Solimar International

JUNE 24, 2022

Solimar International is proud to introduce our Summer 2022 Virtual Travel Writing and Sustainable Tourism Internship Cohort! Ethan Bollert is a recent graduate of Central Washington University, earning his bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management, with a Tourism Management Specialization.

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Solimar International

MAY 20, 2024

What is a DMO, and how is it used to develop a community into a tourist destination? To begin examining the success of Discover Sugar River Region as a Destination Management Organization (DMO), we must first discuss what a DMO is and how it can be used as a community catalyst.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2022

Most likely you or your destination management company has all your transportation sorted out. However, the best way to get a front-row seat to learning a destination’s culture is to nestle into the backseat of a taxi. One of my favorite memorial finds was in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where I discovered this stunning rainbow road.

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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! Mavi looks forward to learning from destination management planning as she assists in simultaneous projects taking place in Tunisia, the Congo, and Timor-Leste, among others. After completing her B.A.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Association of Destination Management Executives announced the 2023 ADMEI Award finalists. Established in 2005, the ADMEI Awards Program recognizes member excellence in Destination Management Company (DMC) program, component development, and delivery. Routes Americas 2022. Island Destination Services.

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Global DMC partners

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

As Demand for In-Person Events Increases, GDP Announces Top Meetings & Incentives Destinations for 2021-2022 Global DMC Partners, the largest global network of independent Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and specialized event service providers, has unveiled its 2021 Global Destination.

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Global DMC partners

OCTOBER 5, 2022

As Industry Rebounds, GDP Reveals Top Meetings & Incentives Destinations for 2022 and 2023 Hot List Global DMC Partners, the largest global network of independent Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and specialized event service providers, has unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index,

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The latest meeting planner survey from Global Event Planners, the network of independent destination management companies, found that higher costs was a top challenge for 70 percent of the 200 planners surveyed. Contracts: The survey asked planners about their number-one concern when negotiating a contract.

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Solimar International

JULY 18, 2023

This is especially important when it comes to natural parks, which are prized ecological hotspots and some of the world’s most valuable tourism destinations. What is Sustainable Destination Management? These strategies help travelers and locals get the most out of a destination while minimizing damage to its natural resources.

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Solimar International

MAY 23, 2022

Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) therefore need to understand the value of digital destination marketing as an essential part of the marketing strategy. Now more than ever, digital destination marketing matters. Destination Management Organisations are facing high competition for tourism dollars.

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Visitor – Visitors connect with the place and people, are responsible, and become advocates of the destination. Destination Stewardship vs Destination Management We understand that many of the RTOs or RTBs across Australia operate under a governance framework that supports a Destination Management and/or Destination Marketing outcomes.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 19, 2022

Culture, a leadership consulting firm, specializing in working with destination management companies. Looking back, Blount-Canavan said, “I went into consulting just as my target audience’s economy collapsed” amidst the pandemic-related waves of cancellations of person-to-person events in 2022. She has no regrets, however.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 24, 2023

DBE has been joined by 35 co-exhibitors from across the city’s business events ecosystem, including hotels, venues, attractions, destination management companies and airlines. Among them are Dubai World Trade Centre, Emirates, Expo City Dubai and various hotels groups.

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PRA

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

PRA Recognized as Best Destination Management Company. Nearly 6,000 votes were cast from around the world for the 561 destinations, hotels and service providers nominated in 16 categories in six regions in the United States and worldwide. There were a total of 220 total winners and finalists for 2022.

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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 14, 2022

For example, TripAdvisor 2022 Report discovered that about three quarters of travelers are willing to see new places, with such priorities as having new experiences and learning about history and culture not far behind. TripAdvisor‘s “Travel in 2022: A Look Ahead” Report. 2022 ADVENTURE TRAVEL INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT by ATTA.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 28, 2023

The Thai Team this year comprises seven destination management companies, 17 hotels and resorts, two venues, Thai Airways International, Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA), and TCEB. 3,500 visitors had made use of the MICE Lane at these airports from October 2022 to March 2023.

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Global DMC partners

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Insights include higher costs as the top challenge for planners, a positive outlook for attendance levels at in-person events and the growing importance of sustainability Global DMC Partners (GDP), the largest global network of independent Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and specialized.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Solimar worked closely with communities on Ataúro Island –the island with the most biodiverse waters in the world –to develop a Destination Management Organization called ATKOMA. ATKOMA’s Facebook page also saw an increase of 75 followers, an exciting figure for a destination that previously had next to no online presence.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Seasonal employment One pivotal challenge facing destination management organizations is the intricate puzzle of seasonal employment. Notorious among these are ski destinations, where extended closures outside peak times exacerbate the issue. However, destination managers can also use it to fight against seasonal changes.

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Global DMC partners

AUGUST 10, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the leading global network of independently owned destination management companies (DMCs) and creative event experts, recently shared the results of its Q2 Meetings & Events Pulse Survey. With results collected from May 31 - June 30, 2022, the report covers trending.

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Visitor – Visitors connect with the place and people, are responsible, and become advocates of the destination. Destination Stewardship vs Destination Management We understand that many of the RTOs or RTBs across Australia operate under a governance framework that supports a Destination Management and/or Destination Marketing outcomes.

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Unique World Global Destinations

JULY 14, 2024

In our ever-connected world, Global Destination Management Companies (DMCs) are becoming more important than ever. Let’s take a closer look at the latest trends shaping the DMC industry and what the future might hold for these essential players in travel and event management. trillion in 2022 and is projected to reach $11.4

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 11, 2022

The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) said it stands “in solidarity with all individuals and companies impacted by the unprovoked attacks on the people of Ukraine” and supports “finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict.” Event Organizers.

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PRA

OCTOBER 7, 2022

October 7, 2022 – PRA, a leader in the Business Events Industry, is pleased to announce that PRA was selected for the eleventh straight year to provide a comprehensive airport and hotel transportation system and staffing for the 3,500 hosted buyers attending IMEX America 2022, according to Carina Bauer , Chief Executive Officer, IMEX America.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 30, 2023

Travel from UAE to the Czech Republic has seen a surge in 2022 with a year on year increase of 330.61% in average number of nights over 2022 and 2021. In 2022, Czech Republic welcomed over 84,000 number of overnight stays from travellers of Saudi Arabia for an average length of stay of 6 days.

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Unique World Global Destinations

MARCH 20, 2023

In our ever-connected world, Global Destination Management Companies (DMCs) are becoming more important than ever. Let’s take a closer look at the latest trends shaping the DMC industry and what the future might hold for these essential players in travel and event management. trillion in 2022 and is projected to reach $11.4

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Solimar International

JULY 22, 2022

The first year of the activity (2022) is focused on the Maldives, and Solimar International is leading the private sector engagement for the project. Solimar is exploring opportunities for destination management at other mangrove sites in the Maldives, linking mangrove ecotourism to support conservation.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Davis is the first addition to the executive team since Geoff Freeman was named CEO in 2022. Johnston will lead Visit Dana Point’s marketing team in promoting the California destination to group, business, and leisure travelers.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 25, 2023

million foreign Tourists arrivals in 2022 registering a growth of 305% as compared to 1.52 To promote tourism further, we plan to promote Green Tourism and open up 50 new Tourism destinations and launch publicity in overseas market.” Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, India registered 6.19 million in 2021.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Outside of what’s on the agenda, Capital Experience — the venue’s destination management company — helps organizers curate the kind of authentic experiences that turn a conference into a culturally immersive experience.

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Tourism eSchool

MAY 18, 2022

Best Practice Destination Marketing Principles. Published on May 19, 2022. Also, using the voice of the visitor in reflective practice to realign story themes and messages (in conjunction with community, as above in Storytelling) is a great way to ensure the destination promise meets and exceeds expectations for future visitors.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

GDP, a global network of independent destination management companies (DMCs) and specialized event service providers, surveyed 164 meeting and event professionals from late June to early August, the majority of whom are based in the U.S. and Canada, with 20 percent located in the U.K. and Europe.

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Hotel Engine

JUNE 25, 2022

Those trends and predictions are then used to redesign the hotel’s brand, layout and amenities to stay competitive with other MICE destinations. Read more: Travel Trends for 2022 (and How to Use Them to Your Advantage!). In order to be seen as a MICE destination, hotel managers invest a lot of resources into marketing and advertising.

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DCI

MARCH 17, 2022

2022 NTTW: The Future of Travel from U.S. Instead, they book exclusive experiences through destination management companies, or DMCs, that sell experiences specifically to foreign visitors. Travel on Vimeo. For DMOs this means knowing the power of your local DMCs. Know Your DMCs.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 17, 2023

million in 2022, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.3% Furthermore, AI can revolutionize destination management to optimize visitor flows, reduce congestion, and minimize environmental impacts. So, the impact of chatbots in the travel industry is undeniable. from 2023 to 2030.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 25, 2023

This initiative persisted until January 2022. The Role of Destination Management Organizations in CBTIs A photo of a trail in the Sundarbans, Bangladesh, where Solimar is establishing a DMO. Interested in how we can help you with Destination Management Organizations? Contact us to learn more.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In this blog, two of our Summer 2022 share their experiences working on different tourism development projects around the world. Reflections from Isaac Herzog, student at Cornell University and Solimar Summer 2022 Intern: My Relationship with Timor-Leste. Isaac Herzog, Summer 2022 Solimar International Intern. Learn more here.

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