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Small but mighty: incentive destination Interlaken, Switzerland   

The MICE

As the adventure capital of Switzerland, it is centrally located with easy access by train. Interlaken is centrally located in Switzerland and easy to reach . Interlaken is conveniently located centrally in Switzerland, only 2h10 from Zurich and 2h55 from Geneva and one hour from Bern by train.

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Destination spotlight Bern, Switzerland: Site visit from 28–30 August 2020 for Event Planners Talk e-conference

The MICE

From a four-day live event format, the conference turned into an e-format and was live-streamed from Bern, Switzerland from 28–30 August 2020. Switzerland is a premium country for meetings and events. Further, it has the lowest VAT rates in Europe and a high commitment to sustainability. Full destination spotlight video.

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Reaching Critical Mass for Sustainable Business Travel

MeetingsNet

While it could be a mostly symbolic gesture from top business leaders, news from the Davos conference might represent something truly meaningful in the realm of sustainable events—especially given the results of a recent business-traveler survey.

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Switzerland Pioneers Cleantech

PCMA Convene

An eco-friendly country where care for the environment has become part of everyday life, Switzerland has long been playing a leading role in environmentally sound technologies. And the nation has long been committed to sustainable policies governing the use of natural resources. Switzerland can really be considered a cleantech pioneer.

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Wellness and Sustainability Top Agenda for Accor Reorganization

Smart Meetings

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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Swiss Sustainability Forum to lead a sustainability agenda in Bern

The MICE

Bern’s positioning as a leader in the energy and environmental sector, and its easy accessibility within Switzerland and from neighbouring countries, make it the most suitable city to host the Swiss Sustainability Forum. Circular Economy Entrepreneurs 2021. Photo credit: NZZ Connect. About the organiser.

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Game Changer: Paris 2024 Olympics Takes Bold Strides Toward Sustainability

PCMA Convene

Paris 2024 may also achieve the Games’ highest level of sustainability yet by becoming the first to halve its carbon emissions compared to the average of London 2012 and Rio 2016. 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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