Tag: sustainability
LEED Certification at U.S. Convention Centers Ticks Up
The Seattle Convention center Summit building was recently designated LEED Platinum, the highest rating from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Maritz’ Steve O’Malley Talks Trends
Prevue sat down with Maritz COO, Business Events Solutions, to find out what he sees coming down the pike on everything from AI for events to sustainability.
Sustainable Tourism: Rethinking Best Practices in the Caribbean
Sustainable development was top of mind at the Caribbean Tourism Organization's State of Tourism Industry Conference.
15 Quick and Easy Event Sustainability Wins
15 ideas you can implement now to make your meetings and events more sustainable.
Sustainable Meetings and Incentives Gain Momentum
Industry meetings are setting the standard for sustainability. Two pros weigh in with advice on how it's done.
France Bans Short-Haul Flights: Could the U.S Ever Do That?
For trips of less than 500 miles, replacing a flight with high-speed rail could put a dent in air travel—and these short-haul flights make up one-quarter of the United States’ domestic air traffic.
MGM Resorts: HERE, Inspiration Is Sustainable and Spectacular
MGM Resorts understands that meeting and event clients are looking to champion their corporate commitment to sustainability in their events.
Survey: Sustainability Is the Top Challenge for Associations
Just-released ICCA survey uncovers new challenges for associations posed by today’s economic and political environment.
Is Your Event Certifiably Sustainable?
As sustainability continues to gain ground in the meetings industry, several organizations now offer sustainable meeting certificate programs. Here are just a few you may want to check out.
Every Day Can Be Earth Day
Every day is Earth Day at some environmentally-conscious resorts. Here's a look at 8 resorts' sustainability efforts and how groups can participate.
Stockholm’s Sustainability Cred
Sustainable Meet Stockholm seeks to raise the city’s profile as a sustainable, green destinations for meetings and events by inviting hotels, key meeting and event venues and attractions to share eco-ideas, projects and expertise.
WTTC Launches Hotel Sustainability Basics Criteria
The Hotel Sustainability Basics just launched by WTTC is a globally recognized set of criteria that set the baseline for responsible and sustainable travel and tourism for the hospitality industry.
Relais & Châteaux Sustainability Report: A Roadmap for Environmental Action
The Relais & Châteaux report, "In Search of Hospitality in Harmony With the Natural World," sets ambitious goals and objectives for 2025 and 2030.
Sustainable Meetings in Demand, but Cost is Limiting Factor
New IRF study, Social Responsibility and Sustainability, explores sustainable business practices in the MICE Industry.
