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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

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Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. Between 2005 and 2017, London saw an increase of 10.8 In 2018, international visitors accounted for 81% of Bangkok’s tourism spend. Paris and 10.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Las Vegas and More

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Wooden has nearly 20 years working in Las Vegas’ hospitality scene, beginning his career in 2005 at Wynn Las Vegas as executive vice president of food and beverage, and later, principal executive officer and president. The post Smart Moves in Hawaii, Las Vegas and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Moves in Reno, Paradise Coast and More

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He brings over 30 years of expertise in the travel and tourism industry and has served in executive roles local to the region for 15 years. Throughout his 20 years of experience in hotel sales, meetings and events, he has led award winning sales teams at large North American hotel brands.

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West Coast DMOs Rollout Alliance

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The pandemic has been a very rough time for the nation’s destination marketing organizations , as it has for the hospitality and meetings industry as a whole. Tourism and San Diego Tourism Authority, and even one Nevada destination, Visit Henderson —participated in an hour-long Zoom road show this week.

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Hong Kong to host 2026 Lions International Convention

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Hong Kong previously hosted the Lions International Convention twice: first in 1992, and again in 2005. It also underscores the city’s capabilities when it comes to hosting large-scale international events, cementing its position as one of the region’s leading MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) destinations.

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How New Orleans Recovered after a Natural Disaster

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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. Welcome Empathy Tourism. We still had to be out in front of potential customers, meeting them face-to-face. The reality is quite the opposite.

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3 Big Ideas from DMA West’s Education Summit

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The event brought together 42 DMOs and 19 vendors, including Smart Meetings. His reunion came shortly after the public introduction of Facebook, which launched in 2005. The post 3 Big Ideas from DMA West’s Education Summit appeared first on Smart Meetings. The general sessions consisted of several ideas worth pondering.

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