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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Here is seven ways local host Australia ICOMOS is incorporating sustainability into GA2023. GA2023 corporate patron EarthCheck will manage ICOMOS GA2023’s carbon neutral calculations. Arinex, Australia ICOMOS’s event management company, is already certified carbon neutral. Developing a Sustainability Guide.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In what at that time was still the small agricultural town of Healdsburg, they settled in on a farm in the early 2000s to escape the mayhem and raise their four children while managing the reigns of his Charlie Palmer Collective business. It blows my mind that in brand-new hotels, they just aren’t functional. It needs to be simple.

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JUNE 21, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced a new collaboration this week with Unilever to replace travel-sized toiletries with a less wasteful alternative. Rather than replacing amenities after every guest, Dove (Unilever’s biggest brand) will provide hotels with full-size products that can be refilled as needed.

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independently owned destination management companies, launched GDP University. 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. The course’s second part will be held Oct.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

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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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

He will manage all food and beverage processes and events and will establish and uphold exceptional culinary experiences for guests. She incorporates scientific thought as well as sustainability into her cocktails. Gast ón Javier Gastón Javier, Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel welcomes Javier as executive chef.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

He will oversee all food and beverage operations at the iconic Dallas arts district hotel, drawing from 16 years of expertise in hotel food and beverage leadership. Most recently, he served as food & beverage general manager at Fairmont Grand Del Mar.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Patriot One’s SmartGateway is currently used at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, and Moody Center in Austin, Texas and is available for OVG-owned and -operated venues, OVG360-managed venues and Arena Alliance members. Sustainability Is the GOAL. Read More : Sustainability Is Center Stage in Greater Phoenix.

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APRIL 20, 2023

Food sustainability, clean oceans and repurposed rainwater Compared to the largely unexplored universe we inhabit; our little blue and green shimmering marble is small. Sustainably, Seattle Seattle, Washington, has always been a progressive leader in sustainability and environmental mindfulness. million sq. of available space.

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AUGUST 16, 2022

Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) recently publicized a partnership with Tourism Cares , a non-profit organization focused on sustainability in travel and tourism. Partnerships like this will help meeting professionals, as the entire industry gravitates towards more sustainable travel. . What is Sustainable Tourism?

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

When she began attending college at San Jose State University, she was quick to join their Hospitality Management Program. When she graduated, she embarked on a one-year Manager in Training program with Dolce Hayes Mansion. After completing the program, the hotel fast-tracked her to the position of conference service manager.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

Leave your phone, laptop, tablets and everything else in the hotel room as you visit Osa Peninsula and experience places like Golfo Dulce, one of the only tropical fjords in the world. Diego Oviedo, general manager of Botanika Osa Peninsula, recommends it highly.” There should be no other choice!”

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JUNE 29, 2022

The past few years saw over 70% of hotel staff in the United States and United Kingdom furloughed or laid off while hotels were closed. If hotels are to meet this demand, they need to incentivize people to work for them. People will need to be hired to design and manage these new customer-oriented technologies.

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MARCH 21, 2024

Traveling for business events involves more than just booking flights and hotels; it’s about streamlining the entire planning process to ensure maximum value and an optimal experience for all involved. Optimizing Travel Budgets for Events The cornerstone of effective event travel management is budget optimization.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

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. Most recently, he was front desk manager at ME Cabo in Mexico. Chris Rynkiewicz.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Effective procurement strategies not only ensure that companies get the best value for their money but also play a role in risk management, innovation and corporate social responsibility. Read More : Year of the Sustainable RFP Let me connect the dots for you.

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APRIL 21, 2024

The post The UK and Spain’s travel industries unite at second edition of ‘Spain Sustainability Day’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Coralia Pino discussed Spain’s initiatives within the hotel industry outlining how the 2008 crisis forced hotels to look at energy efficiencies.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Measures in sustainability have been implemented across the board in tourism and hospitality industries, from more sustainable forms of travel to eco-friendly practices at hotels and meetings venues. Read More : Beyond Carbon-Neutral Hotels: Evolution of Eco-Friendly Hotels. Local Government Takes Action.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

Sanders is general manager for New York Hilton Midtown. He comes from Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan Hotel, an IHG Hotel, where he worked as managing director. In his 40 years of experience, Sanders has managerial roles at convention hotels in New Orleans, Boston, Dallas, Chicago and New York. Mark Sanders.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

As meeting professionals begin to plan events for 2023, Mike Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), joined Editorial Director JT Long for his annual Smart Chat Live! Hotels are charging more, but profitability is the same as in 2019,” Dominguez said. Ask Hotels About Pockets of Availability.

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MARCH 4, 2024

Smart Meetings founder Marin Bright built her career in hospitality, first in luxury hotels at Mandarin Oriental and then in the meetings and events B2B publishing industry. The seeds of that powerful community were planted nine years ago in a ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver. She loved everything about the business.

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JULY 26, 2023

which can accommodate up to 2,500 guests across the venue, smart building management systems maintain the sustainable initiative. Read More: Sustainable Meetings Through Renewable Concepts Renovated meeting spaces include three meeting rooms, an exhibition and plenary lecture space and a rooftop banquet space. 113,021 sq.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 21, 2024

In addition, the Events Industry Council (EIC) provided introductory sessions for their Sustainable Event Professional Certificate Course, offered for the first time in the region at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific.

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Smart Meetings sat down with experts Cathy Diem, director of sales for financial and insurance accounts at Hilton Worldwide, Katrina Kent, CMP, CMM vice president of Meetings Management and Event Strategy (MMES) team at Liberty Mutual Insurance and Jennifer C. Hotels that have features like that built-in may be a more cost-effective method.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Not only were many let go as a result of less foot traffic in hotels and venues, but the following “great resignation” resulted in many more leaving voluntarily. Social Responsibility and Sustainability. Read More : IMEX 2022 ‘Pathways to Clarity’ Showcased Sustainability and Mental Wellness.

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JULY 18, 2022

The program enables individual attendees to select and plant endemic and native trees as part of the center’s conservation program, Hoomalo—which translates to “to conserve or manage wisely.”. Putting Sustainability in Action. Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

She also served as associate director of conventions and sales manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua in Maui. Maeder has joined Montage Laguna Beach as hotel manager. Resnick has been promoted to executive chef at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel in Boston. Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau has named Kaiama destination manager.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. Green Gatherings Sustainability is at the front of both planners’ and attendees’ minds, as Green Gatherings takes center stage.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 8, 2024

The post The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) publishes new GSTC MICE Criteria appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the GSTC MICE Criteria have been published and are available to the public for non- commercial use.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Prior to this new position, Oaks worked for Bank of Springfield Center in Illinois as its director of operations and box office manager and, later, as the center’s general manager. Previously, he was director of operations at Balaji Hotels & Enterprises in India. Nicholas Pillet. Spencer Cody and Ellen McGinnis.

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MAY 20, 2022

Of particular interest to many planners and attendees in 2022 is what can be done to account for and manage their carbon footprint. MeetGreen Director of Sustainability Eric Wallinger here and in photo at top. Find out more about IMEX’s approach to sustainability and what you can do to help in Frankfurt here. A Place to Start.

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JULY 21, 2023

Loren Christie Loren Christie Christie is appointed as the new managing director for BestCities Global Alliance. YoJainna Otero YoJainna Otero YoJainna Otero returns to Omni La Mansión del Rio and Mokara Hotel & Spa as director of catering and conference services.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

As PGA National General Manager Joseph Fisher explained, the completely renovated Palm Beach Gardens retreat offers the best of the past and the possibilities of the future. The bottom line: “Hotels will probably be fine during the next financial downturn, but they will be looking to groups and the power of ‘blended trips’ to grow.”

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MARCH 30, 2022

B2B travel management platform CWT recently launched a point-of-sale carbon footprint indicator for its myCWT mobile and web app, as part of the company’s $100 million investment in its myCWT platform. “We Read More : Hotels Are Zero-ing Their Game. CWT Carbon Footprint Indicator. Carbon Footprints and Big Business.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

The city’s main hubs for meetings and conventions, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, has acquired several certifications showcasing the city’s commitment to eco-friendly, sustainable practices, including the Santa Clara County Green Business and California Green Business Innovator certifications. of meeting space. to 12:30 p.m.

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MARCH 14, 2023

Giving everyone agency to choose their preferred style of down time is integral to helping sustain the overall happiness of the attendees’ experience. A Superhuman Experience When Jones was on the search for a location to host a Summit Weekend for his PRPL team, the offerings of Lake Nona Wave Hotel were hard to pass up.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

By making efforts to pay attention to their mental health and manage it through activities that relieve stress, these professionals can be more resilient and successful despite the pressure they face in their careers. Some hotels and organizations offer unique activities that aim to do just this. of indoor and outdoor venue space.

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