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Food Rescue and Donating to Those in Need: The Law Is On Your Side

Smart Meetings

What the Food Donation Improvement Act Means for Events A new federal law could make it easier to donate unused food from a conference to those in need. An estimated 40% of the food produced in the U.S. We want the food to be handled properly and safely,” says Second Servings founder and President Barbara Bronstein. “We

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3 Shifts in Event Sustainability

PCMA Convene

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Radisson Hotel Group secures ECOsmart sustainability recognition across 21 UK hotels

Prestige Events Magazine

Radisson Hotel Group has successfully completed a programme that sees 21 UK properties awarded with ECOsmart sustainability recognition. The ECOsmart programme, run by Greengage Travel & Events Solutions, recognises Radisson Hotel Group’s sustainability practices at its UK hotels.

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How Six Sponsors are Serving up Fan Experiences at the 2021 US Open

Event Marketer

Fans and brands have made a triumphant return to the 2021 US Open Tennis Championships after spectators were banned from last year’s event due to COVID. The big draw for 2021 were the first-ever American Express Courts at Pier 76 in New York City. This year’s competition, taking place Aug. IHG HOTELS & RESORTS.

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Mike Dominguez: Hotel, F&B Prices Aren’t Going Down, and Other Predictions for 2023

Smart Meetings

Dominguez predicted 2023 will look a lot like 2021 in terms of compression and price increases. Hotels are charging more, but profitability is the same as in 2019,” Dominguez said. While Dominguez sees gas prices dropping, he also sees a slow down in growth around food and beverage prices. “We Sustainability Is Relative.

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CDC Will Allow Cruise Travel to Resume This Summer   

Smart Meetings

The collective push by the travel industry that the CDC release the sails is no wonder, as prebooking for cruise travel is booming for late 2021 and beyond. CEO Bob Levinstein shared encouraging statistics with Smart Meetings in an email, noting that advanced bookings for 2022 are level with 2019 by number of cabins pre-booked.

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Considerations when making hospitality innovations fit for purpose

Prestige Events Magazine

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. This was particularly challenging; both markets are unique and equally important.