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Atlantis Bahamas: A Leader in Environmental Stewardship

Smart Meetings

How planners can take part culture of conservation, environmental sustainability and positive impact at a sought-after destination June 8 is World Ocean Day. Read More: Sustainability as a Practice Get to Know Michelle Liu—and The Bahamian Waters The Bahamas is known for its crystal blue water and life-filled coral reefs.

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Smart Moves in Reno, Paradise Coast and More

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He brings over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, most recently serving as assistant airport director, strategy and development at Pensacola International airport, where he implemented strategic planning initiatives to foster local economic growth and sustainable tourism practices.

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Sustainable hotels and The Black Sheep Inn: An example to follow

EHL Insights

Although the number of hotels and inns claiming to be sustainable keeps increasing, in reality how many of them are good examples of sustainable hospitality? The Black Sheep Inn in the Ecuadorian highlands is surely one of them.

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How New Orleans Recovered after a Natural Disaster

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As an owner of a corporate destination management franchise in New Orleans, I saw the reality of ground zero as I worked to rebuild my business after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Whether it is hurricane, earthquake, volcano or fire, the pictures of devastation are everywhere—but that negative news could have an upside. Welcome Empathy Tourism.

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Sustainable hotels and The Black Sheep Inn: An example to follow

EHL Insights

Although the number of hotels and inns claiming to be sustainable keeps increasing, in reality how many of them are good examples of sustainable hospitality? The Black Sheep Inn in the Ecuadorian highlands is surely one of them.

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Getting ready for the Big Game in the Big Easy

MPI

But Hurricane Katrina scrapped those plans, damaging the venue so much that the New Orleans Saints had to play in San Antonio, Texas, during the 2005 season. “A large part of our transformative project is to honor our commitment of making sure this project is sustainably sourced and equitably built.” ” Thornton says.

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How Extreme Weather Is Impacting Events

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Those risks are becoming real for event organizers, in Canada and elsewhere, said event sustainability expert Shawna McKinley, principal at Clear Current Consulting in Vancouver, Canada, who is tracking extreme weather and its impact on events.