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.
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.
Carbon Offsets for Events: Buyer Beware
Carbon offsets have been one way event organizers have tried to mitigate one of the more difficult-to-solve sustainability sticking points for in-person events — air travel. But choosing the right one can be tricky.
The Food Donation Act Takes Sustainable Meetings Up a Notch
Thanks to the Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA), hotels and venues now have a more streamlined path to donate food without concern about liability.
SocialOffset: An Alternative to Meeting Boycotts
Boycotting or cancelling an event for political reasons can actually hurt the very people an organization intends to support.
RCMA Helps Kids Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Participants at the Religious Conference Management Association annual conference's Sleep in Heavenly Peace CSR program learned a whole new meaning for the phrase, “put heads in beds.”
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.
Need a Holiday Gift Idea? Donate to a Ukrainian Charity
Many companies choose to make a donation during the holiday season in place of gifts to employees and customers. As the war in Ukraine rages on, here are 10 charities that have set up funds to send immediate assistance.
Time to Dump the Swag Bag?
It's time to revisit the value of the swag bag to see if there may be better options.
Sustainable Meetings in Demand, but Cost is Limiting Factor
New IRF study, Social Responsibility and Sustainability, explores sustainable business practices in the MICE Industry.
Canada Launches Sustainability Benchmarking Initiative
Destination Canada embarks on the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) annual benchmarking process.
Net Zero Carbon Events Launches Roadmap at COP27
A new Roadmap on how to achieve sustainable events and net zero emissions gives planners the tools to help save the planet.
Mike Dominguez on How to Combat Human Trafficking
President and CEO of ALHI Michael Dominguez and MPI were recently recognized for their efforts to fight child exploitation. Here's how you can help.
Dr. Patrick Patridge Launches New Book, “ecomice”
Ecomice: For a Better World is designed to show how sustainable business events can effect real change in the world.
