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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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Agriculture and Agritourism in Virginia Beach

Smart Meetings

Virginia Beach’s agricultural industry tells a story beyond economics Every morning David Trimmer wakes up thinking about the viability, sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry in Virginia Beach. Sometimes if the chef is interested in looking for a product, she may go there. We all play a part in that.

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The Survey Says: Meetings and Events are Thriving and Evolving

Smart Meetings

Softer Productivity In recent years, wellness has become the star of the show. They’ve termed this concept Softer Productivity. There is a space for a much softer productivity that still allows you to deliver, but to do it in your own time and in your own way.” Sustainability isn’t only about reducing emissions.

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Circularity: The Biggest Shift for Trade Shows in 2024 

Smart Meetings

Companies and customers have utilized these exhibitions to buy and sell products and exchange ideas globally. As a result, Events Industry Council (EIC) updated its standards in 2022 to enhance sustainable practices across the events industry. Trade shows have been a crucial aspect of the business world for centuries.

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Storytelling for Sustainable Destinations & Tourism Marketing

Solimar International

As such, the significance of storytelling in sustainable destination and tourism marketing has never been greater. What is storytelling in sustainable destination and tourism marketing? With a global portfolio of projects, we are dedicated to developing, managing, and promoting sustainable tourism destinations.

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The Ultimate Sustainable Event Management and Planning Checklist

Bizzaboo

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners because it’s a top priority for event attendees. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. So how do you plan a sustainable event? 1 priority, and 31.2% Does yours?

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5 Major Wellness Trends for Meeting Planners to Know Now

Smart Meetings

From what products to put in gift bags and what type of resort to choose, to what experiences groups can enjoy together to maximize wellness, these trends are what spa, resort and wellness pros are talking about now. These trends have relevance for planners in a variety of ways. Next on the horizon: medical marijuana treatments.

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