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Hospitality Sector Updates Carbon Tool to Further Industry-Wide, Robust Approach to Environmental Measurement
(SOURCE: 4HOTELIERS)

To remain up to date amidst a changing landscape of climate action, HCMI has been reviewed and improved based on user feedback and research by Cornell University’s Center for Hospitality Research. This version has been updated to align with the latest GHG Protocol guidance and to better incorporate renewable energy with the support of Greenview. Publicly available carbon emissions factors have also been added into the tool to make it more accessible to all.

HCMI has been the only industry-recognised carbon calculation methodology for over ten years. The methodology is used widely across the industry by over 30,000 hotels including those of Hyatt, Marriott International, Radisson Hotel Group and Scandic, and some business travel platforms.

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GBTA Is Now Accepting Proposals for Education Sessions at GBTA Convention 2023!

GBTA is seeking industry professionals to contribute new ideas, solutions, and innovations for current issues and challenges that confront the travel industry. With your unique perspective and insight, we can continue to deliver the best education on the topics most relevant to business travel.

New this year! To streamline the submission and review process, GBTA has removed the draft PPT requirement. This year, we are requiring only a draft content outline and speaker demographics be submitted with the proposal. A template is provided in the submission worksheet and submission portal.

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Asia - Monkeypox cases confirmed in multiple countries in Asia and the Western Pacific as of early November. Maintain basic health precautions.

Japan, North Korea and South Korea - North Korea fires missile over Japanese territory toward Pacific Ocean early Nov. 3. No immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Philippines - Disruptions ongoing across the Philippines Nov. 3 following passage of Severe Tropical Storm Nalgae; damage and casualties reported.

Western, Central, and Southern Europe - Monkeypox cases identified in new areas of Europe in November; France, Germany, Spain, and UK most affected. Use basic health precautions.

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