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Julie Coker to Head NYC Tourism + Conventions

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Industry trailblazer Julie Coker makes the move to serve as president and CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions On the morning of Oct. 22, the NYC Tourism + Conventions Board of Directors announced it had selected Julie Coker to step in as the organization’s president and CEO. Beginning on Dec. billion in visitor spending.

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WINNERS OF THE DESTINATION OF SUSTAINABLE CULTURAL TOURISM AWARDS 2021

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The winners were announced during the Award ceremony that took place in Athens, Greece, on 21 st October 2021. The ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ Awards enhance the visibility of European cultural tourism destinations, create a platform for sharing experience and knowledge and promotes networking between destinations.

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Recovery of European tourism in sight this summer

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Improvements in vaccination rates and the introduction of the EU Digital COVID Certificate provides hope for tourism rebound in Europe for the summer months. Intra-European trips are expected to account for over 80% of Europe’s travel in 2021. Declines in foreign tourist arrivals to Europe continue well into 2021.

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Following California’s Reopening, Visit Anaheim Confirms 55 Events in 2021

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A recovery it is, as Visit Anaheim in California confirmed the city has 55 events for the second half of 2021. million in tourism occupancy tax for the city. In the first half of 2021, Anaheim welcomed 33 events to the destination, which will mean a total of 88 events for the year, bringing in $248 million in local impact.

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Destinations International Announces 2021 Inductees

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Destinations International (DI) unveiled its 2021 Hall of Fame inductees and Destination Organization Leadership Award recipient. The post Destinations International Announces 2021 Inductees appeared first on Smart Meetings. Marion Frances Szurek, former executive director of the San Angelo Convention & Visitors Bureau (Deceased).

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Tourism sector invites Europeans to open up to travel again

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European tourism bodies providing the essential leadership to reassure consumers that safe and seamless travel is possible in summer 2021. Leading by example, the heads of European national tourism boards met in person for the first time since the start of the pandemic to show Europe’s readiness to restart travel and tourism.

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DI Study: Gen Z Doesn’t Believe There Are Good Jobs in Tourism Industry

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“They need to be included in the conversation and engaged with the tourism industry to develop an understanding of the value of travel and tourism,” according to a recent Destinations International (DI) and Longwoods International survey, National Resident Sentiment Towards Tourism. Americans Tend to Favor Tourism?

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