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How New Orleans Recovered after a Natural Disaster

Smart Meetings

As an owner of a corporate destination management franchise in New Orleans, I saw the reality of ground zero as I worked to rebuild my business after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Often, companies facing difficult financial times cut back on travel, as they somehow view it as a discretionary expense. Stand Together. Jeff O’Hara.

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How has Social Media Changed the Tourism Industry?

Solimar International

At that time, widespread internet usage had already wildly changed the landscape of the industry, increasing customer autonomy from the days of travel agency appointments and packages. Let’s rewind to 2004. TV, print, and radio advertisements prevailed as travelers and companies were still adapting to the nascent digital world.

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Etihad Airways appoints new UK MICE manager

Travel Daily Media

The post Etihad Airways appoints new UK MICE manager appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Etihad Airways has appointed Maris Kuklis as its Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Event (MICE) Account Manager for the UK. . The airline has been flying from the UK since 2004. Maris Kuklis.

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The Best Off-The-Beaten Track Experiences in Cape Town

inVOYAGE

English by birth, their CEO Richard first arrived in South Africa in the late 1990’s as part of a business consulting team but soon fell in love with the country and moved in search of a new adventure, founding Concepts Collection in 2004. And that’s where DMCs like Concepts Collection can really come on top.

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The Top US and Canadian Event Management Agencies for 2024

Bizzaboo

360 Destination Group Irvine, CA 360 Destination Group, the go-to destination management company for stress-free event planning, ensures seamless event management for incredible corporate experiences. Their unrivaled marketplace in B2B travel provides exceptional choice, value, and experiences.