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Rebranded PCMA Embraced World Stage at Convening Leaders Conference

Smart Meetings

What do economic forecasts, vulnerable leadership, Asia trends, values-driven political actions and global social advocacy have in common? Karamat predicted that elevated levels of security will evolve to become more seamless and less of an encumbrance as airport security has improved since 2001.

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Will Airline Pilot Shortage Cripple Second-Tier Markets?

Smart Meetings

11, 2001, and during the 2008 financial crisis, the aviation industry suffered and airlines merged. The International Air Transport Association predicts it will double by the late 2030s. As a result, nearly 800,000 pilots will be needed—twice the number in the current workforce. Why aren’t there more young pilots?

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New Hotel Brand Appellation Will Channel Genuine American Hospitality

Smart Meetings

Read More: 2023 Hotel Design Trends And, because this is a foodie brand, the catering will match the richness of the dining room. It should be easy to turn on and off all the lights without reading a manual or calling someone to help you find the switches. It needs to be simple. A lot of this is just common sense.

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Talent Attraction Spotlight: Greensboro, NC

DCI

Action Greensboro conducted focus groups with current boomerangs and examined migration trend data. The program began in 2001 in response to a McKinsey report that revealed a decline in the city’s 18- to 34-year-old population, as Raleigh and Charlotte saw those numbers rise. The first step was to create a prospect database.

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Industry Mourns Bob Lander’s Passing

Convene by PCMA

Bob Lander, who served as president and CEO of Visit Austin from 2001 to 2016, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. Bob Lander. Prior to leading the Austin CVB, Lander was executive VP of the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau, and spent more than 20 years in the hotel industry.

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How has Social Media Changed the Tourism Industry?

Solimar International

TripAdvisor revolutionized the industry in 2001 by making a public online platform for customer reviews. On the flip side, viral trends and fad destinations can lead to over-tourism. The rise of the internet also led to a change in the tourism feedback loop. Social media is a powerful tool for destinations to use.

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Bangkok to host spa conference

Travel Daily Media

Speakers will highlight the latest Asian spa industry trends, with a key focus on helping Thai spa operators and manufacturers prepare for the launch of the ASEAN Economic Community 2015. million medical and wellness tourists in 2010, up from 500,000 in 2001. According to the latest research, Thailand was visited by an estimated 1.4