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Grand Designs Live, how it started

Prestige Events Magazine

Richard Morey, Grand Designs Live Show Director, has been involved since its inception in 2005. At that time, the event was a groundbreaking venture for a newly established publishing company with no prior experience in exhibitions.

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

Smart Meetings

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. million visitors.

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Atlantis Bahamas: A Leader in Environmental Stewardship

Smart Meetings

How planners can take part culture of conservation, environmental sustainability and positive impact at a sought-after destination June 8 is World Ocean Day. Read More: Sustainability as a Practice Get to Know Michelle Liu—and The Bahamian Waters The Bahamas is known for its crystal blue water and life-filled coral reefs.

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Multi award winning venue claims first sustainability award

Prestige Events Magazine

A well-established Leicestershire based conference and wedding venue is celebrating ten years, over 1,000 marriages and a milestone in their sustainability journey. Owners Joanna and Joe Garland converted old farm buildings into a luxury wedding and corporate events venue, with a strong focus around sustainability.

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PPDS drives new experiential energy into Oracle Red Bull Racing’s MK-7 events venue with record-breaking 46.25m Philips Public LED wall

Prestige Events Magazine

This priceless collection of F1 cars ranges from 2005 – the Team’s F1 debut – through to and including those driven by reigning and three-time World Drivers’ Champion (2021, 2022, 2023), Max Verstappen.

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Smart Moves in Reno, Paradise Coast and More

Smart Meetings

He brings over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, most recently serving as assistant airport director, strategy and development at Pensacola International airport, where he implemented strategic planning initiatives to foster local economic growth and sustainable tourism practices.

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How New Orleans Recovered after a Natural Disaster

Smart Meetings

As an owner of a corporate destination management franchise in New Orleans, I saw the reality of ground zero as I worked to rebuild my business after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Whether it is hurricane, earthquake, volcano or fire, the pictures of devastation are everywhere—but that negative news could have an upside. Welcome Empathy Tourism.

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