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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

Smart Meetings

Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable. Macau, China; 2.

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LEED Platinum Convention Center–Meet Sustainably in Portland

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The LEED Platinum Oregon Convention Center (OCC) guarantees that you will have a sustainable event. Sustainability is in the Pacific Northwest’s DNA, and the OCC team is committed to the role of being an industry leader in sustainability. It’s one of the largest solar arrays in a convention center in the nation.

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10 Safest Places to Travel in 2022

Smart Meetings

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection , the North American-based travel insurance company, released its annual “ Safest Places to Travel 2022 ” list just before the start of this year, detailed in a report by market researcher Kit Kiefer. Tourism waned in 2021, but with travel restrictions lifted as of Feb.

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Destination guide for sustainable venues in Stuttgart 

The MICE Blog

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. The hotel has a strong commitment to sustainability through its Gold DEHOGA sustainability certification.

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Sustainable hotels and The Black Sheep Inn: An example to follow

EHL Insights

Although the number of hotels and inns claiming to be sustainable keeps increasing, in reality how many of them are good examples of sustainable hospitality? The Black Sheep Inn in the Ecuadorian highlands is surely one of them.

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DIY Car and Train Booking App Could Ease Transportation Inflation 

Smart Meetings

The travel management company CWT just added car rental and train booking to their app and website to give travelers more independence in making their reservations at a time when travel costs are reaching historic highs. . CWT already had travel counselors available 24/7 to help travelers with car and train bookings.

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Arabian Travel Market 2023 to take net zero pledge

Travel Daily Media

The post Arabian Travel Market 2023 to take net zero pledge appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. According to a World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) report, travel and tourism account for between 8-11% of the world’s emissions.