When I was asked to write this article, my first reaction wasn’t excitement. It was anxiety. I started sweating. My instinct was to redirect the request to someone else who specializes in this topic — someone who could speak to carbon offsets and waste audits with real authority. Sustainability is, without question, the subject I know the least about. But shying away from what we don’t know isn’t going to help any of us grow. So I decided to…
Butterfield & Robinson is now a Certified B Corporation, one of the highest independent standards for social and environmental responsibility in business globally. B Corp status is earned through the B Impact Assessment, a rigorous, evidence-backed audit that measures a company’s entire social and environmental footprint across five areas: environment, governance, customers, community and workers. Every answer in the assessment must be supported by documentation, and the process included third-party interviews and legal requirements. “This certification validates something we…
The IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Summit will celebrate its 10th anniversary in Victoria, B.C. on January 24-27, 2027 The summit brings together destination leaders, tourism businesses, policymakers, researchers, Indigenous tourism leaders, sustainability professionals, and community changemakers from across Canada and around the world. The milestone conference will be held under the theme “A Decade of IMPACT – From Vision to Practice,” recognizing 10 years of progress in advancing sustainable and regenerative tourism, while focusing on the actions and…
The Whistler Conference Centre (WCC) has attained its first Events Industry Council (EIC) certification: silver-level by the EIC Sustainable Event Standards. “Achieving this certification is a meaningful acknowledgement of our team’s dedication to making Whistler a premier sustainable meetings destination and the Whistler Conference Centre a venue of choice for planners,” says Preston Miller, director of Conference Sales & Services at Tourism Whistler. “It reflects our commitment to environmental and socially responsible practices that support the long-term sustainability of…
After more than a year of comprehensive assessment, documentation, and third-party review, Tourism Fernie has officially been recognized with a Bronze certification through GreenStep’s Sustainable Tourism program. The certification marks a significant milestone in the community’s ongoing commitment to becoming a more sustainable destination. The certification process involved a detailed evaluation of city’s performance across four key pillars of sustainability: environmental, socio-economic, natural and cultural, and destination management. This assessment is based on GreenStep’s Sustainable Tourism Destination Standard, which…
The Parkside Hotel & Spa’s general manager, Trina White, has been recognized with The IMPACT Award at the 2026 IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Summit for her outstanding leadership in sustainable tourism and environmental stewardship. “Trina White’s recognition at the IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Summit is incredibly well‑deserved. She has a genuine passion for strengthening our community and making sustainability a real, everyday priority in hospitality. Anyone who’s worked with Trina knows how thoughtful, steady, and collaborative her…
RIU Hotels & Resorts has achieved the ECOSTARS certification for all of its operational establishments, becoming the first hotel chain worldwide to accomplish this feat. This global certification reaffirms the Mallorcan chain’s commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism, and this milestone, which was originally planned for 2026 as part of the chain’s four-year Proudly Committed (2023 – 2026) sustainability strategy, has been reached one year ahead of schedule. After certifying 98 hotels in 21 countries, a total that only…
GreenStep has launched Destination360, a comprehensive suite of services designed to help destinations and Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) measure, plan, and accelerate their sustainability efforts. Unveiled at the 2025 TIAC Tourism Congress, Destination360 represents the next evolution in GreenStep’s work with destinations across North America. The program integrates a proven framework, expert guidance, and technology-enabled tools to support destination organizations in leading their communities toward a sustainable and regenerative future. “Destinations are under increasing pressure to meet growing industry,…
For Tim Oldfield, event management is about making a difference: creating memorable moments, inspiring connections and helping people achieve their goals. “I find real satisfaction in seeing an event come together and knowing it made a lasting impact. Building strong relationships with clients, guests and my team is central to my approach,” says Oldfield, who joined Niagara Falls Convention Centre (NFCC) as president and general manager this past April. Oldfield says he was drawn to the NFCC by its…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming one of the most transformative tools in the meetings and events industry. For both planners and suppliers, AI offers a faster, smarter way to work. It can help personalize attendee experiences, streamline logistics planning, and boost event ROI. From AI-powered chatbots and live caption translation to automated budgeting and predictive analytics, AI technology is making it easier than ever to create events that are engaging, efficient, and responsive to ever changing client demands.…
