The venue achieves SILVER Level Certification for environmental and social responsibility
WASHINGTON, D.C. (04 May 2026) – The Events Industry Council is pleased to announce that the Whistler Conference Centre, an event venue managed by Tourism Whistler, has achieved SILVER level certification to the EIC Sustainable Event Standards. This is the first EIC certification for the centre.
“Achieving this certification is a meaningful acknowledgement of our team’s dedication to making Whistler a premier sustainable meetings destination and the Whistler Conference Centre a venue of choice for planners,” says Preston Miller, Director of Conference Sales & Services at Tourism Whistler. “It reflects our commitment to environmental and socially responsible practices that support the long-term sustainability of the tourism and events industry and marks an important milestone in Whistler’s sustainability journey.”
The EIC Sustainable Event Standards were created through a global collaborative process with participation from subject matter experts in all sectors. They provide a framework for collaboration and a strong focus on guidance and metrics so that event professionals at all stages of their sustainability journey have the support needed to implement and measure sustainable practices.
The standards specify performance criteria in the areas of organizational management; marketing; communications and engagement; climate action; water management; materials and circularity; supply chain management; diversity, equity and inclusion; accessibility; and social impact. To date, more than 300 professionals have participated in the review of the standards. The venue standard is one of several comprehensive standards for environmentally sustainable events.
Located in the heart of Whistler Village, the Whistler Conference Centre is Whistler’s signature conference facility, offering more than 40,000 square feet of versatile meeting space to accommodate conferences and events of varying sizes and scope. Tourism Whistler has long prioritised environmental and social responsibility within its conference sales and services strategy, supporting planners with resources such as a comprehensive Green Meetings Guide, a robust environmental policy, and opportunities for delegates to participate in community volunteer and donation programs.
Whistler is recognised as a leader in environmental practices and was Canada’s first destination to achieve four APEX/ASTM certifications: Conference Centre, F&B Supplier, A/V Supplier, and CVB/Destination. This latest achievement builds on that foundation and further demonstrates the Whistler Conference Centre’s commitment to advancing standards-based sustainability within the meetings and events industry.
“This certification recognises the Whistler Conference Centre’s strong commitment to sustainability and measurable progress,” said Amy Calvert, President and CEO of the Events Industry Council. “This achievement highlights how venues can embed responsible practices into operations while delivering meaningful impact for their communities and stakeholders.”
The Alliance for Audited Media, a not-for-profit auditing organisation, performed the independent third-party certification of the centre’s compliance with the venue standard.
“By becoming EIC-certified, Whistler Conference Centre is demonstrating its commitment to transparency and accountability in sustainability practices,” said Richard Murphy, CEO, President and Managing Director of the Alliance for Audited Media. “We congratulate their team on this achievement and their continued efforts to prioritise sustainability across their operations.”
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The Events Industry Council’s worldwide federation includes 30+ Association Members and 30+ Corporate Members with global operations and event teams in countries around the world. EIC’s collective network touches an estimated half a million event professionals and more than 70,000 organisations across the global business events ecosystem.
EIC is the global champion for event professionals and event industry excellence. It promotes high standards and professionalism in the events industry with the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) programme and signature programme activities. The CMP credential is recognised globally as the badge of excellence in the events industry. The qualifications for certification are based on professional experience, education and a rigorous exam. Learn more at www.eventscouncil.org (http://www.eventscouncil.org/).
ABOUT WHISTLER AND THE WHISTLER CONFERENCE CENTRE:
Whistler is Canada’s premier year-round leisure and meeting destination located in the Coast Mountains 120 kilometres (75 miles) north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Consistently rated the top ski resort in North America, Whistler was the Host Mountain Resort of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The resort offers an extensive range of accommodations totaling 10,000 bedrooms among 24 hotels as well as townhomes, condos, B&Bs and chalets. Whistler also boasts more than 100 restaurants and bars, 200 retail shops, 25 spas and countless activity options from world-renowned skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking and golf, to hiking, rock climbing and watersports.
The Whistler Conference Centre is owned by the Resort Municipality of Whistler and managed and operated by Tourism Whistler. As a cornerstone of the resort’s meetings and events sector, the Conference Centre plays a critical role in attracting business to the destination and providing high-quality meeting space to support Whistler’s diverse accommodation offerings. Learn more at whistler.com/meetings.
ABOUT THE ALLIANCE FOR AUDITED MEDIA
As the leading global not-for-profit media assurance organization, the Alliance for Audited Media advances transparency, accountability and trust across media and advertising. From cross-media audits and data verification to industry certifications in areas such as brand safety, measurement, retail media and ethical AI, AAM validates the data and processes that power today’s media. Through impartial assurance and forward-thinking frameworks, AAM helps organizations demonstrate credibility and authenticity in a rapidly evolving media ecosystem. Learn more at auditedmedia.com.