Sustainability has evolved from being perceived as just a buzz word, often considered as an afterthought in business events, to a key factor in how a conference — and city — operates. But how can planners juggle creating a meaningful and memorable meeting that’s sustainable, without compromising on quality or budget? Canada has some of the answers.
In this article, part of our Building Back Better Series, we focus on the social (and often neglected) aspect of sustainability, the one which is actually the basis for all other pillars to build on. Have associations realized their role in this?
Norway deserves to be called a sustainable destination as it ticks all the boxes of sustainability achievements in many sectors, including the meetings industry.
When it comes to association meetings, legacy is inextricably interconnected with sustainability and Gothenburg, in the west coast of Sweden, is an expert in prioritizing both.
Finding solutions for climate change have strongly come in the spotlight, even more so with this year’s crucial COP26 meeting, hosted at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow. With this event a unique opportunity arises to demonstrate to the world that the meetings industry can be part of the solution with sustainable events.
With its awe-inspiring environment, it’s only normal Jeju, the largest island off the coast of the Korean Peninsula, wants to lead the way when it comes to green initiatives.
With its rich historical heritage and idyllic location just a few kilometers from the sea, Montpellier is also a key International city for business tourism, especially for European and international associations.
With a strong commitment to quality and CSR that started 16 years ago, La Cité Nantes Congress Centre has placed sustainability, health and wellness at the heart of its strategy. It was certified “Healthy Venue Bronze” last July,
Nadia Rubtsova, creator of the Business & Events Academy, shares how, back when she was working for the European Health Management Association, she created together with her team and partners a one-of-a-kind, highly sustainable event.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Jeju, the largest island off the coast of the Korean Peninsula, is dominated by the 1950m Mt Hallasan and complete with spectacular waterfalls, protected forests, caves and lava tubes. With such an awe-inspiring environment, it’s only normal the island wants to lead the way when it comes to green initiatives.
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