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The Survey Says: Meetings and Events are Thriving and Evolving

Smart Meetings

billion by 2030.” Global market research company Ipsos conducted a survey that found 81% of European and 74% of American travelers would consciously avoid activities they knew to be not socially responsible; in addition, a respective 77% and 68% would choose an accommodation with a green certificate over one without.

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Business Events and Air Travel — a Climate Conundrum

Convene by PCMA

I have really only one innovative point here, and it’s not particularly innovative, which is that as an [industry], one of the main things that you have to realize is that you can try and do your job to cut emissions but unless the emissions are due to air travel decrease, you’ll be working around the margins.

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Green Investments in Tourism: Unlocking Opportunities and Experiences for Sustainable Growth (World Tourism Day 2023)

Solimar International

Many corporations and entities across all industries, from oil to travel, are now forced to consider other sustainable alternatives. In the travel industry, green investments look to accomplish six objectives from the hotel’s perspective, according to the UNWTO : Boost profit margins through utility savings.

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A Guide to Sustainability Accreditations for Australian Tourism Businesses

Tourism eSchool

Home A Guide to Sustainability Accreditations for Australian Tourism Businesses By Nic Cooper Published on February 24, 2023 Becoming a Sustainable Tourism Accredited business is one of the best ways to communicate to the ever-growing conscious traveller that your business is the right one to book.

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GBTA’s milestones for sustainability

Travel Daily Media

The post GBTA’s milestones for sustainability appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. As an industry, through individual organisations as well as our collective efforts, we’re making real progress toward more sustainable global business travel. GBTA becomes a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration.

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Guide to Sustainability Accreditations for Tourism Businesses

Tourism eSchool

Home Guide to Sustainability Accreditations for Tourism Businesses By Nic Cooper Published on February 24, 2023 Becoming a Sustainable Tourism Accredited business is one of the best ways to communicate to the ever-growing conscious traveller that your business is the right one to book.

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Te Pae Christchurch Commits to CarbonZero

Travel Daily Media

The post Te Pae Christchurch Commits to CarbonZero appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The agreement is to join and strive towards certification as a Toit nett carbonzero organisation. The post Te Pae Christchurch Commits to CarbonZero appeared first on Travel Daily.