Sustainability

IACC CEO Mark Cooper on the Resurgence of the Conference Center Segment

Meetings Today touched base with Cooper at IACC's Americas Knowledge Exchange, its renamed annual conference that seeks to strengthen both the bonds of knowledge and integrate an influx of new leaders into the world of that thoroughbred meeting facility, conference centers.

Tracy Stuckrath, Founder, thrive! meetings & events

The Case for Plant-Forward, Default-Veg Menus at Meetings

The concept of “default veg” is on the rise. Tracy Stuckrath details the benefits of plant-based meals. Greener by Default sets the table.

Why Aren't Sustainability and Net Zero as Important in the U.S. as in Europe?

Meetings Today interviewed James Rees, executive director, conference and events, ExCel London and former president of the International Congress and Convention Association, about the Net Zero Carbon Events initiative and other major sustainability efforts underway in Europe and North America.

Maritz Global Events' Rachel Riggs Talks Sustainability Trends, From SITE Global Conference

Learn from Maritz Global Events General Manager, Environmental Strategies Rachel Riggs what green initiatives the meetings, events and incentive travel giant are embarking on as well as tips planners of all events and incentive travel programs can tap to make their own efforts more sustainable.

Seattle Convention Center Summit Building

Seattle Convention Center to Officially Open Summit Jan. 25

The $2 billion downtown addition to the Seattle Convention Center brought an additional 573,770 square feet of meeting and event space, including 62 meeting rooms, 248,450 square feet of exhibition space and a 58,000-square-foot column-free and divisible ballroom.

Santa Barbara Adventure Company Kayaking

3 California Cities Leading in Sustainability

These California destinations continue to adapt to their changing environmental needs and keep sustainability at their core while welcoming groups to experience their natural wonders.

VisitScotland IMEX America booth group shot.

Scotland, and Europe, Are on a Journey to Change. Why Is the U.S. Different?

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sat down with VisitScotland's Neil Brownlee at IMEX America to explore the country's ambitious Journey to Change initiative, as well as meetings and events trends, facility information and the benefits of bringing meetings to Scotland.