Pre-pandemic event sustainability strategies focussed on reducing disposables, reusing decor and recycling. But how effective are these steps at actually reducing carbon emissions that contribute to climate change? And will they meet the needs of an increasing number of organizations that are making net-zero carbon footprint commitments?

Last night saw the Feel the Pulse launch of the GDS Academy, an international accreditation aimed at upskilling destination management organisations. After a challenging year for the business events sector, the academy aspires to support global destinations through the recovery process by building knowledge and capacity in their teams of industry professionals.

Unsure where to start reducing your environmental impact? Whether you organise events, are an event venue, or a destination, this toolbox helps you to reduce your impact by looking at your business type and your activity

In this episode of Deep Dive, AMI Editor James Lancaster interviews Martin Sirk on how the pandemic has affected association meetings, why associations are now laser-focused on meeting outcomes, social impact metrics, and the future of sustainability for the meetings sector

The Aotearoa SDG Summit Series is back with Hui 3 on the 24th June. If you're keen to learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals, the SDG Alliance Aotearoa, or #WorkingTogetherForChange, tickets are now on-sale.

Singapore has launched a new certification programme for the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) sector for large-scale events to be conducted in a safe manner.

Last week saw the successful launch of the Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE) AssociationX in Wellington, a brand new event for the association and non-for-profit sector.

The The Auckland Business Events Fund is now open for applications for business events to be held in the region through to 30 June 2024. Part of the Government’s $50 million Regional Events Fund, the Auckland Business Events Fund, aims to stimulate domestic tourism. Applications will be assessed on a range of impacts including social, cultural, economic, and environmental criteria.