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Canadian Tariffs Triggering Reputation Tarnish for U.S. Destinations

Smart Meetings

Visit California brought representatives from around the world to Los Angeles for Outlook Forum last week to hear what the prospects for travel to the Golden State are from all corners of the globe. around imposing tariffs on traditional trading and travel partners may be seeing only part of the picture.

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Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs

Smart Meetings

The free program touches on topics, in the form of webinars, from the basics of meeting planning to more complex topics, such as event technology and sustainability. Read More : Sustainable Hotel Certification, Explained. “As Our ESPC sets a new standard that elevates the profession, which is needed today more than ever.”.

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Leading and Learning From the Next Generation of Meeting Profs

Smart Meetings

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. Advice for Prospective Meeting Profs—and the Seasoned Planner.

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How Hotels and Resorts Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

Dana Communications

Guided by the 17 global priorities outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals , your hotel or resort can strive not only to lead through best practices in sustainability and closely support and connect with actions worldwide, but also to inspire every member of our industry to maximize their efforts.

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The Sharing Economy and the Tourism Industry Prospects, Opportunities and Challenges

Travel Daily News

The sharing economy is at the center of numerous current discussions regarding new technologies and innovative services, sustainability, big data and stakeholder engagement. The article The Sharing Economy and the Tourism Industry Prospects, Opportunities and Challenges first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

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Hyatt Loves Local…and the Why, Where, How and Who of Ecotourism Today

Smart Meetings

A two-for-one combo in sustainable travel and personal safety? If that’s the case, consider a quick email to the company, mentioning that sustainable practices are guiding your travel choices. And that’s why it’s important to research or ask your prospective travel companies about their practices. 50 Shades of Ecotourism.

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Event Case Study: MPI Southern California WeCon 2024

Smart Meetings

And as sustainability remains a crucial element for an increasing number of event profs and destinations, small meetings make sustainable practices a bit easier to implement, as smaller groups require a little less of, well, everything. This has required them to change how they reach out to prospects. “We

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