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NOVEMBER 10, 2024

A New, $150-Million Downtown Design By 2025, the experience that greets attendees just a few blocks outside that convention center will feel new, too, with an overhauled 1.25-mile In 2023, it became the world’s first destination to earn the Platinum certification for the Event Industry Council’s Sustainable Event Standards.

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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. The project is scheduled to open in 2025 and will complement the existing 200,000 sq.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

Meeting industry journalists and publishers received certificates of appreciation. New Activities in Victoria, BC, Canada Miranda Ji Victoria Conference Center in British Columbia, a biosphere-certified and carbon-neutral venue, offers sustainable event options with tools and guides for planners. Destination Management.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 26, 2024

Seeking to recognise hotels going the extra mile to protect the environment through more sustainable stays and experiences, sustainability tracking platform Tuu announced its first-ever Eco Stay Awards for 2025. The Eco Stay Awards are, to date, the only dedicated and data-backed sustainability recognition for hotels in Asia.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 19, 2025

billion expansion by late 2025. Eco-conscious planners can also rest assured that the expansion will continue with the facilitys commitment to sustainability. Just south of the expanding Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, New River connects with the Intracoastal Waterway and the areas many canals.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 18, 2022

“This milestone of holding Macao’s first carbon neutral exhibition at Cotai Expo is a far-reaching development in Sands China’s long-term dedication to sustainable operations in Macao’s integrated resort industry,” said Dr. Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China Ltd.

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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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Business Traveler USA

JULY 19, 2022

Delivery of the new jetliner, which is the largest of the 737 Max family, is set to begin in 2025, and the order comes with an option to purchase an additional 30 planes. For its part, Delta said it expects certification to be completed in early 2023.

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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. is launching two new sustainability programs May 1.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 21, 2024

In addition, the Events Industry Council (EIC) provided introductory sessions for their Sustainable Event Professional Certificate Course, offered for the first time in the region at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific. The core deliverable of the event was its pre-arranged, curated buyer-seller appointments. “It

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MPI

DECEMBER 16, 2024

It’s a similar pitch that has led New Orleans to host a record-tying (with Miami, of course) 11 Super Bowls when the next one takes place at the Caesars Superdome in February 2025. “A large part of our transformative project is to honor our commitment of making sure this project is sustainably sourced and equitably built.”

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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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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 31, 2023

From there, an “aqua-lift” — an ocean elevator — takes them under the sea where they can learn about aquaculture and sustainable blue foods, explore coral reef systems, and meet with other attendees around an under- water table in the Kelp Conference Room.

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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. The project is scheduled to open in 2025 and will complement the existing 200,000 sq.

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Marriott says its net zero strategy builds on its existing 2025 sustainability goals which aim to “reduce environmental impacts through the construction and operation of sustainable hotels and responsible sourcing while protecting and restoring the ecosystems on which life depends.”.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

USAID has evaluated the current tourism market of Bangladesh, identifying the poor certification policy, the lack of promotion, and the lack of skilled workforce as areas of improvement. The environmental sustainability of private-sector tourism FDI is also questionable. Tourism, however, must be sustainable.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 15, 2022

The Sydney Opera House, located in stunning Sydney Harbour, obtained a carbon neutral certification during the pandemic. A Climate 40 city, Sydney is also “determined to forge its own pathway” when it comes to sustainability, Lewis-Smith said. Lyn Lewis-Smith.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 31, 2024

Embracing Mini-Wides Campus-style events, also known as mini-wides, are not new to Austin (think: SXSW), but they will undoubtedly become more prominent once the Austin Convention Center begins its four-year redevelopment project in 2025. A Sustainable Core The AT&T Hotel and Conference Center puts a strong focus on environmental impact.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 12, 2023

Besides a new airport, the iconic Caesars Superdome will wrap a $500-million renovation in time to host the upcoming Super Bowl LIX in 2025 (and celebrate the building’s 50th anniversary). And last year, the NOENMCC achieved a major sustainability milestone as part of its capital improvement project — LEED Gold Certification.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 16, 2022

Seattle’s central waterfront is getting a $756-million facelift between now and 2025. And as the world’s first net-zero-carbon arena, it lives up to its name with its dedication to operating as environmentally sustainable as possible. Waterfront Seattle.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The destinations Expo City has just secured two major pre-certifications you need to hear about. The LEED Platinum pre-certification highlights Expo Citys holistic approach to economic development, environmental preservation and inclusivity. Melbourne is scheduled to be added to the list in December 2025. Or maybe Australia?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

I would look into the venue’s sustainability and green meeting information,” she says. The 12-week program titled, “Workforce and Interpersonal Skills Education” (WISE), teaches participants about food production skills, which allows them to obtain a Food Handler Certification through classes that are small and provide one-on-one coaching.

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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. Have also been reviewing and adjusting all future contracts (2022-2025). NEW SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS. Obtaining my DES certification (10 mentions without specifics).

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

This edition of Smart Travel also features the debut of Bangkoks newest luxury hotel, the launch of Tourism Cares Meaningful Travel Map of the Hawaiian Islands, TripAdvisors 2025 Best of the Best Destinations full list and more.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Read More: Your IMEX America Recap Day Two The talking point of “Impact” came to life will continue into 2025 as IMEX worked with MGM Resorts to shrink the event’s footprint even more to maintain zero-waste status by improving waste diversion. MPI Foundation uses the $14.4

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Sustainability Is Non-Negotiable More planners are prioritizing eco-conscious venues and destinations. From green-certified hotels to zero-waste catering options, sustainability is becoming a critical factor in decision-making. Today’s elite corporate clients expect more than just recycling programs.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 5, 2025

The nonprofit landscape sparkles with possibility for 2025. From reimagined event experiences powered by AI to sustainable practices that speak to modern values, thirteen key developments stand ready to shape donor connections and amplify mission impact. This remarkable milestone, achieved through the collective spirit of 36.1

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MPI

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

We asked sustainability experts in the meeting and event industry to tell us about sustainability trends event planners should be paying more attention to in 2025, from certification to evolving regulations to measuring carbon footprints. There are multiple options to cover the entire event ecosystem.

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inVOYAGE

JANUARY 23, 2025

Sustainability and Community Engagement Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana has established itself as a leader in sustainable hospitality, being the first hotel in Rio de Janeiro to achieve the prestigious Green Key certification. This event is sold out, but there are still spaces on our other 2025 events. Sign up below!

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MPI

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

MPI President and CEO Paul Van Deventer kicked off the EMEC 2025 opening plenary session, sponsored by IMEX Group, with an emotionally charged message as he recalled his very first EMEC 11 years ago, which also took place in stanbul. There is a robust Sustainable Tourism Program that venues go through.

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All Conference Alert

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Some conferences give certificates if you attend workshops or finish certain courses. When you trend robotics conferences, you’ll find how robots can be implemented to build sustainable smart cities. So, if you want a career in robotics, make sure to attend a robotics conference in 2025. This can make your CV look even better.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 31, 2025

Certification programs allow participants to validate their expertise onsite, adding immediate career value. Certification programs allow participants to validate their expertise onsite, adding immediate career value. IBM Think Source: IBM What made it stand out IBM Think is where complex technology meets human impact.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2022

Marriott announced its sustainability plans in 2021 , as part of its 2025 sustainability goals, which includes the reductions of single-use plastics, reducing food waste by 50% and working towards the goal of having each hotel in its portfolio obtain sustainability certification.

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