Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement Launch Sustainability Roadmap for Events Industry — Radisson Hospitality Belgium SRL/BV

Event summary

Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement launched a sustainability roadmap guide for Associations and Professional Congress Organizers (PCOs) on September 18, 2026.
The guide, 'Accelerating Sustainable & Regenerative Events: A Guide for Associations & PCOs', provides practical tools, destination data, and measurable frameworks to integrate sustainability into event planning.
Only 3% of Associations report having an advanced sustainability program, highlighting a significant implementation gap in the industry.
The guide outlines five key actions for more sustainable events, including collaborating with destination partners and prioritizing certified supplier networks.

The big picture

The partnership between Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement underscores the growing emphasis on sustainability in the meetings and events industry. With only a small fraction of organizations having advanced sustainability programs, the guide aims to bridge the gap between ambition and action. This initiative aligns with broader industry trends towards measurable and repeatable sustainability practices, driven by collaboration between associations, destinations, venues, and suppliers.

What we're watching

Implementation Challenges: How Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement will address the sustainability action gap in the events industry.
Industry Collaboration: Whether the guide's frameworks will foster consistent sustainability standards across multiple meetings and destinations.
Destination Role: The pace at which destinations will adopt and improve their sustainability performance through the GDS-Index.