3 California Cities Leading in Sustainability

The Environmental Protection Agency was established in 1970 following the Santa Barbara Channel Oil Spill in 1969. After the April 22, 1970,

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Santa Barbara Adventure Company Kayaking

A Back-of-House Sustainability Site Inspection Checklist

A back-of-the-house tour of an event facility takes you behind the scenes and can help ensure that planned

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How Anaheim and Orange County Are Leaders in Sustainability

The mindset of planners is changing when it comes to sustainability. No longer is it a nice-to-have element at meetings, but it’s more often than not

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Anaheim Convention Center rooftop garden

EIC Unveils Sustainability Certificate Program

The Events Industry Council (EIC) launched a Sustainable Event Professional Certificate program (SEPC) that is eligible for CMP CEU credits. The

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Destination DC Promotes Shelby Luzzi to New Sustainability-Focused Role

Destination DC (DDC) announced Shelby Luzzi has been promoted to senior manager, sustainability, the first role of its kind for an urban DMO and will

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EIC Unveils New Sustainability Principles and a Pledge

In late January 2019, the Events Industry Council (EIC) released four

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The Latest Global Meeting Venue Openings and Renovations and the Sustainability Top Spot Revealed

England Located in the newly developed Victoria Square in Surrey and within walking distance of 150 shops, restaurants and the new Woking

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Virginia Beach Meetings Focus on Wellness, Sustainability and Coastal Adventure

With inspiring nature at every turn and stunning waterfront settings,

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Charlotte Is a Forward-Looking Meetings Destination With Sustainability at the Fore

Charlotte, North Carolina, is a city primed for the future, with a population boom registering it as the fifth-fastest-growing major U.S. metro area

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4 New and Renovated Hotels With Sustainability at the Forefront

A pause on both business and leisure travel during the COVID-19 pandemic left many hotels with empty guest rooms and limited reservations, but on the

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Pennsylvania’s sustainability efforts are a boon for groups

Sustainability has been a Keystone State hallmark practically since day one.Not long after founding Philadelphia and Pennsylvania in 1682, William

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10 Tips to Produce a Sustainable Event Without Breaking Your Budget

During ASAE’s 2023 Annual Meeting & Exposition, I got a chance to deliver a presentation on boosting event sustainability in an environment where

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Sustainability Meets History at These New and Refreshed International Properties

Czech Republic Hilton Prague is a fully renovated hotel located in the heart of the Czech Republic capital of Prague. The 791-room property

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7 Tips to Ensure Sustainable Group Dining Events

In recent years, consumers have become more conscious of how their food choices impact the environment. Everyone, it seems, is becoming more aware

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Executive Chef Victor Litkewycz, Hyatt Regency San Francisco, shopping at farmers market.

North Carolina’s Triangle region is a sustainable leader

In its 2016 North Carolina Clean Energy Industry Census, the Raleigh-based NC Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) called cleantech “a major

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Going Green - Sustainable meetings resolutions

Time really does fly. 2014 marks my 20th year producing sustainable meetings, and there have been so many positive changes over the years.Two decades

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U.S. Travel Association Establishes Sustainable Travel Coalition

With aims to align the travel, transportation and technology sections of the U.S. travel industry, the U.S. Travel Association announced the launch

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A sustainable break table set-up

How to set up a sustainable coffee/tea setting.  

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5 Easy Sustainability Cost-Savings Pieces

When it comes to creating a sustainable meeting, an almost reflexive reaction many meeting planners have is that the effort will result in added cost

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