article thumbnail

Q&A: U.S. Travel Association’s New Meetings Executive

MeetingsNet

Travel Association introduced Aimee Misako Gabel as the organization’s first senior vice president, events and education. Travel with a strong track record in meetings. Travel to ask about how she will apply her experience to this new, elevated role. Travel Association? Travel members are well-traveled.

Travel 98
article thumbnail

Sustainable hotels and The Black Sheep Inn: An example to follow

EHL Insights

Recognized by various sustainability agencies, ‘La Posada de la Oveja Negra’, as it is called in Spanish, continues to attract travelers from around the world who seek profoundly sustainable lodging.

MICE professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Sustainable hotels and The Black Sheep Inn: An example to follow

EHL Insights

Recognized by various sustainability agencies, ‘La Posada de la Oveja Negra’, as it is called in Spanish, continues to attract travelers from around the world who seek profoundly sustainable lodging.

article thumbnail

inCENTIVES – Sustainable Gems

inVOYAGE

Incentive travel continues to be an incredibly powerful motivation for eligible employees but as the climate continues to change and the need for companies to reduce their carbon footprint grows, it’s become increasingly important for event planners to combine environmental responsibility with creativity.

article thumbnail

A Brief History of Event Planning & Coordinating (And Why It’s So Important)

Social Tables

Travel to and from meetings contributed an estimated $265 billion to the U.S. economy alone in 2013, employing 2.3 Until recently educational opportunities and professional degrees and certifications have been so hard to come by. million Americans and generating $42 billion in tax revenue. Better events, less stress.

article thumbnail

Why Are Public and Private Stakeholders Investing in Foreign Tourism Projects?

Solimar International

Tourism is a global business: last year, global capital investment in travel and tourism totaled $856 billion. USAID has evaluated the current tourism market of Bangladesh, identifying the poor certification policy, the lack of promotion, and the lack of skilled workforce as areas of improvement. Why is this, the audience may ask?

Tourism 86
article thumbnail

Helsinki Airport Opens Expanded Terminal 2

Business Traveler USA

billion) seven-year development program announced in 2013 by airport operator Finivia corporations. One of the goals was to restore a sense of adventure and romance to air travel. The visual experience supports the smoothness of travel. The multimodal travel center connects different modes of transport.