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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

Smart Meetings

Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In 2016, the venue even opened a ride, The Slide, at the ArcelorMittal Orbit, which doubles as the United Kingdom’s tallest public art piece.

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Smart Travel: MICE Industry’s Positive Impact on Business Travel, Wynn Resorts’ Bigger Better UAE Plans Revealed, Indigenous Tourism Booms and More

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and China Drive Business Travel Recovery A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts business travel spending will reach a new height of $1.5 Meeting profs in search of venues that meet the standards of the most discerning tastes might find a perfect option in the Marjan Island project. million people).

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How to host sustainable events — in Montréal and beyond

Smart Meetings

Sustainable tourism is vital. That’s the principle that guided Tourisme Montréal’s proactive sustainability strategy, one that helped it maintain its first place in North America on the 2023 Global Destination Sustainability Index. Partner with ecologically sensitive venues.

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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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Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit (POPS)

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The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. Cultural & Heritage Marketing Council.

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Sustainable Domestic Tourism: Visit the Great Smoky Mountains

Solimar International

The ethos of these self-sustaining locals prevailed long after the establishment of the park into the present day. Millions of tourists come each year not only to experience the beauty of the mountains, but also to learn the local history, to engage seriously with nature, and to enjoy the culture of mountain locals.

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Rajan Datar to MC Summit on Culture & Heritage in Tourism

Travel Daily Media

The post Rajan Datar to MC Summit on Culture & Heritage in Tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Rajan Datar He is also the presenter of two long running regular shows on the BBC World Service, including “The Forum”, which specialises in global culture and history.

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