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The Evolution of CSR and the Result for Event Planners

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This article was written by Louise Barnes, Principal, TredLite Consulting. TredLite Consulting helps businesses adopt strategies and initiatives that demonstrate a commitment to social and environmental responsibility while meeting stakeholder expectations, supporting bottom lines and strengthening brands. Louise is certified in LEED, GRI’s CSR reporting standards and ISO’s environmental management systems. She also has experience with the requirements of the green house gas (ghg) reporting standards. Prior to her role [...]

by Guest Writer on May 16, 2011

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Planner Community: Meetings Industry Forecasts and Trends

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Check out our latest Planner Community Newsletter! If you want to receive this in your email every month, you can email us by clicking here. The New Year represents new beginnings for many of us. There is a sense of hopefulness and anticipation in the air. As an industry, we’ve begun to see many of our meetings, events and incentive travel programs reappear. We are hopeful to see this trend [...]

by Carol Lynch on February 25, 2011

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Standouts in Sustainability

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Environmentalism, the new and necessary ethos of the age, is being embraced by the hospitality industry like never before. Not only does going green help keep hotels and resorts in the black, but it gives guests a chance to give back. Here are a few favorites that elevate environmentalism to an art. Argonaut Hotel–Maritime National Historical Park, A Kimpton Hotel At San Francisco’s renowned Argonaut Hotel, the city’s rich maritime [...]

by Viju Mathew on February 24, 2011

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