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How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event

Smart Meetings

MeetGreen Director of Sustainability Eric Wallinger here and in photo at top. When we apply this concept to the world of events, this would translate to venue and hotel fossil fuel emissions and supplier freight transport. The less things your event “makes”, the less emissions impact from upstream production and transport.

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How to host sustainable events — in Montréal and beyond

Smart Meetings

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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Swiss Sustainability Forum to lead a sustainability agenda in Bern

The MICE Blog

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. Circular Economy Entrepreneurs 2021. Photo credit: NZZ Connect. About the organiser. Circular Economy Entrepreneurs 2021.

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Budget Woes Top List of Event Planners’ Biggest Challenges

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Labor costs, particularly union labor and in-house AV contracts, are viewed as excessive, and the lack of flexibility to negotiate better rates leads to resentment. A common theme of budgets decreasing, expenses increasing reflects how planners feel stuck between adhering to tight budgets and meeting high attendee expectations.

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15 Best Business Travel Cities for Spring 2025 (Expert-Picked)

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The event showcases specialized tracks including AI, Climate & Sustainability, and the Tech Industry. Government Contract Opportunities Spring marks the peak season for federal contracting, with the Office of Contracting and Procurement listing contracts worth USD 100,000 or more.

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Smart Travel: Flying Taxi Startup Raises Millions, Armenia Debuts Top Luxury Destination, Marriott Acquires Postcard Cabins and More

Smart Meetings

Dubai Marks Progress in Tourism, Events and Sustainability in 2024 With nearly 15 million overnight visitors as of October 2024, Dubai has hit its stride as a top international destination for tourism, meetings and events. A cool $660 million has just gone toward making that dream a reality.

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FICP Annual Elevated Conversation Around Meaning

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Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.

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