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New Green Meeting Standards Available

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Neil Goldman

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA.—A collection of eight new ASTM International standards will provide meeting and event planners and their suppliers with specific guidelines and performance measurements for creating environmentally sustainable or “green” events. The standards have been in development since 2007, … Continue reading →

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What It Takes to Be a Successful Social Good Entrepreneur

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Neil Goldman

Post originally appeared on Mashable and is supported by FedEx (12/15/2011) – So, you want to create social change by starting something new — that’s quite a noble goal. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as it sounds. Social entrepreneurship is … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Meeting Standards

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Neil Goldman

ALEXANDRIA, VA.—The meeting industry is one step closer to the introduction of the very first green meetings and event standards. The Convention Industry Council (CIC) announced that eight of the nine APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Meeting standards are complete. “This is … Continue reading →

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Hilton LightStay

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Neil Goldman

Originally posted on Green Lodging News (10/24/2011) MCLEAN, VA.—Hilton Worldwide and its portfolio of 10 hotel brands announced the 2010 results of LightStay, its sustainability measurement system. Since the introduction of LightStay, the company continues to improve sustainability and economic … Continue reading →

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Every Major Hotel Chain Is Going To Have A Carbon Footprint Rating

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Neil Goldman

Originally posted on Business Insider (9/27/2011) America’s major hotel chains are collaborating to keep each other in line. Starting in 2010, the big names — like Hilton and Hyatt – created the Carbon Measurement Working Group, which sets standards for CO2 … Continue reading →

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Four Seasons: “Green Meetings”

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Neil Goldman

- TORONTO—Being a good corporate citizen is more than a policy or a program; it’s about putting ideas into action and making the world a better place, one step at a time. Now, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts offers a … Continue reading →

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Embassy Suites Announces first LEED Hotel

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Neil Goldman

Originally posted on Green Lodging News (8/16/2011) MCLEAN, VA.—Embassy Suites Hotels, the upscale, all-suites hotel brand, announced that its Embassy Suites Denver-Downtown/Convention Center location achieved LEED Silver certification, as recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). It is the … Continue reading →

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10 Tips to “Eco” your Monday

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Neil Goldman

Originally posted on Taiga Company’s Blog (8/1/2011 by Julie Urlaub) – Have you noticed if you change the way you look at something, everything about it changes? It becomes interesting again. Your approach to it is refreshed and energized. Take … Continue reading →

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Gen X & Gen Y – Growth in the Meeting Planning Industry

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Neil Goldman

Originally posted on Travel Market Report (Harvey Chipkin 8/11/2011) – The future of meeting planning is in the hands of younger planners who are enthusiastic about their careers and eager to bring change to the industry. They may belong to … Continue reading →

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Responsible Luxury: ITC Hotels

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Neil Goldman

Originally posted on Green Lodging News (8/1/2011) NEW DELHI—All of ITC’s luxury hotels have been accorded the highest rating: LEED Platinum (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), making ITC arguably one of the greenest luxury hotel chains in the world. … Continue reading →