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How Technology Can Help Us Build a Greener Events Industry

Smart Meetings

Sustainability by definition is meeting the needs of the present without compromising those of the future. While several years ago that may have been true, new technology has made it much easier and less costly to implement sustainable practices at events.

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Overtourism Management & Solutions: Where More Isn’t Better

Dana Communications

Venice…and its volume of visitors As a bucket list destination for generations of travelers, Venice has seen the downside of overtourism. Private businesses Venezia Autentica and Fairbnb are proactively promoting more sustainable tourism. In 2017 alone, the city welcomed 36 million international visitors.

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Making Conference Swag Sustainable

Convene by PCMA

At a Women in CleanTech & Sustainability event, Ethical Swag’s bamboo cutlery in branded pouches made of recycled materials were coveted items. When Tara Milburn attended her first Promotional Products Association International Show in 2010 or 2011, it was her first entrée into swag (stuff we all get). Tara Milburn.

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Sustainable Travel: Opportunities Digital Technology Provides for a Greener Business

AltexSoft Travel

The devastating impact of travel on the environment and local communities is enormous. marine litter is up to 40 percent bigger during peak season) are just some of the global problems caused by travel. marine litter is up to 40 percent bigger during peak season) are just some of the global problems caused by travel.

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How has Social Media Changed the Tourism Industry?

Solimar International

At that time, widespread internet usage had already wildly changed the landscape of the industry, increasing customer autonomy from the days of travel agency appointments and packages. TV, print, and radio advertisements prevailed as travelers and companies were still adapting to the nascent digital world. The Travel Cycle.

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Before Coronavirus: How the Travel Industry Overcame Its Five Biggest Crises

AltexSoft Travel

Never before the travel industry has seen such a total standstill. Sadly, the pandemic is expected to result in: a loss of 50 million travel-related jobs worldwide; a 25 percent shrink of global travel; reduce in revenue at least by $113 billion for airlines (and this forecast was made before the closure of the North Atlantic market).

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WTTC G20 public-private dialogue shines light on travel & tourism opportunities

Travel Daily Media

The post WTTC G20 public-private dialogue shines light on travel & tourism opportunities appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Governments also heard first-hand the value of having streamlined visa processes, digital borders, and a strong focus on sustainability. Currently representing 9.2%

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