.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 31, 2023

The post Thailand Travel Mart (TTM+) 2023 highlights Thailand’s commitment towards sustainable tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

@SmartMeetings #meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xbj1bBc6I4 — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) June 26, 2023 Be an AV Evangelist: Animatic Media founder Scott Frankel advised planners to “change your mindset and question how audio-visual is done.” We love the buzz of business getting done @SmartMeetings Extraordinary Experiences.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Searching for the top tech events to attend in 2023? This carefully curated conference directory features more than 100 tech conferences happening worldwide in 2023. Trade shows: Trade shows give companies in a specific industry the opportunity to showcase their products and services. January 2023. February 2023.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

He brings a dedication to sustainability and social impact with purpose-led initiatives, and has been recognized as one of Rosewood’s Impact Trailblazers. Throughout roles at Remington Hotels, Turnkey Vacation Rentals and Embassy Suites Flagstaff, she has consistently exceeded goals and driven productivity.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

Over the course of these two days, in addition to its expo floor where more than 200 CEA exhibitors showcased their products, the event highlighted four large-scale topics through its breakout sessions (or “tracks”): the grower track, planning and operations track, cultivating possibilities track and cannabis track.

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot happening in Stuttgart right now, especially in its transformation into a leading destination for sustainable events. It drew over 2000 participants dedicated to sustainable urban development. The hotel has a strong commitment to sustainability through its Gold DEHOGA sustainability certification.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important as the travel and tourism industries are surging into 2023. Media production company edgefactory partnered with Special Olympics Healthy Athlete Experience in Orlando to provide a free health screening week and 600 doctors to 12,000 athletes.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Sustainability and accessibility are now essential ingredients for a meeting menu. Roughly 2% of Americans identify as following a vegan diet free of animal by-products—that is 6.6 Read More : Sustainability Is Center Stage in Greater Phoenix. when Summit building opens in January 2023.

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Travel Daily News

MARCH 28, 2023

CAPE TOWN – WTM Africa will, once again, host the Responsible Tourism Africa Conference , as well as the Responsible Tourism Awards , in 2023. Further to this, the event will lead the way when it comes to sustainable conferences in Africa with the launch of a dedicated sustainability village.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 17, 2023

The post EcoWaste 2023 exhibition and forum kicks off appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The EcoWaste Exhibition and Forum 2023, which is held under the theme “Explore the future of waste management in a circular economy,” kicks off. Overcoming the current challenges of waste management is our top priority.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: As we celebrate the 2023 Meeting Professionals of the Year , we thought it fitting to go back to a 2020 Meeting Professionals of the Year winner, John Cruz, senior corporate meeting planner with BlueCross of North Carolina , for some perspective. You have earned it!

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 12, 2023

Smart Meetings was there for a backstage view of what went into the production and brought back tips for planning even more intelligently in 2023. None of background was printed, it was all projected light on muslin panels, so it’s reusable and sustainable. Discomfort, Don’t Dos and Uncertainty.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The post Embraer Hosts the 2023 China Regional Aviation Forum appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Embraer will hold the 6 th China Regional Aviation Forum (RAF 2023) in the city of Qingdao from 7-8 November 2023. The post Embraer Hosts the 2023 China Regional Aviation Forum appeared first on Brand TD.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

He gives an AI tool the task of writing a session description for “2023 event trends.” Here’s what he got. “2023 event trends: what to expect in the coming year as we look ahead in the new year. And I’ll add another tool that lets me stay on top of this stuff: Product Hunt. Will is thrilled with those results.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Shake up the meeting @TahoeSouth If you are at @CalSAE #SeasonalSpectacular stop by and ask about the Events Center opening there in 2023. President Heather Tanfani shared strategies and tactics for planning post-pandemic sustainable meetings. CalSAE is already the product of four regional societies merging in 2002.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners because it’s a top priority for event attendees. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. So how do you plan a sustainable event? 1 priority, and 31.2% Does yours?

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