Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Read More: The Best of 2024 Sustainability Trends If we can provide the transformation with the hotels, then we can ask tour operators, restaurants and international partners to do business with sustainable suppliers. Megacity Opportunities As home to one of the original megacities, tourism is a growing part of the economy.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A comprehensive travel survey recognizes this historic day World Tourism Day takes place each year on September 27. It was established by the United Nations in 1980 to commemorate the same day in 1970 when the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Statues were adopted. travel and tourism industry generated $1.9

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

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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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

I recently visited Lucerne to attend the ‘Go Sustainable’ study trip, organised by the Lucerne Convention Bureau in collaboration with the Zurich Convention Bureau. This event brought together both destinations to showcase to event planners the extensive possibilities for organising sustainable events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Hoshino Resorts and Japan Airlines Team Up to Attract Tourists Japan Airlines and Hoshino Resorts have partnered to launch a new sustainable tourism campaign , “All-Time Favorite vs. Hidden Gems,” which aims to attract visitors to Japan’s less-trodden locales. Vincent and Grenadines, and Manila.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest cant-miss news in tourism and travel. Ottawa continues to position itself as a world-class destination for international conferences and events, said Lesley Pincombe, vice president of meetings and major events at Ottawa Tourism.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

is on track to welcome 90 million visitors one year ahead of the goal outlined by the National Travel and Tourism Strategy report. million in 2023. tourism ecosystem. That spending directly supports local jobs, sustains small businesses, and fuels the economymaking inbound travel the largest service export for the United States.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

This is expected to continue well into 2023, according to a new report, “ 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast ,” by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). Although all meeting types are expecting increased attendance in 2023, in-person meetings in particular are expected to see the greatest.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 25, 2023

The travel trends of 2023 point to a year of purposeful, smart travel inspired by television shows and movie sets, lower carbon footprints, ice baths and magic mushrooms. Set-Jetting People will be set-jetting in 2023. Think Emily in Paris (bookings for France in 2023 are already 20 % higher than pre-pandemic levels.)

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy. Tourism Ministers of G7 Gather for the First Time in Florence, Italy The first-ever tourism-sector meeting of the G7 nations began on Wednesday, signaling an increased focus on tourism’s impact on global economies and societies.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy. Tourism Ministers of G7 Gather for the First Time in Florence, Italy The first-ever tourism-sector meeting of the G7 nations began on Wednesday, signaling an increased focus on tourism’s impact on global economies and societies.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

The three topics discussed at the provocateur luncheon were “Employee Engagement,” “Stress and Sustainability” and “Well-Being Leadership.” Read More : Seeking Sustainable Venues One of the most progressive ideas was the call to action for management to set an example of “normalizing well-being.”

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ADMEI

JUNE 26, 2024

Practicing Post-Event Sustainability 26 June 2024 In the pursuit of hosting excellent events, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) want to create an environment that is good for all, from their clientele to the local community to the environment of the location itself.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2022

In a public report on second quarter financials, American Express (AmEx) Global Travel has cited a strong and sustained recovery in business travel in both hotels and airline sectors as a driver in the company’s gains. Read More : Business Travelers to See Travel Price Increases Through 2023. Budget Workarounds.

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ETC Corporate

MARCH 6, 2023

The European Travel Commission (ETC) today hosted a joint press conference with Tourism Economics and European Tourism Association (ETOA) at ITB Berlin on the state of long-haul travel recovery to Europe and expectations for 2023.

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Solimar International

JULY 19, 2023

Green Investments in Tourism: Unlocking Opportunities and Experiences for Sustainable Growth (World Tourism Day 2023) Green investments in the tourism industry are crucial as we move farther away from the pandemic, as many consumer preferences have shifted to become more eco-friendly.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read travel and tourism news. Since Marriotts acquisition of the City Express brand in 2023, the portfolio has grown significantly, with 12 new properties signed in 2024, adding 1,236 rooms to the brands inventory.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2024

How planners can take part culture of conservation, environmental sustainability and positive impact at a sought-after destination June 8 is World Ocean Day. Read More: Sustainability as a Practice Get to Know Michelle Liu—and The Bahamian Waters The Bahamas is known for its crystal blue water and life-filled coral reefs.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Sustainable tourism is vital. That’s the principle that guided Tourisme Montréal’s proactive sustainability strategy, one that helped it maintain its first place in North America on the 2023 Global Destination Sustainability Index. Look for venues with stringent commitments to sustainability.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 31, 2023

The post Thailand Travel Mart (TTM+) 2023 highlights Thailand’s commitment towards sustainable tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 8, 2024

The post The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) publishes new GSTC MICE Criteria appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the GSTC MICE Criteria have been published and are available to the public for non- commercial use.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 31, 2023

The post Thailand Travel Mart (TTM+) 2023 highlights Thailand’s commitment towards sustainable tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The talking point for IMEX 2023 was Human Nature, something IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer pointed to as important right now because people need to feel uplifted and positive about the future of the planet and the human race at a time when daily news feeds are filled with so much hardship and adversity. We want to join the planner journey.”

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Diversity, sustainability and violent crime were on the agenda for Destinations International Annual Convention 2022 in Toronto, Canada, this week along with a host of other social issues destination marketing organizations are taking on as they emerge from Covid empowered to address a larger mission of getting heads in beds.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important as the travel and tourism industries are surging into 2023. Corporate sponsorship allows Invisible Cities to provide skill training for their employees, bring tourism to the city and create a team-building experience that will inspire understanding amongst a group.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

While some may believe these seemingly progressive actions will simply restore the travel and tourism industry to the way it was in 2018, the concept of travel from our pre-Covid days no longer exists. We can not hop in a time machine and return to the pre-pandemic world of 2018 travel and tourism. Going Back To Nature. Going Virtual.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

But in recent years, sustainability has grown from a niche topic to a central focus in the industry. More planners than ever are including certain sustainable measures in their RFPs, looking for ways to reduce waste and even carbon accounting—keeping track of the carbon emissions produced throughout their events. Where was the plastic?

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 2, 2023

The post GNTB to focus on sustainable inbound tourism at ATM 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. And thirdly, their Feel Good – Sustainable Travel in Germany campaign, emphasising how to enjoy an environmentally friendly holiday in Germany. “We

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

According to American Express’ 2023 Global Travel Trends Report , 76% of respondents are interested in minimizing the environmental impact of their trips, and 69% would spend more during a vacation if they knew it supported the local community. This trend is on the rise across industries, and travel is no exception.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

After reopening to the world in February, Robin Mack, executive general manager of commercial and business events with Tourism Australia , reported in an interview at IMEX that groups are coming back to the country with postponed and new events both for the coming months and out to 2027. A Sustainable Focus.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Virginia Beach’s agricultural industry tells a story beyond economics Every morning David Trimmer wakes up thinking about the viability, sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry in Virginia Beach. Williamson and her team work directly with the convention center’s sustainability coordinator, Kimberlee Dobbins.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 8, 2023

The post Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future: The 2023 WTTC Global Summit appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. “It’s an unparalleled opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping a sector that is not only resilient but is also committed to the principles of sustainability and inclusivity. .

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 26, 2023

The post FiturNext 2023: Tourism as an agent for the development of destinations appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Regenerative tourism on the political agenda FiturNext 2023 has gathered numerous testimonies throughout the four-day programme.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The post TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit 2023 brings together the international tourism ecosystem in Seville appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Global inspiration that crosses borders The new edition of the TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit will extend its knowledge beyond European borders.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2022

She was recognized as Community Leader of the Year, Sustainability Advocate for the California Travel Association, Leading for Positive Impact by the Canadian Impact Conference, and was the 2019 recipient of Destination International’s Global Leadership Award. Read More : Maritz Is Reinventing What’s Next in Seattle. Building on a Legacy.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 28, 2023

The post Phukets farm-to-table movement takes centre stage at PHIST 2023, Southeast Asia’s largest sustainability event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. At PHIST 2023, these celebrated chefs will stage a series of exciting live cooking demonstrations.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Greater Miami is a top-notch destination for sustainable meetings Miami is known for its glittering beaches, dynamic culture and number of luxurious resorts. But did you also know that Miami is leading the way in sustainability? Four years later in 2023, they recorded 34 million metric tons of CO 2 emitted.

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