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Are You Prepared for IMEX 2021? A Checklist

Smart Meetings

Come Prepared. Come prepared to learn. and accessibility; Innovation and tech; Business recovery, Contract negotiations, Personal branding and Sustainability.?. EIC People & Planet Village will bring together sustainability, social and diversity efforts in one central place on the show floor.

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Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You

Smart Meetings

According to Jason Porter, vice president of global provider of security, risk advisory and crisis management services company Pinkerton , the failure to prepare is baked into the nature of risks. Oftentimes, the priority is the overall event preparation and attendee experience. The answer lies in being proactive.

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Wellness and Sustainability Top Agenda for Accor Reorganization

Smart Meetings

The emphasis was on the brand’s continuing commitment to sustainability and wellness. Read more about hotels concentrating on sustainability. To prepare for returning crowds, Accor properties are getting creative about recruiting, training and retaining employees during a global staffing shortage. Event-ready.

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How to Eat Sustainably While Traveling

Solimar International

Fall intern Megan O’Beirne has worked as a sustainability professional in the luxury hospitality industry, first in Laamu Atoll, Maldives and then in Cartagena, Colombia. Read on to find out her thoughts on how to eat sustainably while traveling: We all grapple with the question of what to eat while traveling.

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Preparing for IMEX: 5 Meeting Trends that Destinations Need to Embrace

DCI

Non-Negotiable Sustainability Don’t make us say it again. Sustainability is as important as a roof over attendees’ heads. The post Preparing for IMEX: 5 Meeting Trends that Destinations Need to Embrace appeared first on Development Counsellors International (DCI). These meeting trends are just the start.

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The Overlooked RFP Asks That Could Save The Planet

Smart Meetings

How to master the New Green RFP In Smart Meetings’ latest Smart Chat Live webinar, “ How to Master the New Green RFP ,” attendees learned about how to create a sustainable RFP and prioritize sustainability in every area of their sourcing processes. Spoiler alert: the most overlooked areas are often the most impactful.

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The 2024 Guide for Financial and Insurance Meetings

Smart Meetings

There’s definitely more emphasis on wellness, sustainability and inclusivity,” said Jennifer Squeglia, “I think there’s great energy in our industry right now. Standing Behind Sustainability The focus on sustainability starts at the RFP level. It’s busy and I think people are roaring back.

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