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Small but mighty: incentive destination Interlaken, Switzerland   

The MICE

The destination provides access to privatise hotels and venues, surrounded by beautiful lakes and mountains. There are more than 30 hotels and a variety of venues, including the Congress Centre Kursaal Interlaken. As the adventure capital of Switzerland, it is centrally located with easy access by train.

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

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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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Switzerland Pioneers Cleantech

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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

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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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Sustainable Event Buyer’s Guide: The Greener Freight

Event Industry News

But is it the most sustainable? Event Industry News spoke to the director, exhibitions and hotel logistics, at EFM Global Logistics, Luke Bardall, to learn what organisers can do to make their transportation efforts more sustainable. Are there any steps organisers/suppliers can take to make their event logistics more sustainable?