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The Survey Says: Meetings and Events are Thriving and Evolving

Smart Meetings

billion by 2030.” Global market research company Ipsos conducted a survey that found 81% of European and 74% of American travelers would consciously avoid activities they knew to be not socially responsible; in addition, a respective 77% and 68% would choose an accommodation with a green certificate over one without.

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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

Smart Meetings

It is a Planet Mark-certified business and a signatory of the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge —which means it has committed to accomplishing a 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050. ExCel aims to achieve an accessibility certification by 2025. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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PCMA Foundation Board Chair Predicts ‘Stronger, More Progressive Industry’

Convene by PCMA

It’s allowed PCMA to step up with immediate tools in the way of what we were able to deliver with DES, and that continued, and the numbers of people to whom we were able to provide the certificates, and how that impacted their immediate needs. In other words, the $25 million provides us with the ability to commit $1 million every year.

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A Guide to Sustainability Accreditations for Australian Tourism Businesses

Tourism eSchool

Holding a Sustainability Accreditation or Certification can be a badge of honour which builds trust and reputation and is a contributing factor to your businesses success. Positives The world’s first national ecotourism certification program Non-government and not-for-profit organisation Recognised globally.

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Guide to Sustainability Accreditations for Tourism Businesses

Tourism eSchool

Holding a Sustainability Accreditation or Certification can be a badge of honour which builds trust and reputation and is a contributing factor to your businesses success. Positives The world’s first national ecotourism certification program Non-government and not-for-profit organisation Recognised globally.

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Green Investments in Tourism: Unlocking Opportunities and Experiences for Sustainable Growth (World Tourism Day 2023)

Solimar International

Increase value and validation through certification. The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), designed to be achieved by 2030, cover many direct and adjacent aspects of economic well-being in relation to sustainability, from reduced institutional inefficiencies to care for life all around the planet.

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Te Pae Christchurch Commits to CarbonZero

Travel Daily Media

The agreement is to join and strive towards certification as a Toit nett carbonzero organisation. Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has taken the next step in its sustainability journey, signing a deal with Toit Envirocare to reduce its environmental impact.