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Sustainable Travel Made Easy with WeTravel’s New Course

Smart Meetings

The free course in partnership with Tourism Cares discusses how to offset carbon emissions, find sustainable suppliers and offer equal opportunities for women. The best way to combat climate change is through large-scale action, which is where WeTravel Academy ’s new sustainable tourism course comes in. More Travel-focused Resources.

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Corporate Retreats: The Offsite is Back On

Convene by PCMA

The 500-acre Cedar Lakes Estate in upstate NewYork has seen a huge bump in inquiries for corporate retreats — 150 percent more inquiries than in 2019. “If It was unusual and yet right on trend: A potential client wanted to take their team to Barcelona for what would be the company’s first-ever retreat in its 16-year history.

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Taking Ecotourism to the Next Level: Glamping in a Yurt with Only Renewable Energy

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Beautiful scenery and plentiful amenities make the property perfectly suited to host small groups on a business or leisure retreat. What really elevates the experience is the use of the HomeBiogas compost system, which turns organic waste into cooking gas for guests and fertilizer for the nearby plants. What’s in a Yurt?

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Vamos a Los Tropicos!

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Tropical locations offer beautiful beaches with luxury all-inclusive resorts for executive retreats and incentives, but travelers are now wanting something more. Off-site visits, cultural experiences and sustainability practices are continuing to be strong hospitality trends as we enter 2024. or “Let’s Go!”

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Smart Moves in Lake Tahoe, Laguna Beach and More

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Maeder brings 20 years of hospitality experience to the position, most recently serving as director of food and beverage at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Convene , a hospitality, event and workspace services company, has appointed Ryan head of sales and Summers chief marketing officer. Christian Maeder. Cliff Ryan and Larisa Summers.

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Adirondacks Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism secures ren conferences throughout 2023-2024

Travel Daily News

Spring and fall of 2023 will welcome a number of organizations to Lake Placid, including New York Snowmobile Association, SUNY Technology, New York State Mayors, New York Rural Waters and New York State Hospitality and Tourism. Conferences are typically scheduled in April, May, June, September and October.

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Gavel International Joins in Global Meetings Industry Day 2024 (#GMID2024) Celebration

Gavel International

. “Face-to-face interactions enable the exchange of ideas, inspire collaboration, and build the strong relationships that underpin successful organizations.” Within local communities, in-person meetings fuel various industries, from hospitality and transportation to food services and entertainment.

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