1. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. GREENER MEETINGS AND EVENTS Samuel deBlanc Goldblatt CHAPTER 9

2. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 9 Greener Hotels, Venues, and Vendors

3. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Learning Objectives How LEED-certified buildings can host successful greener meetings and events How to begin your greening process with your own office How the hospitality industry is working to provide greener hotels CHAPTER 9

4. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Learning Objectives How sustainable convention centers, sports arenas, and theaters can support greener meetings and events How to bring exhibitors at conferences and tradeshows into the greening process How vendors of lighting, sound, special effects, linens, and other goods and services can support sustainable meetings and events CHAPTER 9

5. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Opening Activity Present group dinner party menus. What would be the perfect sustainable venue to host this event? CHAPTER 9

6. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Sustainable sites Water efficiency Energy and atmosphere Materials and resources Indoor environmental quality Locations and linkages Awareness and education Innovation in design Regional priority CHAPTER 9

7. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Greener Hotels Energy and water efficiency Towel reuse program Organic toiletries Waste minimization CHAPTER 9

8. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Fairmont Eco-meet CHAPTER 9 CategorySustainable Initiatives Eco-accommodation Energy and water efficiency Waste management and recycling Eco-cuisine Local, organic foods Vegetarian options Food waste composting Food redistribution programs Eco-service Eliminating disposables Recycling stations in all meeting rooms White boards used instead of flip charts Option to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) Eco-programmingWalking tours or outdoor activities Education regarding local environmental and heritage issues Participation in environmental conservation or species protection initiatives

9. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Greener Convention Centers Connect with local culture Central location, linked to public transit Working toward municipal environmental goals Educate exhibitors on sustainability Renewable energy options Redistribution program Willingness to work with clients to achieve sustainability goals CHAPTER 9

10. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Green Bathrooms CHAPTER 9 Gerding Theatre features a 10,000-gallon underground cistern that harvest rainwater and redirects it for use in the toilets. Portland Center Stage’s performance season occurs during Portland’s peak rainy season, to make this rainwater available when it is in highest demand. Courtesy of the Portland Center Stage.

11. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Outdoor Venues CHAPTER 9 Pillars Organic Cafe used hay bales as furniture at The Big Tent.

12. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Greener Exhibitors CHAPTER 9 Fayre Earth Gift Shop presents colorful picture frames and accessories made from recycled paper. Saffron Winds (www.safronwinds.com) presented designer handbags made from reused mosquito netting at The Big Tent.

13. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Green Lights CHAPTER 9 Brazil! Brazil! performs with LED lighting at The Big Tent.

14. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) Check out www.mcec.com.au: – How is sustainability explained? – Who is their target market? CHAPTER 9

15. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Lightning Round Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Reverse osmosis (RO) plant Worm bins Chilled beams Environmental art Vendors Laser emitting diodes (LEDs) Plasma lamps Hydrogen fuel cell CHAPTER 9

16. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Homework Choose a tourist bureau to represent at IMEX (www.imex-frankfurt.com). Design a sustainable exhibit to represent your destination as an ecotourist paradise. – Incorporate local culture of your destination. – Construct an environmentally friendly booth. – Plan for low-impact travel and shipping to IMEX. CHAPTER 9