Giving Back at SF Marquis
From its first day in operation, the San Francisco Marriott Marquis has had to focus on helping those in need and giving back and that continues today.
Human Trafficking Update
Though meeting planners might not understand what human trafficking has to do with them, there is a clear connection between business travel and meetings and trafficking—and the industry is taking steps to make a difference.
Sustainable Travel Strategies
One of the most important decisions a company can make around sustainable travel is whether or not a business trip of meeting is a must.
Check Out This Human Trafficking App
A human trafficking app known as The STOP APP lets users anonymously report any suspicious behavior or incidents anywhere around the globe.
The Above and Beyond Foundation: Making a Difference
So many of the hospitality workers we work with on every program and in every city are personally committed to excellence—regardless of their job titles or salaries. The Above and Beyond Foundation rewards them with a $10,000 award.
Hard Rock International: Sustainable-Focused Experience
A one-of-a-kind meetings experience at Hard Rock International properties encourages team-building while giving back to the community, reducing waste and helping those in need.
This Year’s IMEX Will Make Less of an Impact, on the Environment That Is
IMEX has a Sustainable Exhibiting Pledge, where three simple green initiatives to help reduce environmental impact at the show are implemented, has been agreed to by 149 exhibitors and that number continues to grow.
San Francisco International Airport Prohibits Sale of Water in Plastic Bottles
The sale of water in plastic bottles is now prohibited in San Francisco International Airport, the first major airport to do this.
Carnival Cruise Line Partners with Clean the World to Recycle Soap and Save Lives
In a new partnership, Carnival Cruise Line has agreed to donate approximately 40 tons of discarded soap annually to Clean the World.
New Ways for Meeting Planners to Help Combat Human Trafficking
With multimillionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein making headlines for accused sex trafficking and July 30 designated as World Day against Trafficking in Persons, human trafficking is in the spotlight.
Norwegian Donates New Billion-Dollar Ship
Looking for a corporate social responsibility opportunity? Join Norwegian Cruise Line in Miami this fall for an overnight event dubbed “the hottest ticket in town.”
California Proposes Ban on Hotel Toiletry Bottles
If passed, a new bill will eliminate small plastic bottles from hotel rooms.
Sustainable Actions That Enhance Green Meetings
As green meetings become the standard, there are always new ways to incorporate sustainability that some planners have yet to consider.
ECPAT-USA Launches Anti-Trafficking Training for Meeting Professionals
Because January is Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Month, what better time to talk about the new anti-trafficking training launched by ECPAT-USA?