Sustainable Accommodation Standards Published

ALEXANDRIA, Va. The American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM) has published standard E2772 on sustainable accommodations,

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The Case For...Sustainable Meetings

Our world as meeting professionals has changed, the economy is still struggling and meetings themselves continue to be under intense scrutiny. So why

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IMEX Unveils Sustainability Results

LAS VEGAS Organizers of IMEX America, the IMEX Group, have announced key results from the inaugural Las Vegas show’s first sustainability

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Sustainability: Basic Green Techniques

Is my meeting “green?“The meeting industry may finally answer this question when the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) launches its standards for

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Sustainable Meetings Report Released

Meeting Strategies Worldwide released its latest report, “2009 State of the Sustainable Meeting Industry.” “Trends and forecasts

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CIC Releases Sustainability Research Results

The Convention Industry Council (CIC) announced the results of a research project, “

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Carlson Rezidor Receives Sustainability Award

The Events Industry Council (EIC), in partnership with IMEX launched a new industry

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GBTA Study Reveals Sustainability Opportunity

Only one in six travel management professionals (16 percent) currently incentivize their business travelers to stay in hotels with sustainable

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UNGA Declares ‘Year of Sustainable Tourism’

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 2017 as “the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development,” showcasing

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GMIC Seeks Planner Input on Sustainability

The Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) is seeking meeting planners to respond to its survey on sustainability to determine current practices that

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Cornell Releases 2016 Sustainability Index

Cornell's Center for Hospitality Research (CHR) has released the latest benchmarks from an ongoing international project to create default

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Why Charlotte, N.C., Is a Rising Culinary Star for Groups

Cutting-edge cuisine is all the rage for meeting groups, with several U.S. destinations trumpeting recent recognitions and guide inclusions from fine

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Ohio Hotel Sets Standard for Sustainability

OBERLIN, OhioThe Hotel at Oberlin will open on Sept. 13, 2016, a 70-room property

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Starwood Introduces Sustainable Meetings Guidelines

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide introduced sustainable meeting guidelines at every North American property in its portfolio.Starwood’s

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Sustainability Shines at Georgia World Congress Authority

Georgia World Congress Authority (GWCA), which owns and operates Atlanta’s 200-acre Convention Campus, including the Georgia World Congress Center

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Gaylord Hotels’ Westward Expansion, Carbon-Positive Hotels and More New and Renovated Properties in the West

Explore major hospitality developments in California, Montana, Washington and Mexico. From Hotel del Coronado’s $550M restoration to the debut of

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IACC Members Support Code of Sustainability

The IACC reported a substantial increase in the number of members that signed up to support the association’s Code of Sustainability.According

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Minneapolis CC Gets Sustainable Upgrade

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.This spring, the Minneapolis Convention Center

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Destination Selection Key to Sustainable Meetings

It turns out the real estate agents were right. Location really does make a difference, whether you’re looking to buy a new home or scoping out

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Madison leads the way in meetings sustainability

Madison, Wis., is as passionate about sustainability as it is about beer, which is saying something, as the city of 240,000 people consistently ranks

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