Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Central issues included health and safety, energy and waste management, sustainable procurement, venue accessibility, climate action, compliance and ethics, and a platform for good. Transparent rules and goals, in line with sustainability and ethics, mitigate risk and support business goals.

Meeting 255

Meeting Sustainability Government Venue 255

Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Paid influencer marketing is spreading to the event industry, and I doubt that it’s an ethical practice. I think such practices are ethically questionable. Last week I received the following voice mail (identifying details have been bleeped; transcript below.).

Marketing 127

Marketing Marketing Social Media Site Selection 127

Traveler's Q

MARCH 28, 2024

Forging partnerships that are both sustainable and ethical ensures an organization’s legacy, echoing beyond the glitz of events into the annals of corporate excellence. Ensuring that these alliances are sustainable and ethical underscores a commitment to excellence and corporate responsibility.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Communications Communications Networking 130

Traveler's Q

APRIL 25, 2024

Challenges and Ethical Considerations The journey into big data-driven event planning has its challenges. Navigating the ethical use of attendee data, ensuring privacy, and securing data are paramount. This foresight is instrumental in strategic planning, setting the stage for events that are not just successful but groundbreaking.

Events 130

Events Event Planning Attendee Proposal 130

Conferences that Work

JANUARY 22, 2024

Five days later, Panos Moutafis , co-founder & CEO of Zenus , the “ethical facial analysis” company, responded. ” Moutafis begins: Ethical AI by Zenus: A Summary “Data from our ethical facial analysis service cannot be used to identify individuals. Here we go. This is not an opinion. “ Wow!

Technology 137

Technology Technology Events Attendee 137

Solimar International

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Social Responsibility: Promoting ethical practices, fair labor conditions, respect for local cultures and communities, and engagement with and support for the well-being of local residents. Positive Brand Image: Businesses with sustainability certifications build a positive brand image associated with responsible and ethical tourism.

Certification 98

Certification Sustainability Tourism Tourism 98

EHL Insights

JULY 25, 2023

Extreme tourism and adrenaline-fueled experiences push the boundaries of exploration, attracting wealthy individuals seeking exclusive adventures. The allocation of resources and responsibilities in extreme tourism raises questions about fairness, rescue operations, and the potential positive impact on research and innovation.

Tourism 52

Tourism Tourism Hospitality Trends 52

Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

I’ve included: An introduction to facial recognition and facial analysis; A timeline of recent public experiences and responses to the use of facial analysis at events; Why I think the use of this technology is misguided, ethically and legally dubious; and My conclusions. And, as I write this, still does—see below.)

Technology 139

Technology Technology Events Registration 139

Tourism Tiger

JULY 27, 2022

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Tourism 87

Tourism Tourism Marketing Marketing 87

Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2024

A coalition of association CEOs is coming together to discuss the ethical implementation of the tool. “We Destination experts worked with Mason’s board to find a way to update the existing anti-discrimination clause so it wasn’t as punitive to destinations trying to support their diverse communities.

Planner 219

Planner Attendee Communications Communications 219

Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Today’s travelers want to know that the destinations they support follow practices that are ethical on a variety of platforms including environmental, social and cultural. This is a 16% increase over 2021 data and a 5% increase over data gathered in 2022. Any way you look at it, sustainability has made a big impression.

Hospitality 190

Hospitality Sustainability Retreat Vendor 190

ADMEI

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

ADMEI’s mission is to: define the DMC industry; uphold the highest level of professionalism; establish standard business and ethical practices; and promote the value of local destination management through member and industry education.

Destination Management 208

Destination Management Education Management Incentives 208

ADMEI

MARCH 19, 2024

ADMEI’s mission is to: define the DMC industry; uphold the highest level of professionalism; establish standard business and ethical practices; and promote the value of local destination management through member and industry education.

Destination Management 237

Destination Management Affiliate Education Hospitality 237

Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

Nick Borelli is the director of marketing for Zenus , the leader in ethical facial analytics. At the beginning of this new technological evolution, it’s more important than ever to hold on to our humanity and to remember that tools are mirrors of their makers. We may just be entering a golden age of gatherings.

Meeting 246

Meeting Technology Technology Planner 246

Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2024

Event tech native Nick Borelli: AI will remove the drag stuff so you can produce A+ events Nick Borelli, director of marketing for the ethical facial analytics company Zenus Inc., has good news for meeting professionals. AI is not just one more thing they have to learn to do their jobs. “It

Events 278

Events Technology Technology Meeting 278

Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Remember Ethical Guidelines The pharmaceutical industry has to follow specific ethical guidelines. The last thing you want to do is cause an awkward ethical quandary for your attendees. Set up a project management solution or spreadsheet to assign deadlines and tasks to your team.

Events 156

Events Speakers Promotion Audience 156

MPI

JUNE 8, 2023

Effective & Ethical Negotiation.” Keira Solon, EdD (MPI Kansas City Chapter), assistant professor of management and program coordinator, events marketing and management at the University of Central Missouri, teases her WEC23 session “Say Yes!

Event Marketing 98

Event Marketing Management Marketing Marketing 98

Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The intertwining of ethical considerations and financial viability has propelled sustainable tourism to the forefront of global conversations. Ethical decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and effective governance mechanisms lay the groundwork for sustainable operations.

Sustainability 96

Sustainability Tourism Tourism Certification 96

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

With over a decade working in luxury hospitality, Totora was a key player in elevating the properties in her former role and will bring her expertise and proven work ethic to her new role as she furthers the marketing of the properties.

Hospitality 264

Hospitality Tourism Tourism Communications 264

Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

At a Women in CleanTech & Sustainability event, Ethical Swag’s bamboo cutlery in branded pouches made of recycled materials were coveted items. Ethical Swag. So, you’re only going to sell ethical products?” It’s not about Ethical Swag is good, and everybody else is bad. Tara Milburn. Let me get this straight.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Conference Government Website 98

Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Language of DEIB Matters Greg DeShields The message from the main stage was a full-throated endorsement of the power of volunteerism, ethics and inclusion. The interactive component came in the form of fireside chats a la IMEX Las Vegas around the topics of wellness, working with a DMO and the ever-popular MPI & Me.

Trade Show 246

Trade Show Panel Proposal Education 246

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

He has written three books, including “ Trust Is a Double-Edged Sword: Trust Me , ” and is an authority on several topics including forging strategic partnerships with trust, conflict resolution, ethics and team building.

Networking 263

Networking Meeting Benefits Planner 263

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It is crucial for organizations to understand and embrace its potential, as well as work through the risks and ethical challenges it presents,” she said. The challenge is ensuring sensitive information is not input into an open system that could make proprietary secrets available to all. “It

Insurance 263

Insurance B2B Conference Retail 263

Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

Beauty (along with fashion, wellness lifestyle and wellness travel) is embracing ethical responsibility and socially responsible business practices, and touting a commitment to people and planet, with B Corp and Fair-Trade certifications.

Trends 246

Trends Planner Meeting Certification 246

Smart Meetings

JUNE 20, 2022

Animal Welfare: Keep animal-based experiences responsible–make sure the attraction you visit is ethical and committed to conservation. Racial Diversity: Include minority-owned businesses in your travel plans such as restaurants, hotels and experiences. Funding a Green Travel Industry.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Travel Travel Tourism 246

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Genuine, Authentic and Ethical. To attract them to the ballroom, the experience has to be seen as genuine, authentic and ethical. The group did just that, taking an afternoon to band together to paint surfboards that would be auctioned off for local charity, leaving the community better than when they arrived.

Attendee 130

Attendee Certification Prospect Social Media 130

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

Harrison says, “ESG considerations extend beyond environmental concerns to encompass social and governance aspects, influencing choices related to ethical partnerships, local community engagement and corporate governance during travel.

Trends 253

Trends Travel Travel Remote 253

EHL Insights

JANUARY 17, 2024

EHL’s Dr Peter Varga teaches Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Transitions and Innovation, and Ethical Decision-Making for Responsible Managers. His research focuses on sustainable sociocultural dynamics of current tourism practices in host societies and cultural intelligence in intercultural service encounters.

Culture 52

Culture Sustainability Tourism Tourism 52

Motivation Excellence

JUNE 22, 2023

Thanks Forey for sharing your awesome work ethic and laid back attitude! Read more about her below and watch a short video to learn about her favorite travel destination and why she’s making a move in 2023. What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? I am a Travel Program Manager.

Automotive 206

Automotive Incentives Logistics Social Media 206

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 8, 2024

” The Iterative Nature of AI Ethics AI ethics should reflect human values, as AI learns from us, and treating AI with respect and compassion will shape its future development. “The very essence of what makes us human… are the essence of what will create our future.”

Automation 105

Automation Trends Training Speakers 105

ADMEI

AUGUST 15, 2023

ADMEI’s mission is to: define the DMC industry; uphold the highest level of professionalism; establish standard business and ethical practices; and promote the value of local destination management through member and industry education.

Destination Management 130

Destination Management Education Promotion Benefits 130

EHL Insights

JUNE 21, 2023

Reinventing more employee-centric leadership styles is key to attracting a new generation of talents to our industry.

Hospitality 97

Hospitality Organization 97

ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

ADMEI’s mission is to: define the DMC industry; uphold the highest level of professionalism; establish standard business and ethical practices; and promote the value of local destination management through member and industry education.

Destination Management 130

Destination Management Incentives Education Logistics 130

ADMEI

JANUARY 3, 2024

Potential clients will know that your company follows best practices and works ethically and professionally within the event industry. When you become an ADMEI member, you have access to first-class education, collaboration, and accreditation opportunities.

Benefits 207

Benefits Destination Management Certification Training 207

Special Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Before jumping on the fundraising bandwagon, follow these steps to ensure a successful and ethical cause-based event.

Event Marketing 59

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Events 59

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Sustainable catering has long been based around plant and animal products that are local , organic and ethically raised; but while sourcing great produce is obviously important, a serving of line-caught salmon is still going to use up your clients’ recommended fish intake for the week.

Sustainability 209

Sustainability Promotion Production Platform 209

ADMEI

JUNE 14, 2023

ADMEI’s mission is to define the DMC industry, uphold the highest level of professionalism, establish standard business and ethical practices, and promote local Destination Management's value through member and industry education.

Education 130

Education Destination Management Insurance Tourism 130