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Eco-Friendly Corporate Events: Reducing Carbon Footprint

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These events prioritize sustainability in venue selection, vendor partnerships, materials used, and waste disposal. When selecting a venue, look for certifications such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or similar accreditations that ensure the facility meets high environmental standards.

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Secrets of Green Miami

Smart Meetings

This will be achieved through seven approaches: benchmark, retune and retrofit existing buildings; expand on-site and off-site renewable energy; build ultra-low energy buildings; reduce transportation-related fuel consumption; expand and protect green and blue spaces; convert waste to energy; and reduce waste and water use.

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

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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. How do you approach vendor relationships?

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Sustainable Wedding Planning_ Celebrate Love and the Planet

Traveler's Q

Sourcing Local and Organic Food: Emphasize the importance of choosing local and organic catering options to support local businesses and reduce transportation emissions. This involves making eco-friendly choices, such as minimizing waste, using sustainable products, and choosing vendors who share your ecological values.

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May 9th – Sustainable Wedding Planning_ Celebrate Love and the Planet

Traveler's Q

Sourcing Local and Organic Food: Emphasize the importance of choosing local and organic catering options to support local businesses and reduce transportation emissions. This involves making eco-friendly choices, such as minimizing waste, using sustainable products, and choosing vendors who share your ecological values.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Tarin Horan, CMP

Smart Meetings

As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions. When you entered the room, you were transported to an event in the country.” She studied for the exam on her own but urges future candidates to look to the valuable learning and collaboration opportunities of study groups.

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Top 6 Event Planning Certifications To Boost Your Career

Eventtia

In this blog post, we will take a look at seven of the best event planning certification programs available today. What Is Event Planning Certification and Why Do You Need It. Event Planning Certification is a certification that proves an event planner’s ability to complete event planning-related tasks.