Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2021

Bennett has been promoted to executive vice president for Louisville Tourism in Kentucky, effective July 1; Bennett was formerly senior vice president of convention development. Before joining Louisville Tourism, Bennett was director of sales for Global Experience Specialists. Doug Bennett, CASE.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2021

Before Choose Chicago , Whitaker was president and CEO for Destination Toronto (formerly Tourism Toronto), during which the DMO was voted North America’s best CVB and convention center in a poll of more than 650 meeting planners. He previously worked at GMCVB for 17 years, in roles such as executive vice president and chief marketing officer.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Many people around the world, specifically in the west, have never heard of this destination, so putting it on the map with a tourism development project necessitates a unique formula of design and implementation. This case study explores the process of setting up a tourism development project for Cox’s Bazar.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2019

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and its agency, Olson, came together in 2016 to create the “A Curious Place” campaign following a successful advertising campaign three years earlier. The post Beach Advertising Campaigns Promote the Dream appeared first on Smart Meetings. asked Ron Henderson, creative director for The Richards Group.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

He brings over 30 years of expertise in the travel and tourism industry and has served in executive roles local to the region for 15 years. He served as vice president of sales for RSCVA since 2017 and is a third-generation Nevadan. Cory Rosenberg Cory Rosenberg, PRA Rosenberg joins PRA as regional vice president.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Stewart has received various accolades and designations, such as the Florida Festivals and Events Emerging Leader Award, the Sports Tourism Strategist designation from Sports ETA and a Professional in Destination Management designation. Steffan has been promoted to director of sales for Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. ” Cvent Top Meeting Destinations | North America As pandemic restrictions eased and travel returned, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) worked diligently to promote their cities and revive the industry as quickly as possible, and those efforts are paying off.

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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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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

World Tourism Day is here! The 2021 theme chosen by the World Tourism Organization is “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”. In this blog post, We’ll explore the origins of World Tourism Day, and the goals being set for the future. What is World Tourism Day? What is World Tourism Day? Every year on 27th September.

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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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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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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 17, 2020

‘My vision was to change tourism’. ‘I When I was living with my family in the Canary Islands, where I grew up, my father was a managing director of a hospitality company, so my dream was to set up the tourism company of the future. My vision was to change tourism. My vision was to change tourism.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

ExCel London , a major event venue at the historic Royal Docks, promoted Clover to executive director of event management and guest experience. Saint Lucia Tourism Authority in the Caribbean’s Castries, Saint Lucia named Charles-St. Previously, Collett was global head of events, after joining the company in 2017. Anna Clover.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 25, 2022

Ashwin Gunasekeran, the CEO of Penang Convention and Exhibition Bureau (PCEB ) said that Penang has been actively engaging with India since 2017 as its one of the fastest growing markets for Penang. The post PCEB to host its annual roadshow in India in 2023: Gunasekeran appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

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Crowdriff

APRIL 13, 2017

Today, we’re excited to announce the inaugural 2017 VIZZI Awards! We want to promote great visual storytelling and recognize travel and tourism brands who are using visuals to attract and engage their audiences in creative and impactful ways. Visuals are the language of the digital era.

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Tourism eSchool

MARCH 17, 2023

Home Destinations Transforming Community Sentiment Towards Tourism By Nic Cooper, Regenerative Tourism Specialist Published on March 18, 2023 What happens when a community turns it back on tourism? In some circumstances communities have taken matters into their own hands and put up fierce resistant to visitors.

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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. She was later promoted to marketing and communications manager in 2010, and later, co-director in 2017. Tyler Landers.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The group of islands promotes “live—and meet—Boricua” as a way to share the unique local flavors and culture with visitors. Dean shared that while the island is ahead of the national average for staffing due in part to the return of those who were displaced after Hurricane Maria in 2017, a lot of businesses still aren’t fully staffed.

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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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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The association is working with Congress toward restoring some of the tax deductions for business travel that were eliminated in the 2017 Tax Bill, and to pass legislation to provide temporary tax credits and deductions through the Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act, U.S. Barbara Palmer is deputy editor at Convene.

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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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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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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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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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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. 3 Key Takeaways from Tourism Academy 2016: Content is more than what you create, it’s a way to build community.

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Tourism eSchool

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Word of mouth is one of the most trusted forms of advertising for a tourism brand, as it relates to influencing the behaviours of potential customers. your Ideal Customer) and what brand messaging you are wanting to promote. Instameets, are they really worth it for Tourism Destinations? How to choose a Digital Influencer.

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Crowdriff

JANUARY 10, 2018

The influx of tourism presents a new challenge for visitors and locals alike. Finding a way to make tourism sustainable within a tight budget. Nor is the town looking to discourage visitors from traveling there, as the local economy is wholly dependent on the tourism industry. Photo courtesy of Visit Sedona.

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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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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 Media

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The post MICE and Corporate buyers flock to ITB Asia 2017 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Celebrating its 10 th anniversary, ITB Asia 2017 has opened its doors today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. Already, ITB Asia 2017 is expected to top the success of ITB Asia 2016.

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 31, 2020

Useful content to promote budget destinations. To enhance this idea, Ryanair utilizes its blog to promote certain destinations to its audience as recommended budget routes, rather than promoting the services themselves. In 2017, social networks became a standard way to communicate with large brands and companies.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 27, 2019

The second MICE market report for India released by India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) with the support of Ministry of Tourism has sought more financial and non-financial support from the government to promote and build India as a key MICE destination in the region. .

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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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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 17, 2024

Heather Kirksey and Jason Lusk Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has promoted Heather Kirksey to vice president of public relations, corporate events and membership. Adam DePirio Visit Tampa Bay has promoted Adam DePiro to chief sales officer. She started with VISIT Milwaukee in 2017 as a communications manager.

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Crowdriff

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

That’s why so many tourism marketing materials are filled with imagery of sandy white beaches with no crowds and hiking trails that are blissfully empty. The tourism brands we showcased ranged from smaller cities to globally known destinations. And some of the best examples were done on a relatively small budget.

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