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Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs

Smart Meetings

Training programs are upping the event planning standard. The free program touches on topics, in the form of webinars, from the basics of meeting planning to more complex topics, such as event technology and sustainability. Read More : Certified Wellness Training Launched by ALHI and Delos Partnership. GDP University.

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DIY Car and Train Booking App Could Ease Transportation Inflation 

Smart Meetings

The travel management company CWT just added car rental and train booking to their app and website to give travelers more independence in making their reservations at a time when travel costs are reaching historic highs. . CWT already had travel counselors available 24/7 to help travelers with car and train bookings.

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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 a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable. Singapore; 2. New York; 3.

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Swiss Sustainability Forum to lead a sustainability agenda in Bern

The MICE Blog

Bern’s positioning as a leader in the energy and environmental sector, and its easy accessibility within Switzerland and from neighbouring countries, make it the most suitable city to host the Swiss Sustainability Forum. Circular Economy Entrepreneurs 2021. Photo credit: NZZ Connect. About the organiser. Circular Economy Entrepreneurs 2021.

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Sustainable Travel: Opportunities Digital Technology Provides for a Greener Business

AltexSoft Travel

In this post, we explore what digital technology can bring to the table. What is sustainable travel? Sustainable or eco-travel is a way of managing travel activities so that the natural environment is preserved and supported. Three pillars of sustainability. The three sustainability pillars.

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ExCel London Paves the Way for Green Meetings

Smart Meetings

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. Recently, the company debuted a comprehensive sustainability strategy. At over 100,000 sq. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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Corporate Travel That Works: New Trends

Smart Meetings

Corporate travel is entering a new era with changing policies that incorporate and prioritize employee wellness, modern technology and sustainability. For many, this could mean handier departure times, meeting schedules or incorporating more time for recovery after a long flight or train ride.

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