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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. In fact, the multifaceted endeavor is being embraced throughout the hospitality industry at every level.

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Considerations when making hospitality innovations fit for purpose

Prestige Events Magazine

As a result, the hospitality industry finds itself in the crux of an economic crisis and the need to offer guests truly incredible experiences that are supported by ever-evolving best practices has never been more essential. Energy costs and adopting more sustainable buildings is a huge challenge for the industry.

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The Survey Says: Meetings and Events are Thriving and Evolving

Smart Meetings

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces.

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Hilton Execs Reflect on 100 Years of Hospitality Trends

Smart Meetings

Today, the global hospitality company boasts 570 properties under flags as diverse as Curio, Tapestry and Canopy, with another 90 on the way in the next three years. Related : Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups. Passanante pointed to a recent focus on sustainability and social impact initiatives.

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Destination guide for sustainable venues in Stuttgart 

The MICE

There’s a lot happening in Stuttgart right now, especially in its transformation into a leading destination for sustainable events. It drew over 2000 participants dedicated to sustainable urban development. The hotel also offers food and beverage workshops, so it’s all under one roof for guests’ convenience.

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Champions in the House: Hospitality Tackles Homelessness

SmartMeetings

Hospitality professionals are modeling ways to help people struggling with homelessness. In Maslow’s famous pyramid of the hierarchy of human needs, the most basic is food, shelter and clothing. A lot of people in the hospitality industry live paycheck to paycheck. Don’t wait for someone to organize something.”–Jamie

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Events Industry Council announces first organisations to achieve new EIC Sustainable Event Standards

Event Industry News

As the world celebrates Earth Day 2020, the Events Industry Council (EIC) is pleased to announce the first organisations to have achieved the EIC Sustainable Event Standards. The new standards, launched in September 2019, are a central initiative of EIC’s Centre for Sustainable Events.