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 2, 2023

The Hospitality Show Las Vegas will place eco-friendliness front and center The first-ever Hospitality Show is coming to Las Vegas and its producers are making strong sustainability efforts from the get-go. Read More : Ditching the Dump Even smaller details, down to what the badges are made of, will be given the sustainability treatment.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

View Webinar on Demand: The Professional’s Guide to 2024 Financial and Insurance Meetings Download Research: 2023 FICP Industry and Perception Study Moving Into 2024 Out of all the trends that have risen in 2023, our experts pointed to a few that will definitely be making their way into 2024. with 6-12 months out, 15.7%

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Sustainability has been shaping society for quite some time now, and we’re seeing examples of it incorporated into wellness and hospitality more and more each year. In addition, according to Booking.com’s 2023 Sustainable Travel Report , approximately 76% of respondents want to travel sustainably over the next 12 months.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Major brands are set to debut highly-anticipated hotels in the coming year 2024 brings a wave of highly anticipated hotel openings in some of hospitality’s biggest brands. Discover the most anticipated openings throughout 2024 at Marriott , Hilton and IHG Hotels & Resorts. The property offers one 1,000 sq. of indoor meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The more you know, the easier your job will be and that is definitely the case when it comes to resources that will help you find suppliers that leave a destination better and give you a short cut to reporting all your sustainable decisions. Our customers are eager to participate in sustainability efforts. process was designed to find?

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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail have revealed the winners of the 2024 Rail Tourism Awards, recognising excellence in rail travel promotion. This General Meeting, which brought together national tourism boards from across Europe, centred on sustainable mobility and… Source

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

And as sustainability remains a crucial element for an increasing number of event profs and destinations, small meetings make sustainable practices a bit easier to implement, as smaller groups require a little less of, well, everything. The post Event Case Study: MPI Southern California WeCon 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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ADMEI

JUNE 26, 2024

Practicing Post-Event Sustainability 26 June 2024 In the pursuit of hosting excellent events, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) want to create an environment that is good for all, from their clientele to the local community to the environment of the location itself.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

“Local gastronomy, nature, wellness and rural tourism experiences will take centre stage in travel in 2024.” Astrotourism gets a boost this year when the path of the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 makes a swathe across North America. SUSTAINABILITY Shifting consumer priorities have put a spotlight on ecotourism that’s here to stay.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ Awards aim to enhance the visibility of European cultural tourism destinations, provide a platform for sharing experiences and knowledge and foster networking among destinations.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2024

The post Industry leaders call for ‘Radical Collaboration’ at Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Our position at Virgin Atlantic is clear – if enough SAF is made, we will fly it.”

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Read More: Tracking Your Group’s Carbon Footprint Now a Reality Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics This year, EarthDay.org , the official site for the annual event, has set “ Planet vs. Plastics ” as the theme. But in recent years, sustainability has grown from a niche topic to a central focus in the industry. February 2017.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 1, 2024

The post British Airways and Virgin Atlantic CEOs to speak at Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Making significant steps to be more sustainable, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are among the airlines leading the industry within the sustainable aviation sector.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 27, 2024

For a sense of how the business events industry is — or isn’t — embracing sustainability, let’s take a look at three different surveys. Only 17 percent of 340 organizers, who plan corporate, nonprofit, academic, and other kinds of event, said they are featuring sustainability in their program content.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 14, 2024

The post ATM 2024 will address sustainability and innovation in the aviation sector appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Transformative areas that are likely to be high on the agenda are sustainability and the role of startups and innovators in transporting the industry into the next era.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2024

continues to embrace new and returning meeting and convention groups in 2024 with new or expanded accommodations and venues. The post Orlando Unveils New Meetings Experiences for 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Orlando, Cvent’s No. 1 meetings destination in the U.S., New Hotels and Resorts Evermore Orlando Resort opened Jan.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

Collaborate with local suppliers for fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients. Adopt Sustainable Practices : Implement eco-friendly initiatives, from digital event materials to selecting venues that prioritize sustainability. ” Meals : Offer a variety of healthy, nourishing food choices that accommodate all dietary needs.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

2024 ADMEI Award Finalists 03 November 2023 CONGRATULATIONS to all 2024 ADMEI Awards finalists! Winners will be announced at the ADMEI Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA, USA, during the Awards Dinner & Gala on Saturday, 24 February 2024. Finalists and winners are determined by scores entered by judges from around the world.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In 2024-2025, an updated exam and study materials will be available as a result. Event professionals who are not CMPs can receive a 5% discount on the Sustainable Event Professional Certificate program offered by EIC. The 30-minute survey is open through Nov. Current CMPs receive 1 CE for completing the survey.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The conclusions evoked a need to focus on balance and belonging in order to drive the industry’s strategic growth through 2024 and beyond, as well as to comprehensively recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. 80% state that they would be unhappy closing deals via video conference in 2024. billion by 2030.”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

trillion by the end of 2024. This economic influx can provide tremendous benefits to sustainability, conservation and cultural preservation efforts in those areas, ensuring their protection for generations of visitors. 12, 2024 – Dec. Key players are the U.S. and China, whose business travel markets have expanded 13.4%

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Panorama Travel

MAY 9, 2024

BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE & RESPONSIBLE FUTURE FOR OMAN TRAVEL & TOURISM INDUSTRY Sustainable Development of Oman Tourism, aligning with the Oman Vision 2040. ITB Berlin 2024 is one of the world’s most extensive travel and tourism shows, with over 100,000 attendees from 100 countries. The Sultanate’s share was 3.5

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 12, 2024

The post The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund successfully conclude Climate Conference 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The poem highlighted the exciting possibilities in improving power and the way we build things for a more sustainable world.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 12, 2024

A major survey of planners finds that as meeting costs keep rising, sustainability slides down the list of priorities. With rising prices squeezing business-event budgets in many areas, planners are increasingly basing their venue and service-vendor choices on “value for money” while focusing less on sustainability factors.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 7, 2024

The post ITE HCMC 2024 to welcome 220+ buyers from 45 countries from 5-7 September 2024 in Vietnam appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The 18 th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City 2024 (ITE HCMC 2024), to be held from 5 – 7 September, 2024.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Event Case Study: Walmart Experience at CES 2024 For its first time, Walmart took to the technology conference CES in Las Vegas. Event Case Study: MPI Southern California WeCon 2024 MPIs Southern California WeCon 2024 in Newport Beach, California, was a practice in reinvention. We spoke with John R.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Where Certified Meeting Professionals gather, connection and innovation flourish From March 11-13, 2024, events industry professionals who hold the esteemed Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation gathered in Toronto at the Fairmont Royal York.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 20, 2023

Food sustainability, clean oceans and repurposed rainwater Compared to the largely unexplored universe we inhabit; our little blue and green shimmering marble is small. Sustainably, Seattle Seattle, Washington, has always been a progressive leader in sustainability and environmental mindfulness. SayBrook offers 6,000 sq.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 22, 2024

More than two out of five respondents to Knowland’s State of the Meetings Industry survey expect to book more meetings in 2024 than they did in 2023. What does the “ 2024 State of the Meetings Industry ” report tell us? A mere 3 percent said they have sustainability goals and are doing carbon-neutral events.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The post Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2024 opens for registration appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Thailand’s leading B2B travel industry show, the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2024, is scheduled to be held on 5-7 June at JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort and Spa in Khao Lak, Phang-nga.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2024

Jennifer Jensen Jennifer Jensen, Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) The Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) appoints Jensen as UK relationship manager. Prior to joining the resort, she gained several years of sales and marketing experience, particularly with private club organizations.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

Lobby at InterContinental Berlin Sustainability at InterContinental Berlin Along with its extensive renovations, InterContinental Berlin has also focused on implementing major sustainability practices. I asked him about the sustainability initiatives implemented during the renovation. Over 2,500 guests attended the event.

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Traveler's Q

JULY 19, 2024

Sustainability in Events Sustainability is no longer a trend but a necessity in event planning. Eco-Friendly Practices Event planners can adopt various sustainable practices to minimize the environmental impact of their events. These include using sustainable materials, reducing waste, and promoting green transportation options.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Insights from the Team at Atlantis Michelle Liu led a comprehensive presentation on Atlantis’s sustainability programs. When I spoke to Liu after her presentation, she shared that Atlantis has been engaging in sustainability initiatives since “before it was cool.” She said, “It is simply part of our DNA.”

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

From a from a technical and scientific standpoint, “it seems that we almost have all of the solutions out there,” he said, “but if we are just looking at [sustainability] as a technical problem — as renewable energy capacity, or how much percentage of our waste is in the circular economy — we’re missing a big part of this.

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