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Secrets of Green Miami

Smart Meetings

Greater Miami is a top-notch destination for sustainable meetings Miami is known for its glittering beaches, dynamic culture and number of luxurious resorts. Miami-Dade County’s Climate Action Strategy aims to cut the county’s greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2019 levels by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.

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The Survey Says: Meetings and Events are Thriving and Evolving

Smart Meetings

billion by 2030.” Planners should get familiar with cultural, economic and social differences amongst a diverse group of attendees and assess how to facilitate the process of sharing ideas to be the most productive. In fact, the industry’s audience is expected to surpass even 2019 levels in the coming years.

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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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What is Greenwashing? 3 Tips to Discern Sustainable Tourism Practices

Solimar International

Asking the following three questions can help gauge whether an organization is culpable of greenwashing or implementing tourism practices that genuinely preserve natural and cultural resources. Are sustainability claims reinforced by credible third-party certifications and standards? What are your key sustainability metrics?

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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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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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Sydney Accelerates Positive Change Across the City

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The Sydney Opera House, located in stunning Sydney Harbour, obtained a carbon neutral certification during the pandemic. Individual venues and businesses have also committed to sustainable practices — the heritage-listed Sydney Opera House obtained a carbon neutral certification, while Sydney Airport is on pace to be carbon neutral by 2025.