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

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Virginia Beach’s agricultural industry tells a story beyond economics Every morning David Trimmer wakes up thinking about the viability, sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry in Virginia Beach. Williamson and her team work directly with the convention center’s sustainability coordinator, Kimberlee Dobbins.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

But in recent years, sustainability has grown from a niche topic to a central focus in the industry. More planners than ever are including certain sustainable measures in their RFPs, looking for ways to reduce waste and even carbon accounting—keeping track of the carbon emissions produced throughout their events. Where was the plastic?

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The post MEETINGS achieves carbon zero certification appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Business Events Industry Aotearoa Limited’s MEETINGS 2023 – New Zealand’s largest trade show for the business events sector – has been awarded Toitū net carbonzero certification.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Discounts can be set up and available within one business day with instant amenity redemption for things like beverage coupons, travel certificates, and United Club passes and memberships. Sustainable aviation fuel could help to bridge the gap once enough is produced to bring the price down. Trips will just be more mindful.”.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. Recently, the company debuted a comprehensive sustainability strategy. At over 100,000 sq. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: As we celebrate the 2023 Meeting Professionals of the Year , we thought it fitting to go back to a 2020 Meeting Professionals of the Year winner, John Cruz, senior corporate meeting planner with BlueCross of North Carolina , for some perspective. Then, provide the extras that show you care. You have earned it!

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

We’re doing food safety certification because folks will need to know that you know can’t just grow and send stuff out into a retailer.” The cultivating possibilities track takes a broad look at the future of CEA development, touching on topics such as AI and sustainability. Indoor Ag took place on March 11 and 12.

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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. Ensure a long-term energy supply.

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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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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 8, 2024

The post The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) publishes new GSTC MICE Criteria appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the GSTC MICE Criteria have been published and are available to the public for non- commercial use.

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot happening in Stuttgart right now, especially in its transformation into a leading destination for sustainable events. It drew over 2000 participants dedicated to sustainable urban development. The hotel has a strong commitment to sustainability through its Gold DEHOGA sustainability certification.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

According to American Express’ 2023 Global Travel Trends Report , 76% of respondents are interested in minimizing the environmental impact of their trips, and 69% would spend more during a vacation if they knew it supported the local community. This trend is on the rise across industries, and travel is no exception.

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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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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2022

After six years of planning, in January of 2023, a renamed Seattle Convention Center will open a 573,770-square-foot Summit building blocks from the original Arch building in the heart of downtown, doubling the convention capacity to over a million sq. Savory and Sustainable. and opening new ways of meeting in the Emerald City.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Recognizing the significance of staying at the forefront of the meetings and events industry,” he says, “I pursued the CMP certification as a strategic step in elevating my professionalism within the industry, enhancing my skills, and fostering meaningful industry connections.” And, he says, many of them held the CMP designation.

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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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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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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Doubling Down on a Commitment to Sustainability This city is known for being green and has a convention center to prove it — featuring an urban garden that produces more than 5,000 pounds of fresh herbs and produce each year.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 28, 2023

The post TCEB launches ‘Thailand MICE to Meet You Year 2023’ campaign at IMEX Frankfurt 2023, spotlighting new products, tech solutions and support schemes appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. 3,500 visitors had made use of the MICE Lane at these airports from October 2022 to March 2023.

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Home Guide to Sustainability Accreditations for 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. So why consider becoming Eco Accredited?

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 21, 2023

The post Industry pioneers KP Ho and Bill Bensely to headline PHIST 6, Southeast Asia’s largest sustainability event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. KP Ho, journalist turned hotelier, understood the critical importance of sustainability before it became a buzzword.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 25, 2023

The post New business and knowledge opportunities at MEETINGS 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. At lunchtime on both days of MEETINGS, the Celebrity Speakers’ Showcase is set to offer fresh perspectives on trends and thought leadership for 2023 and beyond.

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DCI

APRIL 19, 2023

If somebody doesn’t already have a reusable water bottle by 2023, then getting one at a big event isn’t going to be the catalyst that makes them eco-minded. Your pledge may be out there for everyone to see, but meeting planners need to know how they can contribute to your sustainability goals, even before they arrive at your destination.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 2, 2023

Ready for the most authoritative list of 2023 women-in-tech events on the internet? Don’t see your 2023 women-in-tech event on this page? January 2023. February 2023. March 2023. April 2023. August 2023. September 2023. October 2023. November 2023. December 2023.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 31, 2023

The post London continues to innovate in 2023 with host of new hotels, venues and transport options appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. London Convention Bureau London is set for another blockbuster year of new openings in 2023, making it an even more attractive destination for event, meeting and incentive planners.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 3, 2023

SHARJAH – Sharjah Airport welcomed a delegation from the Arab Civil Aviation Organisation that examined various impactful initiatives, practices, and strategies undertaken at the Airport to achieve sustainability.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 20, 2023

Here are eight recent sustainability developments around travel and meetings that planners should have on their radar. • On Friday, April 21, the Sustainable Events Forum holds its fourth annual Earth Day for Event People , a free, 90-minute online event from 11:00-12:30 ET. Every effort counts. Green” began in Portland, Ore.,

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 8, 2024

Having celebrated its 40 th anniversary in 2023, the company is now embarking on a sustainable growth strategy that will introduce its unique style of family-centric hospitality to multiple new markets, including dynamic Middle Eastern destinations, as it strives to become one of the planet’s top 100 hotel operators by 2027.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners. That’s where this sustainable event checklist comes in. . Why Sustainability Matters in the Events Industry . Make no mistake: Sustainability — and climate change — are key points of concern for the events industry. Sustainability Intelligence.

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Business Traveler USA

JULY 19, 2022

The Boeing 737-10 will be an important addition to Delta’s fleet as we shape a more sustainable future for air travel, with an elevated customer experience, improved fuel efficiency and best-in-class performance,” said Ed Bastian, the airline’s chief executive officer.

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Business Traveler USA

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Regis Los Cabos Resort – 2023. Hotel Park Hyatt Los Cabos – 2023. *A A 2nd Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo del Sol – late 2023. Going into 2022, however, the destination expects to see a rise in conscious travel with visitors looking for sustainable and environmentally friendly experiences.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Events Industry Council (EIC) The Events Industry Council is one of the leading sources for news, educational opportunities, research, industry standards and best practices, sustainability best practices, and much more for event organizers. ETL is entering its 10th-anniversary year with the launch of ETL Las Vegas in April 2023.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 30, 2023

I feel very passionately about mental health and physical wellbeing and believe that they are critical factors in maintaining a sustainable workforce. Members of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties class of 2023, supported by PCMA Foundation and Experience Columbus, were recognized at PCMA Convening Leaders 2023, Jan.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Open to All Along with fostering sustainable Olympic Games, increasing access in general is also identified as one of 15 recommendations in the International Olympic Committee’s latest version of Olympic Agenda 2020+5, the roadmap for the IOC and the Olympic Movement through 2025.

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inVOYAGE

JANUARY 5, 2023

Which is why we’ve started the year off with a round-up of the most innovative products on offer that bring sustainability to the forefront. Fast-forward to 2023 and their international team have branched out to offer bespoke travel arrangements for travel and event professionals across the globe.

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