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Virginia Beach Takes Green to Platinum Levels
9/3/2009 - The Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC), the leading global organization for sustainability in the meetings industry, is pleased to announce its first Platinum business member: Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The first "Virginia Green Destination," Virginia Beach has nearly 100 Virginia Green-certified hospitality businesses including hotels, restaurants, attractions and events. The Virginia Beach Convention Center is also the first Virginia Green-certified convention center and is currently pursuing the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.
The destination recently launched an oceanfront recycling program and, in partnership with Hampton Roads Transit, offers hybrid-electric buses that have replaced the old trolleys as the oceanfront's seasonal service. In addition, the Virginia Beach CVB provides visitors with information on what they can do for an eco-friendly vacation, along with guidelines for meeting planners on how to "green" their meetings. At www.virginiabeachgreen.com, visitors can find green tips, hotels, and activities that support maintaining the beauty and integrity of Virginia Beach.
Tamara Kennedy-Hill, Executive Director of GMIC, comments, "We are thrilled to partner with an organization like Virginia Beach CVB. Their commitment to sustainability is obvious, and we are excited to help them in their effort to continue such good work."
Want to be an advocate for change? Become a member of GMIC and visit www.greenmeetings.info for more information on how to advance sustainable practices within the global event and meeting industry.
About the GMIC
The Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) is the premier global community solely dedicated to sustainability not only through education but also by spearheading research, policy and standards for the meetings and event industry. The GMIC is the only sustainable meetings organization that is a Convention Industry Council (CIC) member. GMIC is an active partner in the APEX/ASTM green meeting standards development. www.greenmeetings.info
| Website: | http://www.virginiabeachgreen.com |
| Contact: | tamara@greenmeetings.info |
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