Sustainable Meetings Conference 2012: Games, blinks and weavers
This year's Sustainable Meetings Conference convened in Montreal on April 22-25. Part 2 of our report considers "gamification," the "blink" concept and weavers. 
Sustainable Meetings Conference 2012: A whole lot of wonderful
The annual Sustainable Meetings Conference, organized by the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC), convened in Montreal this year on April 22-25. Read Part 1 of our report.
Decoding corporate social responsibility for meetings
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is one of the biggest corporate buzz words of the past few years. But it’s one of those things that needs decoding to be effective. We hear about carbon footprints, LEED certification, and Energy Star standards, and while they are all important programs that keep corporations on their toes, what does [...]
Sustainability 101
Table of contents for Best PracticesThe ABCs of RFPsWhen you start your site inspection from the back seat of a limo …Introduction to strategic meetings managementProve your worthEssential planning tips: from blueprints to budgetsEight meeting planning steps that will save you moneyNegotiating your best deal starts with a strong RFPHow to conduct site inspectionsContract negotiation [...]
To give is to receive
Aside from food waste, decorations and promotional event items are among the most common products to end up in the trash after an event. However, with a bit of forethought, you can save these valuable items from landfill by donating them to nonprofit organizations.
During the early stages of planning your meeting, start to look at [...]
Green transportation tips
Table of contents for Meeting SustainablyLocal. Seasonal. Organic. How to green your meeting menuGreen transportation tipsI am currently working on a meeting in Las Vegas, Nev. — a destination where nearly all my attendees will be either flying or driving in for the event. Once they land, they will need transportation from the airport (and [...]
Local. Seasonal. Organic. How to green your meeting menu
Table of contents for Meeting SustainablyLocal. Seasonal. Organic. How to green your meeting menuGreen transportation tipsAs meetings incorporate more and more green programs, the most delicious way to accomplish your eco-event goals and educate your attendees about your actions is through food and beverage. Below are tips to work with your caterers to provide green [...]
