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Labor Day Spotlight: The Growing Demand for Specialized Freelance Meeting Planners

Smart Meetings

This is driven by sustainability concerns, cost efficiency and a focus on local community support and cultural preservation. Build trust and a positive culture: Trust freelancers to deliver quality work, avoid micromanaging, and show appreciation for their contributions. Respect their need for balance.

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Cannabis Tourism is Going Mainstream

Smart Meetings

With cannabis gaining momentum in state legislations and shedding its stigma to be more visible in mainstream culture, cannabis travel and tourism is a fast-rising market. A: What drove me to this was really my passion of travel and culture and cross-cultural communication. That’s why I’m incredibly passionate about what I do.

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Well-Done Meetings

Smart Meetings

The term comes from “green washing,” which is when a business or organization markets and presents itself as sustainable to a higher degree than it actually engages in sustainable practices. This is why it’s so important to have solid emotional regulation skills. Others—colleagues, attendees—will feed off the energy you put out.

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New Orleans’ Mardi Gras Hits Record-level Clean Up

Smart Meetings

“We needed to be more thoughtful and intentional about how we tried to limit garbage making its way to landfills, how we recycle and how we engage appropriately to make sure this event can keep moving forward and be sustainable. He added that one krewe announced that next year they’ll only be tossing out sustainable throws.

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All-Inclusive Incentives: Stormy Waters or Smooth Sailing?

Smart Meetings

Different generations want different things While a tropical getaway is often a sure bet, many younger professionals say they want to step out of their comfort zones and experience new cultures. Considerations such as sustainability and F&B add-ons can be integrated into your finalized contract terms.

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Adding Accessibility to DEI: Making Travel & Events Inclusive for All

ADMEI

The Importance of Adding Accessibility to DEI Those of us in the travel and event industry want everyone to be able to enjoy the benefits of experiencing new places, being immersed in new cultures, and finding fun, education, inspiration, motivation, and relaxation all at once.

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Unpacking Sustainable Tourism Certifications – What do they mean and are they effective?

Solimar International

Sustainable Tourism Certification: Steps and Benefits In this modern era, where responsible travel is becoming more popular, the way we travel is changing significantly. Explore the role of sustainable tourism certifications. This growing interest in sustainable travel leads us to the concept of sustainable certifications.