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Tourism Improvement District – A Funding Model Case Study

Solimar International

These funds raised are then directed to a destination marketing organization/destination management organization (DMO), and must be used on programs that increase paid nights spent in the destination. In 2014, they implemented a three-year plan with the following objectives: Increase demand of the destination.

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Leading Business Events Management Company, PRA Acquires Island Style Innovations in Hawai‘i

PRA

CHICAGO, November 25, 2024 – PRA, a leader in the Business Events industry, announced today the company has acquired Island Style Innovations, local destination management experts in the exclusive Hawaiian market.

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The Value of Tourism in Trail Development

Solimar International

A 2014 study showed significant spending in the community, which helped revitalize the local economy after the loss of timber jobs had devastating effects. Approximately $1,109,588 million was generated by local trail users and $16,960,535 million by non-local trail users. million in economic impact annually from 63,000 users.

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Tourism Improvement District – A Funding Model Case Study

Solimar International

These funds raised are then directed to a destination marketing organization/destination management organization (DMO), and must be used on programs that increase paid nights spent in the destination. In 2014, they implemented a three-year plan with the following objectives: Increase demand of the destination.

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Abu Dhabi looks to trap MICE business from China

Travel Daily Media

Led by the Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau, the delegation includes Yas Island, the signature Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi hotel, Yas Marina Circuit, the Ovation Arabia Destination Management Company, Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.

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14 reasons why Rio is turning heads as a luxury incentive destination

inVOYAGE

Infrastructure Improvements: Hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games began significant infrastructure enhancements in Rio de Janeiro. Rio's rich heritage is further celebrated through annual events like Carnival, providing unforgettable backdrops for all types of corporate gatherings.

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How Can Tourism Fight Mass Emigration?

Solimar International

Since 2014, the route supposedly took the lives of 25,331 migrants. She studied in Sfax for a few years but returned to her hometown for an internship with the newly emerged Destination Management Organization, FTADD. Tunisia’s closest foreign landmass is Italy. According to the IOM, it is the world’s deadliest migratory route.

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