How planners can make their events more environmentally friendly
Listen to audio BCD meetings and events Guide helps events become more sustainable BCD Travel released its Meetings and Events Sustainability Guide earlier this year, providing planners with global sustainability trends and best practices. Smart Meetings spoke with Ben Hoeksma, Senior Director, Global Program Lead, to better understand what the guide has to offer planners. Ben Hoeksma Senior Director, Global Program Leader | BCD Conferences & Events Smart meeting How has your BCD M&E Sustainability Guidelines evolved over the years? Ben Hoeksma What people want to ask their suppliers is becoming increasingly complex. SM Your guide covers a variety of topics at conferences like DEI. How and why are they connected? Learn more: Focus on Sustainability: Marriott Bonvoy Events Employs Innovative Practices at Meetings and Events Hepatitis B Attendee expectations have changed dramatically. People talk about different generations of participants, namely generations X, Y and Z, who are attending events now. There are certain minimum things that they expect or…
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BCD meetings and events Published Fashion trends 2025looking at the development of the industry in the new year from a world perspective. Globally, the report points to some common but important trends: personalization It is becoming increasingly important to focus more on delivering customized experiences even as companies face financial constraints. sustainable development remains a priority, especially for multinational organizations. While cost still dominates decisions, companies are starting to track their impact more deeply and understand the behavior of meeting owners and attendees to better align their M&E strategies around sustainability. this Artificial Intelligence Integration Plays a vital role in driving event innovation and efficiency, providing new ways to streamline operations and increase attendee engagement. Geopolitical and regional implications Factors such as upcoming elections and economic instability are influencing strategic decisions, particularly in regions such as Latin America and Europe, the Middle East and Africa, where market-level challenges may be more pronounced. Despite these pressures, a continued emphasis on creativity,…
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