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The National Conference Center Celebrates Earth Day
The Black Olive atThe National Conference Center | April 17, 2018
Announces Partnership with Four Local Farms Leesburg, Virginia, April 2018 … For the past 20 years, The National Conference Center has been fully committed to creating and implementing policies that minimize its impact on the environment. New this year and in time to celebrate Earth Day, April 22, The National is proud to enhance its food and beverage program by partnering with four local Virginia farms. "There continues to be a demand for farm-to-table cuisine, but The National is taking things one step further and going 'hyperlocal' working with as many local farmers as possible to source the food,' says Executive Chef Todd Gol...
The National Conference Center Celebrates Earth Day, April 22 with Five Green Trends for Meeting Planners
The National Conference Center | April 19, 2017
Leesburg, Virginia, April 19, 2017 … The National Conference Center, a training and conference facility for more than 40 years, has also been a leader in sustainability for a decade. The National commemorates Earth Day by celebrating its Green Seal™ and Virginia Green™ certifications, and its Loudoun County Green Business Challenge victory. As sustainability and meeting experts, The National has identified five trends for meeting planners to consider when booking a Green Venue for their meeting. 1. The Grass Is Always Greener – When doing a site visit, take a look around. Is there a lot of outdoor space for atte...
What Does Sustainable Travel Mean to Consumers Today?
Booking.com | April 25, 2016
NEW YORK, April 25, 2016 -- In celebration of Earth Day 2016, Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, has revealed findings from its global Sustainable Travel Report[1] , identifying what the term "sustainable travel" means to consumers, how sustainable accommodations are viewed, and what the future holds for eco-conscious travelers. What does green mean? Nearly half (47%) of American respondents said they consider themselves to be sustainable travelers, rising to 72% amongst Chinese respondents and dropping to 25% amongst the Japanese, with findings showing a...
The National Conference Center Makes Recommendations for Holding Green Meetings
The National Conference Center | April 22, 2015
Celebrate Earth Day every day! LEESBURG, Va., April 22, 2015 – The National Conference Center, one of the largest meeting and training facilities in the nation located within close proximity to Washington Dulles International Airport and just outside of Washington, D.C., holds multiple green industry certifications and awards including Green Seal GS-33 Silver and Virginia Green Certified; Winner of the Loudoun County Green Business Challenge, among others. The conference center uses green practices throughout all areas and aspects—not easy to do when you're regularly accommodating very large numbers of guests! Meeting planners shoul...
