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Smart Travel: Universal Plans New Park Near London, Viking Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and More

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As part of a larger growth plan, the company also signed contracts for four more ocean ships, with two confirmed for delivery in 2031 and two more under option for 2033. billion airport will handle up to 13 million passengers annually, with plans to scale capacity to 50 million by 2050. Once fully operational, the $1.5

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Smart Travel: Universal Plans New Park Near London, Viking Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and More

Smart Meetings

As part of a larger growth plan, the company also signed contracts for four more ocean ships, with two confirmed for delivery in 2031 and two more under option for 2033. billion airport will handle up to 13 million passengers annually, with plans to scale capacity to 50 million by 2050. Once fully operational, the $1.5

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IMEX America 2021: Day 2 Highlights

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As MPI celebrates its 50th anniversary, it is looking forward to 2027 with a new contract for CEO and president Paul Van Deventer with a focus on advocacy, innovation and education to expand and engage a diverse community. Scroll to hear the good news from our industry leaders —and check out our day one recap here.

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Sustainability In Events: Recognising The Social & Human Impact Of The Industry

Endless Events

So if you’re already in a contract, don’t think it’s too late just because you haven’t put anything on your RFP”, he says. “We have to make our industry carbon neutral by 2050. Roger also tackles best practices when it comes to communicating with several stakeholders on the matter.

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How the World’s Biggest Airlines Are Working toward Net-Zero Emissions

Business Traveler USA

Airlines are exploring—and implementing—numerous solutions to achieve their goal by 2050. From advancing the use of alternative fuels to developing new hydrogen-powered planes, airlines are targeting net-zero emissions by 2050. Airlines are certainly keen, with both investments and contracts making the news.

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Measuring an Event’s Carbon Footprint — It’s All in the Details

Convene by PCMA

Corporations “are now focused on a linear progression” towards getting to net zero by 2050, Hansen said, in the events industry and beyond. That’s when the site selection contracts end — that’s now 2025,” Hansen said. By 2050, offsets are likely to be off the table as we know them today. Then they had signed up for Rome.

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A Guide to Sustainability Accreditations for Australian Tourism Businesses

Tourism eSchool

Media outlets are looking for stories in the sustainability space, travel wholesalers are increasingly looking to contract products which have sustainability credentials so ultimately having the right accreditation can put your business towards the front of the queue for attracting positive PR and travel buyers.