Learn About Our Best Practices and Suggestions
Sonesta would like to share the best practices and suggestions we have learned from our customers. Our team is eager to provide the additional assistance for you to execute.
Release meeting space you likely won't need: optimize building use
Request decorative hard goods instead of fresh cut florals
Source décor/signage locally
Request recyclable material or signs made with FSC certified fibers instead of foam-board signs.
Reduce size of signs/ use less signage material overall
Ask that signage and/or décor be donated to charity after use
Add vegetarian/vegan items
Request local/seasonal produce and organic produce
Request sustainable seafood and organic meats
Serve from vertical gardens
Invite chefs to share food sources & sustainability details
Communicate food sources & sustainability details on menus
Request local or organic wines, beers or spirits
Request mainly reusable dishes & utensils (limit disposables)
Request water stations and provide attendees reusable bottles
Request that glasses not be pre-filled with water
Offer wellness activities, in nature or onsite
Support charities with onsite or offsite volunteer activities
Request that used expo items get donated to charity