The MICE Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Sustainable venues and hotels in Rotterdam set high sustainability standards for the events industry. Sustainability in action: Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre , at the heart of Rotterdam’s event infrastructure, combines sustainability with practical benefits for event organizers.

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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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Sustainability is a hot-button issue for consumers around the globe. There was a 71% increase in online searches for sustainable goods — plus, public concern for the environment has grown by 16% since 2017. Sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive, either. Communicate Your Commitment to Sustainability.

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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

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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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This General Meeting, which brought together national tourism boards from across Europe, centred on sustainable mobility and… Source The awards were presented in Luxembourg City during ETC’s General Meeting #108, hosted by Luxembourg for Tourism.

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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

JULY 19, 2023

Meeting Room of the Future Trends Report Offers Roadmap for More Climate-Friendly Practices We’ve heard it before: Climate sustainability is a pressing issue. Despite this, some sustainable venues are making huge strides in implementing more climate-friendly business practices—and it’s simpler than we think.

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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 18, 2024

Stephanie Miller, sustainability concierge, will guide hotel guests to their most sustainable visits Marriott Marquis Washington, DC is one of the District of Columbia’s largest LEED Silver-certified hotels, and true to its green nature, it has rolled out a new sustainability program , right in time for its 10th anniversary.

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ETC Corporate

MARCH 19, 2024

For the seventh year in a row, ETC continues its partnership with the European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN), Europa Nostra and the Network of European Regions for Competitive and Sustainable Tourism (NECSTouR) to encourage the development of sustainable cultural tourism practices in European destinations.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 18, 2024

At the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland (HCCC) sustainability matters. Sustainability is a core value. The exterior of the atrium at the newly renovated Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. Increasingly companies and their employees want to make an impact on their community and globally.

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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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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Upgraded public transit options are just one way that you can meet your sustainability goals when you meet in Phoenix. Phoenix has invested more than $700 million in recent years in sustainability projects, including convenient public transit options to get attendees between meeting venues, downtown destinations, airport, and more with ease.

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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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ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ Awards aim to amplify the visibility of European cultural tourism destinations, establish a platform for sharing experiences and knowledge and foster networking among destinations.

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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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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Expo City Dubai Lands Two Major Pre-Certifications Expo City Dubai has secured two prestigious pre-certifications for its master plan, marking a significant milestone for growing social and environmental sustainability in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

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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

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

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This economic influx can provide tremendous benefits to sustainability, conservation and cultural preservation efforts in those areas, ensuring their protection for generations of visitors. Onshore activity options, location variety and luxury accommodations are additional draws, as are the sustainability benefits of smaller seacraft.

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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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Unique World Global Destinations

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

South America, a continent renowned for its unparalleled biodiversity, rich cultures, and historical wonders, is embracing a movement towards sustainable travel that seeks to preserve its natural and cultural heritage. Eco-lodges, built using sustainable materials and powered by renewable energy, have gained popularity across South America.

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Pádraic Gilligan

MAY 17, 2024

Read more » The post Can sustainability itself serve as the reward for incentive travel qualifiers? The focus of our session was on. appeared first on padraicino.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Read More : Neuroinclusion: Events for Everyone Sustainability is like cooking with ingredients sourced close to home, with a respect for the earth that nourishes us. This shift moves us from uniformity to personalization, from “everyone welcome” to “welcome exactly as you are.”

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

The conference will feature expert panels, workshops and discussions designed to address the vulnerabilities and opportunities in tourism while fostering innovation and sustainability. For meeting profs, the conference offers valuable takeaways on how to build flexibility into event planning, ensuring preparedness for unexpected challenges.

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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Rising costs and recruitment are challenges facing many employers today, as are sustainability and climate. One question about incentive travel and companies is how it drives loyalty and confidence to recruit top talent. However, AI and staffing issues remain the most prevalent.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. We will bring a small group of clients with sustainability at the heart of their goals.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

Sustainable Growth : Forward-thinking DMCs are at the forefront of promoting sustainable tourism practices, ensuring long-term economic health. For example, a city might expand its airport or improve its road network to accommodate the increased visitor traffic.

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MPI

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In advance of EMEC, we caught up with her to discuss how events impact sustainability, how planners can position themselves as sustainability champions and what attendees can expect from her EMEC session. Can you tell us about an aspect of events that has a particularly negative impact in terms of sustainability?

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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

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Discussing the trends shaping the industry, Swanson noted the increasing importance of sustainability and innovation. Sustainability is at the forefront. Read More : Sustainability Tools for Easier Green Planning The AIME Advantage: Making Every Connection Count Matt Pearce of AIME shed light on what sets the event apart.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Content at embedded stages on the trade show floor included sustainability tips in ASMs Redefining Convention Experiences Theatre and OVG/EICs Innovation Theatre. MADE by DWC, a pop-up shop, supported the Downtown Womens Center to empower women transitioning out of homelessness.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. We will bring a small group of clients with sustainability at the heart of their goals.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2025

Read More: The Best of Sustainability from 2024 It also supports future growth through a competitive operating environment. Read More: Today’s Best Practices for Visas and International Travel Other Issues Although not a top priority, ECA also supports leveraging smart decarbonization for long-term competitive advantage.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. We will bring a small group of clients with sustainability at the heart of their goals.

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