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How Technology Can Help Us Build a Greener Events Industry

Smart Meetings

Sustainability by definition is meeting the needs of the present without compromising those of the future. While several years ago that may have been true, new technology has made it much easier and less costly to implement sustainable practices at events.

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Overtourism Management & Solutions: Where More Isn’t Better

Dana Communications

Venice…and its volume of visitors As a bucket list destination for generations of travelers, Venice has seen the downside of overtourism. Private businesses Venezia Autentica and Fairbnb are proactively promoting more sustainable tourism. In 2017 alone, the city welcomed 36 million international visitors.

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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. TV, print, and radio advertisements prevailed as travelers and companies were still adapting to the nascent digital world. The Travel Cycle.

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WTTC G20 public-private dialogue shines light on travel & tourism opportunities

Travel Daily Media

The post WTTC G20 public-private dialogue shines light on travel & tourism opportunities appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Governments also heard first-hand the value of having streamlined visa processes, digital borders, and a strong focus on sustainability. Currently representing 9.2%

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The Value of Tourism in Trail Development

Solimar International

If completed, this trail development project would provide four million people with trail access within two miles of their home while enabling visitors to travel in new communities. Interconnectivity is vital to achieving sustainability in the tourism industry and likewise, it is key for impactful trail development.

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East to West: Why intra-Africa travel should be easier 

Solimar International

East Coast versus West Coast: Travel and the Future of Tourism in Africa If you’re a fellow traveler, you can probably relate to the allure of exploring a new destination. While not known for tourism, Liberia has all the raw, unbridled potential to become the destination of choice for adventure travelers.

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Sustaining the Resilience of Community-Based Tourism Initiatives in Brazil

Solimar International

Community-Based Tourism (CBT) exemplifies sustainable tourism, promoting local development through social justice, resource redistribution, sustainability, and empowerment. They formed an association in 1994, gaining legal representation and recognition, and after a 22-year struggle, secured their entitlement in 2010.

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