PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Paris 2024 may also achieve the Games’ highest level of sustainability yet by becoming the first to halve its carbon emissions compared to the average of London 2012 and Rio 2016. Sustainability is a key pillar of that roadmap. From Day One, [Paris 2024] was conceived with sustainability in mind.” million tons of CO2.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 8, 2021

Sustainability is at the heart of every aspect of The Kia Oval – a venue with a strong ethos of environmental consciousness and responsibility. The Kia Oval has instigated a procurement strategy focused on ensuring vendors sell products that have fully recyclable and/or compostable packaging and sustainable food sourcing.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2023

These initiatives are focused on sustainability with the goal of supporting the most eco-friendly practices possible including sustainable gardens located on hotel properties, partnerships to curb food waste, programs to help procure locally sourced produce and programs to boost the local community such as youth development.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

While some may believe these seemingly progressive actions will simply restore the travel and tourism industry to the way it was in 2018, the concept of travel from our pre-Covid days no longer exists. We can not hop in a time machine and return to the pre-pandemic world of 2018 travel and tourism. Going Back To Nature.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 2, 2017

While business travel to the United States continues to decline—thanks to President Trump’s travel ban restricting travelers from certain, mostly Muslim countries—tourism to Dubai is picking up. Dubai Tourism’s 2016 tourism figures, released in February, show 14.9 Dubai tourism director highlights strategy .

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

Shelby Luzzi Shelby Luzzi Luzzi is the first senior manager, sustainability, of Destination DC (DDC). In this role, she will develop and implement strategies for sustainable travel practices in meetings, conventions and leisure travel to Washington, D.C. Visit Baton Rouge welcomes Gaffney as client relationship manager.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

When I attended a Green Meetings fam trip to Vancouver in June, sponsored by Tourism Vancouver, sustainability wasn’t just part of the program — it was the main event, and woven into my entire experience. We were whisked to the loading dock, where we got a backstage view of some of the center’s sustainability efforts in action.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2022

This is your guide to all things green meetings, from sustainability efforts to tips on making your meetings more eco-friendly. New Collaborative Course Offers Tips for Easy Sustainable Travel. In partnership with WeTravel, this course by Tourism Cares discusses how to offset carbon emissions, find sustainable suppliers and more.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Home to the British Medical Association since 1925, their sustainable venue boasts 22 unique and versatile spaces for up to 320, including 11 purpose-built meeting rooms, all fitted with cutting edge AV technology. BMA House placessustainability at the heart of everything they do, which has won them a Gold awardin Green Tourism in 2017.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Fiona Allan, artistic director and chief executive of Birmingham Hippodrome, has become chair for the Regional Board for Tourism. Committees such as the West Midlands India Partnership and the Regional Board for Tourism will provide our partners with new opportunities to shape how our region is showcased both in the UK and internationally.

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 21, 2020

It is about over-tourism. And finally this tale is about sustainable cities: places where people want to live, not simply, where they must live. You will have no doubt read about the over-tourism concerns in many European cities and I have written on the impact of an ever growing number of tourists in Barcelona.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Their talented chefs have created mindfully nutritious menu concepts which focus on sustaining concentration and nourishing delegates with wholesome food. BMA House places sustainability at the heart of everything they do, which has won them a Gold award in Green Tourism in 2017, just one of a few venues in London.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 10, 2022

We aim to lead and promote a sustainable lifestyle for every client, supplier and employee, encouraging carbon balancing and water neutralising in events. As part of an ongoing drive to maximise sustainability, we have reduced our delegate carbon footprint by 69% over the last four years, whilst reducing water usage by 5.4

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Event Industry News

MARCH 26, 2020

Recognised as the first carbon-neutral convention centre in the world, The CCD’s contemporary design meets the highest standards of environmental sustainability. The venue is committed to long-term sustainability in accordance with the International Standards Organisation (ISO) 14001.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

One trend clearly in their sights — and validated by a report by Tourism Economics published on Jan. According to Tourism Economics’ “U.S. International Inbound Travel” report, as global travel expanded 6 percent in 2018, the U.S. International Inbound Travel” report, as global travel expanded 6 percent in 2018, the U.S.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Last month, Dubai’s commitment to clean energy and technology made it the first Middle Eastern city to join the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index ) — a group dedicated to highlighting best practices and responsible business-tourism initiatives. The wider United Arab Emirates (UAE) is investing up to $163.3

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2022

I think philosophically, for us, we talk about like baking in sustainability,” Stanziano said. And sustainability is such a big word, right? We’re usually latching onto boutique cruises or lodges that are already have sustainability baked into how they operate, because they’re in very protected, sensitive places in the world.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 22, 2019

Our talented chefs have created mindfully nutritious menu concepts which focus on sustaining concentration and nourishing delegates with wholesome food. We are incredibly proud of these achievements and always strive to support sustainable events by sharing our expert knowledge each step of the way.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 20, 2018

When members of the Barcelona Convention Bureau (BCB) and 13 bureau partners touched down in Las Vegas last October for IMEX America, they brought their sustainability ethos with them. She thought helping clean up one of America’s parks would correlate with BCB’s sustainable program back home, called “The Green of Barcelona.”.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2023

Changing the culture throughout the hotel has been a key priority and we have spent a great deal of time over the years working on the business’s values, brand and strategy; building on our passionate people, excellent service, innovation and sustainability.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 3, 2018

He chose the destination as the host for his event — which brings thought leaders from all corners of the globe together to discuss topics like AI, fintech, and sustainability — because it was the “perfect place” to create and strengthen partnerships between government and business. “It

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 11, 2019

Event organizers said the healthy and sustainable dining options created by Chef Amanda Barnes were a reason the event was held at the hotel. That advice to event planners from Rachael Riggs, CMP, Tourism Vancouver’s Midwest sales manager, got laughs when it was shared — partly in jest — at the recent Health and Wellness Forum in Chicago.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Welcome Empathy Tourism. Hotels, destination management companies, tourism-dependent restaurants and New Orleans & Company issued press releases, contributed articles and leveraged every conceivable marketing channels to tell the story of a reborn city. New Orleans is our city, but the hospitality industry is my village.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 2, 2020

The Meetings Show has pledged a commitment to work with WRAP, the Mayor of London, London & Partners and Olympia London to help tackle the issue of food waste in the events industry as part of a wider sustainability pledge. WRAP’s Guardians of Grub campaign aims to tackle the £3.2

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Earlier this year, the World Food Travel Association published a list of the top 10 predictions for the food tourism industry in 2020, drawn partly from changes brought on by COVID-19. For both of these cultures, the color red is the embodiment of spiritual power and transformation,” Twitty wrote in a post on his site, Afroculinaria.com. ‘We

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

When Kimberly Smith was reviewing attendee feedback following the 2016 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Conference & Expo, she kept coming across the same complaint: The event’s F&B options had left attendees with a bad taste in their mouth. The feedback, she said, “was a wakeup call.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2019

Stephanie Klett, Wisconsin’s secretary of tourism for the past eight years, has been named president and chief executive officer of VISIT Lake Geneva, effective April 8. In January 2011, she was appointed to lead the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Altizer joined the organization in May 2018. Jay Altizer and Jason Popp.

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Connect Your Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Costa Rica may be known as the land of plenty for nature enthusiasts looking to embrace the “pure life” lifestyle of Central America, but the bustling capital of San Jose will soon become an epicenter for the MICE industry when Costa Rica Convention Center debuts in 2018. Naturally, the 168,000-sq.-ft.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

It helps alleviate poverty by supporting disadvantaged and under privileged people into sustainable employment within hospitality leisure and tourism. 2018’s event hosted over 1,400 party-goers and raised almost £15,000 for its charity partners, with organisers hoping to surpass that sum in 2019.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 21, 2019

Opened in April 2018, the state-of-the-art Costa Rica Convention Center features environmentally responsible design and advanced architectural work. The tourism board has issued this certification to more than 390 companies that showcase their commitment to sustainable operations.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

31, 2018, the United States will officially no longer be a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). A UNESCO World Heritage Site designation can have a big impact on a destination, helping spur tourism and economic development. organizations that work with UNESCO. Why does this matter?

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Previously for 20+ years, she has been an instructor of Special Event Planning and Sustainable Event Operations. Kate Patay : Kate brings 20+ years of rich experience in business travel, tourism and event marketing strategy. Awarded as one of the top 100 women who inspire and innovate in 2018 by Smart Meetings Magazine.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 27, 2018

Unveiling an enhanced presence at the prestigious Meetings Show 2018, Visit Wales, the Tourism arm of the Welsh Government, confirmed a new approach and strategy to maximise the opportunities and strengths of the destination as a business events host. An agile, innovative and connected destination with a truly global outlook.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Opened in April 2018, the state-of-the-art Costa Rica Convention Center features environmentally responsible design and advanced architectural work. The tourism board has issued this certification to more than 390 companies that showcase their commitment to sustainable operations.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2018

Moreover — considering ITA’s lofty goal of making sustainable travel a vehicle for combating global poverty and inequality — Louise wanted to make the 2017 Travel + SocialGood Summit held in New York City last November into a catalyst for change. We’re not just talking about sustainable tourism, we’re generating action-oriented results.”

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 11, 2019

Event organizers said the healthy and sustainable dining options created by Chef Amanda Barnes were a reason the event was held at the hotel. That advice to event planners from Rachael Riggs, CMP, Tourism Vancouver’s Midwest sales manager, got laughs when it was shared — partly in jest — at the recent Health and Wellness Forum in Chicago.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2019

Dana Edmunds/Hawaii Tourism Authority). Meeting planners who hold events at the convention center have numerous options designed to increase efficiency and sustainably handle event-generated waste. In 2018, the venue launched its groundbreaking Ho’omalu? Green Building Council.

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