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Global DMC Partners Releases 2022 Destination Index

Smart Meetings

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independent destination management companies and event service providers, has recently unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index , which highlights the most popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world, according to booked and pending business across its worldwide partners.

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The Art of the Slow Site Inspection

Smart Meetings

On the opposite side of the spectrum, there is the “slow travel” movement where it’s all about meaningful immersion and taking our time to authentically learn about the local culture. Spend at least one hour learning about the history of your destination. Markets are the hub of culture and community. Taste-test the culture.

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Sustainable event ideas in Lucerne

The MICE Blog

Its motto is ‘House of open culture, inspiration through diversity, a place of encounter.’ Residenz’ since February 2022: The Neubad apartment serves as a retreat for creative and sociocultural short and long stays, actively promoting art and networking. We took the cogwheel train from Vitznau directly to the final station, Rigi Kulm.

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Smart Moves: Access Appoints Three Female Co-CEOs

Smart Meetings

Women are Making Events Industry History in Leadership Roles Access —the largest destination management company in the United States, and the only woman-owned and led National DMC—makes history with its appointment of three women as Co-Chief Executive Officers: Jennifer Miller, Danielle Phippen and Heidi Brown.

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Case study: AER Annual Conference 2023, Amsterdam

The MICE Blog

Analysis showed a combination of cultural differences in eating habits, miscalculation by the hotel, and long travel without warm food led to the dilemma. The team reacted fast: they ordered pizzas on the spot and personally served guests in the 5-star hotel. What began as a disaster ended as a funny anecdote and created a good atmosphere.

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Tourism Development Internship: Get to Know Solimar’s Fall 2022 Interns

Solimar International

Solimar International is pleased to announce our Fall 2022 Travel Writing and Tourism Development Internship Cohort! Her dual nationality made her curious about the world’s diverse cultures and political systems. She is passionate about preserving cultural heritage, traveling, and studying foreign languages. Madison Tomaso.

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Meet Our Summer 2022 Sustainable Tourism and Travel Writing Internship Cohort

Solimar International

Solimar International is proud to introduce our Summer 2022 Virtual Travel Writing and Sustainable Tourism Internship Cohort! She loves to travel and learn about the cultures of the countries she visits. . This semester’s cohort features 18 talented individuals with a shared passion for sustainable development and tourism.