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Julie Coker to Head NYC Tourism + Conventions

Smart Meetings

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. In January 2023, Coker was appointed to the U.S.

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Smart Travel: G7 Tourism Ministers Gather in Italy, Spirit Airlines Headed for Bankruptcy, Florida Tourism Soars, AI as a Carry On

Smart Meetings

Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy. increase from the third quarter of 2023 and is the highest visitation for any third quarter in Florida history.

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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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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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Proposed Florida Tourism Tax Bill Could Impact Event Infrastructure

Smart Meetings

April 25, 2025 On Friday, the Florida House of Representatives passed a pair of bills that could change how tourism taxes are used in the state. The bill made allowances for 1% higher taxes in high tourism impact counties if taxable sales exceed $6 million in the previous calendar year or were at least 18% of the countys total sales.

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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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