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2008 Greening the Hospitality Industry Conference

"It was amazing. I learned so much and was inspired the entire time." ~ 2007 Greening the Hospitality Industry Conference attendee

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

2008 Greening the Hospitality Industry Conference

NEW!! CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS & MATERIALS

Conference Agenda
Greening Initiative

WHERE & WHEN:

February 19-21, 2008
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND:

Quite simply - the evidence speaks for itself. Green meetings deliver environmental benefits, cost savings, competitive advantages, improved image and satisfying delegate experiences:

Switching to fluorescent lighting has saved the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in Sonoma, Calif. $61,000 per year and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 300,000 pounds annually.

By using bulk water dispensers and compostable cups at Greenbuild 2004 the US Green Building Council saved $25,000 and eliminated 48,000 plastic bottles from their waste stream.

Learn from leaders in the field how you can achieve the value-added benefits green provides as they share their insights on industry issues and environmentally responsible approaches to developing green venues and accommodations, and processes such as registration, site selection, marketing and exhibiting. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to:

meet experienced industry insiders who are shaping the future of green meeting planning.
attend educational tracks for meeting planners and industry venues and vendors -- tracks will be available for those new to green meetings as well as advanced topics.
network with others in the industry, including establishing mentorship connections
participate in Lunchtime Table Topics.
check out green exhibitors.
and much more!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Whether you're new to planning meetings using green practices or you've been incorporating green meeting planning into your events for some time now, the Greening the Hospitality Industry Conference is a place for you to connect with like-minded professionals and be inspired and equipped to meet the challenge and opportunity for creating meetings that care for the earth while achieving business goals for added value, cost minimization and increased competitiveness.

Previous conference attendees have included:

Association, independent and corporate meeting planners
Convention and visitor bureau staff
Conference centre managers
Hotel catering, sales and management staff
City and urban planners
Transportation providers
Exhibition producers & decorators

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Student Scholarship Application

REGISTRATION:

http://programs.regweb.com/starciteservices/GMIC

Regular Registration
Member - $375
Non-Member - $450

Reminder: A valid U.S. passport is required for U.S. citizens traveling to Canada.

Cancellation Policy: If cancellation notification is received in writing by January 11, 2008, GMIC will refund 50% of the registration fee. Beginning January 12, 2008, registrations are transferable but not refundable.

Please fax written cancellation notification to: 503.261.0964 or email info@greenmeetings.info for more information.

*GMIC membership is $150 annually

ACCOMMODATIONS:

GMIC has negotiated a discounted hotel room rate of $179 (CAD) for attendees of the 2008 Greening the Hospitality Industry Conference.

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
791 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6C 2T4
Direct Phone: +1 604 689 9333 Within US: 1 800 332 3442 Within Canada: 1 800 268 6282

To reserve a room, you must book directly with the Four Seasons Vancouver via phone at the numbers listed above or email to reservations.vcr@fourseasons.com. Remember to give the code "GMIC1" to receive the discounted room rate. Reservations must be made by January 19, 2008.

For more information regarding the hotel, please visit their website at http://www.fourseasons.com/vancouver/minisite/meeting/green-meeting-industry-council. Note: The special room rate is not available through web reservations. You must contact the hotel via phone or email.