Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2022

Upon a recommendation from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, the Norwegian government is removing current requirements for travel quarantine during Covid-19. The requirement is being removed as of January 26, the government said in a press release. “I Norway Drops Covid-19 Travel Quarantine.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In August 2023, ExCel released its pioneering Sustainability Strategy as part of its parent company ADNEC Group ’s wider ESG (environmental, social and governance) ambitions and own sustainability strategy. ExCel aims to achieve an accessibility certification by 2025. Its policies and practices must operate in line with its values.

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ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 19, 2021

EU leaders must focus on restoring international air travel as quickly as possible, building on the success of the Digital COVID Certificate (DCC). Since its launch in June 2021, the DCC has quickly become the de facto global standard, with over half a billion certificates downloaded.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Evan Bauerle Bauerle, who serves as sports, tourism, and event sales manager, West region, for Visit Salt Lake’s sports division, Sports Salt Lake, said the certification struck a chord with him not only because Mesa is close to his hometown, but because he is the father of a child with autism. I think that means being accessible to everyone.”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Check your airline’s and your destination’s government or tourism bureau travel restrictions website to ensure your negative result meets every qualification. The data source offers a global registry of testing and vaccination providers and public health registries, and it’s partnered with over 45 national governments worldwide.

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Business Traveler USA

JANUARY 28, 2022

Proof of participation will come in the form of CO2 reduction certificates. ANA will receive the SAF manufacturer’s CO2 reduction certificate from the supplier when it purchases SAF. The airline will in turn issue certificates linked to and split among participating companies/corporations.

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ETC Corporate

JULY 8, 2021

Improvements in vaccination rates and the introduction of the EU Digital COVID Certificate provides hope for tourism rebound in Europe for the summer months. The EU’s Digital COVID Certificate, active as of July 1 st , is also expected to support the release of pent-up travel demand and accumulated excess savings during the pandemic.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

A vaccination certificate, recovery certificate or negative test result will now be enough for entry into Italy from March 1 forward. The Canadian government recently announced new travel rules for incoming passengers and drivers, both foreign residents and Canadians.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

At the Thursday lunch, attendees were treated to a taste of the festivities that await next year when the annual event moves to the Mexican Caribbean, Riviera Maya, June 12-15, 2023, as a culmination of conversations that have been going on at the highest levels of MPI and the Mexican government since 2011.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 18, 2022

In order to help reach carbon neutrality for the 2022 MIECF, four parties collaborated to purchase 600 tonnes worth of carbon offset certificates: Sands China Ltd., The carbon offset certificates will support the Inner Mongolia Wuliji Wind Farm Project under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS).

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2022

Travelers going to Dubai are still required to followed relatively strict Covid-19 protocols, such as presenting a valid vaccination certificate, including a QR code, with a vaccine approved by the WHO or the UAE, or providing a negative Covid test by an approved health service provider within 48 hours from the time the test was taken.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Laws governing public and private roads are extremely complex, meaning traffic control specialists must receive ongoing training and education to remain compliant with these regulations. Hire Trained Professionals While some events use volunteers for traffic control, there are plenty of reasons to hire professionals for the job.

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Holding a Sustainability Accreditation or Certification can be a badge of honour which builds trust and reputation and is a contributing factor to your businesses success. Positives The world’s first national ecotourism certification program Non-government and not-for-profit organisation Recognised globally.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 4, 2023

Advancing a shared commitment to youth empowerment through tourism, Prime Minister Rama joined the Secretary-General in presenting certificates of participation to the Albanian delegation at the first UNWTO Global Youth Tourism Summit held last year.

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Business Traveler USA

JULY 22, 2021

Nearly three-quarters (70 percent) found rules challenging to understand, and almost all respondents (89 percent) agreed that governments must standardize vaccinations and testing certifications. Almost two thirds of respondents plan to resume travel within a few months of the pandemic being contained (and borders opened).

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Holding a Sustainability Accreditation or Certification can be a badge of honour which builds trust and reputation and is a contributing factor to your businesses success. Positives The world’s first national ecotourism certification program Non-government and not-for-profit organisation Recognised globally.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Be sure to inquire whether their personnel hold any industry certifications, such as Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP), or any other relevant qualifications.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 8, 2024

The Criteria are used for education and awareness-raising, policy-making for businesses, organizations and government agencies, measurement and evaluation, and as a basis for certification. The GSTC Criteria serve as the global standards for sustainability in travel and tourism.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The Toitū nett carbonzero programme triumph follows Te Pae Christchurch’s win in the 2023 Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards (Community and Government Projects category) late last year. The awards celebrate outstanding contributions, accomplishments, innovation, and best practices in sustainable and responsible tourism.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 15, 2022

In the past, policies governing these credits and refunds have been murky at best. The proposed changes would also establish a “no-expiration” policy for travel credits in certain circumstances and mandate refunds instead of flight credits or vouchers for airlines that had accepted government help during the pandemic. The Bottom Line.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 18, 2021

Canada’s government has announced development of a COVID-19 vaccine certification for Canadian citizens who have been fully vaccinated to use while traveling internationally. However, the question of so-called vaccine passports is proving to be a vexing one for government officials and civil libertarians alike. Starting Aug.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 20, 2023

Connecticut’s First Green Hotel Connecticut’s presence in the top 10 of WalletHub’s greenest states will not come as a surprise to the local government that has been working since 2019 to improve their sustainability. Included with the original Arch building, the convention center has 1.5 million sq. of available space.

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ETC Corporate

JUNE 1, 2021

The microsite will also offer practical tips and advice about how to travel in Europe, including important information about the EU Digital COVID Certificate and the European Tourism Covid-19 Safety Seal. Please see by this link.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Discounts can be set up and available within one business day with instant amenity redemption for things like beverage coupons, travel certificates, and United Club passes and memberships. Government restrictions are having the biggest impact on business travel trends. She explained.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 2, 2021

With the vaccine, visitors will be able to enter the UK from any country on the British government’s “amber” traffic light list without having to self-isolate at home for 10 days. Arriving passengers will need to show either a US-issued vaccine card or an EU Digital Covid Certificate (see UK government COVID travel guide here ).

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Slovenia has implemented their own certification program, insuring unity within the country. The Green Scheme of Slovenia Tourism is a tool and a certificate program designed by the Slovenia Tourism Board to help even the smallest tourist organization be more sustainable. What is the benefit of all these certifications and labels?

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Business Traveler USA

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

IATA has called for governments worldwide to adopt the EU’s Digital COVID Certificate, or DCC, as the global standard for vaccination certificates, saying the DCC should “serve as a blueprint” for other nations. “We We cannot just revert to how things were in 2019 and expect our customers to be satisfied,” Careen said.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 6, 2021

On March 25, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued an executive order rolling back restrictions for events of 50 or more people; these no longer need the approval of local governments. The ECA also pointed out that neighboring states Arizona and Nevada had issued guidance for restarting trade shows and exhibitions immediately. In Reno, Nev.,

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As a highly visible senior executive, Payne led the company’s government relations practice from 1981 to 2021 and its event services team. How did you got your start in government roles and how did you transition to work at Smithbucklin? I was intrigued by how government could be a positive force when administered properly.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Private and Governmental Investment in Foreign Tourism Projects An important reason why governments and corporations invest in foreign tourism is because it is a form of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Amid the economic stasis, however, the election in 2016 led to a peaceful transition to a government keen to diversify its economy.

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Business Traveler USA

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Delta Air Lines is reporting a 450 percent increase in international point-of-sale bookings in the six weeks since the US government announced a date to enact relaxed restrictions on incoming travel. The updated Delta Discover Map draws data from national and local government agencies and the International Air Transport Association.

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Business Traveler USA

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

8, Delta says customers on nearly all international routes bound for the US will be able to directly upload and verify their COVID-19 vaccination certificate and negative COVID-19 test results using new functionality built into the Delta FlyReady solution. With US borders reopening to fully vaccinated travelers starting Nov.

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Business Traveler USA

JANUARY 13, 2022

JetBlue-generated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates to reduce business travel emissions. As business customers return to the skies, they increasingly have been asking for support in meeting their net zero and sustainable travel goals, according to Sara Bogdan, director of sustainability and environmental social governance.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 15, 2022

The Sydney Opera House, located in stunning Sydney Harbour, obtained a carbon neutral certification during the pandemic. Individual venues and businesses have also committed to sustainable practices — the heritage-listed Sydney Opera House obtained a carbon neutral certification, while Sydney Airport is on pace to be carbon neutral by 2025.

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Business Traveler USA

OCTOBER 6, 2021

However shifting rules and confused implementation of the European Digital Covid Certificate will still be a drag on long-haul international traffic compared to intra-European travel. Walsh criticized the lack of progress among government to standardize travel rules. European carriers will better than halve their losses, from $20.9

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Gavel International

AUGUST 10, 2021

Complying with government standards for COVID-19 precautions (e.g., Sharing certifications the business has obtained from government agencies is critical for this reason. Companies can take this concept a step further and create their certifications, provided they have documentation to back up the claims.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 9, 2023

Mendoza earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University, as well as a CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight from the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon and the Digital Directors Network Systemic Cyber Risk Governance for Corporate Directors.

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