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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

Smart Meetings

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. 1 spot, thanks to the 2012 Olympics, which highlighted the city’s need to rebuild. Amsterdam; 9. Macau and 10. London took the No. Paris and 10.

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Sustainable event ideas in Lucerne

The MICE Blog

I recently visited Lucerne to attend the ‘Go Sustainable’ study trip, organised by the Lucerne Convention Bureau in collaboration with the Zurich Convention Bureau. This event brought together both destinations to showcase to event planners the extensive possibilities for organising sustainable events.

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Sustainable Tourism in Southern Morocco

Solimar International

South of the Moroccan tourism hub of Marrakesh is the jewel of Southern Morocco, Agadir. What is lesser known is that Agadir and Southern Morocco have an increasing capability to cater to the demands of sustainable tourists. One reason why this city has a path to sustainable tourism is it is extremely walkable.

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Smart Moves in Little Rock, Oakland and More

Smart Meetings

Louisville Tourism has promoted Morgan and Lundy to marketing manager roles and hired Clements as convention sales assistant. Morgan now handles promotion and initiative marketing for tourism in the organization. Lundy joined Louisville Tourism as a sales assistant after finishing her degree at the University of Louisville.

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Consolidation of “Leisure” Destinations Through Sporting Events: The Case of Saudi Arabia and the Paris 2024 Olympics

Interface Tourism Spain

According to a PwC report (2020), these events have contributed to the local economy through job creation, tourist attraction, and the promotion of investment in sectors related to entertainment and tourism. Sustainability and Legacy Sustainability and legacy are key components of Paris’s Olympic strategy.

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Consolidation of “Leisure” Destinations Through Sporting Events: The Case of Saudi Arabia and the Paris 2024 Olympics

Interface Tourism Spain

According to a PwC report (2020), these events have contributed to the local economy through job creation, tourist attraction, and the promotion of investment in sectors related to entertainment and tourism. Sustainability and Legacy Sustainability and legacy are key components of Paris’s Olympic strategy.

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Gen Z Travel Trends: Why Destinations Should Cater to a New Generation

Solimar International

Tourism is a constantly changing industry that works best when it can anticipate and adapt to new trends amongst tourists. It’s in the best interest of destination management organizations (DMOs) to frequently engage in tourism planning , and to consistently navigate changing trends and adjust to new demographics.

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