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Celebrate World Tourism Day

Smart Meetings

A comprehensive travel survey recognizes this historic day World Tourism Day takes place each year on September 27. It was established by the United Nations in 1980 to commemorate the same day in 1970 when the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Statues were adopted. Reducing emissions brings a $24.7 Read More: Go.

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

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Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In 2018, international visitors accounted for 81% of Bangkok’s tourism spend. Between 2005 and 2017, London saw an increase of 10.8 million visitors.

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Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit (POPS)

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The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. and Blacks in Travel & Tourism.

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The Venues Collection to Showcase Sustainability at The Meetings Show

Prestige Events Magazine

TVC’s sustainable credentials also include attaining the ‘silver’ level in the Green Tourism ‘Green Meetings’ Standard the world’s largest sustainable certification program, achieving Venue Directory’s Green Accreditation and the installation of solar-powered EV charging points to be rolled at all venues.

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California Passes Extensive Climate, Clean Energy Bill

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In addition, SB-1137 calls for the closure of the state’s last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, to be postponed until 2030. Hospitality, Tourism Industries Combat Climate Change. Climate change has definitely had an impact on tourism in Sonoma County,” says Vecchio. Read More : Healthy World: Is Net-zero Enough?

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Temple Bets on Meetings with New Degree Program

MeetingsNet

Temple University disagrees—the Philadelphia-based school is betting on a promising career trajectory with a new Bachelor of Science in Event and Entertainment Management that’s launching as part of its School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management.

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MGM Resorts International Hits Sustainability Milestone

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MGM’s target is to reduce its overall greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030, and source 100 percent renewable energy in the United States and 80 percent globally by 2030. Other hotel conglomerates have set ambitious goals to reduce emissions, as well.