ETC Corporate

JULY 8, 2021

Improvements in vaccination rates and the introduction of the EU Digital COVID Certificate provides hope for tourism rebound in Europe for the summer months. That is according to the latest quarterly ‘ European Tourism Trends & Prospects ’ report published today by the European Travel Commission (ETC).

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ETC Corporate

MAY 7, 2024

Europe’s tourism industry is experiencing a robust recovery in the first months of 2024. Based on data from reporting destinations, foreign arrivals (+7.2%) and overnights (+6.5%) in the first quarter of the year surpassed 2019 figures. below 2019 levels, and nights just 0.2%

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APRIL 21, 2022

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. In 2018, international visitors accounted for 81% of Bangkok’s tourism spend. of travel spending, an increase from its 2019 level, 79.4%.

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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The European tourism sector successfully endured another challenging summer as worsening inflation and staff shortages threatened recovery. European airlines held up well, with August flight volumes down just 11% relative to 2019.

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ETC Corporate

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The latest data indicates a recovery of 75% of 2019 travel volumes to Europe in 2022. This strong tourism rebound is expected to continue well into 2023, though at a slower pace. Looking forward.

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JANUARY 10, 2025

is on track to welcome 90 million visitors one year ahead of the goal outlined by the National Travel and Tourism Strategy report. That number is up from 79 million in 2019. Thats up 40% from 2022, but still about 15% below 2019 levels. tourism ecosystem. Ferguson II, new Brand USA board chair and CEO of Destination DC.

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ETC Corporate

MAY 11, 2022

Domestic travel is projected to make a complete recovery in 2022, while international arrivals to Europe are forecast to be 30% below 2019 volumes Western Europe is expected to be the best performing region globally this year, albeit 24% below 2019 levels Due to the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, Eastern Europe’s recovery has been pushed back to 2025 (..)

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ETC Corporate

MAY 9, 2023

European tourism demand entered 2023 on a strong footing despite ongoing challenges, with international tourist arrivals 18% below 2019 levels.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

At ADMEI 2019, the annual gathering of DMCs from around the world, four people who lived through worst-case scenarios in Houston, Puerto Rico, New Orleans and Las Vegas described their experiences—and the lessons learned. Related : ADMEI to Focus on International Impact in 2019. Strangers Stepped Up.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 17, 2022

When the global pandemic that started unfolding in 2020 shifted all of our lives dramatically, it fueled a wellness crisis—physical, mental and spiritual—in addition to putting the brakes on travel and resulting tourism revenue. The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) projects that after the 2017-2019 boom and then bust of -39.5%

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Dana Communications

MARCH 14, 2022

Most experts predict that the industry will not fully recover (read: achieve 2019 levels) until 2024. So we’re exploring where that leaves us in the interim by considering the question: “Is the rise of regional tourism here to stay?”. Julia Simpson, president of the World Travel and Tourism Council ( WTTC ) said, “The U.S.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Maintains Title as Most Powerful Travel and Tourism Market. In its latest Economic Trends Report, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has ranked the U.S. as the number one largest and most powerful travel and tourism market, despite serious economic losses due to Covid and related travel restrictions. trillion in 2021.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Dale Chihuly, Chandeliers, The Evelyn Room, The Boathouse, Seattle, 2019 © Chihuly Studio. Business travelers want to walk around the city, they want to dine locally, they want to bring home a souvenir—and this helps infuse tourism dollars into the community too, which only makes it a better place to visit. All rights reserved.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Maintains Title as Most Powerful Travel and Tourism Market. In its latest Economic Trends Report, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has ranked the U.S. as the number one largest and most powerful travel and tourism market, despite serious economic losses due to Covid and related travel restrictions. trillion in 2021.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2022

Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week—which happened this past week—where they discussed the region’s forecast and data from 2021. Research by MMGY Travel Intelligence, HIS Markit, Travel Market Insights, National Travel & Tourism and U.S. decrease from 2019—and supported 57,933 local jobs. According to U.S.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JANUARY 22, 2025

Since 2019, we’ve seen dramatic changes in how people vacation, driven by the rise of remote work, global travel restrictions, and the evolution of short-term rental markets. As we approach 2025, these trends will help define tourism’s next chapter. Outside of the top 5 themes, a number of niche trends popped up.

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ETC Corporate

JULY 22, 2021

As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with ongoing challenges posed by climate change and ensuring sustainability, tourism globally is in a critical period of transition. Recognising this, the European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a report: “ The Changing Tourism Environment and Its Impact on the Work of NTOs ”.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2021

According to Sandy Harvey, vice president of sales, the convention center is back to 2019 levels, and the coming years are looking just as good. The post Sustainability, Regenerative Tourism and Getting Back to Business appeared first on Smart Meetings. Futsal National Championship and Atlantic City Hoop Group Boys Jam Fest.

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ETC Corporate

JULY 11, 2023

Europe’s tourism recovery is maintaining its momentum despite economic headwinds, reaching about 95% of 2019 levels of international tourist arrivals. Though inflation and increased travel costs are squeezing consumers’ wallets, travel spending is still prioritised over other discretionary expenses.

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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Despite a strong summer rebound, international tourist arrivals to Europe are forecast to be 60% below 2019 by the end of 2021. European tourist arrivals were still down 77% half-way through the year relative to 2019. Increased demand for European tourism. million tourist arrivals in September.

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MAY 15, 2023

Travel foundation predicts an increase in spending compared to 2022, and even when compared to levels in 2019. On average, people are booking trips farther in advance than in 2019, with half of respondents already planning trips for summer.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

The post 2019 ASAE Preview: 8 Ways to Enjoy Columbus, Ohio appeared first on Smart Meetings. What makes this venue unique is that performers on stage can face inside, or you can flip the show around and open up a garage door to face an outdoor crowd at the venue’s amphitheater.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

International travel grew gradually in 2021 after the quarantine of 2019, yet 2022 has seen a huge spike. With more countries opening their borders and lifting Covid restrictions, 2022 international travel has increased exponentially since 2019 and progressing towards pre-pandemic numbers. Why the Rapid Growth in International Travel?

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Dana Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) passenger volumes, measured by checkpoint travel numbers , report August 2023 figures often exceeding those from the same dates in August 2019. The good news from the U.S. What Does This All Mean For You? We recommend fully leaning into the travel upswing.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2023

fewer flights than in 2019 and 0.9% “Our industry has been changed profoundly by the pandemic, and you can’t run the airline like it is 2019 or it will fail,” Kirby concluded. . Last year, the Las Vegas travel and tourism sector was worth $23 billion and is predicted to grow to over $36 billion by 2032.

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important as the travel and tourism industries are surging into 2023. Corporate sponsorship allows Invisible Cities to provide skill training for their employees, bring tourism to the city and create a team-building experience that will inspire understanding amongst a group.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

One of the biggest global meetings industry events of the year will be even bigger in 2019 as IBTM World will partner with The Department of Culture and Tourism—Abu Dhabi (DCT) for the gathering in Barcelona next November. IBTM 2019 will take place on November 26-28, 2019 at Fira Gran Via Barcelona.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, Dolce Hotels & Resorts and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, and consistently delivered innovative strategies that drive growth, enhance guest experiences and elevate hotel operations.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

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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Business Traveler USA

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Los Cabos Tourism Board is touting a remarkable 100 percent recovery of its travel and tourism activity with a 20 percent growth in tourism arrivals managed in the last quarter from July to September 2021 as compared to the same period in 2019. We will hold tight to the health and safety efforts that got us here.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The post TIS2022 to define the future of global tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit 2022, the technology event for travel and tourism professionals, returns to Seville (Spain) from 2 to 4 November.

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Panorama Travel

MAY 9, 2024

BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE & RESPONSIBLE FUTURE FOR OMAN TRAVEL & TOURISM INDUSTRY Sustainable Development of Oman Tourism, aligning with the Oman Vision 2040. Tourism is no longer a marginal sector or a secondary source of revenue for countries. This aligns with the ninth five-year plan and the Omani Tourism Strategy 2040.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2022

To bring business back to 2019 levels, we must continue to do what we do best—plan and execute extraordinary meetings and events.”. For those who couldn’t make it, you can get a free recording for all registrants to download. MPI chapters across the U.S. are also celebrating in their respective regions.

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OCTOBER 18, 2018

Starting in August 2019, a new graduate-level program offering a degree in meetings and event management will be added to the courses at San Diego State University. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, the program consists of an 18-month curriculum. San Diego State University photo by Paul Lang.

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MAY 25, 2023

1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. 6 in 2019 Similarly, San Diego was able to move to the No. 7 in the 2019 listing Interestingly, Las Vegas slid to No. While Orlando, Florida retained the number one spot in North America from 2019, both Nashville, Tennessee (No. 7) in 2019, respectively.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) made the announcement on Friday, 1st November, and the event will be held from 12 to 14 November at the Dusit Thani Hua Hin Hotel. Prior to this, the country hosted the event in 2018 in Khon Kaen, in 2019 in Pattaya, and in 2022 in Songkhla.

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APRIL 6, 2022

She was recognized as Community Leader of the Year, Sustainability Advocate for the California Travel Association, Leading for Positive Impact by the Canadian Impact Conference, and was the 2019 recipient of Destination International’s Global Leadership Award. Read More : Maritz Is Reinventing What’s Next in Seattle.

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