This Event Manager Is Quitting FAMs. Here’s Why.
"Unfortunately, I just don’t see the same understanding/urgency in the rest of the industry, or indeed the wider population," this event manager shared on LinkedIn.
10 Must-See Prevue Articles for Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, we dug into our library of green meetings articles to bring you some favorites.
Is Your Event Certifiably Sustainable?
As sustainability continues to gain ground in the meetings industry, several organizations now offer sustainable meeting certificate programs. Here are just a few you may want to check out.
Every Day Can Be Earth Day
Every day is Earth Day at some environmentally-conscious resorts. Here's a look at 8 resorts' sustainability efforts and how groups can participate.
WTTC Launches Hotel Sustainability Basics Criteria
The Hotel Sustainability Basics just launched by WTTC is a globally recognized set of criteria that set the baseline for responsible and sustainable travel and tourism for the hospitality industry.
Carbon Offsets for Events: Buyer Beware
Carbon offsets have been one way event organizers have tried to mitigate one of the more difficult-to-solve sustainability sticking points for in-person events — air travel. But choosing the right one can be tricky.
The Food Donation Act Takes Sustainable Meetings Up a Notch
Thanks to the Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA), hotels and venues now have a more streamlined path to donate food without concern about liability.
SocialOffset: An Alternative to Meeting Boycotts
Boycotting or cancelling an event for political reasons can actually hurt the very people an organization intends to support.
RCMA Helps Kids Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Participants at the Religious Conference Management Association annual conference's Sleep in Heavenly Peace CSR program learned a whole new meaning for the phrase, “put heads in beds.”
Relais & Châteaux Sustainability Report: A Roadmap for Environmental Action
The Relais & Châteaux report, "In Search of Hospitality in Harmony With the Natural World," sets ambitious goals and objectives for 2025 and 2030.
Need a Holiday Gift Idea? Donate to a Ukrainian Charity
Many companies choose to make a donation during the holiday season in place of gifts to employees and customers. As the war in Ukraine rages on, here are 10 charities that have set up funds to send immediate assistance.
Time to Dump the Swag Bag?
It's time to revisit the value of the swag bag to see if there may be better options.
Sustainable Meetings in Demand, but Cost is Limiting Factor
New IRF study, Social Responsibility and Sustainability, explores sustainable business practices in the MICE Industry.
Canada Launches Sustainability Benchmarking Initiative
Destination Canada embarks on the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) annual benchmarking process.
