Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

IMEX initiatives and efforts in this domain may provide inspiration and a roadmap of ideas for those teams seeking to apply practices in their own conferences, meetings and events. MeetGreen Director of Sustainability Eric Wallinger here and in photo at top. Read IMEX CEO Carina Bauer’s goals for the return to European meeting.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

Department of Transportation has limited the number of flights into the United State from China. As that eases, it could not only help increase the ability to bring attendees to conferences from China, but other countries as well as Chinese visitors have been rerouting through neighboring destinations to get to their California events.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

One warm summer day in 2024, Eming and I locked ourselves in the conference room to hunker down and figure out how we could bring our podcast to the forefront of the meetings industry. Our contributions to a city’s economyimpacting transportation, lodging, dining and retailare immense.

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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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The MICE Blog

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. Conference organiser, NZZ Connect, is a branch of the leading Swiss publication Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ).

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Endless Events

JUNE 14, 2018

Something often overlooked when booking hotel blocks for conferences are hotel amenities for conference attendees. People pay a lot of money and travel far to get to your conference, so don’t you want to make their home away from home a positive experience? Need ideas on conference breakout sessions? Amazing Views.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024, the MTCC has hosted over 21,000 events, ranging from international conferences and trade shows to gala dinners and corporate meetings. Exhibition Place is a premier green venue, recognized with numerous awards and accolades for its outstanding sustainability efforts.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Sustainability Is Part of the Plan. Despite the increasing number of events held yearly, many still feel like copycats of other successful conferences. Workshops are fast becoming the preferred activity for many conferences and meetings. Brain Dates: Networking 2.0. Bleisure Travel Becomes The New Norm. Saving on WiFi Costs.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Spring Business Events and Conferences Spring 2025 packs Wall Street’s calendar with prestigious events. The AI Dev Conference at Shack15 on March 14 brings together the brightest minds in artificial intelligence. Spring Tech Conferences Spring 2025 brings an exciting lineup of tech events to the city.

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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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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. It’s just outside Stuttgart in Böblingen, 30 minutes by public transport from the Stuttgart main train station.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

When the idea to stage an international, multi-day conference in Bern was born back in 2018, we didn’t know how things would turn out, and that we’d need to change our plans upside down. From a four-day live event format, the conference turned into an e-format and was live-streamed from Bern, Switzerland from 28–30 August 2020.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This precarious balancing and juggling act perfectly encapsulates the challenge Destination Management Companies (DMCs) face in today's Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. The Personalization Revolution Gone are the days when corporate events meant cookie-cutter conferences in sterile hotel ballrooms.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Collaboration Between UN Tourism and Austria Advances Sustainable Tourism UN Tourism and Austria have discussed deepening their partnership to strengthen efforts toward sustainability, statistics and development.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 17, 2024

These new and renovated hotels all share one fabulous commonality: rich, luxurious spaces that transport visitors to what feels like a European castle, with jewel-toned hues, plush furnishings and ambient lighting. Feeling classy? These New and Renovated spaces are for you. The hotel offers over 13,000 sq.

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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. In our recent State of in-person B2B conferences report , 26.8% of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. In our recent State of in-person B2B conferences report , 26.8%

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ADMEI

JULY 10, 2024

True accessibility efforts ensure that every aspect of the experience is inclusive, from registration systems and accommodations to transportation and activity options. They can serve as important guidebooks for planning trips, events, and conferences. Choose venues and attractions that promote accessibility. throughout the program.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The post GBTA’s milestones for sustainability appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. As an industry, through individual organisations as well as our collective efforts, we’re making real progress toward more sustainable global business travel. GBTA partners with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance .

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2024

The post Industry leaders call for ‘Radical Collaboration’ at Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Last week, Virgin Atlantic published much anticipated finding from Flight100 as an open resource to show the industry that SAF is a safe, 100% drop-in replacement for fossil fuels.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 20, 2024

Toronto’s commitment to sustainability in the conference and meetings industry runs deep. For meeting planners committed to creating an event that features sustainability practices, look no further than Toronto. The city of Toronto is working toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions to zero.

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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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Brightspot Incentive Events

MARCH 17, 2025

For groups invested in sustainability, Fairmont and Accor hotels boast a continued effort to reduce their carbon footprint within each of their properties. The brands dedication to goosebump-worthy events and dedication to sustainability are a perfect recipe for unique experiences. The dress code?

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MeetingsNet

MAY 23, 2022

While it could be a mostly symbolic gesture from top business leaders, news from the Davos conference might represent something truly meaningful in the realm of sustainable events—especially given the results of a recent business-traveler survey.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

of meeting space for galas, conferences or smaller assemblies. The buildings are surrounded by a wide variety of hotels and restaurants and are within walking distance of robust public transportation options. of sustainable meeting space. Attendees will get astonishing views of Auckland from the boardrooms during their visit.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Business concerns from retention to sustainability are being met with business travel solutions. Lastly, travel is always a way to exemplify company values—like sustainability. GBT named travel “a dynamic strategy” for organizations seeking to synthesize employee connectivity and fundamental business goals.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. DEI Task Force Marks Starting Point for Improvements. at the iconic resort. “At

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Vuong previously worked as director of operation for Informa Markets, managing event logistics, transportation, security, sustainability and signage for Florida Boat Shows. AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, Texas, named Delgado director of sales and marketing. Josh Delgado.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Or looking to wrap up 2018 with an exceptional conference? This carefully curated conference directory features over 200 (and growing) 2019 tech conferences across multiple industries. In other instances, summits function exactly like conferences.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week. The big stage featured drones, magic and insights into the leadership required to manage what comes next.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

The program’s ambassadors are friendly faces tasked with helping visitors with everything from directions and public transportation to translation requests. Read More: Wellness and Sustainability Top Agenda for Accor Tourism is vital to San Francisco’s economic recovery and vibrancy. Figure Skating Championships).

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 14, 2024

The post ATM 2024 will address sustainability and innovation in the aviation sector appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Transformative areas that are likely to be high on the agenda are sustainability and the role of startups and innovators in transporting the industry into the next era.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

This carefully curated conference directory features more than 100 tech conferences happening worldwide in 2023. Conferences: Both IRL and virtual conferences powered by virtual event software are the backbone of the tech events industry and can be both B2C and B2B events. We’ve done all the work for you!

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Meet the future of the Sustainable Tourism Industry. Three times per year, we run a virtual internship program, connecting with talented young professionals with a passion for sustainable tourism, conservation, and international development. Previously he worked in hospitality at Refuge de l’Oule, located amid the French Pyrenees.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Jordan Kaye is the founder and CEO of Los Angeles–based Analog Events , an experiential marketing agency that has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by going through the rigorous process of measuring its entire social and environmental impact to become a B Corp–certified company. What does catering for the crew look like?

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

It offers 845,000 square feet of total event space, including eight exhibition halls, four conference halls, four plenary halls, and an additional 50 meeting rooms. Sustainability continues to rank as a top priority for the facility. Measuring in at more than 3.2

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

According to Bizzabo’s 2023 The state of in-person conferences report, venue selection is one of the top three major pain points for event organizers, and 64.6% of attendees said conference venues can make or break their experience. Questions To Ask Is the venue easily accessible by public transportation and major roads?

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