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More Associations Are Sounding the Climate Alarm

PCMA Convene

In April, the Glasgow Convention Bureau became the first DMO to join Tourism Declares Climate Emergency. One industry that both contributes to global warming and suffers from its negative effects is tourism. Nine other bureaus have signed on since then. Courtesy of Glasgow Convention Bureau). Case in point: In 2019, the U.K.-based

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New Study Spotlights How Socio-Political Changes in Europe Impact Events

PCMA Convene

Cities lower on the overall rankings have the opportunity to promote themselves based on key buyer decision factors such as ease of access and venue availability — as well as regional scientific and economic expertise, according to the white paper. “To A majority of respondents expressed environmental sustainability concerns around events.

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The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed

Plan Your Meetings

The MBECS were created jointly by Meeting Professionals International and the Canadian Tourism Human Resources Council. Develop the sustainability plan for meeting or event. Being sustainable is more than just eliminating paper, reducing waste and recycling whenever possible. Implement a sustainability management plan.