会议行业委员会宣布了由拉斯维加斯沙滩共同赞助的UNLV研究结果

The Convention Industry Council (CIC) has announced the results of a new research project, “Sustainable Meeting and Event Practices: The State of the Industry.” Study findings were presented at IMEX America, which took place at Sands Expo in Las Vegas from October 18 - 20. The study was co-sponsored by Las Vegas Sands, along with the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau.

该研究最初由绿色会议行业委员会（GMIC）（现在是CIC的一部分）委托，由威廉·F·哈拉·哈拉（William F.供应商在RFP舞台上包括可持续实践，而无需询问它们。此外，规划人员不想为可持续实践付费，但希望他们的供应商吸收成本，因为最终，大多数行动将节省供应商的钱。“这表明，讨论的双方都可以努力量化和传达财务以及可持续实践的非财务利益，向公司，环境和社会介绍。”委员会。

The wide-ranging study surveyed global end-user meeting professionals, third-party meeting professionals, and suppliers. More than 150 responses were received, with participation from five continents. The study found that suppliers engage in more sustainable practices than their customers. Planners listed the top 11 most requested sustainable practices as sorting recyclables; donating leftover food to charitable organizations; diverting food waste from waste stream; linen and towel reuse programs; using water glasses and filling stations (in lieu of bottled water); offering vegetarian menus; offering allergy-friendly menus; sourcing local food; using event apps (to reduce paper usage); requesting energy-efficient lighting; and planning give-back programs for the local community.

All types of survey respondents expressed confusion around the multiple standards and certifications that are prevalent in the sustainable events industry. They also voiced a desire for common, simplified metrics to measure sustainable practices.

LVS helped to make this study possible by contributing a grant for the cost of the study, as well as engaging clients from our various properties to participate in the study. Additionally, Jenny Yu-Mattson, Executive Director of Sustainability for LVS was part of the working group providing feedback on the methodology and questionnaires for the study.

For additional information about this study, please visit the GMIC website at:http://www.gmicglobal.org