Smart Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2024

The city’s main hubs for meetings and conventions, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, has acquired several certifications showcasing the city’s commitment to eco-friendly, sustainable practices, including the Santa Clara County Green Business and California Green Business Innovator certifications. The convention center sits 3.9

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 20, 2023

The goal of the program is to achieve 100% organic land care while removing harmful pesticides from the environment. Renovated in 2021, SayBrook is equipped with energy-efficient lighting, recycling for paper, plastic, metal and cardboard and wastewater disinfection by ultraviolet (not chlorine). of event space.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Eighteen diverse interns living in seven countries were selected to join Solimar’s Fall 2021 sustainable tourism internship cohort. . In addition to her travels, she still found time to sit on the spouse’s club board, as well as get a Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Grant Writing. My name is Majra Hasanic.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

Today, the CMP certification is a globally-recognized distinction. Those who earn their CMP certifications build their industry knowledge, refine their performance, promote their credibility and learn to engage in uniform standards of practice. In 2006, he earned his CMP certification from EIC.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In 2006, he earned his CMP certification from EIC. Sanchez spoke to Smart Meetings about what inspired him to earn his CMP and where the certification has brought him. He advises professionals interested in earning a CMP to first volunteer and join professional organizations. More professionals than ever seek to attain it.

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Business Traveler USA

JANUARY 28, 2022

Proof of participation will come in the form of CO2 reduction certificates. ANA will receive the SAF manufacturer’s CO2 reduction certificate from the supplier when it purchases SAF. The airline will in turn issue certificates linked to and split among participating companies/corporations. What is the GHG Protocol Scope 3?

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ITA Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

91 Invaluable Sales Training Resources for 2021. An organized collection of useful sales threads for sales professionals. HubSpot Inbound Sales Certification Course (Free). Take this free inbound sales certification course and master the basics of inbound sales. Tech Leadership Series 2021 | March 23–26 | Virtual.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 9, 2022

Angie Ranalli, outgoing Chair of the PCMA Foundation Board, speaks at Educon 2021 in Phoenix. BLURB: Angie Ranalli, 2021 Chair of the PCMA Foundation Board, looks back on a year of challenges and successes, and the changes the pandemic has brought to the business events industry. Jacob Slaton Photography).

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 12, 2021

Marriott International and the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) today announced a collaboration to provide the Asia Pacific region’s business events community access to PCMA’s Digital Event Strategist (DES) certification course. The Digital Event Strategist Certification core program is sponsored by Encore.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

After reading these stories, you can earn one clock hour of CMP certification by visiting the Convene CMP Series page to answer questions about them. Find links to our series of stories below. If the questions are not yet posted, please be patient and return at another time. READ MORE

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 8, 2022

Astronomy elicits feelings of wonder and amazement,” says Sandra Benitez Herrera, a remote fellow for the Office of Astronomy for Development, an organization that promotes the use of stargazing for sustainable development. earned the IDA’s dark-sky certification in 2016. This getaway earned its dark-sky certification in November 2021.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This makes sense because they organize highly-detailed and complex events for international and diplomatic clients. The company’s website is clean, well-organized, and thoughtfully-designed to make navigation effortless for visitors. Contact Us: hello@socialtables.com +1 (877) 973-2863 Request Pricing ? Need more inspiration?

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 24, 2020

The time frame required to organize and launch an incentive travel campaign will mean that programs will only be delivered at the back end of 2021. But at the same time, some incentive programs have been rescheduled into early 2021 so that will help our industry globally. Our SITE family has been such a support network for me.

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National Association For Catering ane Events

AUGUST 24, 2021

Q.Please provide some background on your current position and organization, as well as your path to getting there. Q: How has CPCE certification helped your career to date? © 2021 Niki Charitable Art Foundation. If you are interested in being featured, please contact cpce@nace.net. All Rights Reserved / ARS, NY / ADAGP, Paris.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Event organizers can decide which of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals Decide which of those 17 goals are most within their reach to accomplish and aligned with the mission of their organizations. 2, zero hunger, as a key element of its 2021 event, held July 19-23. Courtesy UN).

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Destinations International named Hall COO of the organization, beginning in April. Hall was board chair at Destinations International for the 2021-2022 term but has since stepped down from the position to fill her new role. Previously, Dipalma was taskforce manager of food and beverage at Hyatt’s Thompson Savannah property.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Destinations International named Hall COO of the organization, beginning in April. Hall was board chair at Destinations International for the 2021-2022 term but has since stepped down from the position to fill her new role. Previously, Dipalma was taskforce manager of food and beverage at Hyatt’s Thompson Savannah property.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Officially launched at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November 2021, the Glasgow Declaration unites travel and tourism behind a common set of pathways for climate action, aligning the sector with global commitments and catalyzing collaborative solutions to the many challenges facing businesses and destinations globally.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 18, 2022

Charles, Missouri, to overseeing entire portfolios of venues for Spectra (acquired by Oak View Group in 2021). I traveled through mid-March [of 2020], stayed isolated for April and May, then the first week of June 2020 through May of 2021 I traveled 46 out of 52 weeks and continued to travel weekly. Charles Convention Center in St.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2021

Many respondents pointed out how they took the time to learn new skills, with a number of them earning their Digital Event Strategist (DES) certification. But my organization produced our first online conference and it was well-received by attendees. Successful site visit to Puerto Rico in July 2021. NEW SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS.

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Gavel International

JUNE 8, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes 2021 is perhaps the most exciting time in social media history since its golden age in the early 2000s. An organization can never be too careful about the content it posts, which has become a priority during a time when tensions often run high. Here are a few ideas to consider: Content. Responsible. Trustworthy.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

Event planning is a dynamic profession that requires a great deal of creativity, organization, and people skills. Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers. In that case, the professional certifications become more important.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 30, 2021

“[I’m] continuing to serve my clients well, even though they have all canceled their 2020 and 2021 programs — and have not yet rebooked,” wrote one respondent who gave themselves credit for “not quitting” during trying times. RELATED: Event Organizers Cite Accomplishments During the Pandemic. NEW SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS.

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ITA Group

MAY 4, 2021

It’s the canyon between the skills organizations currently have and the skills they want and/or need for the future. Industry expert McKinsey & Company ’s recent global survey found 87% of organizations say they’re either experiencing a skills gap now or expect to experience one in the next few years.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

2021 SFI Annual Conference. When: May 12–14, 2021. The Sustainable Forestry Initiative awards certifications in forestry management to forests with exceptional conservation value. SFI’s in-person conference usually attracts 300 attendees, but in 2021, its virtual event hosted nearly 600 participants, according to Block.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle).

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

As the host of COP26 in November 2021 in Glasgow, SEC hired a waste and sustainability manager, Warden said. If an organization doesn’t have the ability to bring a sustainability expert on staff, she suggested tapping into a shared resource across different organizations. SOURCES FOR TRADEOFFS GRAPHIC: Jäckle, Sebastian.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 20, 2023

With the in-person event business back to full strength, it’s more important than ever for host organizations to rethink how they conduct gatherings in order to minimize their carbon footprint. Experience Kissimmee , the destination marketing organization for Osceola County, Fla., Every effort counts. Jay Inslee.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 12, 2023

It’s here in New Orleans that, in 2021, NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility built the Artemis rocket, the most powerful ever built by NASA. After a successful event in New Orleans that year, the AGU returned for its fall meeting in 2021. The facility is now the largest convention center project in the U.S. certified under LEED v4.1

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ITA Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

While verbal or written recognition is appreciated by most employees, they are also increasingly eager to develop their own skills and looking for support from their organizations to do so, a trend we have seen increase even more in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tue, 02/02/2021 - 08:29.

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ITA Group

JUNE 29, 2021

An employee years of service award program not only motivates employees to remain loyal to their organization, but also reflects positively on the company for retaining them. Over one-third (37.9%) of employees leave an organization in the first year—and two out of three employees leave in the first six months.

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ITA Group

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Leaders need to ensure their program strategy, incentives, processes, engagement efforts and systems are evolving to meet the demands of indirect partner organizations. Provide them with key benefits, specialization, tiers, certification, etc. Thu, 12/16/2021 - 10:54. to help drive performance. .

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Such as hiring bartenders with RAMP (Responsible Alcohol Management Program) or TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) certification and giving them free reign to “cut a person off” if too drunk. At least as an organizer you’ve put up a little bit of a barrier.”. Several respondent planners offered tips and techniques.

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Gavel International

AUGUST 10, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes Hybrid events were a lifesaver in 2020 and will continue throughout 2021. The tips in this article will help organizations navigate the exciting months ahead to pull off immersive and engaging in-person meetings. The second is an organized way to report and track COVID-19 cases, should any occur.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

When EBSA 2021 — the annual gathering of the European Biophysical Societies Association — wrapped up at the end of July, it was a moment worth celebrating for the members of Vienna’s meeting industry. “But Here’s a snapshot of why so many organizers are welcoming attendees to Vienna. David Payr; Vienna Tourist Board).

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 13, 2022

I have experience organizing trips, particularly in the sustainable tourism sector, where I emphasize the importance of sustainability and help people understand why it is so important. He worked as an intern in Climate resilience and Anticipatory Action Early Warming (AA) with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization ( FAO).

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The conference, originally scheduled for last November in Glasgow, was canceled because of the pandemic — in May, the decision was made to hold the conference in person in 2021 as originally planned in Glasgow. The bureau also offers a toolkit and support to help conference organizers deliver sustainable conferences, Crawford said.

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