"It was amazing. I learned so much and was inspired the entire time." ~ 2007 Greening the Hospitality Industry Conference attendee
2008 Greening the Hospitality Industry Conference
February 19-21, 2008
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Four Seasons Hotel
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:
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:
New!
Special Conference Pre-Session: Green Meetings 101
February 19, 2008
Registration information coming soon.