Long Beach Completes $33 Million Sustainability and Infrastructure Project

The Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center (LBCEC) completed a $33 million sustainability initiative and three-phase infrastructure project

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Earth Day Was the Easy Part. Now, Events Must Deliver on Sustainability

By Vincent AlonzoOn April 22, more than 10,000 Earth Day events unfolded across the globe—river cleanups in Bali, regenerative tourism

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Next-Level Event Sustainability and 4 Hotels Doing It Well

The sustainable-event movement is getting more sophisticated with each passing month. As a result, many corporate and association planners must take

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From Surplus to Solution: How Events Are Rethinking Food Waste

At the close of a successful event, the signs are familiar: half-full serving trays cleared from buffets, boxed meals left behind, untouched platters

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Sustainable Meetings: Zero In on Savings

Still believe green meetings ALWAYS cost more? Looking for a way to reduce waste AND save money? Want to do both while not adding to your to-do list?

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Green Gatherings: Meetings and Offsite Activities in Eastern Iowa Are Prioritizing Sustainability

When it comes to green gatherings, Eastern Iowa has fields of opportunities. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, the state has nearly 30

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Why So Many Event Professionals Burn Out and Don’t Talk About It

Meeting planners and event professionals are expected to deliver flawless experiences, manage constant pressure and stay calm behind the scenes, no

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How Properties Across Mexico Are Committing to Sustainable Practices

Sustainability is now more than a buzzword in the events industry. In 2025, more companies are taking their environmental impact seriously, and given

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Believe in San Francisco for Sustainable Meetings

San Francisco sets the bar high for green meetings. We’re committed to sustainability at every turn. San Francisco is the only city in the world with

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Visit Seattle Names Rachael Riggs VP of Meetings and Conventions

Visit Seattle recently named Rachael Riggs vice president of meetings and conventions. Riggs has more than 30 years of experience in the meetings

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How Greater Palm Springs Invests in Sustainability

While Greater Palm Springs is currently in the midst of what many call an economic and hospitality boom, the destination is also engaged in a variety

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Meet Sustainability

Make your meeting more sustainable in Denver. After all, going green is in our DNA. It all starts with one of the most sustainable airports in the

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New and Renovated Meetings Properties That Are Prioritizing Sustainability

There’s certainly no shortage of new properties and renovation projects underway, with many new hotel, convention center and other venue projects

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BCD Meetings & Events Launches 2025 Sustainability Guide

Many meeting and event profs tout sustainability as one of the most pressing issues of the moment. But it’s harder to find companies that walk the

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How Anaheim Keeps Its Large Meetings Sustainable

While the Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) is the largest convention center on the West Coast, it also looms large in the world of sustainable meeting

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Why San Francisco Is the OG Sustainable Destination

San Francisco was sustainable before sustainable was cool, so maybe it’s time to take a step back and recognize the City by the Bay for being an

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Eco-Friendly Strategies for Sustainable Events in Toronto

Toronto, a city renowned for its cultural diversity and vibrant energy, is committed to

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5 Sustainability Trends in the Conventions Industry

The conversation around sustainability in the meetings and events industry is finally gaining some steam, but are actionable steps being taken by

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The Latest Developments and Sustainability Resources for Planners in Greater Palm Springs

On this episode of the Meetings Today podcast, digital content coordinator Logan Pratt sits down with Carolina Viazcan, vice president of sales for

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Meetings DEI Leader Zoe Moore Is Advocating for ‘Social Sustainability’

The DEI movement has certainly

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