Solimar International

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Secret Behind Thriving Travel Destinations At the heart of every successful tourist destination, the essential role of tourism consultants operates like a well-kept secret. What is the Role of Tourism Consultants? By leveraging their insights, consultants set the long-term vision and assist clients every step of the way.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 23, 2018

From AI to sustainability and many more hot topics, you don’t want to miss this jam-packed two-hour episode! IMEX is one of our most sustainable events in the industry. Kate Patay of Patay Consulting ( @KatePatay ). Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ). This is all for you!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2022

A new tool could help measure and prioritize sustainability efforts at meetings. The sustainability tool builds on Gate4, an ISO-certified carbon reporting method developed last year by Advito , a subsidiary of BCD Travel. Read More: New Collaborative Course Offers Tips for Easy Sustainable Travel . How does it work?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Sustainable tourism is vital. That’s the principle that guided Tourisme Montréal’s proactive sustainability strategy, one that helped it maintain its first place in North America on the 2023 Global Destination Sustainability Index. Look for venues with stringent commitments to sustainability.

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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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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

We’ve broken them down by overall event KPIs and KPIs for sessions, creative, budgeting, and sustainability. . If you want to understand if you’re in the red or black quickly, consult your event platform or use an ROI calculation formula to see where you stand. Sustainability KPIs. Overall Event Strategy KPIs. Carbon Emissions.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 20, 2021

But as people start to travel again for business, the issue of event sustainability should be top of mind for planners. Fortunately, some meeting professionals spend the majority of their time focused on sustainability and can provide guidance to those who are now revisiting the issue.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct. IMEX is not new to the quest for more sustainable events.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

For others, it could mean foregoing the use of an outdoor venue altogether while selecting a venue that features an extensive sustainability program. In addition to carefully selecting a venue for its sustainability policies, event planners are now enlisting the services of consultants that specialize in disaster response and mitigation.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This involves consulting with diverse groups, seeking feedback and remaining adaptable to the needs of attendees. Consistently revisiting these practices post-event, through attendee feedback and internal reviews, is key to refining and sustaining impact.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Domestic activity sustained the industry over the last two years with help from an “Event Here” campaign that energized local groups around the power of meeting face-to-face, but now Asian groups are coming back as well—many with very short lead times. A Sustainable Focus. Appreciation of the Value of F2F.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2024

These sentiments reflect a larger continuing trend in society overall: Coming out of the pandemic, according to global marketing consulting firm Mintels 2025 Global Consumer Trends report , consumers have expressed an eagerness to seek connection with purpose.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2023

Smart Meetings sat down with cannabis travel consultant and advocate Brian Applegarth to discuss the integration of cannabis into the tourism industry and what meeting professionals should know. A: Cannabis travel consultant. Q: How would you define your professional title? That’s why I’m incredibly passionate about what I do.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The post CWT joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform has become a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) global network.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

“It was love from the first event,” says Meg Strahle of her career path from a wedding planner’s assistant to an assistant sustainability advisor for a consultancy focused on helping events with their sustainability strategies. in sustainability and events. She is currently working for The Bulb, a U.K.-based

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 23, 2021

Proposed water restrictions in big meeting and incentive destinations underscore the need for planners to research conservation strategies at host properties as part of their sustainability efforts. Earth Day has come and gone, but the environmental issues affecting the meetings and events industry are persistent and shifting.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Former Solimar International Sustainable Tourism Internship Stories. Solimar International is a marketing firm that specializes in sustainable tourism. It is our goal to give our sustainable tourism interns the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to further thrive in the tourism and international development industries.

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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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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Meet the future of the Sustainable Tourism Industry. Three times per year, we run a virtual internship program, connecting with talented young professionals with a passion for sustainable tourism, conservation, and international development. Previously he worked in hospitality at Refuge de l’Oule, located amid the French Pyrenees.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The post Catching up with Mike Williams, Senior Partner, Senior Consultant, Gaining Edge and AIMEbassador 2023. With less than 8 weeks to the event, Mike Williams, Senior Partner, Senior Consultant, Gaining Edge and 2023 AIMEbassador answered some of our questions. . Sustainable practices become the norm rather than a token effort.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2019

PCMA and Marriott International joined forces to commission innovation consultancy Fahrenheit 212 to look into their analytical crystal ball and determine what trends would result in long-lasting shifts—and more importantly, what business event strategists can do to meet those evolving needs. What can you do about it?

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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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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Diversity, sustainability and violent crime were on the agenda for Destinations International Annual Convention 2022 in Toronto, Canada, this week along with a host of other social issues destination marketing organizations are taking on as they emerge from Covid empowered to address a larger mission of getting heads in beds.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 26, 2018

From sustainability to event technology we have you covered. Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ). Planning Sustainable Events: What You Must Know – #EventIcons Episode 116. This weeks episode is an extended two-hour show with the best and brightest minds in the industry.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2022

Culture , a business management consulting firm focused on leadership and culture development. “This is like a big dream come true,” said Blount-Canavan, explaining why Seattle is the only destination she would have considered coming back to lead.

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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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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Event planning consultant. A position overseeing the company’s climate impact, water usage and sustainability can improve the brand in the eye of a meeting planner. Read More: California: Meet Where Sustainable Innovation Lives. Jobs that were formerly onsite can be modified to give staff more control over their schedules.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2024

Acclaimed for her results-driven strategies, partnership maximization, performance excellence and sustainable portfolio growth, she will oversee Highgate Hawaii’s strategic communications, including partnerships with TableOne Hospitality.

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Pádraic Gilligan

JULY 29, 2024

Incentive travel professionals should adopt a consultancy approach, addressing critical issues like sustainability, to lead the industry forward and align with evolving stakeholder expectations and corporate practices. The post Leading or being led?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

We’ve covered everything from leadership to sustainability , strategy and consulting. You need a savings account and you need to explain to kids the notion of compound interest” It’s also about teaching young kids about ethics, about equal pay, and sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

“Members tend to walk right by them,” stated Corporate Partnership and Sponsorship Consultant Bruce Rosenthal. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also be doing a lot for sustainability. If you want to increase your revenue and need more, please read on. Eight Out-of-the-box Event Income Ideas 1.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Virgin Atlantic Airlines announced in late November that it will be the first carrier to operate a trans-Atlantic jumbo-jet flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel—a mix of used cooking oil, animal fat, and agricultural waste. That is a big knob that you can tune to improve" the sustainability quotient for an event.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The property’s three dining outlets, led by Michelin-starred Chef Consultant Nikos Roussos, offer Mediterranean-inspired dishes that reflect Cretan culinary heritage. The renovation aimed to be intentional and sustainable, preserving this piece of Banff’s history and architectural heritage by maintaining the original property’s bones.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

EMBA, CSEP-CEP, is an expert in behavioral medicine and exercise physiology and is the CEO of ConsciousWorks, a consulting firm that works to help leaders maximize their mental capacity and performance based on the latest scientific research.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

You don’t have to consult Greenpeace for this, either. The switch to local events is better for sustainability because attendees don’t have to travel as much. After nearly three years of disappointment and frustration, shouldn’t you keep your promises to attendees? If they want green events, you need to give ‘em green events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2024

Foster (right) That’s a conversation I began in earnest a few years ago with an industry colleague, Rowan Pickering of The Event Team, to find better opportunities to make a sustainable and transferrable impact on team culture and performance.

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