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CVBs West Hollywood’s Bureau Adopts Eco-Friendly Measures Following City’s Green Moves West Hollywood, CA—In line with the city’s recent push toward green buildings and sustainable workplaces, the West Hollywood Marketing & Visitors Bureau (WHMVB) is revamping some key practices. The bureau is partnering with Cultivate Communications to print all of its collateral with food-grade inks and earth-friendly paper. The organization is moving its press kits to digital versions (print versions will also be available), and recycling programs have been instituted. WHMVB’s green activities come on the heels of the city’s Green Building Ordinance, which applies to all future residential and commercial projects in the city and creates a points system for new construction, with incentives for projects that achieve “exemplary” green status. This could be good news for planners looking for environmentally conscious meetings destinations. The city is investing in new parks, food waste recycling, and hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles, and it is joining the California Climate Action Registry to monitor greenhouse gas emissions. Destination Marketing Association International. copy of the calendar or the DVD, visit www.westchestertourism.com Golden Opportunities In Westchester County White Plains, NY—Planners looking at Westchester meetings venues in 2008 have a new help tool. The Westchester County Office of Tourism has produced a new “Golden Apple” calendar, with special dates and rates at some of the area’s top meetings and special events venues. New this year is a DVD presentation targeted to meeting planners and visitors that gives a closer look at attractions, events, and activities. “This year’s calendar is an important tool to help market Westchester County for group travel and meetings,” said Kim Sinistore, director of the Westchester County Office of Tourism. To get a free Houston Takes Award for ‘Easiest City to Work With’ Houston—ConferenceDirect, a firm that provides meetings services to more than 800 organizations worldwide, has named Houston the “Easiest City to Work With.” The firm has worked feverishly on Microsoft’s World Partners Conference, which will be held in Houston July 2008. Brian Stevens, CEO of ConferenceDirect, said,“This award relates specifically to [the Microsoft event]. Houston has invested time and money in getting to know our customer’s needs.” The Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau and representatives from the George R. Brown Convention Center accepted the award. r Mooney Rises in Phoenix Phoenix—Earlier this month, Mike Mooney was promoted to chief operating officer of the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau. Mooney has served the tourism industry for 20 years—10 with the Phoenix organization. He has held many key positions there, including director of finance and administration, VP of finance and administration, and chief financial officer. Mooney is also a member of 14 MeetingNews January 28, 2008 www.meetingnews.com http://www.westchestertourism.com http://www.carolinafirstcenter.com http://www.carolinafirstcenter.com http://www.carolinafirstcenter.com http://www.greenvillecvb.com http://www.meetingnews.com

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