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DIY Car and Train Booking App Could Ease Transportation Inflation 

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Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that transportation prices are 36.14% higher in 2022 than they were in 2016. . CWT will also highlight electric and hybrid car options on its app and website to promote sustainable choices. Frustrated by the overwhelmingly high price of travel, more people are turning to trains for transportation.

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How to host sustainable events — in Montréal and beyond

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Sustainable tourism is vital. That’s the principle that guided Tourisme Montréal’s proactive sustainability strategy, one that helped it maintain its first place in North America on the 2023 Global Destination Sustainability Index. Look for venues with stringent commitments to sustainability.

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New Collaborative Course Offers Tips for Easy Sustainable Travel

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The best way to combat climate change is through large-scale action, which is where meeting professionals and WeTravel Academy’s new Sustainable Tourism course comes in. The Introduction to Sustainable Tourism course consists of ten short lessons taking a total of one hour to complete. Offsets, Sourcing and Diversity Matters.

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How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event

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MeetGreen Director of Sustainability Eric Wallinger here and in photo at top. When we apply this concept to the world of events, this would translate to venue and hotel fossil fuel emissions and supplier freight transport. The less things your event “makes”, the less emissions impact from upstream production and transport.

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Sustainability Is in Focus for Cultural Heritage Conference in Sydney

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Here is seven ways local host Australia ICOMOS is incorporating sustainability into GA2023. ICOMOS is encouraging attendees to purchase carbon offsets for their travel to and from the event, to use public transport during the event or stay at hotels within walking distance of the venue. Developing a Sustainability Guide.

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ATM 2024 will address sustainability and innovation in the aviation sector

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The post ATM 2024 will address sustainability and innovation in the aviation sector appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Transformative areas that are likely to be high on the agenda are sustainability and the role of startups and innovators in transporting the industry into the next era.

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Marriott International: Leading the Way in Sustainable Travel and Event Planning

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The post Marriott International: Leading the Way in Sustainable Travel and Event Planning appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Sustainability is at the forefront of all 47 hotels in the APAC region, focusing on using sustainably sourced food and materials and locally sourced produce.