SUPPLIER SOUNDS OFF
L ike the Bribery Act, The Data Protection Act and The Disability Discrimination Act let’s not make sustainability of hotels and venues into another cash cow for consultants promoting their snake oil solutions. Resources for sustainable practices are plentiful and free. What isn’t free though, is a deeper dive into sustainability. Recently in Never forget Our mystery supplier is asking you to think carefully about who you place your business with in the return to live events.
our sector the environmental issue has overtaken all the other important
Think how your calls regarding cancellations went unanswered.”
factors of corporate responsibility
such as fair labour practices, ethical business practices and inclusivity. Which it shouldn’t. When you next plan an event take a look at the business practices of that destination or hotel chain. ink how some hotels furloughed all their sales sta or got shot of their representatives at the rst opportunity. ink how your calls regarding cancellations went unanswered and how some of you are still waiting for commissions from over a year ago. Abandoned ink how some countries and cities quickly dispensed with the services of their in‐market salespeople. ink how some airlines and DMCs abandoned their reps, thinking the UK taxpayer could just bail them out with furlough payments. Ask yourself where certain previously verbose suppliers have been over the last year. Not supporting your industry, for sure.
They didn’t support associations by paying their membership, let alone give sponsorship and help those associations lobby the UK government for your benefit. They didn’t support One Industry One Voice, they didn’t support your industry charities or the brilliant mental health and other support initiatives you have created. Basically, they turned their backs on you. Not exactly a sustainable or ethical business practice. So, please don’t reward them with your business. Choose suppliers that believe in the sustainability of events, not a quick smash and grab.
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