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Solimar Introduces UNWTO TedQual Certification to Universities with Tourism Programs in Bosnia & Herzegovina

Solimar International

The USAID/Developing Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Turizam), in partnership with Solimar International and UNWTO Academy, organized a joint webinar entitled ‘ Introduction to UNWTO TedQual for universities with tourism programs in Bosnia & Herzegovina Webinar’.

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5 Major Wellness Trends for Meeting Planners to Know Now

Smart Meetings

The 10th NYC Experience Wellness and Travel Media event presented by Organic Spa Media on June 17, 2022 highlighted five major wellness trends that meeting planners should be aware of in booking spa experiences or resorts with wellness-centered offerings. These trends have relevance for planners in a variety of ways.

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Living Building Challenge Certification for Homeowners: Pros and Cons

Redfin

Whether you live in a house in Bend, OR , or a home in Seattle, WA , read on to learn everything you need to know about Living Building Certification. The Living Building Challenge (LBC) is a green building certification program administered by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), and was launched in 2006 in Seattle, WA.

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What is Greenwashing? 3 Tips to Discern Sustainable Tourism Practices

Solimar International

Greenwashing example: A hotel relies on non-renewable energy sources for heating and cooling but includes a photo of solar panels on its website to convey a more sustainable approach to energy fulfillment. Are sustainability goals material to the organization’s operations and supported by a clear roadmap?

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New Orleans Celebrated GMID by Illustrating Why Meetings Matter 

Smart Meetings

It is only fitting that Global Meetings Industry Day and New Orleans Entrepreneur Week coincide, said New Orleans & Company President and CEO Walt Leger III at a GMID panel discussion. Morial Convention Center achieved Gold LEED certification and has hired an employee dedicated to sustainable practices.

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Are Regenerative Meetings Even Possible? Ask Paso

Smart Meetings

Finding destinations, hotels and convention centers that had taken the steps to earn LEED certification was the new gold standard in sourcing partnerships. The roots came from the Perrin family that started Château de Beaucastel in France in 1909 and Jacques Perrin pioneered organic farming there in the 1950s.

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LEED Platinum Convention Center–Meet Sustainably in Portland

Smart Meetings

Meeting and event planners need to be aware of the values their organizations, companies, and clients want to demonstrate to their stakeholders. A 6,500-panel solar array launched in 2016, generating approximately 25 to 30% of the center’s annual electrical use. Are you doing your part to lighten the carbon load?