Smart Meetings

JUNE 20, 2022

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. Travel-Focused Resources.

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JUNE 17, 2022

The free course in partnership with Tourism Cares discusses how to offset carbon emissions, find sustainable suppliers and offer equal opportunities for women. The best way to combat climate change is through large-scale action, which is where WeTravel Academy ’s new sustainable tourism course comes in.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Tips and methods for producing greener events. Sustainability is now required at meetings as attendees are demanding an environmentally conscious event. Curbing pollutants has become part of the meeting professional job description, but how does one to do so at in-person and virtual events in a meaningful and cost-effective way?

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EventMB

JANUARY 23, 2025

Skift Take: Live tourism is reshaping cities, economies, and how we connect. But as global leaders at the World Economic Forum discussed, a sustainable future for these mega-gatherings depends on much more than just filling seats. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

Thinking about a Caribbean locale for your next meeting or event? As always, Smart Travel is here to keep you up-to-date on the latest must-read travel and tourism news. Vincent and the Grenadines On Thursday, the minister of tourism of St. Feeling uneasy after hearing about recent plane crashes? ” Booking is open now.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2023

Louisa Watson, Director of Marketing at Wyboston Lakes Resort and Sustainability Director of beam has been recognised as Sustainability Industry Champion at the prestigious Greengage Sustainability Awards. It’s also great credit to our whole team that the venue has again been recognised for its sustainability initiatives.”

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Event Marketer

MAY 16, 2022

As corporations pledge to be more sustainable, the event industry seeks lasting solutions. The world, and the event industry, entered a new reality last year when the U.N. More on This Topic: 10 Event Sustainability Ideas to Implement Right Now. THE PANDEMIC EFFECT. CORPORATE MESSAGING.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

and China Drive Business Travel Recovery A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts business travel spending will reach a new height of $1.5 A new report released by the WTTC revealed Indigenous tourism is projected to contribute $67 billion to the global economy by 2034. trillion by the end of 2024.

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Gallus Events

APRIL 30, 2019

The subject was social justice issue and specifically sustainable events. My subject: Sustainability at events, is more than reducing plastics and paper use. Gothenburg was the perfect city to speak about sustainable events. Sustainability is much broader than most event professionals think.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

IMEX 2022 concluded its 11 th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 25, 2023

As an award-winning leading UK academic venue, Keele University Events & Conferencing have just been awarded a ‘Green Meetings Gold Accreditation.’ Preparing for the assessment, the team reviewed all aspects of the campus commitment to sustainability.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Two outstanding achievements in one month as The Wesley successfully wins a Green Tourism Gold Award as well as Gold accreditation from Investors In People (IIP). We had an incredible 91% response rate during the IIP assessment, which is a remarkable achievement.

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Smart Meetings

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. Many event venues have attained modern environmental standards.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

London hotel group, The Wesley, has recently achieved ECOSmart gold Accreditation following an in-depth examination process that was conducted by Greengage, an organisation that supports hospitality businesses on their individual sustainability journeys.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Moving away from “one event to rule them all” Hosting “one big event” is often seen as the pinnacle of corporate event planning. Splashy annual events generate immense excitement and engagement, often bringing a short-term economic and publicity boost to the city they’re hosting in.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. and Blacks in Travel & Tourism.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2024

More than 60 conference sessions have been confirmed for this year’s World Travel Market London , bringing together leading experts and ministers, helping WTM cement its reputation as the world’s most influential travel and tourism event. Emerging Technology’s Potential for Good in Tourism is this year’s theme.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Identity is a full-service live events agency with over 20 years of experience delivering large-scale global events, including COP26, the G7 and NATO Summits, working closely with clients to create impactful experiences. In 2023, the Emirate recorded 1.22

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2023

On the sustainability journey, it’s essential to ask questions along the way. Event professionals should scratch beneath the surface of attributes and accreditations to ensure climate-friendly claims are credible. We look for evidence of procedures and governance behind their sustainable activities. How are they communicated?

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The Royal College of Physicians today announces the appointment of Jo Stafford as the new Group General Manager for catering and venue operations at its London and Liverpool venues: RCP London Events and Spaces at the Spine. She has also managed high-profile events for the military in Southeast England and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Personalization, accessibility and sustainable practices power the 70,000-square-foot visitor experience. It’s fitting that the crown jewel of the single biggest investment in Scotch whisky tourism is located on Princes Street. SUSTAINABILITY. So it’s definitely something that we keep within our focus. ACCESSIBILITY.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It was BMA House’s seventh year either in-person or virtually (due to COVID) hosting the major event. The GGA honours businesses, NGOs, charities, and social enterprises across the globe for their groundbreaking work in sustainability and ethical leadership. The Global Good Awards (GGA) took place at BMA House recently.

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EventMB

JANUARY 12, 2024

Skift Take: Outdoor activities and events are more popular than ever, but this means more pressure to avoid the pitfalls that can come with large crowds. Safety and sustainability are paramount. Arizona Office of Tourism Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

VisitScotland Business Events will play host to the second meeting of 2024 for The Strategic Alliance of the National Bureaux of Europe , a network of 29 national destination marketing organisations, on 5 – 6 September 2024 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa in Edinburgh.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

We asked the stewards that will be leading the way to whatever comes next, the 2022 Destinations International 30 Under 30 Class, what most excites them about the future of meetings and events and their responses gave us hope for a brighter tomorrow. The meetings and events industry has nowhere to go but up coming out of the pandemic.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important as the travel and tourism industries are surging into 2023. Corporate sponsorship allows Invisible Cities to provide skill training for their employees, bring tourism to the city and create a team-building experience that will inspire understanding amongst a group.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

However, the current conditions allow for similar events of extreme heatwaves every three years, ETH Zurich climate scientist Sonia Seneviratne said. Event professionals must now anticipate what attendees will be exposed to even in destinations where extreme heat is not the norm. The July heatwaves that sapped parts of the U.S.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

Ascot Racecourse has become ECOsmart accredited, making it the first racecourse globally to be awarded this accolade for its sustainability success. ECOsmart, an industry-specific accreditation awarded by Greengage, recognises organisations demonstrating a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Copper Box Arena, one of London’s high profile multi-use event venues, has announced a new strategic partnership with The Stratford Hotel, a luxury accommodation and hospitality destination. The ground-breaking partnership will deliver great value to event organisers and attendees at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Louisville Tourism has promoted Morgan and Lundy to marketing manager roles and hired Clements as convention sales assistant. Morgan now handles promotion and initiative marketing for tourism in the organization. Lundy joined Louisville Tourism as a sales assistant after finishing her degree at the University of Louisville.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Pondering whether Dubai would be the perfect fit for an upcoming meeting or event? The countrys tourism board has teamed up with a leading travel app to spread the word on why you should keep its hat in the ring. As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read news in the travel and tourism industry.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 18, 2022

Event planners and marketers looking to produce engaging experiences while reducing their overall carbon footprint can now do so in the heart of paradise: Hawaii. Putting Sustainability in Action. Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 26, 2023

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has further bolstered its commitment to sustainability by appointing Garima Singh as its new Sustainability Manager. The venue now employs two dedicated team members focused on driving the business’ sustainability ambitions including its commitment to Net Zero 2030.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Defining how the global events industry better communicates its economic and social value, while identifying areas that require more support, will be key priorities for IBTM World ’s Forum for Advocacy , in partnership with The Business of Events, when it takes place next month.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 30, 2023

Much like event professionals, destination marketers are in the business of brand-building, content creation and engaging targets face-to-face to showcase the value proposition of a particular city, state or country. For the Bermuda Tourism Authority, teaming up with relevant brands gave its #BermudaSummerFridays campaign a significant boost.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The director of a luxury Gloucestershire hotel has taken on the new Chair of The Stroud Tourism Forum – offering a fresh new perspective on sustainable tourism across the Stroud Valleys region. It’s because of this that sustainable tourism is high on our agenda.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

The Venues Collection can announce that all their UK conference & training venues have achieved the ‘silver’ level in the Green Tourism ‘Green Meetings’ Standard – the world’s largest sustainable certification programme. Our clients work with us as a trusted partner who can help them to create more sustainable events.

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