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‘Events Are the Thinking Machine of the World’

Convene by PCMA

First up: Paul Dickinson, a pioneer in the field of sustainability reporting — he founded CDP, the Carbon Disclosure Project in 2000. I wrote a book in 2000 called Beautiful Corporations. People sometimes say to me, “Oh sustainability, it’s regulation, it’s tough, I don’t want to do it.” But let’s talk about the solution.

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Now is the time to rethink and restart the events industry: Interview with Angeles Moreno, Managing Partner at the Creative Dots

The MICE Blog

In 2000, I decided to found a company, something that will change the industry, and I established the first marketplace to organise events online. In 2008/9, the biggest problem was a lack of money; so, the biggest decisions of governments and regulators involved how to put money back. But then, we saw the end of the crisis.

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The Power of Multi-Hub Meetings: Maarten Vanneste

Endless Events

It was quite exciting to see the internet evolve and see the equipment evolve, and to see things becoming really possible and easier to do than in 2000. So saving money is definitely something that can work” Regulations. So regulations in pharma are a big deal, and you could skip all that when you have local meetings.

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Contactless Guest Experience as the Future of Hospitality

AltexSoft Travel

With the hotel’s mobile app, you’re able to unlock the door, regulate temperature, turn on the television set, and do much more. Xperium is using deep learning to create personalized automation for more than 2000 hotels around the world. Delivering a Personalized Experience to Hotel Guests.

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The New Unum One Business-Class Seat Is Revolutionizing the Market

Business Traveler USA

Sometimes a business-class seat comes along that’s so different from what has come before that it resets the standard for passengers and airlines, like British Airways’ first fully flat business-class bed in 2000, or the Qatar Airways Qsuite with its first business-class doors in 2017. So the narrow-body is, for business-class seats, wider.

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Natural Disasters in California: What Homeowners and Renters Need to Know

Redfin

From 2000-2019, over 70% of people living within the perimeter of wildfires in the US lived in California. Unfortunately, due to more frequent disasters, high interest rates, and a desire for less regulation , many insurance companies are no longer offering insurance to homeowners in California. Use drought-resistant landscaping.

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Natural Disasters in Nevada: What Homeowners and Renters Need to Know

Redfin

Follow all regulations and reduce water use however you can. Stay informed about drought conditions and regulations. In fact, from 2000-2018, wildfires burned more than double the number of acres compared to 1980-1999. For example: Conserve water in daily tasks. Upgrade to water-efficient fixtures and appliances.