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Sustainability Is in Focus for Cultural Heritage Conference in Sydney

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Here is seven ways local host Australia ICOMOS is incorporating sustainability into GA2023. Developing a Sustainability Guide. Australia ICOMOS has developed a sustainability guide which contains recommendations to assist in the sustainable organisation of the event. Selecting a Sustainable Venue.

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5 Major Wellness Trends for Meeting Planners to Know Now

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In panel discussions and in a release prior to the event, participants mentioned: Clean Beauty & Self-care : Healthy and natural ingredients; sustainable sourcing; plastic-free packaging, along with diversity and inclusivity in brand leadership and treatments, are more important than ever. Fernanda Montiel.

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LEED Platinum Convention Center–Meet Sustainably in Portland

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The LEED Platinum Oregon Convention Center (OCC) guarantees that you will have a sustainable event. Sustainability is in the Pacific Northwest’s DNA, and the OCC team is committed to the role of being an industry leader in sustainability. It’s one of the largest solar arrays in a convention center in the nation.

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15 Best Business Travel Cities for Spring 2025 (Expert-Picked)

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The event showcases specialized tracks including AI, Climate & Sustainability, and the Tech Industry. The conference tackles key issues that affect communities nationwide through panels and workshops led by industry experts. convention center that achieved level 4 APEX/ASTM certification for green meetings.

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Earth Day is a Call to Action

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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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Are Regenerative Meetings Even Possible? Ask Paso

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A quest to find sustainable event experts leads to an emerging wine region in California’s Central Coast It’s not your imagination. Finding destinations, hotels and convention centers that had taken the steps to earn LEED certification was the new gold standard in sourcing partnerships. Green meetings are here to stay.

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Solimar Introduces UNWTO TedQual Certification to Universities with Tourism Programs in Bosnia & Herzegovina

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The USAID/Developing Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Turizam), in partnership with Solimar International and UNWTO Academy, organized a joint webinar entitled ‘ Introduction to UNWTO TedQual for universities with tourism programs in Bosnia & Herzegovina Webinar’.