"Nature and sustainability" A conversation with Carina Bauer.

Published: May 7, 2020, 3:46 p.m.

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Today in our episode we\\u2019re talking the IMEX Group\\u2019s approach to sustainability and nature, with Carina Bauer, CEO, IMEX Group. This episode is all about our Talking Point, which for 2020 and 2021 is (you guessed it!) NATURE. You\\u2019ll learn some captivating views about Nature and what it means for our industry and the destinations that embrace it, including:

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  • Why no plastic bags are allowed into Rwanda and what that means for travellers
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  • The ways that smaller destinations can make BIG changes happen quickly
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  • Why the Global Destination Sustainability Index has raised the visibility of destinations\\u2019 sustainability efforts
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  • What going \\u2018beyond a tradeshow\\u2019 means to IMEX
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  • How we REALLY feel about meat-free meals at events
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  • How planners feel about sustainable trade shows
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  • Addressing the elephant in the room for the business events community \\u2013 how can we justify travelling so much?
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