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Solimar’s Fall 2021 Sustainable Tourism Interns

Solimar International

Meet the future of the Sustainable Tourism Industry. Three times per year, we run a virtual internship program, connecting with talented young professionals with a passion for sustainable tourism, conservation, and international development. Previously he worked in hospitality at Refuge de l’Oule, located amid the French Pyrenees.

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New ETC report investigates links between the changing tourism environment and NTOs work

ETC Corporate

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. Challenge of sustainability and climate change. Each of the objectives contributes to several of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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World Tourism Day 2021: Tourism for Inclusive Growth

Solimar International

Communities in destinations around the world are finding ways to celebrate both virtually and in person. The 2021 theme chosen by the World Tourism Organization is “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”. For 2021, the UNWTO decided to emphasize that in this growth we must not forget the most vulnerable and underserved communities.

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The Future of Business Events in North America

Unique World Global Destinations

As the region’s largest economies, the United States and Canada are leading the charge, embracing technology, sustainability, and hybrid event formats to ensure that business events not only meet the needs of today’s professionals but also anticipate the demands of the future. By 2025, the global MICE industry is projected to reach $1.4

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Destinations International Rising Stars Share Their Covid Lessons

Smart Meetings

Smart Meetings loves recognizing talented hospitality professionals who will help the industry evolve as we get back to meeting, so when we heard that Destinations International had announced their 2021 30 Under 30 class from convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards around the world, we wanted to get to know them better.

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Sustainability Spotlight: 6 Event-Industry Updates

MeetingsNet

NEW INSIGHTS: BCD Meetings & Events has released its 2024 Global Sustainability Guide , which looks at best practices and challenges for adopting sustainable event solutions. Research, partnerships, and commitment mark recent meetings-industry initiatives.

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The Value of DMOs to Destinations

Solimar International

DMOs play a large role in contributing to a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable approach to tourism and destination development. A Destination Management Organization (DMO) is a non-profit organization that promotes a destination for tourism purposes.

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