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Sustaining the Resilience of Community-Based Tourism Initiatives in Brazil

Solimar International

Community-Based Tourism (CBT) exemplifies sustainable tourism, promoting local development through social justice, resource redistribution, sustainability, and empowerment. This paradigm shift reinterprets tourism models, emphasizing consciousness, autonomy, and bottom-up strategies while detaching from predatory practices.

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Focusing on Mission-Driven Work

Convene by PCMA

Salary and benefits are no longer enough to recruit, retain, and engage talent.” From 2009 to 2019, Unilever CEO Paul Polman zeroed in on the idea that purpose can help reduce tensions in the workforce and create optimal conditions for growth. “Today’s workforce is looking for more than just a paycheck,” Bova writes. “In

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Destinations Brace for Incoming Seaweed Bloom

Smart Meetings

Resorts have started working closely with their respective communities to combine resources and efforts to clear beaches of the troublesome seaweed while other organizations are finding ways to put the biomaterial to use in ways that benefit both the consumer and the environment.

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Destination spotlight Bern, Switzerland: Site visit from 28–30 August 2020 for Event Planners Talk e-conference

The MICE Blog

Further, it has the lowest VAT rates in Europe and a high commitment to sustainability. Some examples of this sustainability approach include the ‘Grand Tour of Switzerland’, which can be done by e-car with charging stations along the route. Between 2009–2011, the property was completely refurbished and reopened in 2011.

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Carbon Offset in Aviation Explained: How ICAO CORSIA Helps Airlines Get Closer to Net Zero

AltexSoft Travel

In this article, we explore how airlines can approach carbon offsetting to achieve their sustainability goals. As the aviation industry players recognized their global environmental impact, they united in their pursuit of a more sustainable approach. Predicted fuel consumption and shift to sustainable fuels. They include.

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Destination guide for sustainable venues in Stuttgart 

The MICE Blog

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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AIME Marks A 30-Year Milestone At The Opening

Travel Daily Media

Aside from fostering trust, data suggests that $120 million was transacted as a direct consequence of last year’s event, representing an enormous economic benefit throughout that time. “It’s 30 years’ worth of legacy from those business events’ relationships. .”