Celebrated for the first time in 1970, Earth Day is now a globally recognized initiative; events are coordinated by the Earth Day Network spanning 193 countries. With such a strong focus on sustainability within the meetings and events industry, we're no strangers to going green.
This Earth day, here's what meetings, events and hospitality professionals have to say about #greenmeetings.
Happy Earth Day!🌎#earthday #greentravel #greenhotel #greenmeetings #sustainablemoments #greenleeders #portolahotel #portolahotelandspa #monterey #seemonterey #earthdayeveryday pic.twitter.com/93vE9tfEIi
— Portola Hotel & Spa (@PortolaHotel) April 22, 2019
Tucked away in Monterey, Calif., the staff at Portola Hotel & Spa is sporting sweet Earth Day gear today and embodying #GreenTravel, #GreenHotels and #SustainableMoments.
Heading towards Earth Day thinking..... . . . #meetingsmeanbusiness #eventprofs #eventpros #hotelprofs #meetingprofs #meetingpros #meetingplanners #meetingplanner #eventplanner #eventboss #eventlife #eventnews #eventplanning #eventmanager #meetings #meetingprofessionals #businessevents #PCMA #MPI #myILEA #NACE #launchinglives #CMP #CPCE #CMM #thursdaythoughts #earthday #greenmeetings #thursdaytruth #oprah
30 Likes, 0 Comments - Event & Meeting Planner Tools (@eventplannerprep) on Instagram: "Heading towards Earth Day thinking..... . . . #meetingsmeanbusiness #eventprofs #eventpros..."
A lovely message (with a ton of truth) thanks to Oprah and @eventplannerprep.
ditching conference bags in favor of 13,000 school donations #eventprofs #greenmeetings https://t.co/xkf5HqVDe9
— Laura Bell Way (@LauraBellWay) April 17, 2019
Instead of packing their conference with a bunch of branded swag, Okta decided to use the money they would have spent on merch to fulfill wish lists from 10 schools in the San Fran School District.
It’s one of the most beautiful times of the year with cherry blossoms coming into bloom in Vancouver and across Canada. Have you spotted them yet? #ExploreCanada
— Canada (@ExploreCanada) April 22, 2019
📷: staysinspired via Instagram
📍: @MyVancouver, @hellobc pic.twitter.com/t6vECbYDwx
When you see a sight like this one, shared by Explore Canada, you really get a sense of the magic and beauty created by nature. These cherry blossoms are a destination all their own.
"[WSCC’s LEED Silver Certification] is a commitment of the overall operation - a way of doing business - not just a one-time effort.” - Jeff Blosser, WSCC President and CEO#sustainability #sustainable #greenmeetings #greenbuilding #gogreen #environment #ecofriendly pic.twitter.com/rfmJXx7XYx
— Washington State Convention Center (@WAConvention) April 17, 2019
Just like the Washington State Convention Center said, green initiatives are an overall commitment to adopting sustainable practices, not just the fleeting action of skipping plastic straws for one day.
Green mobility made in #Hamburg. Today we've tried one of the city's new electric cargo bikes 🚲Well what shall we say - we ❤️it! It's a fantastic way to transport goods - whether for private or business purposes. Why not using them for #GreenMeetings? 😃 pic.twitter.com/SKJci0lCuJ
— Hamburg CVB (@Hamburg_CVB) April 17, 2019
Bikes, scooters, electric cars -- oh my. The possibilities are endless once you start considering the many benefits of green modes of transportation. Electric bikes, for example, are a great option, as they don’t release any harmful emissions into the environment.
We are proud to announce that the Maringi Eco Resort can now assist you by providing meeting and conference facilities utilizing new concept "Meet-In-G" (Meetings Inspired by Green). It has been proven that an open-air meeting space can spark creativity and will help participants to think outside the box, with the use of natural daylight to reduce fatigue and enhance focus. At the Maringi Eco Resort, your meeting will be like no other, thanks to our inspirational bamboo structures surrounded by nature and plenty of sunlight. In addition, our healthy coffee breaks feature a selection of fresh juices made from local products, which will boost your energy and increase productivity. With two meeting spaces available, you will be able to organize both small meetings and large conferences (up to 60 participants). For more information or to request a proposal, please contact us directly at reservations@sumbahospitalityfoundation.org or +62-822- 36615-505 #sumbahospitalityfoundation #shf #sumbahotelschool #maringiecoresort #maringimoments #hybridevents #greenmeetings #eventprofs #bizbash #meetingprofs #MICE #sustainablemeetings
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Per the Sumba Hospitality Foundation, "We are proud to announce that the Maringi Eco Resort can now assist you by providing meeting and conference facilities utilizing new concept 'Meet-In-G' (Meetings Inspired by Green). It has been proven that an open-air meeting space can spark creativity and will help participants to think outside the box, with the use of natural daylight to reduce fatigue and enhance focus.
At the Maringi Eco Resort, your meeting will be like no other, thanks to our inspirational bamboo structures surrounded by nature and plenty of sunlight. With two meeting spaces available, you will be able to organize both small meetings and large conferences (up to 60 participants)."
Foreign Ministry's meetings are now eco-friendly thanks to the co-operation of Finland's Arctic Council Chairmanship team and WWF Finland. Guidelines are now available online. Great job!#Sustainability #eventprofs #Finland #greenmeetings @Ulkoministerio https://t.co/NE96L2U4cN pic.twitter.com/l8kM4YlaQS
— FinlandConvention (@FinlandFCB) April 15, 2019
The Foreign Ministry Finland's Arctic Council Chairmanship team and WWF Finland have crafted new "green meetings guidelines" for all to adopt.
Congrats Edmonton Convention Centre!!! #meetinCanada #Greenmeetings https://t.co/DeqiWCGuIH
— Joyce M Martinez (@JoyceMMartinez1) April 11, 2019
The Edmonton Convention Center recently achieved recertification in the ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Meetings Standard.
What a great place for conventions & meetings 💚
— Austrian Ecolabel (@AEcolabel) April 1, 2019
Carinthia Convention supports its customers to organize successful & sustainable #GreenMeetings all over the country
And to top it they offer #SlowFood with typical alpine-mediterranian touch https://t.co/p9Byw4X6ar#umweltzeichen pic.twitter.com/AsQgxClDrb
What constitutes a slow-food experience? "It's a journey into the valleys, to their people and tastes. A journey to the traditional food producers and their traditional knowledge and craft. Baking bread, producing cheese, brewing beer, being involved in bacon production, seeing how beekeeping works. Slow Food Travel means active participation from beginning to end."
