mice tourism as a driver of sustainability? case studies and leadership lessons from asia
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MICE Tourism as a Driver of Sustainability: Case studies and leadership lessons from Asia
Pranav Sethaputra
Group Sustainability Consultant, MCI Group
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Setting the Stage
Cities are drivers of
today’s global economy.
72% outperformed their
countries in terms of
economic growth.
Source: WorldBank , Competitive Cities for Jobs and Growth Report, 2015
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Social Cohesion
The “Aha!” Moment
Leading cities no understand their competitiveness is directly linked to:
Economic Prosperity
Environmental Wellbeing
The MICE industry is a
powerful accelerators of
sustainable development
and competitiveness.
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How?
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Encouraging cities to have a
vision & plan for strong,
inclusive and sustainable
growth.
• Economic growth
• Environmental
Sustainability
• Social Inclusion &
Development
2.
Integrating MICE, leisure &
residents needs, fostering
Urban Cores through “reverse
suburbanism”
• Dynamic waterfront, business
and leisure district
• Convention, exhibition and
entertainment venue (ICC
Sydney), 5 star hotel,
commercial and residential
urban village called “Darling
Square”
• Pedestrian light rail connection
3.
MICE suppliers are building
capacity & creating success!
Melbourne Convention &
Exhibition Centre
Gold EarthCheck Certification
Local Menus & Food Map of
Victoria - “showcasing Victorian
farmers, producers and wineries”
In-house “Environmental
Taskforce”
Food partnerships with
SecondBite, OzHarvest and
Hanover.
Hong Kong Convention &
Exhibition Centre
ISO 20121 Event
Sustainability Management
System
373,173 kg recycling diverted
Sustainable Seafood sourcing
Green Tips for Organisers
Dedicated “Caring for
Community” page
Donated 2,906 kg
unconsumed food to Food
Angel
4.
Through policy or incentives
Sustainability Reports &
Certification
Promoting Local Culture &
Heritage
5.
Creating networks and
inspiring collaboration.
Q&A
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