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MEETINGS achieves carbon zero certification

Travel Daily Media

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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CL24 Playbook for EIC Silver Sustainable Event Standard Certification

Convene by PCMA

PCMA Convening Leaders 2024, held in January in San Diego, earned the Silver certification of the Events Industry Council’s (EIC) Sustainable Event Standard. In April, PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 was awarded the Silver certification of the Events Industry Council’s (EIC) Sustainable Event Standard.

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18 of the Top Hospitality Conferences to Check Out 2024 

Social Tables

To remain competitive, hospitality professionals must stay on top of what’s happening with hotels, event venues, technology, and trends. In 2024, the Independent Lodging Conference (ILC) (A.K.A. The organization manages sustainable travel and tourism standards worldwide, providing accreditation for sustainable Certification Bodies.

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The Survey Says: Meetings and Events are Thriving and Evolving

Smart Meetings

They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces. Over one-third of respondents report increases of over 25%, and 80% of respondents expect further spending increases in 2024. Of that 80% group, 30% agree spending would again rise by over 25%.

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7 Ways to Embed Wellness in Your Meetings

Smart Meetings

Adopt Sustainable Practices : Implement eco-friendly initiatives, from digital event materials to selecting venues that prioritize sustainability. These practices enhance the event’s atmosphere, encouraging deeper connections among attendees.

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The Hospitality Show’s Inaugural Event Is Placing Sustainability at the Forefront

Smart Meetings

In 2013, it became the first venue in the world to receive APEX/ASTM Level 2 Certification in 2013, meaning the convention center adheres to comprehensive standards for environmentally sustainable meetings. The Show 2024 will be held at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio Oct.

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Game Changer: Paris 2024 Olympics Takes Bold Strides Toward Sustainability

Convene by PCMA

The first non-stadium setting for an opening ceremony in the history of the Summer Olympic Games, the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony will form a nearly four-mile-long procession along the Seine, allowing for hundreds of thousands of spectators to take part. From Day One, [Paris 2024] was conceived with sustainability in mind.”