Sustainability

AWC solar panels

July 31, 2026Austria Center Vienna boosts energy resilience with major solar investmentAustria Center Vienna (ACV) has strengthened its long-term energy resilience with the commissioning of a new photovoltaic system that will generate a significant proportion of the venue's electricity on siteRead More

Heatwave in Paris

July 28, 2026The heat is onEurope is experiencing a summer of ferocious heat, which scientists predict will become the 'new normal'.

Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico Colorful kiosk by theneonjaguar

July 21, 2026Guadalajara joins GDS-Index Lite programmeGuadalajara has become the first Latin American destination to join GDS-Index Lite, strengthening its sustainability ambitions and commitment to responsible meetings tourism while laying the foundations for future GDS-Index participation.

Single-use plastic waste

July 17, 2026Industry spent £500k disposing of single-use materials from just 800 events, report warnsThe events industry spent almost half a million pounds (USD670k) disposing of single-use materials from less than 800 events, according to new research from sustainability body isla

Gdansk scoops the Innovation Award at the 2026 GDS-Awards

June 22, 2026City changemakers honoured at sustainability awardsLeading destinations and tourism professionals from across the world have been recognised for their achievements in sustainability, regeneration and positive impact at the 2026 GDS-Awards, presented during the GDS-Forum and Impact Day in Szczecin, Poland.

SEG launch

May 20, 2026'Unified' sustainability framework launched for business events industryThe Sustainable Event Goals (SEGs), unveiled during IMEX Frankfurt, are designed to translate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into practical guidance for event organisers

Sustainability advisory board

May 19, 2026New climate advisory board and sustainability accolade for PCMAPCMA has formed a Convene 4 Climate Advisory Board, comprising 14 experts from various sectors, to enhance sustainability in the meetings industry.

Resilient destination

April 16, 2026We need resilient, not sustainable destinationsAhead of Earth Day 2026, Jane Cunningham of Destinations International discusses ways destination organisations can work with event organisers to preserve their regions.

Anna Abdelnoor

April 15, 2026TRACE by isla adds operational emissions reporting toolTRACE by isla has introduced a new feature to measure event businesses' operational emissions to improve consistency and provide a clearer picture for the sector.

Alexander Alles ICCA

April 2, 2026Net zero champion takes new advocacy role at ICCAICCA is strengthening its commitment to sustainability and advocacy with the appointment of Alexander Alles as Senior Director, Advocacy and Sustainability.

GCB meaningful meetings

March 9, 2026Glasgow Convention Bureau launches meaningful meetings initiativeGlasgow Convention Bureau has launched a new initiative that will help conference planners enhance social and economic impacts, promoting responsible and regenerative principles through workshops, sustainable choices and community connections.Show More