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Sustainable San Jose

Smart Meetings

The city’s main hubs for meetings and conventions, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, has acquired several certifications showcasing the city’s commitment to eco-friendly, sustainable practices, including the Santa Clara County Green Business and California Green Business Innovator certifications. to 12:30 p.m.

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What Are Sustainable Tourism Certification Schemes and Do They Work?

Solimar International

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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GBTA’s milestones for sustainability

Travel Daily Media

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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Solimar Introduces UNWTO TedQual Certification to Universities with Tourism Programs in Bosnia & Herzegovina

Solimar International

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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3 Shifts in Event Sustainability

Convene by PCMA

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Meeting Spaces Work to Keep the Earth Clean and Green

Smart Meetings

Food sustainability, clean oceans and repurposed rainwater Compared to the largely unexplored universe we inhabit; our little blue and green shimmering marble is small. Sustainably, Seattle Seattle, Washington, has always been a progressive leader in sustainability and environmental mindfulness.

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ANA Extends SAF Options to Corporate Travel

Business Traveler USA

ANA has announced it is extending its ‘SAF Flight Initiative’ to corporate customers and their travelers, helping participating companies reach their sustainability goals. The carrier says the program will reduce CO2 emissions from flights and at the same time increase the demand for and use of sustainable aviation fuel.

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