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MEETINGS achieves carbon zero certification

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The post MEETINGS achieves carbon zero certification appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Business Events Industry Aotearoa Limited’s MEETINGS 2023 – New Zealand’s largest trade show for the business events sector – has been awarded Toitū net carbonzero certification.

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WEC 2024 in Louisville Lifted Spirits with a Tactical Chaser

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World Education Congress (WEC) 2024, Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) annual gathering, is always notable for its range of educational programming. Virtuoso author and entrepreneur Felipe Gomez shared the importance of practice for musicians and meeting professionals. “We

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7 Ways to Embed Wellness in Your Meetings

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Read More : Mindful Meetings for the Full Mind Meaning : A key component is feeling connected to something bigger than yourself as an individual. Stevens will lead a wellness-focused team-building exercise at the Smart Meetings Health & Wellness Experience in Arizona March 24-26.

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Circularity: The Biggest Shift for Trade Shows in 2024 

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Jack Macleod For the last 15-20 years, green meetings and organized gatherings aimed at minimizing negative impacts on the environment have been a concept, but in 2020, after the Covid-19 pandemic, they became a widespread topic in the events industry. On the Horizon for 2024 and Beyond Businesses, take note!

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The Survey Says: Meetings and Events are Thriving and Evolving

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Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. Over one-third of respondents report increases of over 25%, and 80% of respondents expect further spending increases in 2024.

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MPI Plans 3 New Certificate Programs

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Meeting Professionals International’s leaders outlined a strong 2024 for the association’s educational and networking efforts. MPI Academy, Encore, and the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education are partnering to launch the Encore AV Fundamentals certificate program in January. •

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Help Improve CMP Standards with Events Industry Council

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The Events Industry Council (EIC) invites meeting and event professionals to participate in a survey that will help inform the next stage of the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) standards and exam. CMP accreditation has played a huge part in the lives of meeting professionals, with more than 12,000 CMPs to date.