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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

Smart Meetings

In August 2023, ExCel released its pioneering Sustainability Strategy as part of its parent company ADNEC Group ’s wider ESG (environmental, social and governance) ambitions and own sustainability strategy. The company will invest in training to upskill employees and provide personal career development.

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No More Detours: How Traffic Management Keeps Your Special Event on Schedule

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Hire Trained Professionals While some events use volunteers for traffic control, there are plenty of reasons to hire professionals for the job. Laws governing public and private roads are extremely complex, meaning traffic control specialists must receive ongoing training and education to remain compliant with these regulations.

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“Con Ojos de Mujer”: A new Suncruise forum in Cadiz highlights women’s vision for blue tourism

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Beatriz Gandullo Sosa, Councilor of Tourism of the City Council of Cadiz, expressed her gratitude towards the Port Authority and highlighted how Cadiz is consolidating as a reference in the blue tourism sector, recognizing the joint efforts of different administrations to promote a sustainable and accessible tourism model.

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More CVBs Earning Autism Travel Accreditation

Convene by PCMA

The programs aim to help destinations “understand how to promote their location, communicate effectively, [and] provide supports or accommodations,” Tekin said. She recalled the first time she spoke about pursuing autism training with Bauerle. “We We really try hard as a team to be emotionally intelligent,” Eskelson said. “I

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Nonprofit Makes Meetings Work with Innovative Software  

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hosts advocacy conferences and groups hoping to promote change right on the steps of Capitol Hill. focused on training advocates to meet with congressional offices and advocate for legislation. focused on training advocates to meet with congressional offices and advocate for legislation. Every day, Washington, D.C.

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

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Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In response, the Thai government shifted its focus domestically, which included targeting more than two million expatriates. To promote tourism, the city reinvests tourism revenue fees via its hotel occupancy tax. Austin, which came in at No.

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MITEC, ABS Green Tech Sdn Bhd join forces for more sustainable events

Travel Daily Media

Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) and ABS Greentech Sdn Bhd (ABSG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to achieve mutual commitments particularly corporate social responsibility on Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG). Ravichandar S.