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Venues From National Geographic’s List of Most Breathtaking Places in the World 

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I Left My Heart in San Francisco… (possibly near Powell Street). San Francisco Hyde Street Cable Car. The true heart of San Francisco resides in a colorful blend of technology, food and cultural diversity. of sustainable meeting space. It provides 21,528 sq. The recently expanded 1,139,854 sq.

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Wellness and Sustainability Top Agenda for Accor Reorganization

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After a two-year Covid postponement, the 10th edition of Accor’s Global Meeting Exchange brought together top clients, company leadership, hotel representatives and partner companies for networking, education and a chance to experience the historic Fairmont San Francisco. Read more about hotels concentrating on sustainability.

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Four Business Travel Trends and Forecasts Impacting Events in 2024

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And amid it all, sustainability watchdogs are championing corporate policies that are focused on monitoring their organizations’ overall business travel emissions. A number of organizations, event properties and venues are using sustainability campaigns and air emissions tools to help track and offset activities.

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The Mutual Benefits of Planning with a Unionized Property

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San Francisco has a strong union presence in Unite Here Local 2 , which represents more than 15,000 hospitality workers in San Francisco, San Mateo County, the East Bay and the North Bay. Unite Here created FairHotel to assist meeting and event planners in choosing a union hotel or venue.

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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. million visitors. Concentration.

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Events Industry Council Honours Recipient of IMEX-EIC Innovation in Sustainability Award

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The Events Industry Council, in partnership with IMEX, awarded the 2019 IMEX-EIC Innovation in Sustainability Award to Global Climate Action Summit before an audience of hundreds of industry leaders at an awards gala during IMEX Frankfurt last night. There is an urgent need for climate action and for our industry to take a leading role.

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Northern California Venues for Scenic Meetings & Events

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Northern California is one of the most scenic and diverse parts of California with major cities of interest including Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose—memorable areas that merge mountains with metropolises and technology booms with the bounty of wine country. San Francisco, CA. San Jose State University.

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