Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 28, 2024
The Event Greening Forum (EGF) will host an informative virtual workshop on 26 November 2024, focusing on how event logistics can be optimised to reduce carbon emissions and support the global shift towards Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE). This...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 22, 2024
Africa is home to one of the world’s fastest-growing populations, projected to reach 2.5 billion people by 2050. This population boom drives the demand for diverse and innovative food and beverage products as well as culinary experiences,...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 3, 2024
Recent discussions among event industry leaders have underscored the urgent need for sustainable practices in the sector. Industry experts shared their insights on integrating sustainability into event management, emphasising a strategic approach...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 19, 2024
In response to the escalating demand for sustainable practices within the Exhibition and Events industry, the International Federation of Exhibition and Events Services (IFES) and the Federal Association of the Event Industry (fwd:) have announced...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 29, 2023
The recent World Travel Market London highlighted travellersโ strong preference for sustainable options, while Euromonitor’s research identifies 8 traveller segments – with sustainability as a common theme across multiple traveller...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 24, 2023
IBTM World has revealed the first details of its new-look Association Leadersโ Forum, which will take place on day one of IBTM World and focus on how the associations community can contribute to the ongoing debate around sustainability and the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 8, 2023
South African corporates are ditching hybrid conferences and events in favour of face-to-face ones in 2023, reports FCM, the flagship corporate travel brand at Flight Centre Travel Group. This shift is perhaps unsurprising for a variety of factors....
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 12, 2022
The International Federation for Exhibition and Events Services (IFES) has been championing the adoption of more sustainable practices to its members for years, through its internal Sustainability Committee and various initiatives. The latest of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 21, 2021
The Radisson Hotel Group is the worldโs first hotel group to offer carbon-negative meetings. With more than 400 hotels in its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) portfolio, the Radisson Hotel Group has become the first hotel group in the world to...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 22, 2021
Exceeding its guestsโ standards, Sun City Resort will be internationally recognised with an ISO 14001 certification for the responsible management of its water and energy resources. The jewel of Sun Internationalโs crown, Sun City Resort, has been...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 7, 2021
The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) recently held its 2019/20 Annual General Meeting (AGM), which gave some insights into how the venue has adapted to the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on the events industry. During the AGM,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 10, 2020
During this action-packed hour that took place on 7 October 2020, we understand the role Women in MICE play within driving sustainability in the business events sector, both from a greening and socioeconomic perspective. Moderated by Message...
