EIC cooperates with Gevme
The Event Industry Council (EIC) has announced a new partnership with Gevme, a leading provider of modern event technology solutions, allowing the EIC to further expand its guidance and education resources. Gevme's AI-driven technology will provide relevant updates and insights derived from EIC APEX and other industry resources and guidance templates, ensuring long-term access to knowledge for the global business events community. "We are pleased to welcome Gevme as our newest technology partner," EIC President and CEO Amy Calvert said in a media announcement. "As EIC accelerates digital transformation, our partnership will help us leverage Gevme's cutting-edge capabilities to deliver more engaging, data-rich experiences that drive meaningful connections." This partnership supports EIC's goal of providing industry-standard tools and resources to help event professionals succeed in a rapidly evolving work environment. Taking notes made easy A key component of this collaboration is EIC’s use of Gevme’s award-winning technology fast sight tool, the world's first content summarization tool, analyzes live conversations in…
Latest EIC barometer shows ‘unusually positive’ forecast
The latest EIC Global Business Activity Barometer demonstrates the sector’s resilience. Author: Michelle Russell Sources: Event Industry Council, Oxford Economics, STR, Amadeus' Meeting Broker, Cvent The Events Industry Council (EIC) Global Business Activity Barometer has reported key indicators for the second quarter of the year, reflecting “exceptionally positive” forecasts for the industry, EIC chief executive Amy Calvert said in the report. The report relies on data input provided by STR, a division of CoStar Group that provides market data for the hospitality industry; Cvent, a provider of meetings, events and hospitality technology; and Amadeus Hospitality and its MeetingBroker distribution platform. “This report comes at a time when we as a global society are still grappling with many challenging issues, including the destructive forces of climate change and related catastrophic weather events, geopolitical instability, wars and conflicts on multiple fronts. continued escalating threats, tensions between hostile countries, and related multiple humanitarian crises.” Calvert highlighted the industry’s “resilience” in the face of…
CMP Spotlight: Get to Know CMP Researcher Marcus Eng
Listen to audio It seems like a nightmare we've all experienced once or twice: You're 15, you're new to math class, and you find a test on your desk that you're not studying for. However, this is not a dream; You are an event planner growing in your career and the purpose of the exam is to earn your CMP designation. About Marcus Engel Marcus Eng, now a distinguished CMP researcher, certainly didn't forget to study for the CMP exam, but he shared, "On exam day, I was very nervous." During his academic career, work became busy and occupied his attention. “I kept falling behind in my studies to the point where I had to take PTO two days before the exam, check into a hotel, and then lock myself in my room to cram.” While waiting, he noticed a group of test takers who were part of a study group. member, and he learned it on his own. “With…
Events Industry Council Releases Second Quarter 2024 Report
Listen to audio Strong growth points to return to pre-pandemic stability Global business events The Physical Events Industry Council (EIC) has released its Global Events Barometer for the second quarter of 2024, with results showing positive growth in nearly every region around the world. The hotel group room night index rose to 106, returning to 2019 levels. The RFP activity index, which measures the number of proposals sent by event planners during the quarter, also increased to slightly below 2019 levels. These two key elements demonstrate significant progress in the global events industry, with particularly significant demand from hotel groups in the Middle East and Western Europe. Growth was strongest in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Read more: Brand new and refurbished: meetings in international cities The quarterly report follows EIC's 2023 study of the global economic significance of business events and is part of an overall strategy to actively monitor progress. The quarterly Global Events Barometer provides ongoing…
EIC recognizes McCormick Place and Miami Beach Convention Center
(McCormick Place photo, summer, courtesy of McCormick Place) Oak View Group-managed hotel earns Environmental and Social Responsibility Silver certification Submitted by Oak View Group WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Events Industry Council (EIC) announced that two venues managed by Oak View Group (OVG) – Chicago’s McCormick Place and the Miami Beach Convention Center – have received EIC Silver Level Certification to the Sustainable Events Standard. These are the first assets managed by OVG to be certified through its partnership with EIC, in a phased approach to certifying its entire portfolio of more than 60 venues. "We are very proud to announce that our first two hotels have been certified by the Event Industry Council's Sustainable Events Standard," said Greg O'Dell, President of Venue Management at Oak View Group. "These certifications reflect our commitment to creating a greener, more More responsible event spaces, we look forward to certifying all of our hotels as part of our broader sustainability mission.” The EIC Sustainable…
Sustainable and accessible meetings industry
There’s a lot of talk about health and sustainability, but more and more convention centers are committed to “walking the walk” on sustainability and community, using state-of-the-art methods that prioritize people and the environment. this Walter E. Washington Convention CenterFor example, LEED Platinum green building certification has just been announced, and you may be taking this designation for granted at this point, but consider the steps you are taking to get there, which include: Reduce energy consumption by 25,306,767 kBtu, equivalent to taking approximately 440 cars off the road for a year, through upgraded lighting, heating and cooling systems, and other efficiencies. Through newly integrated water efficiencies throughout the facility, water consumption was reduced by 3,790,000 gallons, enough to fill approximately six Olympic-sized swimming pools. The center was also recognized for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions in areas such as site development, material selection and indoor environmental quality. Las Vegas promises a thousand dollars The $600 million LVCC…
What are the most influential certification programs?
CHICAGO — For event professionals who want to advance their careers, there are many courses and certifications available. Many organizations in the trade show industry—including PCMA, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), the Event Industry Council (EIC), and Meeting Professionals International (MPI)—have ways to help you advance your skills and bolster your resume. “If you’re going into this industry, you really want to determine, ‘What are you passionate about?’” said Junior Tavua, PCMA’s chief business officer. “The next thing you want to consider is where you fall short in terms of skills.” PCMA offers webinars, courses, and certifications across a range of topics, with a combination of live and on-demand options. Tavua shared that PCMA’s “Enhancing Events with AI” and “Event Accessibility Strategist” certificate courses are currently popular, and recommends “Event and Conference Management Fundamentals” to new professionals. Additionally, he said PCMA’s Digital Event Strategist certification is in demand. Tavua is committed to ensuring that any certification or…
ConferenceDirect receives EIC sustainability certification
Event Industry Committee Announced Direct access to conferenceFull-service global meeting solutions company has achieved Silver certification EIC Sustainable Activities Standard Annual Partner Meeting 2024. These standards provide event planners and suppliers with prescriptive actions to host and deliver sustainable events. "We are honored to receive Silver certification from the Event Industry Council, with the 2024 Annual Partner Conference being our largest event of the year," said Jerry Horan, CEO of ConferenceDirect, in a media statement. "ConferenceDirect recognizes the importance of reducing our impact on the environment. This is also our first carbon neutral Annual Partner Conference, a testament to our commitment to sustainability and the collaborative efforts of our team and partners." The EIC Standard for Sustainable Events sets out performance criteria in the areas of organizational management, marketing, communications and engagement, climate action, water stewardship, materials and circularity, supply chain management, diversity, equity and inclusion, accessibility and social impact. The Standard for Event Organisers is one of several comprehensive…
CMP Spotlight: Meet CMP Researcher Benoit Sauvage
Listen to Audio In a career spanning nearly three decades, Benoit Sauvage has lived and worked on three continents, gradually becoming involved in the events industry. He is now the founder and CEO of Connect DMC, the leading destination management company in the Dominican Republic and Mexico. “From a very young age, I was inspired by the idea that when you die, a small film of your life will play in front of your eyes,” said Sauvage, who was born and raised in Paris. “That’s when I decided that it would be my life’s goal to make a film that I could be proud of, and that’s when my journey began.” He discovered that he was fascinated by exploring other people, places, and cultures—the perfect model for a future as an events industry professional. Early in his career, he began arranging press trips for the President and Prime Minister of France, and as he traveled the world and discovered new…
CMP Spotlight: Meet CMP Fellow Lynn Miles
Listen to Audio CMP Fellow Lynn Miles is an adventurer. On her days off, you might find her ziplining, paragliding, skydiving, or taking a leisurely hot air balloon ride. But her days off aren’t where the adventures end: Her professional journey is just as exciting. “Hospitality has been in my blood since the beginning,” she said. At 16, she began working as a waitress and hostess in restaurants, and from that point on, she has been exploring all that the industry has to offer. After earning a degree in Food and Beverage and Hotel Management, she worked her way up the hospitality business for major brands such as Marriott, Hilton and Disney. She then set her sights on event management company APCO International; and through all of her work with DMO, she was well prepared for her next step into a sales and vendor position with the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Today, she works as a sales…
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