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?

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Meeting Remote Virtual Events 246

Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Sustainability has been shaping society for quite some time now, and we’re seeing examples of it incorporated into wellness and hospitality more and more each year. In addition, according to Booking.com’s 2023 Sustainable Travel Report , approximately 76% of respondents want to travel sustainably over the next 12 months.

Hospitality 246

Hospitality Sustainability Retreat Vendor 246

ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ Awards enhance the visibility of European cultural tourism destinations, create a platform for sharing experience and knowledge and promotes networking between destinations. The winners were announced during the Award ceremony that took place in Athens, Greece, on 21 st October 2021.

Culture 243

Culture Tourism Tourism Sustainability 243

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.

Hospitality 245

Hospitality Sustainability Vendor Healthcare 245

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!

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Trade Show Entertainment Remote 264

Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2019

We’re feeling a bit green today, and it’s all thanks to the topic of sustainability in events! Sustainability in events has been covered several times by our team. And they had quite a few bits of wisdom to share when it comes to implementing and promoting sustainability in events. “To innovate, and to create.

Sustainability 232

Sustainability Certification Events Promotion 232

Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

MeetGreen Director of Sustainability Eric Wallinger here and in photo at top. The less things your event “makes”, the less emissions impact from upstream production and transport. Find out more about IMEX’s approach to sustainability and what you can do to help in Frankfurt here. A Place to Start.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Transportation Events Venue 246

Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

All 460 guest rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and sustainable amenities, in line with the eco-friendly Element brand. . Modern AV technology and high-speed Wi-Fi are available for event organizers. Sustainability is at the root of Element Philadelphia. Element Philadelphia’s 26 meeting rooms, totaling 45,000 sq.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Planner Banking Technology 246

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

They have to give two hours instead of two days to fly in, so it’s sustainable,” she says. Probably the biggest challenge we hear from planners and organizations is how to engage their audience, how to get the attendees to show up, says Krista Cameron, vice president of industry relations for Encore’s Canadian market.

Events 246

Events Speakers Technology Technology 246

ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

These organizations do much more than simply design and coordinate events; DMCs are truly the unsung heroes of local economies, with an impact that extends far beyond the realm of tourism. It also creates demand for hotel staff, local tour guides, transportation services, and even temporary tech support for event production.

Transportation 147

Transportation Vendor Tourism Tourism 147

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.

Sustainability 151

Sustainability Destination Management Events Tourism 151

Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 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.

Sustainability 182

Sustainability Meeting Platform Panel 182

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.

Medical Meetings 147

Medical Meetings Sustainability Government Promotion 147

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. Similar to LED technology, this has reduced waste and heat output.

Technology 289

Technology Technology Transportation Sustainability 289

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. On average, events produce 2.5 pounds of landfill waste per person, per day.

Trade Show 246

Trade Show Sustainability Promotion Certification 246

Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

Rather than replacing amenities after every guest, Dove (Unilever’s biggest brand) will provide hotels with full-size products that can be refilled as needed. 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.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Hospitality Production Planner 246

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. Food production is responsible for up to a third of greenhouse gas emissions around the world.

Sustainability 147

Sustainability Tourism Tourism Venue 147

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.

Meeting 255

Meeting Sustainability Government Venue 255

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2023

A quest to find sustainable event experts leads to an emerging wine region in California’s Central Coast It’s not your imagination. This is more than a sustainability moment for meetings. Food & Wine called the region the “Wild West” when it comes to wine production because of the creative approach to growing and blending.

Meeting 278

Meeting Sustainability Certification Tourism 278

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2021

Destinations International , the association for destination organizations ( DMOs ) and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), wants to help its members build back better. Sustainable development: destination and product development to marry people, planet, profit and policy.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Social Media Panel Trends 246

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.”.

Panel 244

Panel Sustainability Events Trade Show 244

Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

The 10th NYC Experience Wellness and Travel Media event presented by Organic Spa Media on June 17, 2022 highlighted five major wellness trends that meeting planners should be aware of in booking spa experiences or resorts with wellness-centered offerings. These trends have relevance for planners in a variety of ways.

Trends 246

Trends Planner Meeting Certification 246

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Promotional products companies are coming out with more giveaways that you can feel good about. Use these rules thumb to reduce the carbon footprint of your giveaways: • Find things that are made locally so shipping is more sustainable. If you give away apparel, look for products made of ethically sourced, organic material.

Sustainability 120

Sustainability Apparel Promotion Production 120

Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Conference management is so much more than just booking a venue and sending out invitationsits a comprehensive process that covers every stage of planning, organizing, and executing a successful conference or large-scale event. Understanding the Dynamics of Conference Management What is Conference Management?

Conference 105

Conference Management Automation Social Media 105

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.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Meeting Platform Panel 130

Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

That very first Earth Day is recognized as a driving force of the modern environmental movement, and Earth Day, in its modern form, is recognized as the largest international civic event each year , with over 17,000 partners and organizations in 174 countries and over one billion participants. Beach pollution at Kuta beach, Bali.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Planner Meeting Proposal 246

Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

What really elevates the experience is the use of the HomeBiogas compost system, which turns organic waste into cooking gas for guests and fertilizer for the nearby plants. The site of 28 Palms Ranch offers a more sustainable alternative to the traditional hotel or resort. Read More: California: Meet Where Sustainable Innovation Lives.

Retreat 246

Retreat Sustainability Regulations Tourism 246

Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The Boston University Clinical & Translational Science Institute organizes collaborative sessions between industry professionals and researchers. The event showcases specialized tracks including AI, Climate & Sustainability, and the Tech Industry. Academic institutions host spring networking events throughout the season.

Travel 130

Travel Travel Healthcare Trade Show 130

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A thorough procurement process, though often unseen by the end consumer, plays a pivotal role in ensuring that organizations function optimally. It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. Read More : Year of the Sustainable RFP Let me connect the dots for you.

Conference 246

Conference Site Selection Logistics Contracts 246

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.

Airlines 261

Airlines Sustainability Certification Trends 261

Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

SANDRA CARVAO Chief of Market Intelligence & Competitiveness, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) “Jack be nimble, Jack be quick…” Since 2020, destination marketers have had plenty of practice with skills like pivoting and flexibility. Watching consumer travel trends to stay ahead of the curve is essential for a nimble organization.

Travel 235

Travel Travel Tourism Tourism 235

Endless Events

MARCH 31, 2022

“IMEX specifically has a lot of CVBs and other organizations which are tied directly to the government of Russia. ” “At the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war, everybody agreed that Apple should stop selling products in Russia and that iPhones should be disabled. ” Sustainability & DEI Take A Hit.

Airlines 317

Airlines Events Sustainability Logistics 317

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

More robust tracking can more meaningfully bring events into the marketing funnel securely and sustainably. “As Sustainability should be a demonstrated priority,” said Eran Ben-Shushan, CEO and co-founder of Bizzabo , in a written statement. Organizer/Sponsor Benefits. On-site check-in should be painless. Environmental Benefits.

Sponsors 246

Sponsors Registration Technology Technology 246

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

Public safety expert Frank Harrison, who serves as regional security director, Americas at World Travel Protection , predicts that three central trends will shape business travel in 2024: Remote work, a focus on sustainability and budget constraints. Remote Work & Bleisure Travel Remote work, once rare, has become commonplace. “By

Trends 253

Trends Travel Travel Remote 253

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

By limiting overtourism and focusing on sustainable practices, the city may position itself as an ideal location for planners prioritizing eco-conscious gatherings. To explore these use cases further, were working with organizations like the City of Stockton to make it easier to enroll in city services and programs.

Marketing 200

Marketing Marketing Travel Travel 200

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

New Intent is a new organization designed to promote diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) and environmental advocacy by working with destinations, event strategists and the event supply chain. “I They recognize that societal change must take place in order to combat climate change as well as reducing our carbon footprint.”.

Sustainability 236

Sustainability Speakers Education Promotion 236

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.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Venue Automotive Transportation 130