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Budget Increases Are on the Rise in 2019

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And more spending money means more events: forty-nine percent of respondents plan to host more events in 2019. Marketing and promotion. Technology Reigns Supreme. percent in 2019. On the other hand, 75 percent of consumers said they take sustainability into consideration when making a purchase. Spreading the Word.

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

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Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable. Singapore; 2. New York; 3. Chicago; 7.

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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

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Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. Recently, the company debuted a comprehensive sustainability strategy. At over 100,000 sq. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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Visit Portugal gears up for largest participation ever at WTM

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We’re committed with the development and promotion of differentiated tourist experiences, which adds value to the territories and to the tourists, making Portugal more attractive, and fulfilling our objective of growing. Comparing 2019, from January to August 2023 there is a growth in overnight stays of 5% and 11% in tourism revenues.

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Sands China’s Cotai Expo holds Macao’s first carbon neutral exhibition

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. “This milestone of holding Macao’s first carbon neutral exhibition at Cotai Expo is a far-reaching development in Sands China’s long-term dedication to sustainable operations in Macao’s integrated resort industry,” said Dr. Wilfred Wong, president of Sands China Ltd.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

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An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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IMEX America is Back!: Day 1 Highlights from the Return to Meeting

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Caesars and Meet AC announced sustainability highlights from its newly released 2021 CSR Report —in a Leed-certified Augustus Tower villa suite—and the news (and views) are great. Hybrid event company Allseated announced a partnership with Matterport, a company that brings real life experiences to the virtual world using 3D technology.

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