Sustainability
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Helsinki ranks 5th in sustainability among congress cities
Summary:Helsinki has once again earned international recognition as a destination for congresses and meetings. The Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Leadership Awards were presented at the 57th International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Congress in Dubai on 14 November. This year’s winner was Gothenburg, while Helsinki shared fifth place with Uppsala. Last year, Helsinki was ranked in 6th position.16th Nov, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Gothenburg tops world sustainability rankings for third consecutive year
Summary:For the third year in a row, Gothenburg has come out on top when it comes to sustainability, according to Global Destination Sustainability Index 2018, which was revealed on Wednesday. This is a broad international ranking of sustainability work being done in 50 world cities.15th Nov, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Sustainability driving force as Gothenburg launches new tourism strategy
Summary:Open to the world – inclusive, green and dynamic, is the vision for Gothenburg. For two years in a row the city has been named world leader by Global Destinations Sustainability Index (GDSI). With its new tourism strategy, Gothenburg aims to step up the work even further.17th Oct, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
The Hague promotes ground-breaking innovations at sea
Summary:The city of The Hague is showcasing its strong commitment to environmental sustainability by supporting local initiatives that strive for building a better world. As ‘city by the sea’ The Hague sheds a light on maritime innovation makers by giving them a stage at this year’s The Hague Awards.18th Sep, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
New video about the Vacuum Insulation Panels industry available!
Summary:VIPA International is proud to announce the release of a new promotional video about the Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) industry, created in an effort to raise awareness about the different applications of VIPs and the benefits they bring.17th Sep, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Adelaide Convention Centre and Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre are first in the world to achieve EarthCheck Platinum
Sub-Title:The certification recognises best practice in environmental, community and business sustainability!Summary:Australia reaffirms its global sustainability leadership in the business events space with the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) and Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC) becoming the first venues in the world to achieve the coveted EarthCheck Platinum Certification.29th Aug, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
ICC Sydney Pioneers Plastic Bottle Waste Reduction in Events Sector
Summary:International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has today announced more than a million plastic water bottles have been saved through its partnership with Sydney Water, reflecting the venue’s ongoing commitment to reducing its ecological footprint.23rd Jul, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Wonderful Copenhagen appoints sustainability profile to develop new sustainability strategy
Summary:Copenhagen is among the world’s most sustainable tourism destinations4th Jul, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
ICC Sydney Partners to Promote Sydney as a Leading Sustainable Destination
Summary:International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has joined forces with the City of Sydney Council, accommodation and tourism operators to build Sydney’s reputation on the global stage with the launch of a dedicated Sustainable Destination Partnership program.22nd Jun, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Planting with a Purpose to Grow Awareness of World Environment Day 2018
Summary:In conjunction with World Environment Day 2018, close to 60 of theKuala Lumpur Convention Centre’s team members spent the morning planting a variety of flora around the venue. In line with this year’s theme, ‘Beating Plastic Pollution’,the planting materials used were made from recycled plastic.5th Jun, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
The start-up, CarbonCloud, is being awarded a grant by the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre
Summary:The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre is awarding a grant to CarbonCloud for their innovation, CarbonAte, which enables restaurants to calculate the climate impact of their food. The grant is SEK 100,000, and a part of the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre’s 100 year anniversary celebration. The aim of the grant is to foster the meetings industry.5th Jun, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Carbon Free Island Jeju - Fleet of 20 electric buses launched on Udo Island
Summary:20 pure electric buses have been launched on Udo Island. While the buses were first introduced earlier in the year, the official launch was held on April 10. According to BYD, the company who makes the buses, this is the largest project of its kind in Northeast Asia.30th Apr, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Will the carving of Donald Trump’s face on an arctic iceberg melt or last for a thousand years?
Summary:Project Trumpmore is aiming to demonstrate climate change in a monumental way. A Finnish NGO wants to commission a 115-foot tall ice sculpture of Donald Trump’s face in the arctic region to demonstrate that climate change is happening. Like the former US presidents on Mount Rushmore, Donald Trump will have his face carved onto an arctic glacier, in order for it to melt.27th Apr, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
MCEC Expansion to be Offset by an Australian First Wind Farm Project
23rd Mar, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
AIM Group International Wins Important Medical and Scientific Congresses
20th Mar, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Euclid Summit 2018 to Take Place in The Hague
Summary:The Euclid Summit 2018 will take place at the Hilton in The Hague on 11 and 12 April.16th Mar, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Euclid Summit 2018 to Take Place in The Hague
Summary:The Euclid Summit 2018 will take place at the Hilton in The Hague on 11 and 12 April.16th Mar, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
Sunshine Coast to Host Best of Business – Association of Australian Convention Bureaux
Summary:The Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB) will hold their annual conference on the Sunshine Coast in August 2018, reinforcing the increasing importance to the region’s economy, as one of the fastest growing business event destinations in the country.22nd Feb, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
ASEAN Recognises Its Best Sustainable Tourism Products
Summary:Seventeen winners in rural and urban products category in nine Southeast Asian countries have been awarded for sustainable tourism excellence.30th Jan, 2018Category: - Magazine:Image:
International Conference Given New Energy as It Heads to the North East
Summary:NewcastleGateshead is set to host a leading energy storage conference for the first time, building on its reputation as an international hub for science and engineering.11th Dec, 2017Category:
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