Project ICARUS is looking to recognize Outstanding Achievements in furthering business travel and meetings sustainability programs.
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The GBTA Foundation, the education and research foundation of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Project ICARUS proudly announce the second annual Outstanding Achievement Awards for Sustainability in business travel and meetings across North America.
The Project ICARUS Global Advisory Board and Sustainability Committee looks to recognize travel buyers, suppliers, intermediaries and individuals who can demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation and commitment to delivering best in class sustainability programs, product and services across North America.
“The growing awareness of the importance of Responsible Travel Management has driven a significant increase in the number of companies building sustainability principles into their business travel and meetings programs and we are thrilled to once again recognize those companies and individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to this drive to greater sustainability in our industry,” said Bernard Harrop, head of sustainability Project ICARUS.
Awards will be announced at the GBTA Foundation Annual Gala Dinner in New York on March 3, 2014. The closing date for applications is January 22, 2014.
Photo caption (from left to right): Bernard Harrop, Head of Sustainability, Project ICARUS; Winner: Travel Supplier Transportation British Airways, Winner: Travel Supplier Intermediaries Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Winner: Travel Supplier: Hotels NH Hoteles, Catherine McGavock, Director, Operations – Europe, GBTA Europe
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