
This article in our ongoing series addressing sustainability in different sectors of the lodging industry focuses on properties with conference centers. These are defined by the International Association of Conference Centers as properties where a minimum of 60% of total revenue from guest rooms, meeting space, food and beverage, conference technology (A/V), and conference services is conference-related. We will look at those aspects of conference centers that have special opportunities and needs from the perspective of improving environmental sustainability. First we will discuss the institutional framework, then some substantive issues of particular importance to conference centers. READ MORE