Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Alaska Airlines’ new offers might maximize your benefits. Hoshino Resorts and Japan Airlines Team Up to Attract Tourists Japan Airlines and Hoshino Resorts have partnered to launch a new sustainable tourism campaign , “All-Time Favorite vs. Hidden Gems,” which aims to attract visitors to Japan’s less-trodden locales.

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ETC Corporate

MARCH 6, 2023

The European Travel Commission (ETC) today hosted a joint press conference with Tourism Economics and European Tourism Association (ETOA) at ITB Berlin on the state of long-haul travel recovery to Europe and expectations for 2023.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

Group travel benefits through this partnership include 10% off round-trip airfare, 20% off the best available room rate at Stein Collection properties, a $100 daily resort credit per room for food, beverages, or spa treatments, as well as complimentary room upgrades and late departures (subject to availability).

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As the meetings and events industry is still in reconstruction after Covid, the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), giving back to communities and sustainability has garnered more attention and discussion. Working with the Arizona Refugee Resettlement Program , the hotel hired refugees and the mutual benefit was incredible.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As a result, Events Industry Council (EIC) updated its standards in 2022 to enhance sustainable practices across the events industry. Additionally, EIC introduced a new certification for event professionals interested in promoting sustainability and social impact in their organizations and global business events.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2024

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 Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It is a day to highlight the need for investment in funding gaps to build a more sustainable and resilient tourism sector. They released three ways the tourism industry can contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They can also look to investing in sustainable infrastructure. Reducing emissions brings a $24.7

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Jessica Martini, national account manager with Southwest Business, shared that the bulk of group travel is made up of under 150 people so most companies can take advantage of the benefits. Southwest’s Martini explained that one of the benefits is access to a Partner Service Desk for additional support, including enhanced reporting.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

She positioned the show as a bellwether event, offering a picture of business volume and pipelines that could be realized in 2023 and beyond. One example is “Sustainability and the Circular Economy” with Aurora Dawn Benton, chief change agent with Astrapto, and Benoit Sauvage, CEO of Hospitality Sustainability Revolution.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

She positioned the show as a bellwether event, offering a picture of business volume and pipelines that could be realized in 2023 and beyond. One example is “Sustainability and the Circular Economy” with Aurora Dawn Benton, chief change agent with Astrapto, and Benoit Sauvage, CEO of Hospitality Sustainability Revolution.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct. IMEX is not new to the quest for more sustainable events.

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Solimar International

JULY 19, 2023

Green Investments in Tourism: Unlocking Opportunities and Experiences for Sustainable Growth (World Tourism Day 2023) Green investments in the tourism industry are crucial as we move farther away from the pandemic, as many consumer preferences have shifted to become more eco-friendly. Future-proof investment strategies.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important as the travel and tourism industries are surging into 2023. The organization’s silent auction raised $106, 896 to benefit Massachusetts Association of Mental Health and the Above and Beyond Foundation. “We

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

This is driven by sustainability concerns, cost efficiency and a focus on local community support and cultural preservation. Additionally, the freelance marketplace is evolving with regulatory changes aimed at better worker classification compliance and providing freelancers with access to benefits like health insurance and retirement plans.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The talking point for IMEX 2023 was Human Nature, something IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer pointed to as important right now because people need to feel uplifted and positive about the future of the planet and the human race at a time when daily news feeds are filled with so much hardship and adversity. We want to join the planner journey.”

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Solimar International

AUGUST 22, 2023

They actively promote and support local food systems, which inherently fosters greater sustainability compared to industrialized agriculture. The Role of Agritourism in Sustainable Development Economic Benefits Agritourism can support communities by generating income, creating jobs, and supporting local economies.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

Drive More Visitors with Value Based Marketing Millennials are currently the largest generation of travel spenders, with 33% of these 27–42-year-olds (as of 2023) willing to spend at least $5,000 on a vacation. Download our 2023 travel outlook WP to find out more ways to drive visitors to your destination

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. Fontainebleau will also be opening a Las Vegas location in 2023, boasting 550,000 sq.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 25, 2023

The post New Zealand business events sector on track for sustainable growth appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS 2023 winds up in Wellington today after two days packed with over 6,000 meetings, networking functions and knowledge sessions.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

The most recent renovation, completed from 2019 to March 2023, involved a €64 million investment. Lobby at InterContinental Berlin Sustainability at InterContinental Berlin Along with its extensive renovations, InterContinental Berlin has also focused on implementing major sustainability practices.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners because it’s a top priority for event attendees. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. So how do you plan a sustainable event? 1 priority, and 31.2% Does yours?

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Bizzaboo

MAY 27, 2024

Tess Vismale , founder and CEO of iSocialX Matthias Gutzmann , founder of DPW Not only did this webinar feature a look at current trends, but it also revisited the trends identified by our December 2023 webinar to reveal how things are shaping up based on predictions from six months ago. Something’s got to give. “I

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Searching for the top tech events to attend in 2023? This carefully curated conference directory features more than 100 tech conferences happening worldwide in 2023. Looking ahead to 2023, Bizzabo research uncovered that 85% of event organizers plan to host at least three in-person events , with 35% planning to host at least 10.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Maritz Global Events Wellbeing Leader Rachael Riggs reported that the sustainability challenge executed in partnership with Heka Health from IMEX Frankfurt was back on and very popular. Read More: Planning Starts for IMEX America 2023. She did warn about the portion sizes, however, saying plates were often enough for two people.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 3, 2023

The post Emirates Airline highlights a return to growth during ATM 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Timothy Clark, President, Emirates Airline, has addressed travel and tourism delegates at Arabian Travel Market 2023. Emirates runs a number of sustainability initiatives across the business.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 6, 2023

The post MITEC, ABS Green Tech Sdn Bhd join forces for more sustainable events appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. MITEC is committed to reducing the environmental impact and achieving the Sustainability Development Goals (SDG) with #myWorld Program since 2018.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

A private charter, especially, offers the benefit of no interaction between unrelated parties, the opportunity for crew to oversee safety precautions continuously, and a heightened ability to keep track of those in contact—unlike in an airport with high traffic and no way to limit interaction.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 18, 2022

The post Introducing the Accor Hosted Buyer Lounge for AIME 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. AIME 2023 will be attended by more than 400 hosted buyers, 2,000 visitor buyers and over 300 exhibitors including our Asia Pacific neighbours and representatives from the Middle East, USA and Europe.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The post International visitor numbers to Vietnam grew to10 million in the first 7 months of 2024, a 51% increase vis-à-vis 2023: Nguyen Van Dung appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. He stated that after more than two years of recovery, the global tourism industry has nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In 2023, anything is possible in the events industry. What are your general predictions for the events industry in 2023? I think intentionality is really going to play a critical role in 2023. What do you anticipate will change with event tech in 2023? What are your general predictions for the events industry in 2023?

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

2024 ADMEI Award Finalists 03 November 2023 CONGRATULATIONS to all 2024 ADMEI Awards finalists! Travel Association's IPW 2023: "Viva San Antonio" Best Destination Marketing Eventis Destination Services "It's a Wrap!" Finalists and winners are determined by scores entered by judges from around the world.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 12, 2023

The Spring 2023 research compiles the views of corporate, association, academic, and third-party event planners from around the world. Lastly, the task of sustainable event sourcing is growing in importance, but planners in the U.S. Another interesting conclusion from the responses of the 275 planners, who came from the U.S.,

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Home A Guide to Sustainability Accreditations for Australian Tourism Businesses By Nic Cooper Published on February 24, 2023 Becoming a Sustainable Tourism Accredited business is one of the best ways to communicate to the ever-growing conscious traveller that your business is the right one to book.

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ADMEI

JULY 10, 2024

The Importance of Adding Accessibility to DEI Those of us in the travel and event industry want everyone to be able to enjoy the benefits of experiencing new places, being immersed in new cultures, and finding fun, education, inspiration, motivation, and relaxation all at once.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

This approach is not going to be sustainable because it will make workers want to jump ship and look for other opportunities where they are made to feel like their hard work matters. Mindfulness in the Workplace Mindfulness can provide tremendous benefits for our mental health.

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Redfin

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Job seekers in the finance sector enjoy competitive wages and benefits. Residents benefit from fresh local produce, vibrant farmer’s markets, and sustainable farming initiatives. Beach towns like Wilmington also benefit from this thriving industry. Thinking about moving to North Carolina for a job in this industry?

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Tourism eSchool

JANUARY 31, 2023

Home Regenerative Tourism vs Sustainable Tourism – The future of our industry, traveller and planet By Nic Cooper, Regenerative Tourism Specialist Published on February 1, 2023 As an industry, we have a clear understanding that the conscious traveller is no longer ‘niche’, but mainstream. Let’s break it down.

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