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Bouncing Back: Tourism After a Natural Disaster

Dana Communications

Tourism is fascinating. Tourism is exhilarating. Tourism is also easily affected. Those of us in the tourism industry know all too well that in the blink of an eye, a natural disaster can turn a beautiful top-selling destination into a disaster zone. With tourism after a natural disaster focus on the positive.

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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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ASEAN Tourism Ministers approve professional standards to strengthen MICE

Travel Daily Media

The post ASEAN Tourism Ministers approve professional standards to strengthen MICE appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Since its establishment in 2012, the ASEAN MRA on TP has guided ASEAN countries in the development of their tourism workforce in two areas: 1) Hotel Services and 2) Travel Services.

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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. One reason why this city has a path to sustainable tourism is it is extremely walkable. Solimar’s History of Supporting Sustainable Tourism in North Africa. One can spend the morning walking up and down Agadir Beach along the shoreline.

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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. “Sports Events as a Tool for Tourism Development in Saudi Arabia.” London 2012 Legacy Report. Al-Rasheed M. &

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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. “Sports Events as a Tool for Tourism Development in Saudi Arabia.” London 2012 Legacy Report. Al-Rasheed M. &

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