The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Residenz’ since February 2022: The Neubad apartment serves as a retreat for creative and sociocultural short and long stays, actively promoting art and networking. Temporär’ since 2022: Acts as an expert and contact point for interim uses, promoting active knowledge transfer and vacancy prevention. Header photo: Lucerne city.

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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. Potential tourists become aware of a destination. The rise of the internet also led to a change in the tourism feedback loop.

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Solimar International

MARCH 1, 2022

Last year, Solimar International’s Director of Conservation & Community Development, Chloe King , conducted a first-of-its-kind study of 30 tourism operators around the world. In 2022, our society—and the tourism industry embedded within it—is at a crossroads. Realigning Our Values with People and Nature.

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Solimar International

JUNE 22, 2021

The tourism industry has shifted as a result of the pandemic. The summer of 2020 gave everyone hope of a quick recovery for the tourism industry, as COVID-19 cases seemed to drop across the globe and countries dependent on tourism eagerly opened their borders to travelers again. Domestic travel.

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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. miles in Sullivan County, New Hampshire.

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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.

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Tourism eSchool

MARCH 20, 2022

TikTok For Tourism. Published on March 21, 2022. It’s taken you years to perfect Facebook and Instagram marketing for your destination or business. Hey, maybe you’ve even managed to get some benefit out of Twitter too? Likewise for tourism destinations – remember your bread and butter! By Lachlan Swan.

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Solimar International

MAY 23, 2022

The travel and tourism industry is no exception. Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) therefore need to understand the value of digital destination marketing as an essential part of the marketing strategy. But, what is digital destination marketing? Now more than ever, digital destination marketing matters.

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Home Reimagining Visitor Economy Success for your Destination By Paige Rowett Published on February 24, 2023 The pandemic was truly a double edge sword for our regional tourism destinations. Visitor – Visitors connect with the place and people, are responsible, and become advocates of the destination.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Tourism is not static. Destinations often struggle with adapting to the dynamic mindset of tourists, however. There are a number of techniques to mitigate seasonality in strategic destination planning, but what exactly are these? These are the considerations needed to curtail seasonality in strategic destination planning.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 25, 2023

The post India to develop 50 new tourism destinations and 59 new routes under UDAN appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. million foreign Tourists arrivals in 2022 registering a growth of 305% as compared to 1.52 million foreign Tourists arrivals in 2022 registering a growth of 305% as compared to 1.52

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 24, 2023

The city’s official convention bureau, part of the Department of Economy and Tourism, is once again highly visible at the major industry trade show, which is being attended by over 4,000 meeting planners from around the world. Among them are Dubai World Trade Centre, Emirates, Expo City Dubai and various hotels groups.

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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. Community-Based Tourism (CBT) exemplifies sustainable tourism, promoting local development through social justice, resource redistribution, sustainability, and empowerment.

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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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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Home Reimagining Visitor Economy Success for your Destination By Paige Rowett Published on February 24, 2023 The pandemic was truly a double edge sword for our regional tourism destinations. Visitor – Visitors connect with the place and people, are responsible, and become advocates of the destination.

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Tourism eSchool

MAY 18, 2022

Best Practice Destination Marketing Principles. Published on May 19, 2022. So in this article, I've outlined what Rebecca and I see as the core principles for destination marketing moving forward. Understanding your Destination’s DNA. By Paige Rowett. Planning Principles. Case Studies and Further Reading.

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Solimar International

MAY 9, 2024

According to the forecasts from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the global tourism sector is anticipated to witness a substantial increase, with projections indicating a surge to 1.8 This growth underscores the pivotal role of tourism destinations in driving economic progress.

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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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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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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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DCI

MARCH 17, 2022

2022 NTTW: The Future of Travel from U.S. Tourism boards are learning new lessons left and right, but a big one to put at the top of the list involves the international travel trade and, more specifically, converting business from the international luxury travel market. Travel on Vimeo. Know Your DMCs. That won’t change anytime soon.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Riley Destination DC has announced a number of recent appointments, including the promotion of Theresa Belpulsi to the role of senior vice president, tourism, sports, visitor services. Belpulsi is a 20-year veteran of Destination DC and when she joined the team in 2002, she quickly began leading tourism sales for the organization.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 17, 2023

” The travel and tourism industry , in particular, has embraced AI’s potential, leveraging its power to drive workforce optimization and revolutionize how we explore the world. But how has AI impacted the tourism industry? Can AI be used to foster better management and promotion of sustainable tourism actions?

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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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Hotel Engine

JUNE 25, 2022

Hotels that cater to MICE travel crowds aren’t fortune tellers, but they do need to forecast trends in business tourism consumer behavior. Those trends and predictions are then used to redesign the hotel’s brand, layout and amenities to stay competitive with other MICE destinations. Forecasting Trends. Overcoming Obstacles. Conclusion.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

At Solimar International, we hold three virtual internship programs every spring, summer and fall that are dedicated to advancing future sustainable tourism industry leaders. In this blog, two of our Summer 2022 share their experiences working on different tourism development projects around the world. Timor-Leste on a map.

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Understanding your DMO's Role in Destination Branding. Published on February 14, 2022. The conversation about Destination Branding is one that is ever evolving. It would seem logical that as a destination marketing custodian, you would have a great deal of control over your brand. By Paige Rowett. Paige Rowett.

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Travel Daily News

MARCH 28, 2023

The sixth edition of the forum will host ten encounters and discussions on the present and future of sea tourism in the Adriatic. For two days, Dubrovnik will be the capital of cruise, ferry and nautical tourism. We are pleased to be meeting again in Dubrovnik after the 2015 edition.

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Tourism eSchool

JULY 3, 2022

Destination Marketing: Why it's time for a rethink. Published on July 4, 2022. We’ve spent the last decade working in the destination marketing space, teaching, mentoring and guiding destinations on best practice destination marketing. Insta" Over-Tourism. Under-performing destination websites.

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Unique World Global Destinations

DECEMBER 31, 2020

So what does the future hold for this part of the travel and tourism sector? Uniqueworld Global Destinations have access to a wide network of destination management companies , who can work with corporate clients to plan the perfect luxury trip. Incentive group travel, a key part of this sector, has been hit hard.

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DCI

JULY 19, 2021

For the unfiltered outsider perspective for tourism brands, we survey past and potential visitors, as well as meeting planners, tour operators, airline executives and travel advisors. Their work resulted in thousands of inquiries from talent and spiked traffic in both Vermont’s tourism and economic development sites.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Visit Seattle president and CEO Tom Norwalk said he is planning more travel with his family when he retires in 2022. Earlier this month, Visit Seattle announced that its president and CEO, Tom Norwalk, will retire on March 31, 2022, after 15 years of service at the DMO. And yet we just we keep doing it.

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AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 28, 2022

According to the Global Vacation Rental Report 2022 , 40 percent of property managers rely on market business intelligence (BI) or analytics services, a big leap compared to just 13 percent before the COVID-19 outbreak. Top ten best US destinations for vacation rental investments in 2022. Airbnb data. Source: AirDNA.

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

While occupancy rate is essential for deciding whether your management strategies succeed or fail, there are a few things you should keep in mind regarding this KPI. If you look at Amadeus ’ in-depth Demand360® business intelligence data, you’ll see that the average global hotel occupancy rate was nearly 70 percent in the summer of 2022.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 15, 2023

Remarkably, despite its historical setbacks, Cleveland’s tourism sector has shown impressive growth. In particular, Destination Cleveland , one of Ohio’s premier Destination Marketing & Management Organizations (DMOs). I have not witnessed any harm done to the city due to its tourism industry.

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