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Meredith Marin
Vegan Hospitality & Tourism Worldwide
About the Speaker/Moderator
Meredith Marin is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Vegan Hospitality, a nonprofit that partners with hospitality brands, destinations, and event venues to reduce carbon emissions through plant-based culinary strategies and menu planning. Drawing on her background in hotel and restaurant consulting, Meredith launched the world's first certification program for accommodations that meet vegan guest accessibility standards.
Named one of the Top 50 Most Inspiring People in Hospitality and Travel by the International Hospitality Institute, Meredith has trained hospitality professionals in more than 30 countries and holds a master's degree in social work. She previously worked as a university lecturer.
Originally from New York City, Meredith lives in Aruba with her two children, where she enjoys exploring regional wellness offerings with an oat milk matcha latte in hand.
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Climate-conscious hospitality: strategic menu planning for venues & events
Exceeding expectations in the contemporary culinary experience
Meet the speakers: exceeding expectations in the contemporary culinary experience
Speaker/Moderator's Sessions (1)
Date
Session
Regenerative design
Climate-conscious hospitality: strategic menu planning for venues & events
Venues and event planners track flight emissions and recycling rates, yet one of the highest-leverage variables for environmental impact remains hidden: the catering menu. Join behavioral science and hospitality experts as they deconstruct how choice architecture strategies can be used to slash your carbon footprints, lower procurement costs, and deliver inclusive and satisfying menus.
Learning outcomes:
Demystify the biggest misconception about local food & how to easily communicate catering’s environmental impact to corporate stakeholders and attendees
Learn simple behavioral science techniques to design sustainable, plant-forward menus & how to guide 60-80% of omnivores to choose sustainable options effortlessly
Explore actionable steps to make your catering menu work for the planet, and your bottom line
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.5
* CSEP Approved
Agency
Association
Corporate
Independent planner
Meeting planner toolkit
Sustainability
ESG - Environmental, Social, Governance
Legacy
Speakers (2)
Taylor Flores
Corporate Engagement Manager, Greener by Default