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Smart Moves: Marriott Marquis Washington, DC Appoints Sustainability Concierge

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She continued her career engaging in climate advocacy as IFC’s director of Western Europe from 2015-2019, working with European partners to implement renewable energy and energy-efficiency initiatives. She has served as an ardent steward of climate-positive business.

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First Business Events Industry Week Celebrated Power of Meeting

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The 3 days of gathering started with Destinations International ’s Convention Sales and Services Summit, covering everything from trends in what is important to attendees today to tips for planning more inclusive events. Download the White Paper to find out how Meeting Professionals are working with destinations to add value. .

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Designing for Belonging

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A telling statistic from a 2019 workplace study by BetterUp reveals that employees who feel a sense of belonging are 167 percent more likely to recommend their company to others as a great place to work. And the upside of the efforts are clear. Instead, “bake it into everyone’s reason for being there. That is the reason for coming back.

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