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Sustainable Travel Made Easy with WeTravel’s New Course

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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.

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Summer 2024 Travel Trends with Meaning

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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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Corporate Retreats: The Offsite is Back On

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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. The site of 28 Palms Ranch offers a more sustainable alternative to the traditional hotel or resort. Eco Yurt Village’s focus on sustainability doesn’t eliminate the comforts of modern society, though.

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

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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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Smart Moves in Rancho Mirage, Atlantic City and More

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Visit Greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California, appointed Bruggemans director of sustainability and community engagement. Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Menechella brings over eight years of hospitality business and marketing experience.

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Boutique Hotels in Popular Destinations for Summer 2024

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Get more character, history and experience this summer in boutique hotels Try something a little different for your summer incentives, small meetings or executive retreats in major destinations. Boutique hotels come in all different varieties—historic, niche, off the beaten path and everything in between.