The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

I recently visited Lucerne to attend the ‘Go Sustainable’ study trip, organised by the Lucerne Convention Bureau in collaboration with the Zurich Convention Bureau. This event brought together both destinations to showcase to event planners the extensive possibilities for organising sustainable events.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Sustainability is now required at meetings as attendees are demanding an environmentally conscious event. It’s easy to assume that meeting remotely is the more sustainable counterpart to in-person meetings, but what about the energy required to power the massive server farms that enable the technology?

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 18, 2024

At the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland (HCCC) sustainability matters. The chef at the time suggested a farm,” says Jude Feyedelem, general manager of Levy. Sustainability is a core value. The exterior of the atrium at the newly renovated Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. HCCC’s food and beverage partner.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

Beyond Parks & Rec Photo by Max Whittaker These students are preparing to be managers of people, projects and the design thinking that goes along with that, said Becker, who is a Cal Poly alum and on their advisory board. He also learned a thing or two from a student social media manager while at a session.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2025

Read More: Destination Management Companies: Good to Great SM: What do planners get wrong about DMCs? The post Scott Graf on Managing a Changing Geopolitical Events Landscape appeared first on Smart Meetings. I know that I can add value, but I also know that I can learn from each of them, and that is extremely positive for me.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

The free course in partnership with Tourism Cares discusses how to offset carbon emissions, find sustainable suppliers and offer equal opportunities for women. The best way to combat climate change is through large-scale action, which is where WeTravel Academy ’s new sustainable tourism course comes in. More Travel-focused Resources.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The “ Pathways to Clarity ” theme carried throughout with numerous exhibitors, suppliers and presenters focusing on sustainable practices while many emphasized the importance of inclusion and mental wellness through design within the events, tourism and hospitality industries. Celebrating #smartwomeninmeetings because it elevates everyone!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Here is seven ways local host Australia ICOMOS is incorporating sustainability into GA2023. GA2023 corporate patron EarthCheck will manage ICOMOS GA2023’s carbon neutral calculations. Arinex, Australia ICOMOS’s event management company, is already certified carbon neutral. Developing a Sustainability Guide.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Today’s events incorporate sensory-friendly areas, quiet zones, and multilingual support, ensuring that each attendee—from the neurodivergent individual to the person managing sensory sensitivities—experiences genuine care. This shift moves us from uniformity to personalization, from “everyone welcome” to “welcome exactly as you are.”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

Of particular interest to many planners and attendees in 2022 is what can be done to account for and manage their carbon footprint. MeetGreen Director of Sustainability Eric Wallinger here and in photo at top. Find out more about IMEX’s approach to sustainability and what you can do to help in Frankfurt here. A Place to Start.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Read More: IAEE Womens Leadership Forum Created a Safe Space A marketing strategies track shared real-world stories about brand management, attendee acquisition and sponsorship sales. Chin-Hsun Tsai, associate professor and event management program director at Iowa State University. Poultry & Egg Association.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

The Hospitality Show Las Vegas will place eco-friendliness front and center The first-ever Hospitality Show is coming to Las Vegas and its producers are making strong sustainability efforts from the get-go. Read More : Ditching the Dump Even smaller details, down to what the badges are made of, will be given the sustainability treatment.

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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

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Kathy Morgan, senior vice president of product management and distribution experience at Sabre Travel Solutions, told the press, “By listening closely to our customers and analyzing changes in the travel landscape, we realized there were unmet needs in the market. and the United States alongside European Union representatives.

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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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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Read More: The Best of 2024 Sustainability Trends If we can provide the transformation with the hotels, then we can ask tour operators, restaurants and international partners to do business with sustainable suppliers. We break down some of the innovative notes at the conference and the destination below.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Thinking about a cruise meeting or incentive but unsure if it aligns with your sustainability goals? Fox World Travel Launches AI-Powered Platform for Smarter Corporate Travel Fox World Travel has introduced Fox Connect , a new AI-powered platform designed to simplify the way companies book, manage and track business travel.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

From leveraging data analytics to embracing personalization, sustainability, and optimized campaign techniques, these approaches will help you capture more business while demonstrating clear value to stakeholders. Sustainability as a Value Proposition Meeting planners view sustainability as a primary factor when planning events.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Read More: The Best of 2024 Sustainability Trends If we can provide the transformation with the hotels, then we can ask tour operators, restaurants and international partners to do business with sustainable suppliers. We break down some of the innovative notes at the conference and the destination below.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A consistent award-winner in service, operations, and sustainability, OVG entered a strategic partnership this year with Events Industry Council (EIC) to certify its entire portfolio according to sustainable events standards. Whatever your meeting goals, OVG is ready to work hard with its people and partners to get you there.

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Pádraic Gilligan

MAY 17, 2024

Pádraic Gilligan, Managing Partner, SoolNua & Chief Marketing Officer, SITE In a recent session at IMEX Frankfurt, I had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion with fellow business events professionals Irina Graf (The MICE Blog), Gregory Baur (Zurich Convention Bureau) and Marvin Zemp (Luzern Convention Bureau).

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2025

Destination DC has mapped out a Sustainability District in the nation’s capital devoted to community, climate and clean energy. Sustainable Luxury Fairmont Washington, D.C., Read More: Sustainable Hotel Certification, Explained The Energy Star-certified property features LED lighting, even in the elegant chandeliers.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

DMCs – The Unsung Heroes of Local Economies 09 January 2025 In the bustling world of tourism and events, there's a remarkable force silently shaping the economic landscapes of destinations worldwide: Destination Management Companies (DMCs).

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 16, 2025

Premium travel companies leverage cutting-edge technology to craft seamless, sustainable adventures that bring these visions to life. This comprehensive guide explores groundbreaking innovations reshaping shared adventuresfrom AI-powered personalization and sustainable solutions to advanced safety systems and seamless digital integration.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 24, 2024

How Canada Is Shaking Up F&B Offerings In this piece, Smart Meetings Managing Editor Kate Zaliznock highlights Canadas innovative approach to food and beverage. The countrys F&B industry emphasizes sustainability, local sourcing and unique culinary experiences that reflect regional culture. Tracy Stuckrath, founder of Thrive!

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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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Thinking about a cruise meeting or incentive but unsure if it aligns with your sustainability goals? Fox World Travel Launches AI-Powered Platform for Smarter Corporate Travel Fox World Travel has introduced Fox Connect , a new AI-powered platform designed to simplify the way companies book, manage and track business travel.

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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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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Convene 4 Climate attendees participate in a challenge workshop designed to come up with actionable tactics to accelerate the business events industry’s shift to sustainability. The program for the inaugural PCMA Convene 4 Climate, held Oct. In other words, the message was: Lets get down to business.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

They have to give two hours instead of two days to fly in, so it’s sustainable,” she says. Read More : What to Expect When Booking A-List Event Speakers Cameron says the Encore team has worked with speaker bureaus and certain keynotes who initially would say they don’t have the time. With the hologram technology, this all changes.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Held in Amsterdam, this event for the Alliance of Independent Travel Agencies (AER) brought together 500 travel agencies and 400 specialized tour operators, with a large portion focused on sustainable travel. About AER AER is an alliance of 500 travel agencies and 400 specialized tour operators, many of whom focus on sustainable travel.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2024

Sustainability by definition is meeting the needs of the present without compromising those of the future. While several years ago that may have been true, new technology has made it much easier and less costly to implement sustainable practices at events. In 2020, First Insight Inc.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

As an event management company, Endless is no stranger to event strategy. We’ve broken them down by overall event KPIs and KPIs for sessions, creative, budgeting, and sustainability. . Sustainability KPIs. Sustainability is new territory for most brands, but you can easily quantify event sustainability with these two KPIs.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Your venue should fit with your existing event management, strategy, creative, technology, and production needs. Management. Event management involves everything from design to execution. If you’re going all-in on sustainability as a brand strategy, you need a venue to help you go green.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2024

Rogers takes on the role of general manager. Alexandra Marozzi Alexandra Marozzi, Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa has promoted Marozzi to the role of senior sales executive, in which she will manage the resort’s golf/sports segment. He brings 37 years of experience in public events.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2025

Plan with Confidence Elevating Excellence: Why Meeting Planners Are Choosing the Pennsylvania Convention Center With over one million square feet of saleable space and the largest ballroom in the northeast, the Pennsylvanian Convention Center offers meeting planners an unbeatable blend of scale, service, and sustainability.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 22, 2025

Not surprisingly, sustainability was a common theme. in sustainable management, serves as a sustainability coordinator at SodexoLive! When asked where she sees herself in five years, she responded, Leading a team of sustainability professionals, working in events and expanding our environmental and human impact.

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