Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Hospitality in Toronto is placing sustainability front and center “How serious does this city take sustainability?” Many have answers, in so many words and acronyms: GBAC and LEED certifications, green spaces, no (or at least minimal) plastic usage on property. In short, Toronto’s answer: Very.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The post MEETINGS achieves carbon zero certification appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Business Events Industry Aotearoa Limited’s MEETINGS 2023 – New Zealand’s largest trade show for the business events sector – has been awarded Toitū net carbonzero certification.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Here is seven ways local host Australia ICOMOS is incorporating sustainability into GA2023. Developing a Sustainability Guide. Australia ICOMOS has developed a sustainability guide which contains recommendations to assist in the sustainable organisation of the event. Selecting a Sustainable Venue.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

The Hospitality Show Las Vegas will place eco-friendliness front and center The first-ever Hospitality Show is coming to Las Vegas and its producers are making strong sustainability efforts from the get-go. Read More : Ditching the Dump Even smaller details, down to what the badges are made of, will be given the sustainability treatment.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2022

GBTA Sustainability Survey. Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has published its 2022 Sustainability Survey which unveils “barriers” that exist to getting to a more sustainable business travel model. The key enablers include fostering change in industry culture (63%) and improved access to sustainability data (63%).

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

The free course in partnership with Tourism Cares discusses how to offset carbon emissions, find sustainable suppliers and offer equal opportunities for women. The best way to combat climate change is through large-scale action, which is where WeTravel Academy ’s new sustainable tourism course comes in. More Travel-focused Resources.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Greenwashing example: A DMO uses vague or ambiguous language like “eco-friendly” or “sustainable” without clarifying what those terms actually mean in the context of the services it provides and the destination it serves. Are sustainability goals material to the organization’s operations and supported by a clear roadmap?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Meeting Professional Continuing Education Includes Sustainability Certification Meeting professionals are taking sustainability more seriously than ever before. Since 2022, they have offered the Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC). Maritz is a leader in the events industry’s sustainability efforts.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Sustainable tourism certifications are designed to assess the environmental impacts of businesses that facilitate tourism activity. Certifications are approved by a third party assessor who will measure a number of criteria including carbon footprint, employee satisfaction, water and energy use, and more. The Solution?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 12, 2022

A secure link to the digital health certificate is sent via email shortly after the test is completed, about 2-3 minutes. JetBlue Sustainable Travel Partners Debuts. The post This Week in Travel: Covid Tests, Airline Fees and Sustainable Travel appeared first on Smart Meetings. Kits are available at CityHealth.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 8, 2024

The post The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) publishes new GSTC MICE Criteria appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the GSTC MICE Criteria have been published and are available to the public for non- commercial use.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

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. A rain garden collects and treats water from 5.5

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Greater Miami is a top-notch destination for sustainable meetings Miami is known for its glittering beaches, dynamic culture and number of luxurious resorts. But did you also know that Miami is leading the way in sustainability? Many of the goals established come from the United Nations ’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Discover how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are revolutionizing the tourism industry, driving sustainability through strategic implementation, and shaping a greener future for travel. Ethical decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and effective governance mechanisms lay the groundwork for sustainable operations.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Event professionals who are not CMPs can receive a 5% discount on the Sustainable Event Professional Certificate program offered by EIC. The 30-minute survey is open through Nov. Current CMPs receive 1 CE for completing the survey. Smart Meetings highlights many of these CMPs as part of the ongoing CMP Spotlights series.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 5, 2021

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced that LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B has been awarded LEED v4 Gold certification for the completed phases of the new terminal. The post LaGuardia Terminal B Receives LEED v4 Gold Certification appeared first on Business Traveler USA. laguardiaairport.com.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 1, 2023

As such, the significance of storytelling in sustainable destination and tourism marketing has never been greater. What is storytelling in sustainable destination and tourism marketing? With a global portfolio of projects, we are dedicated to developing, managing, and promoting sustainable tourism destinations.

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

Collaborate with local suppliers for fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients. Adopt Sustainable Practices : Implement eco-friendly initiatives, from digital event materials to selecting venues that prioritize sustainability. ” Meals : Offer a variety of healthy, nourishing food choices that accommodate all dietary needs.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2019

We’re feeling a bit green today, and it’s all thanks to the topic of sustainability in events! Sustainability in events has been covered several times by our team. And they had quite a few bits of wisdom to share when it comes to implementing and promoting sustainability in events. “To innovate, and to create.

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

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. So why consider becoming Eco Accredited?

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners because it’s a top priority for event attendees. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. So how do you plan a sustainable event? 1 priority, and 31.2% Does yours?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Virginia Beach’s agricultural industry tells a story beyond economics Every morning David Trimmer wakes up thinking about the viability, sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry in Virginia Beach. Williamson and her team work directly with the convention center’s sustainability coordinator, Kimberlee Dobbins.

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inVOYAGE

MARCH 14, 2024

With inVOYAGE Madrid, just round the corner we catch up with destination specialist, Jorge Treceño Pachón – Legacy Manager from the Madrid Convention Bureau to see just how Madrid is paving the way for sustainable events… inVOYAGE: Jorge, it’s wonderful to have you here and we’re incredibly excited to be bringing our inVOYAGERs to Madrid!

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 26, 2022

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 partners with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance .

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 3, 2024

Green Building Council’s Community Leader Award, thanks to more than $20 million of sustainability projects, including improved stormwater drainage, LED exhibit hall lighting, water bottle filling stations, new $65-million electric vehicle charging stations, and a 7.5-acre Morial Convention Center. The venue recently won the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

But in recent years, sustainability has grown from a niche topic to a central focus in the industry. More planners than ever are including certain sustainable measures in their RFPs, looking for ways to reduce waste and even carbon accounting—keeping track of the carbon emissions produced throughout their events. Where was the plastic?

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2023

The Greater Miami and Miami Beach region is also making great strides in sustainability practices. For meeting planners who are looking to include sustainable elements in their events, there are various recent efforts to consider. It is focused on enhancements including energy-efficient lighting, ventilation and air conditioning.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As a result, Events Industry Council (EIC) updated its standards in 2022 to enhance sustainable practices across the events industry. Additionally, EIC introduced a new certification for event professionals interested in promoting sustainability and social impact in their organizations and global business events.

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Travel Daily News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The certification of Ovation Denmark DMC is based on an assessment with 140 different criteria, including requirements for the managerial prioritization of environmental considerations, sustainable procurement and the organization’s internal consumption of electricity, water and heat, as well as focusing on how the agency also makes an effort to boost (..)

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Redfin

JUNE 16, 2023

As sustainable technologies develop alongside people’s desires to live more sustainably, people have begun turning to their homes to reduce their carbon footprints , But have you ever wondered if you could build a home that wasn’t just ‘less bad’, but instead actually restored the environment around it? But what is it?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

In panel discussions and in a release prior to the event, participants mentioned: Clean Beauty & Self-care : Healthy and natural ingredients; sustainable sourcing; plastic-free packaging, along with diversity and inclusivity in brand leadership and treatments, are more important than ever. Fernanda Montiel.

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Solimar International

JULY 1, 2021

The USAID/Developing Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Turizam), in partnership with Solimar International and UNWTO Academy, organized a joint webinar entitled ‘ Introduction to UNWTO TedQual for universities with tourism programs in Bosnia & Herzegovina Webinar’.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 21, 2023

The post Industry pioneers KP Ho and Bill Bensely to headline PHIST 6, Southeast Asia’s largest sustainability event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. KP Ho, journalist turned hotelier, understood the critical importance of sustainability before it became a buzzword.

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EHL Insights

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2022

A new tool could help measure and prioritize sustainability efforts at meetings. The sustainability tool builds on Gate4, an ISO-certified carbon reporting method developed last year by Advito , a subsidiary of BCD Travel. “We Read More: New Collaborative Course Offers Tips for Easy Sustainable Travel .

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