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?

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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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The MICE Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

Bern’s positioning as a leader in the energy and environmental sector, and its easy accessibility within Switzerland and from neighbouring countries, make it the most suitable city to host the Swiss Sustainability Forum. Circular Economy Entrepreneurs 2021. Circular Economy Entrepreneurs 2021. Photo credit: NZZ Connect.

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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. Hyatt Loves Local . 50 Shades of Ecotourism.

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ETC Corporate

JUNE 16, 2021

The report reveals the opinion of travellers regarding the importance of sustainability for their travel experiences, seasonal and destination preferences, travel frequency, eagerness to welcome tourists and more related insights. Data in the report was obtained between August 2020 and February 2021.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2024

Jennifer Jensen Jennifer Jensen, Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) The Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) appoints Jensen as UK relationship manager. She has served as operations manager since 2021, and earlier worked for the complex as an event coordinator.

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Solimar International

JUNE 16, 2022

The ethos of these self-sustaining locals prevailed long after the establishment of the park into the present day. As of 2021, over twenty thousand organisms have been found in the Smoky Mountains alone, and over one thousand of them are unique to the National Park territory. Opportunities to Engage Sustainably.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2022

As the tourism industry shakes off the ashes and begins to spread its wings again, so must the corporate responsibility partnerships that aid the host cities and event activities. Responsible Tourism as Travel Climbs. Read More: WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth. Bond as a Team for a Cause.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

The collective push by the travel industry that the CDC release the sails is no wonder, as prebooking for cruise travel is booming for late 2021 and beyond. Seabourn is the official cruise partner of UNESCO World Heritage , an alliance created to help promote sustainable tourism at World Heritage sites around the world.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The next few years will require a strategic approach that balances cost management with sustainability, innovation and responsiveness to market changes.” and Canada as part of a joint effort with Quintana Roo’s tourism officials. billion in 2021. Business Travel Startup Reaches $2.1

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The post GBTA’s milestones for sustainability appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. As an industry, through individual organisations as well as our collective efforts, we’re making real progress toward more sustainable global business travel. GBTA partners with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance .

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Solimar International

AUGUST 3, 2021

At Solimar, we value tourism for the economic and social development that it brings to communities all over the world. When done right, building a strong tourism economy is a great way for local residents of any region to nurture their own cultural heritage and also provide meaningful educational experiences to visitors.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2021

Its 2021 DestinationNEXT Futures Study points the way for these destination organizations to rebuild their visitor economies while creating “more sustainable destinations and enriching their communities.”. Sustainable development: destination and product development to marry people, planet, profit and policy.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

Shelby Luzzi Shelby Luzzi Luzzi is the first senior manager, sustainability, of Destination DC (DDC). In this role, she will develop and implement strategies for sustainable travel practices in meetings, conventions and leisure travel to Washington, D.C. Visit Baton Rouge welcomes Gaffney as client relationship manager.

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Travel Daily News

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards, launched in 2002, are geared towards enhancing the visibility and grant recognition to entities from the Travel and Tourism industry.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 2, 2023

The post GNTB to focus on sustainable inbound tourism at ATM 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. And thirdly, their Feel Good – Sustainable Travel in Germany campaign, emphasising how to enjoy an environmentally friendly holiday in Germany. “We

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Solimar International

JUNE 12, 2022

Partaking in nature based tourism while visiting Capurganá, Colombia is a tool to drive economic success, protect biodiversity, and build a strong social impact. This provides a tremendous opportunity to improve its competitive edge for nature based tourism both internationally and domestically. What is Nature-Based Tourism? .

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

And almost a third were new since 2021. Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 11, 2022.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Solimar International is pleased to announce our Fall 2022 Travel Writing and Tourism Development Internship Cohort! This semester’s cohort comprises 14 inspired individuals with a common interest in sustainable development and tourism. Meet the Current Tourism Development Internship Cohort: Ellison Fellers.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Solimar International is proud to be a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. It is also critical for tourism, which relies on and connects humans with flourishing ecosystems. . How do Solimar’s activities reinforce our commitment to sustainable tourism? Our planet cannot wait.

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Solimar International

JULY 1, 2021

The USAID/Developing Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Turizam), in partnership with Solimar International and UNWTO Academy, organized a joint webinar entitled ‘ Introduction to UNWTO TedQual for universities with tourism programs in Bosnia & Herzegovina Webinar’.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The tourism industry looked very different merely 10 years ago. Read on to learn the history of how social media changed the tourism industry. The tourism industry before social media. They decide to go on the trip, making their payments to tourism businesses to book flights, hotels, and activities. Let’s rewind to 2004.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. 2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022.

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Tourism eSchool

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

3 Steps to Encourage Customer Advocacy of your Tourism Experience Online. Published on September 20, 2021. Did you know that word of mouth marketing is one of lowest cost AND most effective forms of advertising for your tourism business or destination? Develop your tourism experience (from Destination New South Wales).

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ITA Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

7 Tips for Sustainable Events in Post-COVID-19 Group Travel. Before the current pandemic, popular destinations globally had been struggling with over-tourism. As traveling diminished in early 2020, evidence shows destinations once struggling with over-tourism began recovering ecologically.

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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. The Sundarbans Reserve Forest in Bangladesh.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Just for you, tourism bureaus and hospitality professionals are hanging holly, preparing their spaces to host events and—beginning Black Friday and Cyber Monday—sales for holiday business travelers. Many of these experiences come fully packaged, like gift-wrapped presents. But be ready—this sale only runs from Nov. 9 through Dec.

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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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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Tourism is a global business: last year, global capital investment in travel and tourism totaled $856 billion. When it comes to tourism, governmental and non-governmental stakeholders invest not only domestically, but also abroad. Chain hotels are a classic example of private-sector FDI in tourism.

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 19, 2022

Greenhouse gases (tourism is responsible for around 8 percent of global carbon emissions, three-quarters of which is due to aviation), local resource overuse (e.g., What is sustainable travel? Sustainable or eco-travel is a way of managing travel activities so that the natural environment is preserved and supported.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The post ATM 2024 to explore the full spectrum of travel and tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Revenue in the global travel and tourism market is projected to reach $854.7 billion in 2021, predicting that the segment would grow to $2.1 The travel and tourism sector is on course to contribute $49.18

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Tourism eSchool

AUGUST 31, 2021

10 Steps to Successfully Promote your Tourism Event on Social Media. Last updated September 13, 2021. We know it can be overwhelming working out how to best use social media to market a tourism experience, let alone a individual event. By Rebecca White. Publish your Event info on a Relevant Website. Rebecca White.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Sustainable tourism certifications are designed to assess the environmental impacts of businesses that facilitate tourism activity. Conventional Tourism. Further, rarely does money from tourism traffic filter down to individual people in tourism destinations. Further, tourism is growing. The Solution?

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Tourism eSchool

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

15 Ways to Evolve Your Destination Visitor Guide in 2021. Whist they may not have a paid tourism offering for visitors, or be run by a private tourism operator (who can pay for a visitor guide advert), it’s a missed opportunity to not talk about them. Rebecca is a tourism marketing specialist and co-director of Tourism eSchool.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced that John Kerry, the United States’ 68th secretary of state, will headline the 2024 WTTC Global Summit in Australia this October. The post Former US secretary of state John Kerry headlines WTTC Global Summit appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 25, 2023

This paradigm shift reinterprets tourism models, emphasizing consciousness, autonomy, and bottom-up strategies while detaching from predatory practices. This paradigm shift reinterprets tourism models, emphasizing consciousness, autonomy, and bottom-up strategies while detaching from predatory practices.

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2021

After a one-year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) took place in Rotterdam in May 2021. Eveline van der Pluijm, Manager of the Convention Bureau & Tourism Board, shared the focus of the Convention Bureau (CVB) in MICE’s approach to being involved with global events.

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