Articles tagged “Events Industry Council”

Industry News

Are Convention Centers Worth It? 

Despite skepticism from critics, proponents argue convention centers are vital economic drivers that support local businesses, tourism, and hospitality industries.

Andrea Doyle | 3 weeks ago

Sustainability

Events Industry Council and Oak View Group to Partner on Sustainability

OVG plans to certify more than 60 convention venues to the EIC Sustainable Event Standards in a phased approach.

Andrea Doyle | 8 months ago

Sustainability

Denver Earns Coveted Sustainability Recognition

Visit Denver is the first destination organization to achieve the Event Industry Council’s highest Sustainability Event Standards ranking. This certification is intended to cast those who just greenwash aside and spotlight those doing the work.

Andrea Doyle | 1 year ago

Research

RFPs Are Almost Back to Pre-Covid Levels

The latest Events Industry Council Global Events Barometer shows promising signs, with hotel room nights and RFPs increasing for the second consecutive quarter.

Refugio Garcia | 1 year ago

Industry News

Consolidation on the Horizon for Meetings Industry Associations

Meetings industry associations are shifting and morphing with more seismic change predicted. What associations will be impacted and when?

Andrea Doyle | 1 year ago

Industry News

Events Industry Council Regroups After Four-Year Hiatus

The Events Industry Council’s CMP Advance is a conference built by CMPs for CMPs. While it has evolved during its four-year pause, it remains focused on connection and hands-on learning experiences.

Andrea Doyle | 2 years ago