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Earth Day is a Call to Action

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credit: Shutterstock The central goal is for a 60% reduction in the production of plastics by 2040 to lead to the larger goal of a plastic-free future. How many attendees do you produce those badges for? Were attendees given plastic water bottles? February 2017. What about your event badges? Where was the plastic?

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California Passes Extensive Climate, Clean Energy Bill

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The overall goal of the newly passed legislation is to codify new benchmarks in the state to have California at 90% clean energy by 2035, 95% by 2040 and 100% clean energy by 2045. . $5 billion for measures to mitigate severe drought. Read More : Healthy World: Is Net-zero Enough? Hospitality, Tourism Industries Combat Climate Change.

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Starting IPW 2022 with a Green Bang: Tourism Cares Pledges $10,000 to IDEAS for Us

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Growth in the Ground and the Convention Attendee. In addition to presenting American tourism to international planners, a series of panels, summits and workshops offer attendees many opportunities for personal and professional growth. 315 companies have signed the Climate Pledge so far, an agreement to be fully carbon neutral by 2040.

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The Future Is Now: The Case Of Event App Design

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Swapcard bought attendee registration system, and Slido got bought by Cisco.” You want this thing rocking and rolling by the time the rest of the attendees download the app and start participating.” ” Speculations For 2040: VR Will Finally Take Over. What about 2040? Will provides some examples.

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Seattle Convention Center Set to Open Summit Expansion Next Month

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12 for the building’s soft opening, attendees will find several eye-catching spaces, including a living wall at the entrance lined with planters. Arch is LEED Silver-rated and a new $10 million investment will improve adjoining Freeway Park, upgrading amenities for convention attendees and the community. Summit Expansion.

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The Spa: From Luxury to Preventative Medicine

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trillion and is projected to continue a 5-10% increase year-over-year, culminating in a worth of $9 trillion by 2040, according to Delaware North. Let attendees know if tipping is included in treatment, so there’s no worry.”. In 2021, the global wellness industry’s estimated worth was $4.5 The Future of the Spa.

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Well-Connected and Welcoming, Vienna Is a European Hub to Watch

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Besides committing to reaching carbon neutrality by 2040, the city’s walkability and ample public transit allows attendees to lessen their footprint as well. Groups can also take pride in the fact that they’re meeting in a destination where sustainability is woven into its fabric.