Tag: Convention
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Is it time for the UK to leave the Aarhus Convention?
The political challenge for the government, committed to the rule of law, to grow the economy, and in the face of global warming, is clear: either act in breach of the Convention or leave it. However, the Convention enshrines environmental rights, and the government is simultaneously committed to its 2050 Net Zero Strategy. The rise…
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Hilton breaks ground on Signia convention hotel in Savannah, Georgia
Dive Brief: Last week, Hilton broke ground on the 444-room Signia by Hilton Savannah, expanding the brand to a new market, the hotel company announced. The hotel will serve as the Savannah Convention Center’s headquarters hotel. Hilton will manage the property, which is owned by Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority and is being developed in partnership…
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Los Angeles greenlights controversial $2.6B convention center
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Los Angeles City Council has approved the contentious L.A. Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project, according to a Monday news release from the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board. The project will cost approximately…
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PA Convention Center Enhances Comfort with Sustainable Upgrades
Tourism has long been a key economic driver for Philadelphia—which is the 6th largest city in the U.S. and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage City. The Pennsylvania Convention Center (hereinafter Center), located in the heart of the Center City Philadelphia, serves as one of the City’s pillars in supporting the conventions and meetings industry.…
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Siemens Powers Smart Tech at PA Convention Center
Tourism has long been a key economic driver for Philadelphia—which is the 6th largest city in the U.S. and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage City. The Pennsylvania Convention Center (hereinafter Center), located in the heart of the Center City Philadelphia, serves as one of the City’s pillars in supporting the conventions and meetings industry.…
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Siemens Powers Smart Tech at PA Convention Center
Tourism has long been a key economic driver for Philadelphia—which is the 6th largest city in the U.S. and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage City. The Pennsylvania Convention Center (hereinafter Center), located in the heart of the Center City Philadelphia, serves as one of the City’s pillars in supporting the conventions and meetings industry.…
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Turner, AECOM Hunt JV lands Dallas convention center job
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Convention center expansionValue: UndisclosedLocation: DallasClient: City of Dallas The city of Dallas has selected a joint venture led by AECOM Hunt and Turner Construction for the first phase of the $3.7 billion Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention…
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Notes from the Nordic Smart Building Convention
The first Nordic Smart Building Convention took place in Helsinki on June 14 and 15, 2017. It was an inspiring event with great keynotes, tech talks, and an exhibition of smart building products and services. The event was organized by HUB13, a leading co-working space provider in Finland. I had met with the producer of…
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Notes from the Nordic Smart Building Convention
The first Nordic Smart Building Convention took place in Helsinki on June 14 and 15, 2017. It was an inspiring event with great keynotes, tech talks, and an exhibition of smart building products and services. The event was organized by HUB13, a leading co-working space provider in Finland. I had met with the producer of…