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

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Authentic encounters, sustainability and premium travel are growing trends. Italy: Visit California Global Managing Director in Italy Mia Hezi suggested promoting the culture of freedom and inclusivity, which creates an emotional connection. What Germans really want is to be where no one else is. The average stay is 20 nights.

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Wellness and Sustainability Top Agenda for Accor Reorganization

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The emphasis was on the brand’s continuing commitment to sustainability and wellness. Read more about hotels concentrating on sustainability. Margrethen Switzerland , and Mercure Hotel President in Lecce and MGallery Cagliari Palazzo Tirso , both in Italy. We have seen a rise in corporate travel,” he said.

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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.

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Siemens Spotlights its Sustainability Ventures in Four Interactive Exhibits at CES 2023

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5-8, in Las Vegas, that together showcased how its products drive sustainability and innovation today and how they will in the future. UNDERWATER VR GREENHOUSE The Nemo’s Garden exhibit used VR to plunge attendees into the ocean off the coast of Genoa, Italy, to explore the startup’s underwater greenhouse.

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Lessons for Meeting Profs from MGM Resorts’ Sabbatical Policy

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I soon realized how much I needed to just sit in a lounge chair in Italy overlooking the ocean, reading, sleeping and spending quality time with my 10-year-old when I am not on my phone constantly,” she said. “I It included adjusting daily standard operating procedures to be more sustainable for everyone. “It

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AIM Group International supported Ipsen to celebrate its community day with a beach clean-up

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The first in-person meeting after the pandemic was a really important moment for Ipsen to engage its employees in Italy, allowing them to re-connect, communicate, share ideas and find solutions for future projects. For more than 50 years the Giffoni Film Festival has inspired new generations with responsive and sustainability topics.

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Strong demand from buyers & exhibitors for the diversity, strength and opportunities on offer at IMEX in Frankfurt’s 20th anniversary show

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They include community engagement, sustainable leadership, brand building, regenerative event management and policy engagement – spearheaded by expert speakers who will be announced shortly. Over 200 education sessions during the three days of the show will address the most urgent business issues of the moment.

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