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Unpacking Sustainable Tourism Certifications – What do they mean and are they effective?

Solimar International

Sustainable Tourism Certification: Steps and Benefits In this modern era, where responsible travel is becoming more popular, the way we travel is changing significantly. Explore the role of sustainable tourism certifications. This growing interest in sustainable travel leads us to the concept of sustainable certifications.

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Flight Credits: What You Need to Know Before Cashing In

Business Traveler USA

As the Transportation Department mulls changing the rules, here’s a look at current airline policies on credits and vouchers. Earlier this month, the Department of Transportation proposed new rules that would clarify and expand the department’s authority around airline ticket refunds for canceled flights and changes in service.

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ASEAN Tourism Ministers approve professional standards to strengthen MICE

Travel Daily Media

We worked with partner agencies such as Thailand’s Department of Tourism, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, MICE-related associations, and educational institutions to draft a professional standards proposal for 11 job roles – 1. Event Transportation Staff, 10. Project Manager, 2. Production Manager, 3. Show Manager, 4.

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Effective Travel Management for Business Events – Streamline Planning, Maximize Value

Traveler's Q

As businesses tighten their belts without wanting to sacrifice the quality of professional travel experiences, sharing accommodation or transportation emerges as a beacon of fiscal prudence and social responsibility. Be Flexible with Transportation When it comes to ground transportation, a little creativity can go a long way.

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The Ultimate Event Venue Sourcing Guide

Bizzaboo

Event Organizer From The state of in-person B2B conferences report Does the venue need to have sustainability certifications? As the world embraces sustainability and environmental consciousness, more and more event venues seek LEED or other sustainable certifications. It’s time to craft an engaging request for proposal (RFP).

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Maximizing Your Vacation: The Many Hats of a Travel Agent

Traveler's Q

In addition, a travel agent can help to allocate your budget in the most effective ways, ensuring that every aspect of your trip is truly optimized, from transportation to accommodation to entertainment. They offer complete packages that include transportation, accommodation, sightseeing, and other travel-related services.

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Destination spotlight Bern, Switzerland: Site visit from 28–30 August 2020 for Event Planners Talk e-conference

The MICE Blog

It’s a country that’s easy to get to and move around by public transport. They also have an internal committee—‘the green busters’—who meet on a monthly basis and propose initiatives to increase sustainability; some of these proposals include reducing plastic bottle and paper usage.

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