Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Meeting Professional Continuing Education Includes Sustainability Certification Meeting professionals are taking sustainability more seriously than ever before. Since 2022, they have offered the Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC). Maritz is a leader in the events industry’s sustainability efforts.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Sustainable tourism certifications are designed to assess the environmental impacts of businesses that facilitate tourism activity. Certifications are approved by a third party assessor who will measure a number of criteria including carbon footprint, employee satisfaction, water and energy use, and more. The Solution?

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 8, 2024

The post The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) publishes new GSTC MICE Criteria appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the GSTC MICE Criteria have been published and are available to the public for non- commercial use.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

The LEED Platinum Oregon Convention Center (OCC) guarantees that you will have a sustainable event. Sustainability is in the Pacific Northwest’s DNA, and the OCC team is committed to the role of being an industry leader in sustainability. A rain garden collects and treats water from 5.5

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Discover how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are revolutionizing the tourism industry, driving sustainability through strategic implementation, and shaping a greener future for travel. Ethical decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and effective governance mechanisms lay the groundwork for sustainable operations.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Event professionals who are not CMPs can receive a 5% discount on the Sustainable Event Professional Certificate program offered by EIC. The 30-minute survey is open through Nov. Current CMPs receive 1 CE for completing the survey. Smart Meetings highlights many of these CMPs as part of the ongoing CMP Spotlights series.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 5, 2021

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced that LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B has been awarded LEED v4 Gold certification for the completed phases of the new terminal. The post LaGuardia Terminal B Receives LEED v4 Gold Certification appeared first on Business Traveler USA. laguardiaairport.com.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 1, 2023

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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

Collaborate with local suppliers for fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients. Adopt Sustainable Practices : Implement eco-friendly initiatives, from digital event materials to selecting venues that prioritize sustainability. ” Meals : Offer a variety of healthy, nourishing food choices that accommodate all dietary needs.

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Home A Guide to Sustainability Accreditations for Australian Tourism Businesses By Nic Cooper Published on February 24, 2023 Becoming a Sustainable Tourism Accredited business is one of the best ways to communicate to the ever-growing conscious traveller that your business is the right one to book.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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. Williamson and her team work directly with the convention center’s sustainability coordinator, Kimberlee Dobbins.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Home Guide to Sustainability Accreditations for Tourism Businesses By Nic Cooper Published on February 24, 2023 Becoming a Sustainable Tourism Accredited business is one of the best ways to communicate to the ever-growing conscious traveller that your business is the right one to book. So why consider becoming Eco Accredited?

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Redfin

JUNE 16, 2023

As sustainable technologies develop alongside people’s desires to live more sustainably, people have begun turning to their homes to reduce their carbon footprints , But have you ever wondered if you could build a home that wasn’t just ‘less bad’, but instead actually restored the environment around it? But what is it?

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The post GBTA’s milestones for sustainability appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. As an industry, through individual organisations as well as our collective efforts, we’re making real progress toward more sustainable global business travel. GBTA partners with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance .

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2023

The Greater Miami and Miami Beach region is also making great strides in sustainability practices. For meeting planners who are looking to include sustainable elements in their events, there are various recent efforts to consider. It is focused on enhancements including energy-efficient lighting, ventilation and air conditioning.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As a result, Events Industry Council (EIC) updated its standards in 2022 to enhance sustainable practices across the events industry. Additionally, EIC introduced a new certification for event professionals interested in promoting sustainability and social impact in their organizations and global business events.

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Travel Daily News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The certification of Ovation Denmark DMC is based on an assessment with 140 different criteria, including requirements for the managerial prioritization of environmental considerations, sustainable procurement and the organization’s internal consumption of electricity, water and heat, as well as focusing on how the agency also makes an effort to boost (..)

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

In panel discussions and in a release prior to the event, participants mentioned: Clean Beauty & Self-care : Healthy and natural ingredients; sustainable sourcing; plastic-free packaging, along with diversity and inclusivity in brand leadership and treatments, are more important than ever. Fernanda Montiel.

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Solimar International

JULY 1, 2021

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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As the world turns to a new year, many are coming to realize that our resources are finite and becoming sustainable is crucial to the future of our planet. Even in our everyday activities, green thinking and sustainability are critical. Oregon: Sustainability Is the Name of the Game. Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) offers up 1.8

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. Recently, the company debuted a comprehensive sustainability strategy. At over 100,000 sq. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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EHL Insights

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Although the number of hotels and inns claiming to be sustainable keeps increasing, in reality how many of them are good examples of sustainable hospitality? The Black Sheep Inn in the Ecuadorian highlands is surely one of them.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2022

A new tool could help measure and prioritize sustainability efforts at meetings. The sustainability tool builds on Gate4, an ISO-certified carbon reporting method developed last year by Advito , a subsidiary of BCD Travel. “We Read More: New Collaborative Course Offers Tips for Easy Sustainable Travel .

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Sustainability has come to the events world, but let’s be real: Our to-do lists are full, our schedules are crammed, and our lives are busy. The measure of an organization’s sustainability is based on reporting of activities that lower its emissions. A shortcut to finding good companies is by noting their certifications.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 21, 2023

The post Industry pioneers KP Ho and Bill Bensely to headline PHIST 6, Southeast Asia’s largest sustainability event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. KP Ho, journalist turned hotelier, understood the critical importance of sustainability before it became a buzzword.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As the world turns to a new year, many are coming to realize that our resources are finite and becoming sustainable is crucial to the future of our planet. Even in our everyday activities, green thinking and sustainability are critical. Oregon: Sustainability Is the Name of the Game. Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) offers up 1.8

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Green Gatherings Sustainability is at the front of both planners’ and attendees’ minds, as Green Gatherings takes center stage. Sustainability isn’t only about reducing emissions. Read More: Seeking Sustainable Venues Disruptive Technology The Accor survey sees wave after wave of all kinds of Disruptive Technology.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Open to All Along with fostering sustainable Olympic Games, increasing access in general is also identified as one of 15 recommendations in the International Olympic Committee’s latest version of Olympic Agenda 2020+5, the roadmap for the IOC and the Olympic Movement through 2025.

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Travel Daily News

MARCH 29, 2023

Biosphere , the sustainability management and recognition system of the Responsible Tourism Institute , and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance have joined forces to support and implement action on Net Positive Hospitality. Sustainability and tourism will be one in the future, which calls for decisive action.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 18, 2022

Putting Sustainability in Action. The convention center’s new sustainability program is aligned with the goals set forth by the Hawaii Tourism Authority of generating environmental restoration to the state while elevating Hawaiian culture and giving local residents a greater voice in the state’s future tourism.

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Solimar International

JULY 19, 2023

Green Investments in Tourism: Unlocking Opportunities and Experiences for Sustainable Growth (World Tourism Day 2023) Green investments in the tourism industry are crucial as we move farther away from the pandemic, as many consumer preferences have shifted to become more eco-friendly. Increase value and validation through certification.

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Redfin

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Transforming your living space into a sanctuary of sustainability and well-being begins with the enticing world of eco-friendly scents. Seek out candles with certifications Select candles with certifications that go through rigorous assessments in order to guarantee that they meet established environmental standards. “In

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DCI

APRIL 19, 2023

Publish Your Pledge Proudly It’s almost become commonplace for destination organizations and CVBs to adhere to some sort of pledge whereby their practices will be more sustainable in the future. They also provide speakers for events to help underscore the work that needs to be done to support sustainability efforts for business events.

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Learn about sustainable tourism in Slovenia, Europe’s hidden gem. Here at Solimar, we pride ourselves on being experts in sustainable tourism. So, when we say that a country has excelled at integrating sustainable tourism principles, we mean it. What is the benefit of all these certifications and labels?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

One session introduced the CMP certification. The CMP certification has greatly promoted and shaped my professional development,” she says. She says, “We are all working hard to be sustainable, to not waste resources and to make processes easier through digitization.” she recalls.

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