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APRIL 21, 2022

Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In 2018, international visitors accounted for 81% of Bangkok’s tourism spend. Paris and 10. Bangkok Skyline. Bangkok came in at No.

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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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

The stated core values include life balance, sustainability, service, leadership and innovation, curiosity and creativity, diversity and inclusivity, community and collaboration, and professionalism and integrity. The conference emphasized the power of California tourism as an economic, social and cultural force for good.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2021

This is one example of Atlantic City’s efforts to give back to its community and create a sustainable future for its residents. Powering about 2,600 homes, this towering sustainability effort can be seen from almost every corner of the city. The brewery can be bought out for up to 83 guests. Might kitchen-to-car be the next trend?

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The GGA honours businesses, NGOs, charities, and social enterprises across the globe for their groundbreaking work in sustainability and ethical leadership. It makes sense then that BMA House, a venue renowned for its sustainable practices, would be the setting for their annual ceremony.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A comprehensive travel survey recognizes this historic day World Tourism Day takes place each year on September 27. It was established by the United Nations in 1980 to commemorate the same day in 1970 when the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Statues were adopted. travel and tourism industry generated $1.9

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2023

With cannabis gaining momentum in state legislations and shedding its stigma to be more visible in mainstream culture, cannabis travel and tourism is a fast-rising market. Some people consider me a subject matter expert in cannabis and hemp travel and tourism. Q: How would you define your professional title?

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Destinations signed up already include Canadian destinations Toronto, Vancouver and Banff; Miami, Boston and Las Vegas in the US; Tourism Ireland and Istanbul, while hotels and venues guaranteed to appear include Barcelo, The Hoxton and Butlins Conference & Events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

The high-profile Ministers’ Summit at World Travel Market in association with UN Tourism and WTTC will see more than 50 tourism dignitaries and leaders from across the globe debate the potential for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to transform the tourism industry.

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Smart Meetings

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

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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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Sustainability is now required at meetings as attendees are demanding an environmentally conscious event. It’s easy to assume that meeting remotely is the more sustainable counterpart to in-person meetings, but what about the energy required to power the massive server farms that enable the technology?

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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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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Larger destinations and capital cities have benefited from budget growth, enabling better planning and sustainability within the sector. Future-Oriented Business Models and Over-Tourism Impact The report also identifies changes in business models across regions.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2021

“With MGM Resorts’ significant scale and resources, we’re positioned to make a meaningful difference in the fight against climate change, and we recognize our responsibility to build a more environmentally sustainable future,” says Bill Hornbuckle, MGM’s president and CEO. Steve Sisolak.

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JANUARY 10, 2025

is on track to welcome 90 million visitors one year ahead of the goal outlined by the National Travel and Tourism Strategy report. tourism ecosystem. That spending directly supports local jobs, sustains small businesses, and fuels the economymaking inbound travel the largest service export for the United States.

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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. In an era of climate and pandemic disruption, event marketers are embracing a new chapter that addresses consumer and corporate expectations surrounding sustainability and safety. THE PANDEMIC EFFECT. CORPORATE MESSAGING.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 24, 2025

On March 18, the beer brand, which has a long history of sustainable practices tied to the natural ingredients used in its products, unlocked the doors to its eco-protected property. Question everything. Four years later, Corona Island and its pristine beaches are open to the public.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

Voices from across our membership highlight the need for measures that unlock long-term investment, ease operational costs and strengthen the UKs competitiveness as a global destination for business events and tourism. Together, we can work towards solutions that support our industry’s sustainability and growth.”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The “ Pathways to Clarity ” theme carried throughout with numerous exhibitors, suppliers and presenters focusing on sustainable practices while many emphasized the importance of inclusion and mental wellness through design within the events, tourism and hospitality industries. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Australia Is Back Robin Mack of Tourism Australia emphasized that, following the pandemic, the destination is rebounding robustly. Discussing the trends shaping the industry, Swanson noted the increasing importance of sustainability and innovation. Sustainability is at the forefront.

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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. Can you see the difference?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2022

In a public report on second quarter financials, American Express (AmEx) Global Travel has cited a strong and sustained recovery in business travel in both hotels and airline sectors as a driver in the company’s gains. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board at the U.S. AmEx Global Travel Financials Show Strong Business Travel Recovery.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2021

Destinations International (DI) and Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) have partnered to help DI members further their educations and careers. Other scholarships—such as the Pathway to STHM Scholarship, awarded to those pursuing a degree in sport, tourism or hospitality fields—are also available.

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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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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

We saw this in action during Smart Meetings’ Culinary Experience , held at Paris Las Vegas this past August, where the audience learned how F&B offerings can provide an excellent opportunity for sustainable planning. This is compared to just 37 percent who believe it’s most important for a company to make money for shareholders.

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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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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. Look for venues with stringent commitments to sustainability.

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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

APRIL 25, 2023

For over 25 years, Green Tourism has assessed and accredited the sustainable practices, however it is only in the past few years they have developed a new Green Meetings Standard to drive the message to conference and event customers of a venue’s valid investment in sustainability.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Emirate’s strong commitment to sustainability aligns perfectly with Identity’s core values, enabling us to better serve our clients while contributing to sustainable development in the region.” million overnight arrivals, with a 40% increase in international visitors, highlighting its appeal as a business and tourism destination.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2023

On the sustainability journey, it’s essential to ask questions along the way. As a result, venuedirectoy.com now offers a total of 2,629 global green accredited venues and 1,755 nationally, cementing its position as the UK’s largest database of sustainable venues. This is where sustainability accreditations can play a significant role.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read travel and tourism news. Estrosi told residents of Nice earlier this week of the development, saying, Tourism, yes, overtourism, noThe cruises that pollute and dump their low-cost clientele, who consume nothing, but leave their waste behindThese cruises have no place with us.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

That’s why more event planners are shifting their strategy to sustained events programs. A sustained events program refers to hosting multiple smaller events throughout the year rather than putting all your resources into one major event. Why The Shift Towards Sustained Events In Modern Event Planning Strategies?

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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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Hospitality, Tourism Industries Combat Climate Change. 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 : Healthy World: Is Net-zero Enough?

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