Solimar International

AUGUST 5, 2021

A Tourism Improvement District (TID) is a revolutionary way to fund destination marketing programs. They are typically run by local businesses that collaborate and invest collectively to support the growth and development of their destination’s tourism industry. West Hollywood Tourism Improvement District Case Study.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. During the pandemic-driven drought of meetings & events, Las Vegas doubled down on winning tourism which recovered faster, and certainly saw success there. Orlando has retained its #1 spot this year, after being named the “Top Destination” in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.

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Solimar International

JULY 19, 2023

Green Investments in Tourism: Unlocking Opportunities and Experiences for Sustainable Growth (World Tourism Day 2023) Green investments in the tourism industry are crucial as we move farther away from the pandemic, as many consumer preferences have shifted to become more eco-friendly.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

But local organizations such as the Downtown Seattle Association have partnered with local businesses and community members to return their towns to their former glory through an equitable and inclusive approach with the intent of benefitting everyone. News and World Report,” he says.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 10, 2024

The post Philippines to host the 1st ever UN Tourism Gastronomy Forum appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. And while one can virtually gain familiarity with various tastes and dishes from all over the world, nothing beats savoring the actual thing bite by bite.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 11, 2023

The ominous warning signs of climate change have accelerated our desire for ”last chance tourism,” driving us to observe animals and landscapes in danger–and to do our part to protect those ecosystems. Conservation tourism emerged from the 1950s conservation movement, originally aimed at protecting “nature from people.”

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Learn about sustainable tourism in Slovenia, Europe’s hidden gem. Here at Solimar, we pride ourselves on being experts in sustainable tourism. We’ve consulted with destinations on their tourism strategies all across the world, from distant Nepal to Timor-Leste to local West Virginia. Photo by author, Stephanie Gerson.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In the pre-Covid days, meeting organizers could often estimate attendance based on the previous year’s behavior. Today, to coax attendees out of their homes, event organizers will have to give them a reason to get on a plane. Change is exhausting, and our organizations are suffering from burnout, but we can’t afford the status quo.”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Saint Lucia Tourism Authority in the Caribbean’s Castries, Saint Lucia named Charles-St. Jules CEO of the organization. Jules has spent over 20 years in hospitality and tourism management and has been with the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority for nine years. Charles-St. Charles-St. Brick Loomis. Tim Collett. Mark Pandaleon.

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Solimar International

JULY 22, 2022

In part one of this series, we discussed how tourism and climate change are inextricably linked. Nature-based tourism is becoming increasingly vulnerable to changing weather patterns, while the nature of tourism itself contributes 8% of global emissions.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

That very first Earth Day is recognized as a driving force of the modern environmental movement, and Earth Day, in its modern form, is recognized as the largest international civic event each year , with over 17,000 partners and organizations in 174 countries and over one billion participants. February 2017. of meeting and event space.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 9, 2021

In April, the Glasgow Convention Bureau became the first DMO to join Tourism Declares Climate Emergency. That same year, Gong Ke, the president of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations, issued a similar emergency, calling the breakdown of the climate “the most serious issue of our time.” We Have a Great Responsibility’. ‘We

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Crowdriff

OCTOBER 14, 2017

CrowdRiff was pleased to be invited to present a session at the Caribbean Tourism Organizations’s 2017 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) in sunny Grenada last week.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 12, 2017

Initiatives dovetail with 2017 Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. The United Nations will launch the Year of Sustainable Tourism on January 18, and Fiona Pelham, immediate past president of Meeting Professionals International, is working with the U.N.'s By Fiona Pelham. read more.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2022

Kisskeys has been promoted to president of Associations North, a nonprofit association organization based in the upper Midwest United States. Kisskeys has worked with the organization since 2007, when she joined as office administrator. Tyler Landers.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Security With the mass shooting in Las Vegas that happened just prior to the 2017 IMEX America event , still top of mind, the IMEX organizers are convinced that the industry must stay vigilant, resilient, and unified on the need for globally recognized and agreed-upon security standards for both show organizers and venues.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Brand USA IMAX international tourism. Brand USA says 172,000 international visitors will travel to the United States because of the DMO’s latest effort to boost sagging overseas tourism in the country.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

You should also play with seating to boost engagement — theater-style seating is “so 2017.”. In fact, demand for such venues already rose 4% in 2017. It’s all part of the push for “local” that’s taking industries by storm — from food to goods and even tourism. In, 2017 most major mobile apps incorporated some form of AI.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

The post CATA’s outlook for Central America tourism initiatives in 2018 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. An increase in first quarter visitors 2018, investments in tourism infrastructure, new flight routes and more regular connections between Europe and Central America spur multi-centre travel to the region.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 5, 2021

A Tourism Improvement District (TID) is a revolutionary way to fund destination marketing programs. They are typically run by local businesses that collaborate and invest collectively to support the growth and development of their destination’s tourism industry. West Hollywood Tourism Improvement District Case Study.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

founder Hilina Ajakaiye, surrounded by some of the volunteers who organized the 1,400-person women’s leadership conference in 2022, first created the conference in 2017. Hilina Ajakaiye draws on her experience as an immigrant — and conference organizer — to invite everyone to the table in the Boston hospitality and events industry.

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Crowdriff

JUNE 23, 2016

We’ve just returned from beautiful Philadelphia where we spent two action-packed days at the 2016 Tourism Academy conference which we were proud to support as a key sponsor and as a presenter with our client Visit Stockton. Destination Marketing Organizations are really Destination Media Organizations.

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Crowdriff

JUNE 26, 2017

In 2012 the country’s tourism board set aside a budget equal to less than $340,000 USD for its small team of six, with the lofty goal of doubling its tourism industry by 2020 and securing its place on one very specific map. “We As a result Visit Faroe Island hasn’t spent any of its 2017 marketing budget yet.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 25, 2024

The largest multipurpose convention centre in the region, Axi Plaza marks The Anam Group’s third major development, following the launch of luxurious resorts The Anam Cam Ranh and The Anam Mui Ne in 2017 and 2023 respectively. The Anam Group is exploring organizing events such as classical concerts, fashion shows and product launches.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 10, 2024

The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, an organization advocating for equity in the hospitality industry, is speaking out in support of the NAACP’s call for American Airlines to respond to allegations of discrimination.

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Crowdriff

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

. — lauramitchell (@lauradaugaard) August 29, 2017. This idea really struck us as fresh and relevant – which is why we wrote up this recap of his talk, along with some ideas on what it means to apply this concept to your own tourism marketing strategy. — Colleen Raymond (@colleenraymond) August 23, 2017.

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Crowdriff

MAY 18, 2017

In an effort to expose prospective tourists to the other wonders the country has to offer, South African Tourism had amassed an extensive library of content over the years, featuring clips and scenes that reach from the coastline to the cities to the safari lodges. Swipe left and see where your day takes you!

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 2, 2023

However, thanks to the conceptual approach of all organizations in the area of meetings industry development, it has improved by 14 places and the biggest challenge now will be to maintain its position at the top. Moving into the group of TOP 5 world destinations is a huge success for Prague, in 2010 it was only in 19th place.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 23, 2023

While other forms of tourism engage the traveler with another area’s social, historical, and cultural elements, trail tourism is a form of “ slow tourism.” Trail tourism also provides many benefits, such as protecting the environment, boosting the economy, and preserving the culture of the surrounding community.

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Travel Daily News

MARCH 29, 2023

Biosphere , the sustainability management and recognition system of the Responsible Tourism Institute , and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance have joined forces to support and implement action on Net Positive Hospitality. Sustainability and tourism will be one in the future, which calls for decisive action.

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Crowdriff

JANUARY 23, 2018

“We do well, relatively speaking, but we’re kind of at a budgetary deficit compared to some of our competitors,” explained Les Holmlund, a Digital Marketing Consultant at Tourism Saskatchewan. Without the budget to really tell their story, Holmlund said that the province’s tourism department has often depended on others to do it for them.

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AltexSoft Travel

AUGUST 26, 2022

In this article, we’ll mention the budding tourism trends and give six examples of startups that capitalize on the changes in the industry. According to the latest report by the Global Wellness Institute, wellness tourism shrank by 39 percent during the pandemic. Customers: wellness travelers, retreat organizers. Source: Basubu.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 17, 2024

She will oversee member relations and the production of the organization’s corporate events, including its annual meeting, the Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and quarterly member networking events. She started with VISIT Milwaukee in 2017 as a communications manager.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 26, 2022

A hospitality and tourism industry veteran with more than 15 years of experience, Li previously worked for NYC & Company from 2017-2020. She returned to the organization in February after nearly three years at the Long Island CVB. Prior to joining NYC & Company, she worked in the hotel industry for more than 10 years.

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JULY 26, 2023

In his new position, Herndon will shape and sustain efforts that advance a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture across the organization. Herndon most recently served as chief diversity officer for Thrivent, a Fortune 500 not-for-profit financial services organization.

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Crowdriff

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Before Chile’s national tourism service, SERNATUR , set out on its most ambitious video campaign ever, the destination marketing organization was struggling to establish itself as a key South American destination for international travelers. — Chile Travel (@chiletravel) September 15, 2017. “We Great News!

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Louisville Tourism has promoted an employee and hired several others across the organization. She embarked upon her first experience in the hospitality industry when she joined the team at the Westin Grand Cayman as pool and beach concierge in 2017. Zoey Wohl, Karen “KJ” Johnson, and Emily Yarbrough. Nathaniel Brethold.

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