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IMEX Frankfurt Asks Attendees to Take Pledge on Sustainability

EventMB

As the business events community gathers in Germany for the 20 th anniversary of IMEX Frankfurt, not only is there a focus on reconnecting after being away for two years but on sustainability as well. It uses the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a guide with the help of its sustainability consultants MeetGreen. “We

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Sustainability, Air Travel, and Meetings: No Intersection on the Horizon

MeetingsNet

Virgin Atlantic Airlines announced in late November that it will be the first carrier to operate a trans-Atlantic jumbo-jet flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel—a mix of used cooking oil, animal fat, and agricultural waste. That is a big knob that you can tune to improve" the sustainability quotient for an event.

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Refocusing on a Critical Issue: Sustainability

MeetingsNet

But as people start to travel again for business, the issue of event sustainability should be top of mind for planners. Fortunately, some meeting professionals spend the majority of their time focused on sustainability and can provide guidance to those who are now revisiting the issue.

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Is sustainability lost in translation?

Prestige Events Magazine

Is it time to reframe what we mean by sustainability? Germany, for instance, recently introduced an act requiring large companies to observe social and environmental standards across their supply chain. To enact true change, organisations must align with sustainability goals rooted in reality.

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How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event

Smart Meetings

MeetGreen Director of Sustainability Eric Wallinger here and in photo at top. We all hope to see you at IMEX Frankfurt or IMEX America in 2022 and can’t wait to share more about sustainability initiatives in progress and those being planned for the future. A Place to Start.

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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

Smart Meetings

Germany: Visit California Global Managing Director in Germany Martin Walter agreed that sports tourism from NFL games is huge. Authentic encounters, sustainability and premium travel are growing trends. What Germans really want is to be where no one else is. Luxury accommodations and personalized itineraries are preferred.

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New and Renovated: Redesigns Around the World

Smart Meetings

Germany, Berlin and Canada all welcome new and renovated hotels For your next international meetings and excursions, look no further than these new and renovated properties. Classic comfort in Berlin DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm Doubletree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm opens the doors to one of the largest hotels in Berlin, Germany.