Green Meetings

JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina has been recognized by the State of Hawaii with a "Hawaii Green Business Award" for its outstanding

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After Hawaii missile scare, it’s time to rethink contracts

Terrorist attacks, natural disasters, unhinged gunslingers and, most recently, an erroneous public warning in Hawaii of an impending missile attack

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Location...Location...Location!

 Not only is it a very important decision in real estate, it is also the most important decision a green meeting professional can make. Choosing

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China Hotel Study Tackles Sustainability Issues

Despite an overall reduction in business growth across China, the nation’s hotel industry is still expanding at a rate that exceeds hotel

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Wellness Wire February 2019: West Coast Hotel Update

San Jose Marriott in California,

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Expert insights to boost planner productivity

When it comes to budgeting, there’s something even more crucial than dollars and cents for meeting planners to consider. It’s time. Even if a planner

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MindfulLee Speaking: The Holistic Life

Editor’s note: This is the first installment of our new "MindfulLee Speaking" wellness column, authored by frequent Meetings Today

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Hyatt Prevails in Charges Against Chicago Unions

CHICAGO The Chicago area Regional Director of the National Labor Relations Board has found merit in Hyatt’s unfair labor practice charges

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APEX Panel Releases Green Meetings Draft

The CIC’s Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) Panel on Green Meeting and Event Practices released the final draft standards for green meetings

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Pampering with A Purpose

A stressed-out worker is not a happy worker, and an unhappy or unhealthy employee quickly becomes an unproductive employee. That’s a lesson

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Convention centers design for a sense of place

Once generic and removed from their surroundings, many convention centers are striving to reflect and showcase their locations instead of shutting

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5 Sustainability Trends in the Conventions Industry

The conversation around sustainability in the meetings and events industry is finally gaining some steam, but are actionable steps being taken by

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Kimpton Hotels Seeking Green Seal Status for Portfolio

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced it is in the process of becoming the first boutique hotel in the U.S. to achieve Green Seal Silver

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Dear Ashley: Creating Opportunities for Local Communities to Engage in Destination Events

Dear Ashley, How can we create opportunities for local communities to engage in our destination events? Sepideh Eivazi

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Going Green - South July 2010

“The key to wisdom is knowing all the right questions.”This quote is especially accurate in planning sustainable meetings. When determining the green

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Upscale hotel groups take distinctive approaches

Luxury is where every event planner and attendee wants to be. But what version of luxury is right for your meeting? Planners and event sponsors who

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4 Major Highlights From IACC 2024 Meeting Room of the Future Report

The International Association of Conference Centres (IACC), a global association for meeting and conference venue professionals, released its

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Industry innovators share social media strategies

If you’re not already using some form of social media before, during and after your meeting or event, you’re already behind the curve.

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Cost-Effective Alternatives for Planners Meeting in the Greater Chicago Area

At publication time, it seemed everyone in the Chicago area was rooting for the Bears in their first playoff run in the last five years. It’s hard

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Taking Off: Aurora, Colorado, Enters an Era of Major Growth

“Aurora is really having a moment right now.” That’s according to Amber Hejduk, director of sales at Visit Aurora, who said the destination

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