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New and Renovated: Innovators, Go International!

Smart Meetings

Housed in the heart of Tokyo’s central shopping and entertainment district, the property balances the EDITION brand’s avant-garde approach with traditional Japanese culture to provide guests with a groundbreaking hospitality experience. The 14-story boutique hotel offers 86 spacious guest rooms and suites.

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New Orleans’ Mardi Gras Hits Record-level Clean Up

Smart Meetings

The program is a partnership among 25 organizations, including New Orleans & Company, the city of New Orleans, Grounds Krewe and Can Manufacturers Institute. He added that one krewe announced that next year they’ll only be tossing out sustainable throws. We’re all really happy that we took that step this year.

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Smart Travel: Flying Taxi Startup Raises Millions, Armenia Debuts Top Luxury Destination, Marriott Acquires Postcard Cabins and More

Smart Meetings

Dubai Marks Progress in Tourism, Events and Sustainability in 2024 With nearly 15 million overnight visitors as of October 2024, Dubai has hit its stride as a top international destination for tourism, meetings and events. A cool $660 million has just gone toward making that dream a reality.

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TWT: American Airlines Is in the Money, Sonic ‘Boom’ at United

Smart Meetings

Cancel Culture. United and Boom said in releases that they would work together on meeting safety, operating and sustainability requirements before delivery. Manufacturers should commit to meeting existing standards for new subsonic jets and promise to adopt low boom technologies before further developing their aircraft.”.

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DMCs – The Unsung Heroes of Local Economies

ADMEI

The Ripple Effect of DMC Activities When we think of economic drivers, industries like manufacturing or technology often come to mind. Sustainable Growth : Forward-thinking DMCs are at the forefront of promoting sustainable tourism practices, ensuring long-term economic health.

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Sustainable Domestic Tourism: Visit the Great Smoky Mountains

Solimar International

Before its establishment as a national park in 1934 , the Smokies were home to hundreds of local farmers and paper manufacturers. The ethos of these self-sustaining locals prevailed long after the establishment of the park into the present day. You can also rest assured that purchases from local artisans is a sustainable practice.

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Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Records Its Biggest Month

Travel Daily Media

Australia’s largest convention and exhibition centre, MCEC, hosted over 76 events during May, including manufacturing, hospitality, health, business, industry and consumer events. MCEC works with over 600 food and beverage vendors to source produce sustainably in Victoria.