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Smart Travel: Saudi Arabia MICE Industry Booms, American Airlines Shuts Down Group-Jumpers, $65 Billion Needed to Address Coastal and Marine Tourism Climate Issues

Smart Meetings

You’re not alone—a major conference is being held to address the G20’s fastest-growing MICE market. trillion and supported 52 million jobs worldwide in 2023, yet its environmental footprint is in serious need of improvement, as underscored by an upcoming WTTC report to be released in collaboration with Iberostar Group and Oxford Economics.

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Smart Travel: Mystery Destination Flights Sell Out in 4 Minutes, Jordan Tourism Board Teams Up with Leading Travel App, Hyatt Announces New Brand Hyatt Select and More

Smart Meetings

The countrys tourism board has teamed up with a leading travel app to spread the word on why you should keep its hat in the ring. As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read news in the travel and tourism industry. Yet another major airline has announced plans for new direct flights for your attendees.

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Key Takeaways from the 2024 Tennessee Governor’s Conference

Advanced Travel and Tourism

We at Advance Travel & Tourism were honored to once again attend and sponsor the Tennessee Governor’s Conference on Hospitality & Tourism in Chattanooga. Because TNHTA and Chattanooga Tourism Co. of Tourist Development 2023 Economic Impact Report.  $30.65

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European tourism ends 2024 strong, driven by robust shoulder season demand

ETC Corporate

European tourism demonstrated strong resilience in the last quarter of 2024 despite economic pressures, geopolitical uncertainties, adverse weather conditions, and evolving consumer behaviour. compared to 2023. The European Travel Commission’s (ETC) latest report showcases a rise of 6.3% Overnight stays have also grown by 5.9%

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Case study: AER Annual Conference 2023, Amsterdam

The MICE Blog

The AER Annual Conference 2023 marked a new beginning after two years of planning under pandemic conditions. Event Goals & Planning Considerations After planning under pandemic conditions for two years, the Annual Conference 2023 was designed to mark a fresh start. No one missed the timed workshops and the classic travel market.

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2023 Travel Outlook: Drive More Visitors with Value Based Marketing

Advanced Travel and Tourism

Drive More Visitors with Value Based Marketing Millennials are currently the largest generation of travel spenders, with 33% of these 27–42-year-olds (as of 2023) willing to spend at least $5,000 on a vacation. Many in the millennial segment identify with value based marketing and engage deeper with campaigns that embrace these themes.

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Employee Spotlight: Christy Betz

Advanced Travel and Tourism

She is responsible for all things Tennessee tourism and we love having her on the team. I’ve been passionate about the tourism industry for the past 5 years, beginning my journey with the Eastern Shore of VA Tourism Commission from 2019 to 2023. What’s your favorite thing about working in Tourism? We love TN!

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