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MGM Resorts International Hits Sustainability Milestone

Smart Meetings

The Earth’s climate keeps surprising its inhabitants with anomalies—and the hotel industry isn’t happy. We’re marking a significant step forward in our environmental sustainability initiatives in Las Vegas and our long-term vision to protect the planet and achieve an enduring, positive impact in our communities worldwide.”. “MGM

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

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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. Honolulu; 7. Las Vegas; 8. Paris and 10.

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Summer 2024 Travel Trends with Meaning

Smart Meetings

Sustainable Luxury Sustainability is a topic constantly at the center of meetings and events industry conversation and it’s evolving as more than a trend to become a revolution of eco-friendly awareness in business standards of practice.

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Go Green: How To Jump on Sustainable Event Trend

Endless Events

Sustainability isn’t going anywhere. Sustainable events are one of our top choices for 2018 Event Trends.The sustainable event trend is continuing to grow with no signs of stopping so it’s time to get on board! So, what does it even mean to be “sustainable”? Why Become Sustainable? . Go Paperless.

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Smart Moves in Washington, DC, Baton Rouge and More

Smart Meetings

Joelle Park Joelle Park Park is appointed to the role of senior vice president and chief marketing officer at BWH Hotels. Shelby Luzzi Shelby Luzzi Luzzi is the first senior manager, sustainability, of Destination DC (DDC). Donatelli is promoted to director, national accounts, after her six previous years at Omni Hotels & Resorts.

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CHS Awards 2018 winners

Event Industry News

CHS Group is thrilled to reveal the winners of its glittering 2018 CHS Awards ceremony that took place last week (Thursday 31 May) at The Principal Hotel in Manchester. Manchester Metropolitan University (Best Green/Sustainable Venue). WINNER – Manchester Metropolitan University (Best Green/Sustainable Venue).

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13 Must-Know Catering Trends for 2018

FoodStorm

Check out some of the biggest catering trends for 2018…. With this in mind, 2018 will be the year of experiential catering , in which clients can immerse themselves in the experience of an interactive catering station. Neo-Nordic is all about purity, season, ethics, health, sustainability and quality. Experiential catering.

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