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Summer 2024 Travel Trends with Meaning

Smart Meetings

This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) publishes new GSTC MICE Criteria

Travel Daily Media

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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How Tourism Can Protect Cultural Heritage

Solimar International

Protecting cultural heritage is one of our utmost priorities as well as a core development objective in all of our projects. When done right, building a strong tourism economy is a great way for local residents of any region to nurture their own cultural heritage and also provide meaningful educational experiences to visitors.

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The UK and Spain’s travel industries unite at second edition of ‘Spain Sustainability Day’

Travel Daily Media

The post The UK and Spain’s travel industries unite at second edition of ‘Spain Sustainability Day’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The panel discussed biodiversity in tourism and how tourism is critical in terms of connectivity and education. They don’t always know the right choice until we offer it.”

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The 2024 Guide for Financial and Insurance Meetings

Smart Meetings

There’s definitely more emphasis on wellness, sustainability and inclusivity,” said Jennifer Squeglia, “I think there’s great energy in our industry right now. Standing Behind Sustainability The focus on sustainability starts at the RFP level. growth in collaboration and culture building, 19.6%

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Lessons for Meeting Profs from MGM Resorts’ Sabbatical Policy

Smart Meetings

The Science Behind the Break Stephanie Glanzer The program, which rolled out in 2022 following an intense couple of years navigating the pandemic, is part of a cultural journey at MGM Resorts to provide employees with the one thing that can never be replaced—time. Everyone had a chance to grow.

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Celebrate World Tourism Day

Smart Meetings

It is a day to highlight the need for investment in funding gaps to build a more sustainable and resilient tourism sector. They released three ways the tourism industry can contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They can also look to investing in sustainable infrastructure. Reducing emissions brings a $24.7

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