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New and Renovated: Innovators, Go International!

Smart Meetings

Luxury like you so far have only imagined pops up in new and renovated hotels and venues in Tokyo, coastal Mexico and London. The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza EDITION Hotels opens the doors to its second property in Tokyo, The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza.

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

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Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable. Singapore; 2. New York; 3. Chicago; 7.

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Game Changer: Paris 2024 Olympics Takes Bold Strides Toward Sustainability

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It will be the first in the history of the Games to include breakdancing (or “breaking”) as a competitive event, and the first to achieve gender parity (see “Level Playing Field” on p. 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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Three Brands Making Metaverse Moves with Their Own Virtual Destinations

Event Marketer

Some brands even plan to tie touchpoints from the virtual destination they develop back into IRL events. SEPHORiA 2021: How Sephora Transformed its Flagship Event into a Virtual Beauty Playground. Japanese landmarks like Mount Fuji and Tokyo Tower, and exclusive brand experiences, are all part of the platform.

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10 Safest Places to Travel in 2022

Smart Meetings

In today’s events climate, safety is a top-of-the-list issue for planners, especially those who regularly organize international gatherings. Based on information collected from 2021, the list is a smart, timely resource for planners preparing incentive travel and corporate events abroad. Factors and Methodology. Its 21,600-plus sq.

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TWT: American Airlines Is in the Money, Sonic ‘Boom’ at United

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Read More : What Happens When Fear Majeure Is Used to Postpone or Cancel an Event? United and Boom said in releases that they would work together on meeting safety, operating and sustainability requirements before delivery. hours, Newark to Frankfurt in four hours and San Francisco to Tokyo in six hours. Going “Boom”.

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Guest Blog: The mega-event industry’s relationship with its own carbon footprint

Event Industry News

Our previous guest blog considered the mega-event industry from the perspective of risk. We will consider the largest contributors to a carbon footprint, local and global initiatives to reduce the footprint, and the possible effect of event management software on how an event might manage its carbon footprint.

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