Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

After a two-year Covid postponement, the 10th edition of Accor’s Global Meeting Exchange brought together top clients, company leadership, hotel representatives and partner companies for networking, education and a chance to experience the historic Fairmont San Francisco. Read more about hotels concentrating on sustainability.

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Fox World Travel

JUNE 28, 2021

Are you looking to make your program more sustainable? The post Fox Offers Educational Training For Professionals appeared first on Fox World Travel. Are you wondering what you need to know now that the travel at your organization is different? Are you interested in the latest trends impacting the travel industry? […].

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2021

Destinations International (DI) and Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) have partnered to help DI members further their educations and careers. We’re thrilled to formalize this opportunity to help train the next generation of industry leaders,” said Welsh.

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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

MARCH 27, 2025

Wellness in Action Throughout the three days of enlightening education and joyful connections, every moment reflected what wellness can look like in an event. All Aboard the Wellness Train From there, attendees took to the Santa Fe Sky Railway , a unique train that immerses riders in Santa Fes railroad history.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2023

These initiatives are focused on sustainability with the goal of supporting the most eco-friendly practices possible including sustainable gardens located on hotel properties, partnerships to curb food waste, programs to help procure locally sourced produce and programs to boost the local community such as youth development.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event. The education will still come in lots of different formats, including keynotes, seminars and campfires. As we look at the education programs and even the locations of the keynotes, we want to give more space for networking,” she said.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It is a day to highlight the need for investment in funding gaps to build a more sustainable and resilient tourism sector. They released three ways the tourism industry can contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They can also look to investing in sustainable infrastructure. Reducing emissions brings a $24.7

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Invisible Cities is a global social enterprise based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and York focused on training those affected by homelessness to lead tour groups through these cities and offer their own personal perspective outside of the standard walking tour itineraries.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 22, 2024

In June, professional congress organizer AIM Group International published its first Sustainability Report, taking into account its activities in 2023. The report identifies the most relevant sustainability issues facing the organization as well as shares AIM’s sustainability goals and values with internal and external stakeholders. “We

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Read More: Smart Travel: Futuristic Trains, New Business Travel Cost Projections, Cancun Balances Expansion with Sustainability As Far as the Eye Can See Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa announces a multi-million renovation to its 350 luxurious, pueblo-style guestrooms.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Pillet studied culinary arts in Nantes, France, during his hospitality education and went on to hold multiple leadership positions in the hospitality industry internationally. With more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience, Connelly most recently served as national sales manager at Tempe Tourism.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Professional Life Even before earning her CMP, Mahmoud was deeply involved in her professional education. Trade fairs like IMEX and IBTM World as well as other conferences that bring members of the global meetings industry together, put on by ICCA, PCMA, SITE Global and more, are incredible sources of education.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2022

Editor’s Note : Smart Meetings reached out to San Diego State University alumnus Anthony Bollotta to discuss the benefits of furthering your career via education. . The training has proven extremely applicable, but if the last few years have taught us anything, it’s how fast paradigm shifts can occur.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

When she graduated, she embarked on a one-year Manager in Training program with Dolce Hayes Mansion. From there, Nguyen was quick to pursue the educational path for herself. The support and guidance from great mentors sustained her evolution, she reports.

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot happening in Stuttgart right now, especially in its transformation into a leading destination for sustainable events. It drew over 2000 participants dedicated to sustainable urban development. That includes adapting and anticipating changes in education, vocational training and research.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

There’s definitely more emphasis on wellness, sustainability and inclusivity,” said Jennifer Squeglia, “I think there’s great energy in our industry right now. Standing Behind Sustainability The focus on sustainability starts at the RFP level. It’s busy and I think people are roaring back.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The hospitality industry lost key players throughout the pandemic and is still working to match pre-pandemic levels of expertise as they recruit and train new professionals. Insights from the Team at Atlantis Michelle Liu led a comprehensive presentation on Atlantis’s sustainability programs. She said, “It is simply part of our DNA.”

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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. Kauffman takes on the role of regional director of communications.

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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 20, 2022

Invisible Cities is an international social enterprise that offers training and job skills to those affected by homelessness through the tour guide industry. Invisible Cities trains their employees to be walking tour guides in the city to show the best-hidden gems—and the less explored sides of its urban personality.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Becoming an Event Professional While her formal education background is centered around history, education and administration, which she originally studied with the goal of entering a career in academia and research, Legrand quickly found it was not her most authentic space. Work will always be there.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2022

Make sure it’s an educated move, not an emotional move,” Peckinpaugh said. It revealed what’s not working at our jobs, businesses and throughout industries (think major sustainability initiatives) and now, both values and standards are changing as healthier work cultures germinate through flexible work environments.

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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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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

You’re either a planner eager to learn how you can set your virtual speaker up for success, or you’re a speaker looking to be trained in the art of virtual presentations. Whether you’re providing education, entertainment, or both, your job is to connect with people and to keep them hooked from start to finish.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Sustainable Luxury Sustainability is a topic constantly at the center of meetings and events industry conversation and it’s evolving as more than a trend to become a revolution of eco-friendly awareness in business standards of practice.

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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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The process of preparing for continuous education involves gaining in-depth knowledge of various aspects of meeting and event planning, from tactics to strategy,” she says. Talk around sustainability is rising as well, she says. Today, applicants can track their continuing education process through EIC’s online portal.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Wisdom of Provocateurs It would be a tragedy to not tap into the collective wisdom of the gathered hospitality experts so, over lunch sponsored by Maritz , trained Provocateurs led conversations to circumvent the biggest roadblocks in the areas of stress and sustainability, employee/attendee engagement best practices and well-being leadership.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 13, 2023

At Greenbuild, a two-decades-old green building conference and expo, conference organizers have come up with a human-centered way to prevent such errors — volunteers who educate participants about event sustainability practices, including recycling, as part of the conference’s “Green Team.” The volunteers are champions and educators.

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ITA Group

MAY 4, 2021

How to Implement Skills Development Training Programs for Employees & Partners: Upskilling, Cross-Skilling, Reskilling. The most common approach to skills development is training current workers (employees and partners) to acquire the knowledge they need to do the necessary skills. Make sure you’re celebrating along the way, too.

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Meet Green

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

In the Sustainability World. In the world of sustainability, this concept can come off as: Shaming. In the world of sustainability education, I think that this phenomenon is easily overlooked, and the message can be lost within a sea of counterarguments. It’s challenging to be sustainable in an unsustainable world.

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EHL Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

What can be gained by offering your operational staff a course that explains the theory and foundation of your hotel's sustainability agenda? From engagement to concrete KPIs, implementing sustainability training sessions for hotel personnel can help move hotel businesses from just focussing on the single bottom line.

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Solimar International

JANUARY 16, 2025

The goal of the Activity was to use ecotourism as a catalyst to achieve conservation and development objectives and support an inclusive, healthy, and educated society, enhancing livelihood opportunities and protecting fragile ecosystems. Map illustrating the Greater Sundarbans region.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 23, 2024

In an era where the environmental impact of our choices comes under increasing scrutiny, sustainable travel has moved from a niche consideration to a necessary approach for both leisure and business travelers. This guide delves into the practical steps to effectively integrate sustainability into your travel plans.

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DCI

APRIL 19, 2023

Publish Your Pledge Proudly It’s almost become commonplace for destination organizations and CVBs to adhere to some sort of pledge whereby their practices will be more sustainable in the future. Educate Yourself In the same breath, destinations don’t know everything about greener meetings.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

At events like IMEX America and MPI World Education Congress , we see this shift in action: virtual attendees aren’t just passive spectators but active participants, with real-time Q&As, curated meetups, and interactive content, creating a harmony across physical and digital spaces.

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