events archivos - Bacus Events - Creación y Organización de Eventos

Javier Aranda (Michelin star chef) launches his new line of products for events.

Valentina — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:41:42 +0000

Javier Aranda (Michelin star chef) launches his new line of products for events.

Javier Aranda takes another step forward in his gastronomic universe, this time with the launch of his new business line: Javier Aranda Eventos. The brand debuted with an international event in Milan held in the ‘Marmo Arredo’ showroom. The Michelin Star chef has made a showcooking and has offered a catering to the 100 attendees at an event parallel to the celebration of the Euroluce fair. In addition, this latest project of the chef is accompanied by the inauguration of a new venue equipped for showcookings, corporate events, personal celebrations and / or any other meeting.

Under the name ‘ASKO by Javier Aranda’, the space is a new meeting point where the chef will offer his cuisine for social activities and corporate events. It is located next to his restaurant Gaytán in Madrid (Lateral Derecho, C. del Príncipe de Vergara, 205) and is a place for Aranda to unleash his creativity in the kitchen.

New location joins Gaytán

The opening of this new enclave for events joins the consolidated Gaytán, a Michelin-starred restaurant designed for the general public, but also for the celebration of events. Additionally Gaytán and Javier Aranda are a combination that materializes through a catering service, whose menus are customizable. All this under the umbrella of its hallmarks: respect and care for the seasonal product, the roots and the avant-garde and constant learning of Aranda. Brands such as Helena Rubinstein, La Prairie, Cosentino or Grupo Archarray have recently trusted Javier Aranda Eventos.

What do we know about this young chef?

Javier Aranda became in 2014 the youngest chef in the world to achieve a Michelin Star (La Cabra), at only 27 years old. In 2016, he added a second star for his Gaytán Restaurant, which he runs today and where he develops a gastronomic experience elaborated live, in the eyes of the diner, based on respect for the product, its roots and innovation.

Source – https://www.eventoplus.com/noticias/javier-aranda-chef-estrella-michelin-lanza-su-nueva-linea-para-eventos – Gala Alberti

Back

La entrada Javier Aranda (Michelin star chef) launches his new line of products for events. se publicó primero en Bacus Events - Creación y Organización de Eventos.

10 basic characteristics of the metaverse

Valentina — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:05:18 +0000

10 basic characteristics of the metaverse

Immersive, interconnected, social, limitless… the metaverse never ceases to amaze. Entering the metaverse and discovering the features that make this virtual world unique is becoming easier and easier. Would you like to know why everyone is talking about the metaverse and what you can find when you access it? Do not miss the details of this article.

What makes the metaverse unique?

1- It is social

Although it is a virtual world, one of the main characteristics of the metaverse is that it is open to all kinds of social activities. Over time it has become an extension of social life. Users from all over the world can communicate with each other using virtual avatars.

2- It is decentralized

Like blockchain technology, the metaverse is decentralized. This means that your property is distributed. In other words, users can design the different items that make up the metaverse and launch them on the market. Once they do so and another user acquires them, they become their property, so they no longer belong to whoever created them in the first place.

3- No limits

The metaverse has no limits. How many users can use it? Is there a preset number of experiences or worlds? The answer is no. To date, the metaverse has no limits in terms of experience or users.

4- It is interoperable

The metaverse is an interactive and interoperable real-time platform. It is made up of a myriad of virtual worlds that are interconnected. Your users can freely create, monetize and share their ideas. Its interoperability makes it possible to connect a multitude of applications and services at the same time.

5- A space for creativity

When one wonders what the metaverse is and how it works, it must be clear that the creativity of this world has no limits. Brands are already exploring the endless opportunities of this platform. In fact, they not only advertise on the streets, but also sell replicas of real products, for example. In addition, some have already created coworking spaces to foster creativity.

6- In real time

The metaverse functions as a parallel world. This means that people have the ability to interact with each other in real time. Users will react to the virtual environment as they would to the physical world.

7- Virtual worlds without physical distance

In the metaverse, the physical distance that exists in the real world disappears. Thus, users from all over the world can teleport to any other location instantly. This allows, for example, a person living in New York and a person living in Germany to meet to go to a concert or to attend a basketball game.

8- Own economy

The metaverse generates its own economy. This means that people can work in this virtual world, buy and sell products or services. Brands are already working on their presence in the metaverse to attract more and more young audiences. To date, the metaverse currency – in cryptocurrencies – is used to carry out any transaction.

9- Accessible

Is the metaverse accessible? Of course! Any user with a cell phone, a computer and AR or VR glasses can access this platform. There are already companies that are developing devices to access the metaverse at affordable prices so that anyone can access it without problems. On the Orange website, for example, on the gaming devices page you can find the Meta Quest 2 glasses and purchase them to access the metaverse.

10- Persistent

The metaverse continues to function even if the user is not logged in. It is a living and independent environment in which life has continuity regardless of the hours at which the user connects.

Source – https://www.orange.es/metaverso/noticias/curiosidades/10-caracteristicas-basicas-del-metaverso

Back

La entrada 10 basic characteristics of the metaverse se publicó primero en Bacus Events - Creación y Organización de Eventos.

The metaverse and the organization of events: a new era

Valentina — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:51:38 +0000

The metaverse and the organization of events: a new era

A transformative element has burst onto the growth path of contemporary technology: the metaverse. It has also attracted the attention of investors and companies. It is true that the “virtual world” represented by the metaverse is still taking the first steps of the many to come, but at great speed and with an aspiration of almost exponential growth.

And it is set to change the way of understanding many of the activities that organizations carry out on a regular basis. Among others, the organization and holding of all kinds of events: product presentations, meet & greets, symposiums and congresses, etc. The metaverse will be yet another corporate “playground” in no time.

First strategic moves in the metaverse: the real estate market

The metaverse is still in the early stages of its journey towards mass adoption by the public. At the moment, most users are learning to understand what the metaverse is, what changes it will imply in the way we consume and interact with technology, and what it will take to immerse themselves in it. But forecasts suggest that by 2026, 25% of people who now regularly connect to the Internet will spend an average of one hour a day in the metaverse. What seems new today will soon become part of normality.

This is why many major players in different markets – investors, technology giants and companies not strictly related to the metaverse – have been moving the pieces on the board for a couple of years now. Above all, investing in “digital real estate”. What is the reason for this strategic positioning?

Soon, one of the most sought-after assets in the metaverse will be the “virtual space” to build, i.e., digital land where it will be possible to “build” homes, buildings for different purposes, leisure centers, recreation centers and many more. And also places to locate offices, meeting places and to develop events. What is now an unused space will be available for rent and sale in a few years.

Benefits of planning and holding events in the metaverse

The possibility of holding events in the metaverse opens up an enormous range of possibilities for organizations, companies and institutions. Having a presence in the virtual world, in addition to being able to organize events in it, brings numerous advantages. Among others:

Link the corporate brand to the development line associated with technological innovation.

Positioning as leaders in the digital transition strategy.

Save a considerable number of resources, which would be essential in a physical event but are not necessary in the metaverse.

Reach a potentially global audience by eliminating physical or geographic barriers.

“Decentralize” the processes – of which an event can be a part – in the same way as can be done with production or management.

Open a window of opportunity towards the internationalization of the activity.

Increase or settle security and responsible data transfer policies since, in the metaverse, one of the main technologies -the blockchain- is inextricably associated with both concepts.

In order to take advantage of the possibilities of the metaverse and take advantage of these benefits, organizations and companies must start acting now. Either by acquiring assets in the metaverse in order to exploit them later, as mentioned above, or by taking into account the strategic development path in the metaverse in their medium- and long-term plans.

As is the case with the general public and the set of users of the various metaverses, executives – or at least those responsible for this strategic line – need to understand and be fluent in the technologies that operate and will operate in the metaverse: blockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, avatars, virtual reality headsets, etc.

And, in the same way, analyze and bet on the implementation of existing solutions to gain a foothold in the metaverse today. To have a “virtual headquarters”, to organize events in the metaverse that raise awareness of the brand and/or its products – albeit with the limitations of a developing technology – to sponsor or finance gaming events in the metaverse and, above all, to identify and take advantage of the trends that will be commonplace tomorrow and that will turn the metaverse into yet another arena in which to compete.

Source – https://www.lyntia.com/news/el-metaverso-y-la-organizacion-de-eventos-una-nueva-era/

Back

La entrada The metaverse and the organization of events: a new era se publicó primero en Bacus Events - Creación y Organización de Eventos.

What information to request from an event planning company

Valentina — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:21:42 +0000

What information to request from an event planning company

When requesting the organization of an event, it is important that the company that is going to organize everything makes it very clear to us how it is going to organize everything. For everything to be perfect, the base must be well structured. And to know if it has a basis, it is important that the organizing company is able to provide us with the following information.

Factors for organizing an event

It is of vital importance that the company is clear about whether we need a traditional organization or instead we are looking for something creative to attract the attention of the guests. Equally important is to be clear about the dates and location of the celebration, the budget we have for the event, the development program, the management of suppliers and the actions to be taken before, during and after the event.

Development of the event

As we read in this information about event organization in Bilbao, the organizing company has to be very clear about the characteristics of the type of event to be held. If you are clear on this point, you will have no problem providing us with the information. This information will depend on the type of event the company wants to organize, as there is currently a wide variety of events, including exhibitions, congresses, festivals or fairs.

Analysis of objectives

Preparing an event is very important, but having clear objectives is also important. The company that is going to organize everything for us must be very clear about what the objectives are and how it is going to achieve them. To achieve this, it may be a good option for the organizing company to be able to prepare the event while maintaining the company’s philosophy. In this way, the whole essence can be transmitted without any problems.

Preparation of the guest list

An event without guests is nothing, which is why it is so important. As expected, the company that schedules everything will have to pass a list to the company that will organize the event.

In this list, the number of guests must be stated, so that the organizing company can create the invitations, send them and confirm that the attendees will attend the event. Depending on the professionalism of the company and the level of the event, the invitation will be of more or less quality. But what is really important is that the entire guest list receives their invitation so that they have the option to attend.

The importance of the chairmanship and the host

Any self-respecting event must have a good chairman and a good host to show that the company has managed to do a good job, even if it has been done by the hand of an organizing company. These figures should always be present, especially if the event is of a formal nature. In this case, the host will be the most important person and will be the first person to represent the company holding the event.

The importance of the host in this type of event is very important. If the role is not defined, the organizing company may recommend a series of specific functions to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

Normally, one of these functions is to preside over the event, while the company should place the guests in order of importance. To give you an idea, the guest of honor must always be seated next to the host.

Finally, it is also important that the company is able to make the event the trending topic of the moment to attract everyone’s attention and show that the company has done a good job. Remember, the purpose of events is to publicize the company or showcase something.

Source – https://empresasymarketing.es/informacion-solicitar-empresa-organizacion-eventos/

Back

La entrada What information to request from an event planning company se publicó primero en Bacus Events - Creación y Organización de Eventos.

The 4 superpowers of an event planner

Valentina — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:53:18 +0000

The 4 superpowers of an event planner

Event planners have superpowers, i.e. skills that make them different and special and help them stand out professionally and deal with the complexities that every good event planner has to overcome.

What are these superpowers?

The surprise factor

There is nothing that gives a better result in an event than to surprise. Something that surprises does so because of its exclusivity, because of its unexpectedness. So, even if you know that something works, take risks and don’t stop surprising your audience.

In this sense, to surprise you have to be one step ahead of others and know their expectations in order to exceed them. Strive to exceed their expectations and your own, constantly strive to make your next event even better and you will succeed!

A sixth sense

A kind of spidey sense, an “intuition”, which alerts you to any inconvenience or unforeseen event that may arise on the fly (something that is quite common). This superpower is developed through experience, and helps you anticipate potential problems and fix them before they happen. Do you know the saying “the cure is better than the disease”? We are sure it was invented by an event manager who learned to prevent a problem before fixing it.

Stronger than steel

An event manager is made, at the very least, of graphene. It is impossible for anything or anyone to kill an event manager, because he or she can withstand anything. This superpower accompanies the event planner all day long, from the preparations to the moment when everyone has left and the only thing left to do is pick up. Although, let’s not kid ourselves, three or four coffees a day also help a little to maintain this resistance…

Better team than Avengers

If there is one thing there is no doubt about, it is that a good organizational team is essential. If Ironman, Spiderman, Black Widow, Hulk and Captain America make a good team, a team of event managers are THE TEAM. Not only is good communication essential, but also excellent coordination between all of them. In this way, and by reinforcing the superpowers of each of its members, unforeseen events are always dealt with and everything turns out well.

Source – https://www.protocoloimep.com/organizacion-de-eventos/los-4-superpoderes-que-tiene-un-organizador-de-eventos/

Back

La entrada The 4 superpowers of an event planner se publicó primero en Bacus Events - Creación y Organización de Eventos.

New trends in event organization

Valentina — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 09:59:06 +0000

New trends in event organization

The world of events is constantly evolving to adapt to the new times by using new tools and the latest technology that make life easier for both organizers and participants, who thanks to them become a more active part of the event.

What are the trends in Event Management, where is the industry headed, what are the demands of the participants?

These are some of the questions that many of us ask ourselves when we are thinking of new, original, different and impressive ways to organize our events. To help you answer them we have created this small list where we include some of the most important aspects to think about when we organize our event.

Hybrid events

We are always looking for new ways to impact and surprise the attendees to our event, and for this we use new technologies.

Hybrid events are those that combine the physical world with the virtual world, resulting in more interactive and participatory events. Thanks to the inclusion of the virtual part in the on-site event, we obtain a greater reach since we can count on participants from all over the world without them having to travel.

In recent times there has been an increase in the use of new technologies and integration in events is becoming more and more natural, allowing us to improve the experience of participants and make the most of the event. In this sense, one of the trends is the use of ibeacons, these objects have the ability to interact with mobile devices that are nearby to provide detailed and almost personalized information, when the user is within this area are sent alerts and information relevant to him.

Audiovisual media

The use of audiovisuals during and after the event is a tool that cannot be neglected.

When we participate in an event, we always have a greater impact and remember more easily the audiovisual part of the event.

During the event we can integrate the audiovisual in many ways, one of the most impressive is the creation of augmented reality content thus generating an experience in the participant difficult to forget, combining the real world with virtual elements that can transport us to other places. Another way in which we can surprise our audience is with the use of video mapping, a technique that consists of projecting images on real surfaces to achieve movement or 3D effects resulting in an artistic show out of the ordinary.

After the event create a video summary can be important not only to have a memory of the event, but can serve to open doors, generating new links with other companies or institutions as Fran Mateu (Film Director) explains in the post “The importance of audiovisual creation in the organization of events”.

Experiential events

The experience of the participants in our event is a fundamental point that we must pamper and plan when organizing it. Experiential events have become marketing tools with a high potential as Laura Herrero (IMEP teacher) explains in the post “Events as an experiential marketing tool”.

This way we go from having attendees to participants, giving them a leading role and making them actively participate in the event, making them part of it, helping to generate content, being a living part of it, so they will be co-creating their own experience in the event.

Decoration

There is no second chance to make a first impression. Based on this premise, it is important to take care of every detail of the image we project of our event.

To create a special, different event, it is important that the decoration be original and unique. One of the trends in decoration is the generation of green spaces, we will give the feeling of naturalness, freshness, and a modern and altruistic impression to our event.

In this sense, one of the most “natural” trends are the Green Events or Sustainable Events that seek to minimize the ecological impact.

This is a growing trend that generates a very positive feeling in the company that organizes it, which in the medium/short term will be rewarded by customers and the market.

In short, innovating and surprising the public, creating unforgettable and unique experiences is what will make our event generate an impacting experience for the participant.

Source – https://www.protocoloimep.com/articulos/nuevas-tendencias-en-organizacion-de-eventos/

Back

La entrada New trends in event organization se publicó primero en Bacus Events - Creación y Organización de Eventos.

I want to work as a freelance in events, what do I need to know?

Valentina — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 08:45:18 +0000

I want to freelance in events, what do I need to know? | Sònia Frías, EventoPlus expert answers today

If you are thinking about freelancing in events, there are certain things you should keep in mind. The first thing is that this decision, like any other, has pros and cons. The most relevant thing is that, despite having enough flexibility, there are months with a lot of activity and others with little. So you must be a good manager and organize your economy well: self-employment fees and other expenses are unforgiving. It is also important to know that there are different types of events and that each sub-sector has its high and low seasons; for example, at Christmas and summer there are hardly any corporate events, while the concert and festival season usually takes place in spring and summer.

As you know, there are different types of agencies: communication agencies, congress organization agencies (OPC), incoming market agencies (DMC), outgoing agencies (outgoing market) or production agencies, among others. Today I would like to talk about the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions) segment.

Access to the world of events itself is not difficult, as you can enter from different fields, disciplines or studies; the spectrum of profiles is unlimited. Freelancers do not necessarily and only come from the tourism sector, as is often believed. Some even combine more than one professional activity. That said, there are three freelance working dynamics: office-based (on-site or teleworking), operational (execution of the event in the field) and mixed (combination office/operational).

Office freelancers work on a project basis and at a fixed daily rate, while operational freelancers work on a service basis and at hourly rates. The ideal way to have year-round work is to be able to combine both options. A good level of English is essential and the more languages the better.

Freelance office

The office profile is usually in high demand as agencies require their collaboration to cope with work peaks. Depending on the project, we can work for days, weeks or months. To fill your schedule you will probably have to work with several agencies, so you will have to adapt to different work methodologies and be flexible, since each agency and each client is different.

To work from project to project, having good Excel and PowerPoint skills, as well as being efficient, meticulous and orderly, will help you a lot. If you recognize yourself in this profile, it will be relatively easy for them to count on you.

You can be a project manager or assistant. You will have to pay attention to the briefing, make proposals, prepare presentations, prepare quotations, create and design the program and manage the invoicing. You will be able to lead the whole project (from quotation to closing the accounts) or a part of it (managing transportation, accommodation, activities, dinners, etc.). When you receive the file of a project that is already underway, it is important to review all the details.

By the way, do you know how many people are involved in the organization of an event? How well do you know the different suppliers? Transportation, hotels, restaurants, caterers, activity companies, audiovisual companies, assemblers, industrial suppliers (stands, carpentry, lighting, decoration, furniture, plants, graphic design, illustration, writing, printing…), official guides, interpreters, translators, hostesses, security, cleaning staff, protocols, official procedures (e.g. permits), etc. Without a good production and logistical coordination of all the actors, the show cannot go well.

Operational freelance

This profile is the one who executes the event program. It is the first and last contact that the participant will have at the destination, therefore, friendliness and flexibility, the ability to manage and improvise, plus a good knowledge of the city and suppliers are essential. They represent the quality of the agency’s services.

They are the “face of the event” or the “shadow actors”. Together with the agencies’ project managers, they are responsible for the success of the event, as contracted. There is no point in creating a super event if it is not well coordinated, if mistakes are made, or if a part of the event is screwed up because all the details are not taken into account. They can be very intense days with little sleep. Are you comfortable with it?

Of the operational freelancers or on-site coordinators, agencies tend to work with those they already know. Even so, this is usually the most unstable option in terms of income.

Operational freelancers can be very helpful to agencies by providing feedback on services, pointing out new suppliers and helping to resolve unforeseen issues. Keeping up to date is important.

In both profiles, you have to be very capable of accepting last minute changes (program modifications, cancellations, flight variations…), and have a good knowledge of new technologies: registration with iPads, meeting apps, etc., and, increasingly, knowledge of sustainability in events.

How to get projects or services? Fees?

You will get work by applying to agencies and through peer referrals. There is no freelance association in the MICE sector.

With respect to rates, the range is very wide. Each agency usually has its own. In the incoming market (receptive), office work is usually a fixed amount per day and the operation depends on the type of services. They are highly variable. In the outgoing market, it is a flat rate per day, also depending on the agency. But beware, don’t be dazzled by the initial numbers. Break them down well. Think that you don’t work all year long, that you have to subtract from the rate the 15% income tax and the self-employed fee, which is increasing.

In order to be able to invoice, it is mandatory to be registered in the IAE (Tax Authorities) and in the Special Regime for Self-Employed Workers (Social Security). Please note that you will have to complete different administrative formalities throughout the year: quarterly VAT, annual VAT summary and other forms, depending on your particular situation. To reduce the risk of inspection, it is advisable to remain registered even during the off-peak months.

On the other hand, some agencies may ask you for the Contractors Certificate and it is highly advisable that you get well informed about the retirement issue. For all these reasons, it is advisable to have a good advisor.

No job is perfect, but if you are passionate about dealing with people, immersing yourself in different cultures and discovering new places, as well as management and organization, and you are adaptable, flexible and decisive in handling the unforeseen events that always arise and don’t mind long working hours, then: Welcome to the world of events!

Are you up for it?

Source – Cristina Muñoz – https://www.eventoplus.com/preguntale-al-experto/quiero-trabajar-como-freelance-en-eventos-que-tengo-que-saber/

Back

La entrada I want to work as a freelance in events, what do I need to know? se publicó primero en Bacus Events - Creación y Organización de Eventos.

Outdoor events: Pros and cons

Valentina — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:15:43 +0000

Outdoor events: Pros and cons

The good weather is starting to arrive, the daylight hours are getting longer and it is becoming more and more desirable to meet with friends and family in outdoor places. In addition, the wedding and communion season is starting, and it is time to decide how and where to organize civil ceremonies and invitations.

If you are seriously considering going outdoors, we will try to help you make the decision by offering you a list of pros and cons.

Pros

An environment of 10

Implementing your event in the middle of nature gives a very romantic and chic touch, besides giving a sense of freedom. Particularly when it comes to weddings, altars and aisles can create a very emotional atmosphere among guests that will make your wedding a memorable one for everyone.

Decoration

An outdoor event allows a wide range of possibilities in terms of decoration. In addition, it offers greater freedom, since in closed spaces the possibilities are reduced depending on the architecture and style of the place.

Photography

Nothing like natural light to ensure magazine photos. If the weather is good for your event, we guarantee that both you and your guests will take the best pictures you can take.

Cons

Meteorology

The quintessential problem of all outdoor events. It will depend on the weather in the area where you organize the event and the time of the year, but you have to take this into account if you do not want your event to be a disaster. It is advisable to have a plan B prepared, such as a tent or an enclosed area to move your event to in case of inclement weather, such as rain or wind. If your event is going to last all day or night, you should have shaded areas or heaters ready to ensure the comfort of your guests throughout the event.

Spring and pollen

If you are celebrating your event in the middle of spring, the place will look beautiful and flowery, but if you have guests allergic to pollen, they will remember your event as a fatal experience. If you are able to do so, make sure that you do not have guests with pollen allergies at your event venue. Gramineae, shade plane tree, olive tree, birch, parietaria and palm tree are the most common allergies. If you know of guests with pollen allergies in the area, warn them in advance and have a wide variety of non-alcoholic beverages prepared in your catering, as allergy sufferers cannot consume them if they are being treated with antihistamines.

Careful with food

If you are having an outdoor catering event, you should be aware that some food will spoil quickly: puff pastries will dry out, mayonnaise will spoil and ice cubes in drinks will melt quickly. In addition, unwanted guests, such as flies or wasps, are likely to appear. Keep all these aspects in mind when organizing the catering and make sure that the food is kept at the right temperature until it is ready to be consumed. As for unwanted insects, El Laurel Catering gives some tips to keep them away:

You must find a way to keep them away by placing repellents such as laurel, jasmine, lemon or citronella on the tables.

Other disadvantages

We all love the sun and grass, but it can be a problem at your event if it lasts too long or if there are no areas set aside for guests. We can assure you that there is nothing more uncomfortable than stepping on the grass in heels or spending 3 hours in the sun. However, you can offer solutions to your guests such as placing containers with sunglasses, hats or heel guards.

In short, if you are thinking of organizing your event outdoors, it is necessary to take into account the inconveniences and be prepared for all of them. It is also important to take into consideration that this will mean a higher cost for the event, although we are sure that the result will be worth it.

Source – https://www.protocoloimep.com/organizacion-de-eventos/eventos-al-aire-libre-pros-y-contras/

Back

La entrada Outdoor events: Pros and cons se publicó primero en Bacus Events - Creación y Organización de Eventos.

Associations increasingly committed to sustainability

Valentina — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 08:37:46 +0000

Associations increasingly committed to sustainability

Our sector is a set of groups that each have a different role, but that together create events… and that together generate an environmental or social impact. One change in recent years is that some of these groups have defined sustainability dialogues or commitments, with varying levels of specificity, but always with the will to improve things. We review some of these initiatives, although many other associations carry out responsible initiatives, such as the training of members that EMA is carrying out, or causes such as human trafficking supported by associations like SITE or MPI.

AFE: a decalogue and a sustainability roundtable

AFE (Spanish Trade Fair Association) published its decalogue in 2022, “a turning point for the sector’s trade fairs,” says its secretary general Juan Puchalt. Its main components? It advocates a communication effort (on its websites, headquarters, networks…) of its members’ commitments, energy improvements in its facilities and energy use practices, sustainable food practices, collective and sustainable transportation, circular economy in structures and carpets, accessibility, collaborations with NGOs and volunteers (taking advantage of the massive attendance that fairs represent), hiring criteria applying environmental and social criteria, and finally to reduce its carbon footprint. In fact, they have also joined the NetZeroCarbonEvents initiative.

NetZero Carbon Events, the most international initiative

This initiative, supported by more than 400 organizations in 55 countries, aims to make all events carbon-free by 2050. By the end of 2023, they will publish the roadmap for 2050, with an intermediate target of 50% by 2030. It is an initiative that applies to the entire value chain, with the idea of breaking down efforts by type of stakeholder. It has five main fields of action, including organizing events in an energy-efficient and green way or redesigning events to use materials.

IdeMice launches a decalogue for sustainable incentives

While this statement of intent from the incentive agency association emphasizes measures at the destination, it also speaks of commitment at home. It makes recommendations at the level of hiring more sustainable means of transportation (a key component of incentives), combating single-use packaging, hiring sustainable accommodations, more sustainable catering, reuse of materials, workers’ rights, and a key value provided by incentive travel: generating positive impact on the environment by encouraging participants to interact with local communities, with respect for local heritage. This local impact, together with the awareness of participants, is a key value of the incentives.

ADEAZA launches its best practices guide

ADEAZA highlights in its guide the importance of client relationships and the values that should govern these relationships: professionalism, integrity, excellence… The manual advises clients on variables to be taken into account when hiring a company (reputation, solvency, compliance with regulations…), on the difference between the client’s needs and the needs of the staffing company or on the specifications when drawing up a budget.

France defines a sector commitment

UNIMEV, the alliance of associations in the events sector in France, brings together 400 companies from the entire value chain of the events sector. In collaboration with the French government, it has defined an industry commitment focused on avoiding waste. The Decalogue details a series of commitments and circular design methods to be applied. An example of truly collective commitment, but also of prioritization of a few causes.

Source – Eric Mottard – https://www.eventoplus.com/articulos/las-asociaciones-cada-vez-mas-comprometidas-con-la-sostenibilidad/

Figures by business segment

The catering segment is the most important, with a share of 88% of the total. The value of this market stood at 3.1 billion euros, 15% more than in the previous year. Within the mass catering business, educational establishments were the most dynamic demand segment, with an increase of 17.2% and a value of 1,055 million euros. Demand from the healthcare sector remained the most important, reaching 1,365 million euros (+14.7%), while business services increased by 12.2% to 505 million euros.

Air catering, on the other hand, was driven by strong growth in the number of passengers traveling by air. 220 million in 2022, 76% more than in the previous year.

After growing by 67%, high-end catering reached 200 million euros, in a context of a strong increase in demand for events and celebrations thanks to the lifting of restrictions following the pandemic.

Nearly a thousand companies

In 2022, the sector’s supply was made up of some 955 companies, which generated an employment volume of 75,000 workers. Both figures remained stable throughout the last fiscal year.

The solid position achieved by the main operators is reflected in the degree of concentration in the sector. In 2022, the top five had a combined share of nearly 45% of sector turnover, a percentage that was close to 60% when the top ten operators are taken into account.

Source – https://www.foodretail.es/horeca/mercado-catering-previsiones-2023_0_1769223072.html

Back

La entrada Associations increasingly committed to sustainability se publicó primero en Bacus Events - Creación y Organización de Eventos.

Opening date for Barcelona’s highest rooftop is now available (and it will be very soon)

Valentina — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 09:33:20 +0000

Opening date for Barcelona’s highest rooftop is now available (and it will be very soon)

It will be located on the 25th floor of a hotel and will have a swimming pool, restaurant and cocktail bar.

The season of hotel terraces and rooftops begins, and a serious candidate is running for the number one terrace with a view in Barcelona: on June 8, Nobu Barcelona, a hotel with one of the best Japanese restaurants in Barcelona, will open what will be the highest hotel rooftop in Barcelona.

Located on the roof of the 25th floor of Torre Catalunya – a building that is eighty meters high and the sixth tallest hotel in Catalonia – Nobu’s new space will have a Japanese-inspired garden, a swimming pool and bar and restaurant service. The gastronomic offer will be inspired by the sea and mountain views, with dishes such as salt and pepper squid, sea bass ceviche with coconut or sausage dogs. And a selection of ‘onigiris’ and ‘monakas’ – a Japanese snack that would be a mochi ‘sandwich’ – will add the Japanese touch.

The drinks menu will maintain an ultra-local character, with beers from Garage Beer, natural wines from producers such as Montrubí and cocktails that mix Japanese flavors such as yuzu with Mediterranean elements such as basil and white vermouth.

One thing is for sure: the views from the 25th floor will be worth a visit. The panoramic view offered by the Nobu restaurant, from the 23rd floor, is breathtaking and transforms Barcelona into a kind of model that we can see in 360º. The rooftop will be available for guests not staying at the hotel from sunset.

Nobu is not the tallest hotel in Barcelona: it is the Hotel Arts, which at 154 meters high is also the tallest building in Barcelona. But the top 9 floors of the Arts are occupied by luxury apartments.

Source – Ricard Martin – https://www.timeout.es/barcelona/es/noticias/el-rooftop-mas-alto-de-barcelona-abrira-en-junio-050923

Back

La entrada Opening date for Barcelona’s highest rooftop is now available (and it will be very soon) se publicó primero en Bacus Events - Creación y Organización de Eventos.