Articles tagged “sustainability”

As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics approach the final stretch, they are not just inspiring a world of aspiring athletes; they are also a key driver of revenue and a factor lifting projections for European event agencies.

Predicting the biggest shifts in the events industry is never simple. Some of Skift Meetings’ predictions for 2025 did in fact reshape the industry, while others went off course or were impacted by roadblocks.

Coordinating nine venues, three catering firms, and two audiovisual providers is not for the fainthearted, but ICCA went for it anyway. The association showcased a multi-venue event format at its annual meeting in Porto, Portugal, hoping to entice smaller destination member to bid for events that push their capacity limits.

Growing scrutiny and increased expectations are forcing event organizers to go beyond token gestures and embed sustainability in every aspect of event design. TED has responded with a measurable, verifiable, and deeply integrated climate action plan.

True power in events isn’t just about scale, it’s about who sets the agenda and dares to innovate. These 15 leaders are shaping the future of global events.

Sourcing decisions have the power to influence social change and lessen meetings’ impact on the environment. For an increasing number of planners, that’s a top priority.

With corporate sustainability goals becoming non-negotiable, meeting planners can no longer afford to separate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy from event design. Posadas’ Fiesta Americana Travelty Meetings & Events provides planners with the venues, expertise, and operational standards to meet both business and impact objectives.

The next phase of event sustainability looks beyond eco-friendly practices to consider impacts on the environment, local economies, and community well-being.

Despite government rollbacks, the ESG experts at The Opus Group believe 2026 will see a return to sustainability. Here’s why.

Planners who make purchasing decisions in their personal lives that focus on social and environmental impact are also doing so for their meetings.