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Charting New Waters: Maldives Debuts First Sustainable Destination Management Organization

Solimar International

A shift in government regulations in 2009 transformed the Maldives’ tourism landscape. This environmental threat underscores the urgency for sustainable tourism practices to preserve local ecosystems and promote ecosystem conservation. Tourism is the core of the Maldivian economy, significantly contributing to the national GDP.

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Smart Moves in New York, Panama City Beach and More

Smart Meetings

He joined the organization in 2015, and since then, has worked as sports marketing and special events coordinator, and operations manager. He has been with the organization for a total of 10 years, joining as program manager for IAAPA Europe in 2009. Patrick Stewart. Wahl will be president and CEO of IAAPA , effective Jan.

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Leaving Las Twitter

Conferences that Work

Twitter: The early days of wonder and delight I joined Twitter (now “X”) in June 2009. Tweets were public, fostering organic discovery of fascinating people and communities, often defined by hashtags. I stayed for a while, continuing to post evergreen content and links to the weekly blog posts I’ve written since 2009.

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Why is DEI Critical to the Hospitality Industry?

Smart Meetings

The industry, further, has a duty to promote diversity in the earliest planning of events to reflect the essence of stakeholder touch points. This important conversation will enable the hospitality industry to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive by practicing the key elements of each pillar.

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Smart Moves: Access Appoints Three Female Co-CEOs

Smart Meetings

She has a particular knack for company values, seeing them as a way to center and support Access as an organization from within, and providing employees with individual and team growth and prosperity. In 2009, she opened Workshop, a Colorado DMC. In this role, she developed a passion for event design, art direction and marketing.

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Smart Moves in Florida, Wyoming and More

Smart Meetings

He began working with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in 2009 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf and Spa Resort in Rose Hall, Jamaica as travel sales industry coordinator. She also worked as sales specialist for Marriott’s Florida’s sales organization. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club in Florida.

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Smart Moves in Vail, Niagara Falls and More

Smart Meetings

ExCel London , a major event venue at the historic Royal Docks, promoted Clover to executive director of event management and guest experience. Jules CEO of the organization. Jules was previously director of marketing for her current organization and, prior to that, was CEO of PEAEYE7 Marketing International for five years.