Checklists/How-To’s

GMIC Looks for New Leader; Green Meetings Google Group Formed

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:05:00 EDT

The Green Meeting Industry Council has begun its official search for a new executive director to replace Shawna McKinley who has held the position since October 2006.

News From the 2008 Green Hospitality Conference

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:09:00 EDT

There was a buzz around this year’s Greening the Hospitality Industry conference, held in Vancouver February 19 to 21.

What Makes A Meeting Green?

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EDT

In February, ASTM International and the Environmental Protection Agency took a major step toward creating universal standards for green meetings. In conjunction with about 25 stakeholders, including representatives from the Convention Industry Council and the Green Meeting Industry Council, they voted that the organization should move forward with standards development under the formal title of ASTM

When a Meeting Outgrows the Hotel

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:00:00 EDT

What you need to know when it’s time to move your meeting from a hotel to a convention center

Avoiding Alfresco Fiascos

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Magnificent views of mountains, water, and cityscapes are superb backdrops to any event, day or night. An added benefit with outdoor parties is that the site is the decoration especially in a garden in full bloom. When planning a site visit to a location for an outdoor event, time your inspection for the same season and time of day that the event will occur. For evening functions, know when the sun