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10 Safest Places to Travel in 2022

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Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection , the North American-based travel insurance company, released its annual “ Safest Places to Travel 2022 ” list just before the start of this year, detailed in a report by market researcher Kit Kiefer. Iceland ranks first, four paces ahead of where it fell on the list for 2021.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Partnering with Unilever to Eliminate Single-use Toiletries

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IHG Hotels & Resorts announced a new collaboration this week with Unilever to replace travel-sized toiletries with a less wasteful alternative. We’ll continue to find innovative solutions for operating more sustainably to deliver our purpose of True Hospitality for Good.”. Many Roads Lead to Sustainability.

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GBTA joins Net Zero Carbon Events initiative as a supporter

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The post GBTA joins Net Zero Carbon Events initiative as a supporter appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Since its launch at Cop 26 in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2021, Net Zero Carbon Events has developed a wealth of resources to support events industry organisations on their journeys to net zero carbon emissions.

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Should Planners Track Their Group’s Carbon Footprint?

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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 Together with our partners at CWT, we have made a giant leap towards delivering this for business travelers around the world,” he said.

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Meetings Recovery Continues Upward Trajectory, According to New Report

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In 2021, when asked about the percentage of events that would incorporate a virtual element, 30% of venue operators said 90% or more of their live events offered access to a virtual option. Social Responsibility and Sustainability. Read More : IMEX 2022 ‘Pathways to Clarity’ Showcased Sustainability and Mental Wellness.

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IMEX America is Back!: Day 1 Highlights from the Return to Meeting

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The opening day of IMEX America 2021 at Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas was humming with people just happy to be back together. Caesars and Meet AC announced sustainability highlights from its newly released 2021 CSR Report —in a Leed-certified Augustus Tower villa suite—and the news (and views) are great.

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Q2 Earnings Indicate a Business Travel Surge and Strong Leisure Trend

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Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta attributes the growth of business travel, as “bookings for company meetings strengthened each month of the quarter.” Marriott CEO Tony Capuano notes the continued demand for leisure travel as the source of improved earnings in Q2. Across the Hilton system, Q2 greatly benefited from the pent-up need to travel.

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