Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

Vincent, launches November 5 Read More : New and Renovated: Meetings in International Cities The Top 3 Travel Startups Breaking the Charts With global travel making impressive gains since the height of the Covid pandemic in 2020, some startups in the industry are seeing a boom in funding and sales. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka documented 1.2

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2021

The Seed: A Living Beer Project is a local brewery that opened October 2020. The post Sustainability, Regenerative Tourism and Getting Back to Business appeared first on Smart Meetings. The program now has upwards of 60 murals, most which are creations by artists in the Tri-state Region. Might kitchen-to-car be the next trend?

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ETC Corporate

JUNE 8, 2021

Ahead of the EU Ambassadors’ meeting on 11 June, the European travel and tourism industry associations call on Member States to approve the Commission’s proposal to start lifting travel restrictions in the EU in a coordinated way [1]. After months of lockdowns and a patchwork of measures across the continent, this proposal is very timely.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In a recent episode of Field Notes, host Eric sat down with Kyle Stichtenoth, Senior Director of Digital Sales and Strategy at Advanced Travel and Tourism, to explore the evolving landscape of travel marketing. The post Standing Out in a Crowded Space appeared first on Advance Travel & Tourism.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

From a four-day live event format, the conference turned into an e-format and was live-streamed from Bern, Switzerland from 28–30 August 2020. This certification is an initiative of Swiss Tourism, which has issued particular standard guidelines that need to be fulfilled in order to obtain this endorsement.

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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. million—a 44% increase from 2020, but a 17.5% million visitors, 1.8

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Dana Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As we all flipped the calendar to 2021, industry pundits were already forecasting when travel would return to pre-2020 levels. Domestic Domination Throughout 2020 and 2021, the industry had been completely reliant on local and regional travelers to keep visitation and occupancy afloat. The great travel recovery is here.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2024

There have been repeated issues with the stability of Japans cybersecurity protections, including a 2020 hack of its defense network by China. The post Smart Travel: Japan Airlines Hit by Cyberattack, Transylvania Opens Hotel of Ice, UN Tourisms Collaboration with Austria Deepens and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Destination marketing post-COVID will look different, which means travel and tourism companies will need to evolve their strategies to the changing times. Before COVID-19 hit, the travel and tourism industry was responsible for one in four jobs created throughout the world. How COVID-19 Changed Travel. It was a vast, growing market.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

“Local gastronomy, nature, wellness and rural tourism experiences will take centre stage in travel in 2024.” The Global Wellness Institute predicts wellness tourism will grow 21% by 2025, becoming the leading growth sector within the wellness category. ADVENTURE Mother Nature for the win. After all, everybody likes to eat.

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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. million-square-foot Miami Beach Convention Center finished an expansion in late 2020.

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Endless Events

JULY 18, 2020

We are known for our yearly event trends guide, but this year we stepped it up a notch and created a 2020 Virtual Event Trends Webinar! How in the world are we halfway done with 2020? Event Tech: Event Tech Podcast: A Klik Review. ? Do I stay or do I go? I know I say this just about every newsletter, but things are changing again.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 26, 2024

In 2020, Google announced their plan to phase out 3 rd party cookies (the small pieces of data that allow marketers to serve personalized ads across websites). Join Advance Travel and Tourism as they demystify what’s happening to third-party cookies and how that impacts marketers. Want to learn more?

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 30, 2021

Why UGC Is Crucial for Travel and Tourism Brands. The tourism industry is one of the best places to utilize UGC for marketing. UGC provides a sense of trust and the human connection many people are craving after the 2020 pandemic. In 2020, over 3.6 That’s how UGC content works! And they want to see the evidence.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

I am thrilled to join the LVCVA and represent Las Vegas, the number one name in tourism,” Messina said. In November 2020, we spoke with Messina about the opening of Caesars Forum and meeting in person again. Messina joins following a 4.5-year She’ll begin her new position in early September. “I Check it out.

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ETC Corporate

JUNE 16, 2021

Data in the report was obtained between August 2020 and February 2021. On a positive note, results indicate that Europeans are excited about the restart of tourism. More off-peak travel, fewer trips and lengthier stays.

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ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 28, 2021

66% of Europeans plan trips through March 2022, while increased confidence on when, where and how to travel indicates a positive tourism outlook for the coming months. Although the peak summer season has been left behind, the desire for travel remains strong across Europe. Eager travellers are more open to short-term trips.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Turnball is managing director of Tourism Western Australia , a culmination of two decades as an international leader in the hospitality industry. Before joining Tourism Western Australia in 2020 as executive director of industry, aviation and markets, Turnball was chief executive officer of Azula management for Azerai Resorts.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

These professionals will lead the county’s approach to regenerative tourism, supporting the local community while providing meaningful experiences for visitors. Morascini, who has sat on the board of Island County tourism since 2016, takes on the role of marketing and public relations director.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2022

A sharp contrast from 2020-2021 when everything came to a screeching halt. Discover Albany , which heads tourism promotion within Albany County, crunched the numbers for 2022, and hotel room revenue and occupancy are up. Street parking is up 58% in 2022 compared to 2020, also only 10% lower.

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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The most recent edition of the ‘ European Tourism Trends & Prospects ’ quarterly report from the European Travel Commission (ETC) continues to monitor the COVID-19 impact on the sector, examining how travel activity is rebounding amid the current wave of infections and ongoing vaccination programmes. Increased demand for European tourism.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Here’s our take on what’s contributing to the latest push: Between pent-up demand from missed girls’ trips in 2020 and 2021 and varying comfort levels between friends about venturing out just yet (hi, omicron!), Don’t make the mistake of equating wellness tourism to just another spa getaway. In Search of Sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

Hannah Free, travel and tourism analyst at GlobalData said in a statement that: “The outlook for tourism in many countries is brighter than at any time in the past two years. Free added: “The global travel and tourism industry’s post-pandemic recovery is gaining traction as pent-up demand for international travel rekindles.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

While leisure travel was the first to pick up steam and remains the driving force behind a new surge of tourism, business travel has been gaining momentum over the last quarter, too. In 2021’s third quarter, the demand for business travel was up 40 percent quarter-over-quarter and more than 110 percent from 2020’s third quarter.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2021

From all-encompassing “ecotourism” to the holistic cadence of “ regenerative travel ,” and the localized “community-based tourism,” to the umbrella of “ethical travel.” While the impacts of tourism don’t get the same media spotlight as the coronavirus , they’re just as volatile. It’s a trend with many names and faces. Taking Action.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2021

Hospitality operators and other Canadian travel destination businesses have invested heavily in safety and hygiene upgrades and instituted new hygiene protocols, the country’s tourism officials note, adding that Canada’s adult population now has one of the world’s highest rates of Covid-19 vaccination.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 6, 2023

As tourism and hospitality marketing experts, we keep our finger firmly on the pulse of accessibility for travelers. In 2020 there were a record number of lawsuits filed in federal court. In addition to physical accommodations made at your destination or on your property, we recommend ensuring your digital presence is accessible.

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2022

saw a decline of $211 billion in business travel spending in 2020, with $97 billion of that loss due to the cancellation of professional meetings and events related travel spending. travel association shared how as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. Indianapolis.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 23, 2021

al) isn’t the only player affected, but they are one of largest players with over $84 million in ad revenue in 2020 according to Statista. Advance Travel & Tourism will continue to monitor campaign performance and test multiple tactics to deliver the best results for clients. Facebook (Instagram, WhatsApp, et.

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ETC Corporate

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine shows the way to steady tourism recovery. In recent months, the share of travellers who have booked their entire trip has increased by 31% over the previous survey, a clear sign of consumer confidence and the tourism offer returning in Europe. In addition, levels of uncertainty as to where to travel dropped by 20%.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of 21st-century tourism, the forces of climate change, social media, and a major post-pandemic travel resurgence are shaping the industry. As such, the significance of storytelling in sustainable destination and tourism marketing has never been greater.

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The Abbi Agency

MAY 19, 2021

While organizations around the world reeled from the effects of the events of 2020, The Abbi Agency delivered thoughtful and effective communication plans for its clients. A particular achievement near and dear to The Abbi Agency team pertained to the tourism industry as they encouraged travellers to safely visit their locales.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2023

Noble was president and CEO at Galena Country Tourism in Illinois. Before working with Galena Country Tourism, Noble worked as an art fair coordinator for DubuqueFest in Iowa. Laite joined DCI in 2020 as account executive. Rose Noble Noble is president and CEO of Washington’s Visit Spokane , effective May 15.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Read More : New and Renovated: Austin Exploration and Sunny Shores Cvent Top Meeting Hotels | North America Many hoteliers leveraged the downtime in 2020 and 2021 to invest in upgrades and renovations to prepare their properties for the post-pandemic travel boom. For example, Grand Hyatt Nashville (No. 4), ARIA Resort & Casino (No.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 18, 2022

The convention center’s new sustainability program is aligned with the goals set forth by the Hawaii Tourism Authority of generating environmental restoration to the state while elevating Hawaiian culture and giving local residents a greater voice in the state’s future tourism.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Staffing shortages and ensuing issues have become commonplace in the hospitality and tourism industries and a stark reality meeting professionals must now grapple with at nearly every turn. Building Employment Pipelines through Education.

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