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SoundOff Career Changes & Fresh Perspectives How has the way you do business changed since the global financial crisis (GFC) began? “We have seen an increase in LEED-certified and Green Seal hotels. We wouldn’t promote a green hotel over another property during a sales pitch, but we always work with clients to achieve their social responsibility goals during the sales process and also through our destination services after the meeting is booked.” “Many clients are willing to make socially responsible choices, but they don’t know how. We provide the related information and channels to acknowledge, educate and guide. We invite clients to join in socially responsible activities with us. We also organize our staff to participate in Beach Cleaning Day, and many guests join in the experience.” “The Seattle CVB maintains one of the nation’s most active voluntourism programs. The Washington State Convention Center maintains an industry-leading commitment to conservation and sustainability and, this year, will expand that reputation by opening The Conference Center, which is designed and outfitted to exceed LEED Silver certification.” “As a native New Orleanian, I have the responsibility to assist and encourage our group leaders and planners about social choices. I promote and educate my clients about the opportunities that are available regarding volunteerism. Just knowing what options are out there can be an eye-opening and fulfilling experience while visiting New Orleans.” “We work closely with all our stakeholders to encourage them to undertake sustainable initiatives, from reducing the amount of paper used to building environmentally friendly stands, while encouraging feedback from them and setting a good example with our own CSR practices.” Lina Cantillo, new northeastern sales director for NYC & Co Jeffrey Xu, new exhibition manager for CIBTM Jason Lu, new southern director of sales for Centara Hotels & Resorts Roxanne Townsend, new national account director for the Seattle CVB Martha Martinez, new tour and travel sales manager for the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel New Orleans 24 one+ 07.10

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of One + - July 2010

One+ - July 2010
In It Together
Contents
The Energy of Many
Impressions
Overheard
Agenda
Top Spots
Focus On
SoundOff
Hot Buzz
Art of Travel
Your Community
Making a Difference
Connections
Irrelevant
Refresh Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Who Owns Social, Anyway?/Embrace the Changing Pace
Penalty for Posting Event Videos Online
Improving Your Meeting Performance
Want to Kill Your Chances at Getting a Job?
A Natural Fit
Wearing the Green Crown
Off the Beaten Path
Cracking the Code
Clear Your Mindspace
There Is No Try
Grassroots Giving
Recognizing Market Transformation
Meet Where?

One + - July 2010