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News & Analysis work, life experiences, and perspectives lead to better solutions. Also, I believe that when you have a culture of inclusion, where people feel like they can be themselves, you create better solutions because individuals offer more of themselves. SM: How do you think your efforts impact Don’t just have an event, make a splash. meeting and incentive planners’ experience when working with the hotel and meeting attendee customers? BAKER: Group clients already have a role in our policy: The measures we’re taking reflect the things they’re asking for in their RFPs. And the response has been really positive. Our hotel guests see us being inclusive. For example, we make language services available and have more choices on our menus. I hear a positive response from them. SM: What’s the future of the hotel indus- try when it comes to conducting responsible business? BAKER: Most companies are focused on one or two areas, not all four that we’re working on. My hope is that more companies will broaden their definition of responsible business. Meanwhile, I do think we’ll see more environmental efforts because there are more products and services available to us, as well as more tools to measure the effectiveness of our efforts. SM: What would you say to someone on Your guests will never forget the extraordinary experience waiting for them at the Georgia Aquarium. Through two large observation windows in our ballroom, they’ll come face-to-face with fascinating animals from around the globe. Whether you’re hosting an intimate reception or a large event, our flexible space can be customized to create a unique, personalized setting for your occasion. Complementing this dramatic scenery, Wolfgang Puck Catering brings innovative cuisine to elevate your one-of-a-kind event. the meeting buyers’ side interested in working on his or her organization’s responsible business practices? BAKER: Start reading, and get ready, because clients are going to ask more questions about this. Your organization is going to go there. The more we can do to educate ourselves, and create our own criteria as to what responsible business means, the better, because it’s coming. —Rayna Katz SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS JULY 2008 To book your event today contact our catering sales team at 404.581.4126 or booking@georgiaaquarium.org. georgiaaquarium.org http://georgiaaquarium.org http://georgiaaquarium.org

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