Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In 2023, Smart Meetings released a stream of multimedia resources for planners to learn about sustainability in the world of events. This year, sustainability was just as much about education and how-to’s as it was about why it’s important to be sustainable. We know sustainability is important.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Impact XM shares seven sustainable action areas for planning green meetings Global event and experiential marketing agency Impact XM believes that sustainability is not an end goal, but a practice. As part of its efforts to educate its employees, clients and industry, the company created a list of seven sustainable action areas.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

Have you heard about the Sustainable Event Awards? It’s probably old news to you that sustainability is a topic we love discussing. It’s not just about how to plan sustainable events. But rather, how to push the trend forward and make sure everyone jumps on the bandwagon. We took that same approach.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Compared to last year’s Meetings Market Survey, almost twice as many event organizer respondents to this year’s survey are including sustainability requirements in their RFPs. Little’s Prism magazine , which is devoted entirely to sustainability.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 3, 2019

We talk a lot about trends this time of year. And in today’s episode of #EventIcons we’re covering 2020 business trends and how they impact our industry. It’s safe to say 2020 is going to be a big year with new trends and we are covering all that and more today on #EventIcons. 2020 Event Trends.

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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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

Read More: Year of the Sustainable RFP Sounds like a third-party planner’s secret weapon, right? Trend Spotting One side effect of the evolving database is that it tracks what is resonating with groups. We asked Volmrich to share the trends PURE Local Services is seeing. Read More: 25 Pivotal Hospitality Trends from 2022 1.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

McKinsey & Company has found the biggest trends in hiring for the hospitality industry and developed a method for choosing the best employees. A position overseeing the company’s climate impact, water usage and sustainability can improve the brand in the eye of a meeting planner.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

The technology trend continues just a block away at an Amazon Go convenience store, a grab-and-go store that automatically charges your card when you walk out. All 460 guest rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and sustainable amenities, in line with the eco-friendly Element brand. . Fully-equipped kitchens can be found in every room.

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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.

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2022

In a public report on second quarter financials, American Express (AmEx) Global Travel has cited a strong and sustained recovery in business travel in both hotels and airline sectors as a driver in the company’s gains. AmEx Global Travel Financials Show Strong Business Travel Recovery. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board at the U.S.

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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

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Operating since 1993 by the nonprofit organization Foodwise, the Farmers Market provides visitors with a taste of a sustainability-focused culinary scene San Francisco has become famous for. The post Food Halls are the New Trend in Group Dining appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Becoming a sustainable event planner is a marathon, not a sprint. As the events industry continues to evolve in its sustainability journey, there are a lot of accomplishments to celebrate. But there’s no denying that sustainability is a very broad topic, and sometimes, you might feel left in the dust.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2024

Organizations have remained steadfast in their belief that meeting in person drives performance and growth , no matter if they’re fully remote, entirely office-based or a hybrid of the two options. Massive societal shifts have taken place within the world of corporate travel. Leisure time looks different for everyone.

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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. In addition, the study identified 25 top trends.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The return to in-person meetings has been trending over the last year. In the report, consisting of 580 global event professionals from five continents and 23 countries, it was found that all aspects of the meeting sector are increasing, including interest in sustainability, attendance, meeting spend and diversity, equity and inclusion.

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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.

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Traveler's Q

JULY 19, 2024

AI’s capabilities in data analysis, automation, and predictive analytics are unparalleled, making it a valuable tool for event organizers. Transformative Impact of AI AI can analyze vast amounts of data quickly, identifying trends and preferences that human planners might miss.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 27, 2024

For a sense of how the business events industry is — or isn’t — embracing sustainability, let’s take a look at three different surveys. Only 17 percent of 340 organizers, who plan corporate, nonprofit, academic, and other kinds of event, said they are featuring sustainability in their program content.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2023

Gifting experiences, sustainable products and giving back The era of your standard, boring and disposable corporate gifting at events is over. Experiential gifting is memorable, sustainable and reflects the personality of the organization as well as the meeting planner. You can’t give out another water bottle.

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Social Tables

APRIL 1, 2022

Being so, we’ve put together this list of catering trends to help you hone in on what matters to audiences now. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a conference, or an anniversary dinner, these catering trends can help you stay ahead of the curve and craft experiences that people won’t soon forget. Are there new trends emerging?

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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.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

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. Efforts to reduce single-use plastic are only a small part of the sustainability goals set by IHG. Read More: Healthy World: Is Net-zero Enough?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet. A detailed report prepared by MeetGreen explained how the largest industry event made progress toward its Net Zero Carbon Events goal while pointing to even more improvements IMEX and other event organizers can make in the future.

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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. The quest to design green meetings often feels like a greenhouse gas-cutting limbo game. Green meetings are here to stay.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together. Event platforms can do wonders for your event ROI.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

That way meeting organizers can track, manage and identify trends in travel usage. Government restrictions are having the biggest impact on business travel trends. Sustainable aviation fuel could help to bridge the gap once enough is produced to bring the price down. Covid Shifts. Trips will just be more mindful.”.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

So, the question is—where are the travel trends going in 2023? After our “normal” ways of life were unprecedently disrupted when the pandemic hit in 2019, modern luxury and amenities are not as important to travelers as the organic experiences of getting back to nature. Read More: Sustainability is Center Stage in Greater Phoenix.

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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

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Greater Miami is a top-notch destination for sustainable meetings Miami is known for its glittering beaches, dynamic culture and number of luxurious resorts. But did you also know that Miami is leading the way in sustainability? Many of the goals established come from the United Nations ’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Shawn Cheng The companies participating in the Tech Playground at Convening Leaders 2024 in January are introducing creative solutions for event organizers powered by AI. Advances in AI also are fueling other event movements such as sustainability, the personalization of events, and gamification.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Jack Macleod For the last 15-20 years, green meetings and organized gatherings aimed at minimizing negative impacts on the environment have been a concept, but in 2020, after the Covid-19 pandemic, they became a widespread topic in the events industry. Second, it can save companies money.

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