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California Passes Extensive Climate, Clean Energy Bill

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The overall goal of the newly passed legislation is to codify new benchmarks in the state to have California at 90% clean energy by 2035, 95% by 2040 and 100% clean energy by 2045. . $5 billion for measures to mitigate severe drought. Read More : Healthy World: Is Net-zero Enough? Hospitality, Tourism Industries Combat Climate Change.

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The Future Is Now: The Case Of Event App Design

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Swapcard bought attendee registration system, and Slido got bought by Cisco.” You want this thing rocking and rolling by the time the rest of the attendees download the app and start participating.” ” Speculations For 2040: VR Will Finally Take Over. What about 2040? Will provides some examples.

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Seattle Convention Center Set to Open Summit Expansion Next Month

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12 for the building’s soft opening, attendees will find several eye-catching spaces, including a living wall at the entrance lined with planters. Arch is LEED Silver-rated and a new $10 million investment will improve adjoining Freeway Park, upgrading amenities for convention attendees and the community. Summit Expansion.

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The Spa: From Luxury to Preventative Medicine

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trillion and is projected to continue a 5-10% increase year-over-year, culminating in a worth of $9 trillion by 2040, according to Delaware North. Let attendees know if tipping is included in treatment, so there’s no worry.”. In 2021, the global wellness industry’s estimated worth was $4.5 The Future of the Spa.

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Well-Connected and Welcoming, Vienna Is a European Hub to Watch

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Besides committing to reaching carbon neutrality by 2040, the city’s walkability and ample public transit allows attendees to lessen their footprint as well. Groups can also take pride in the fact that they’re meeting in a destination where sustainability is woven into its fabric.

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3 Shifts in Event Sustainability

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Instead of advertising its own products, Amazon is using the naming rights it secured for the stadium to honor a pledge it made in 2019 to reach net-zero carbon emissions as a company by 2040. Communication with attendees about an event’s sustainability has become a “humongous” part of a successful sustainability strategy, Simon said. “I

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF OMAN TOURISM

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BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE & RESPONSIBLE FUTURE FOR OMAN TRAVEL & TOURISM INDUSTRY Sustainable Development of Oman Tourism, aligning with the Oman Vision 2040. ITB Berlin 2024 is one of the world’s most extensive travel and tourism shows, with over 100,000 attendees from 100 countries. The Sultanate’s share was 3.5