Articles tagged “sustainability”

Portland
Sustainability

Three U.S. Destinations Innovating for More Sustainable Events

Sustainability is top of mind for event planners around the world today. Consider hosting your next meeting in a smaller city already introducing green energy, waste reduction, and nature conservation solutions in the local community.
Brand USA + Skift Meetings | 6 months ago
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Destinations

Atlantic City Supports Meaningful Meetings With New Education Series

Visit Atlantic City’s content program is designed to give event planners the resources and knowledge to intertwine sustainability into their entire programs and to get a better appreciation for the destination as a whole.
Visit Atlantic City + Skift Meetings | 6 months ago
Travel Portland
Destinations

Portland’s Destination Appeal Beyond the Meeting Room

Meeting planners are often challenged to provide exceptional experiences on limited budgets. A city with ample leisure appeal, such as Portland, Oregon, can give people a compelling reason to attend. Add in sector-specific field trips and strong EDI credentials, and this “Silicon Forest” is a meeting destination on the rise.
Travel Portland + Skift Meetings | 6 months ago
An overhead image of two kaykers on Watson Lake in Arizona. The lake enhances a sense of adventure with the otherworldly rock formations that surround it.
Destinations

7 Ways to Deliver Authenticity and Adventure

Gone are the days of fly-in, fly-out meetings and events. Attendees no longer want to stay within the bubble of their hotel room or a conference venue. Instead, they want to break out and explore. Curated in partnership with the Arizona Office of Tourism, here are seven ways to create authentic event experiences in tune with local nature, culture, and history.
Arizona Office of Tourism + Skift Meetings | 7 months ago
A robotic baggage carrier in Detroit's airport includes mechanized wheels and a camera for navigation purposes. The high-tech screen on the front of the robot reads, "I can deliver to your gate."
Destinations

Destination Brief: Detroit’s Tech-Driven Revolution Raises the Bar for Meetings

Detroit has a solid reputation as the center of the U.S. automotive industry, but did you know that it's also a leader across multiple high-tech sectors, including electric vehicles? Thanks to these advancements and top-notch meetings infrastructure, Detroit is emerging as a top contender for conferences and business events of all kinds.
Visit Detroit + Skift Meetings | 7 months ago
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Research

Eventbrite Offers Event Trends Update for 2024

From pricing strategies and event frequency to experiential offerings and sustainability practices, Eventbrite's annual event trends forecasting guide offers a glimpse into the shifting focus of organizers and attendees.
Miguel Neves | 8 months ago
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Destinations

Destination Brief: Phoenix Tops Rankings for Airport, Convention Center & Tech Growth

From its investment in growth sectors like semiconductors and electric vehicles to its boom in hotel development and innovative transportation, Phoenix is a city on the rise — and event organizers are taking note. This sun-drenched region values nature just as much as technology, bridging the two to find solutions for more sustainable events.
Visit Phoenix + Skift Meetings | 8 months ago
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Sustainability

ASM Global Doubles Down on Sustainability

In line with the theme of Earth Day 2024, Planet vs. Plastics, ASM Global has appointed a new chief sustainability officer. This comes shortly after it announced the phased roll-out of reusable service ware at its venues throughout North America.
Andrea Doyle | 8 months ago