Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Read More : Smart Travel: Wynn Resorts’ Bigger Better UAE Plans Revealed, Indigenous Tourism Booms and More Saudi Arabia’s MICE industry saw a nearly 15% boost in 2023 as a result of over 17,000 events that brought in over 20 million visitors, cementing the country’s position as a major meetings and events destination.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JANUARY 22, 2025

As we approach 2025, these trends will help define tourism’s next chapter. Through this comprehensive analysis, distinct patterns emerged that paint a compelling vision of travel in 2025. Join us on this trip through 2025s travel trend themes! Outside of the top 5 themes, a number of niche trends popped up.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Dream Yacht Worldwide Shares Trends, 2025 Predictions Dream Yacht Worldwide (DYW) says its research reveals that early bookings, short-haul vacations and destinations beyond the Caribbean are among the top travel and sailing trends of 2024. increase compared to the same period in 2023 and surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2025

Los Angeles Tourism has established a dedicated landing page for the American Red Cross , where theyll be matching all donations dollar for dollar up to $25,000. 21-25) The Grammys LA Mart Winter Market Gift + Home 2025 (Jan. 24-26) TheFitExpo Los Angeles 2025 (Jan. 25-26) Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) 2025 (Jan.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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. put on such an insightful event, we wanted to share some of our key takeaways from the conference below.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

here’s what you can additionally watch for in 2025. Regenerative Tourism When sustainable travel just won’t cut it, the most conscientious wanderlusters can turn to regenerative tourism. Disappearing Destinations Climate change has a negative impact on the tourism industry. Who’s already doing it well?

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Dana Communications

MARCH 24, 2025

Email Marketing Matters in 2025 Despite the rise of social media and other digital channels, email has something that others lack: intimacy. Whether youre running a boutique B&B, a state tourism board or a sprawling golf resort, the possibilities are endless and the results are undeniable. Are you ready to elevate your email game?

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In case you missed it, here’s a quick review of 10 takeaways for 2025 travel trends.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Australia Is Back Robin Mack of Tourism Australia emphasized that, following the pandemic, the destination is rebounding robustly. With robust recovery, innovative technology and a strong focus on sustainability, AIME 2025 is more than just an eventit can be used as a blueprint for the future of global meetings.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Hidden W2L_Source_URL_c Δ The post Key Travel Trends for 2025 Webinar appeared first on Advance Travel and Tourism.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The 2025 European Meetings & Events Conference gathered meeting professionals in Istanbul, Turkiye, for three days of education, exploration and networking in a city that blends old and new, East and West, business and pleasure. Megacity Opportunities As home to one of the original megacities, tourism is a growing part of the economy.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 17, 2022

When the global pandemic that started unfolding in 2020 shifted all of our lives dramatically, it fueled a wellness crisis—physical, mental and spiritual—in addition to putting the brakes on travel and resulting tourism revenue. Engaging in philantourism , a mix of “philanthropy” and “tourism.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2025

Many have already booked all their 2025 trips and Californias blend of nature, culture and adventure offers multi-generational appeal. Slow tourism is also trending as Italians look for authentic, community-based experiences like vineyard tours, cultural emersions in cities or treks in national parks. But competition is fierce.

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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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ETC Corporate

MAY 11, 2022

Domestic travel is projected to make a complete recovery in 2022, while international arrivals to Europe are forecast to be 30% below 2019 volumes Western Europe is expected to be the best performing region globally this year, albeit 24% below 2019 levels Due to the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, Eastern Europe’s recovery has been pushed back to 2025 (..)

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2023

Suffice it to say, the general public in both North America and Canada are eager to travel while also welcoming tourism and events back to their respective communities much in the vein of the storied “before times.” with two-thirds of Canadian sentiment pointing to the approval of boosting tourism, regardless of resident age.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2025

The post Preview Las Vegas 2025: A Capital of Multitudes appeared first on Smart Meetings. What better way to do it than in a venue unlike anything that has been seen before?

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Dana Communications

MARCH 10, 2025

In 2025, the fervor we wrote about then is still going strong among even the most seasoned globe-trotters. Lets talk tourism. We believe, thanks to dupe travel, you can. And, to all the destinations out there, guess what? You can get what you want too. At Dana, we blogged about dupe travel in 12 Travel Trends Making Moves in 2024.

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ETC Corporate

JULY 8, 2021

Improvements in vaccination rates and the introduction of the EU Digital COVID Certificate provides hope for tourism rebound in Europe for the summer months. That is according to the latest quarterly ‘ European Tourism Trends & Prospects ’ report published today by the European Travel Commission (ETC).

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Business travelers want to walk around the city, they want to dine locally, they want to bring home a souvenir—and this helps infuse tourism dollars into the community too, which only makes it a better place to visit. Meetings are no more simply about splitting time between hotels, meeting venues and hotel restaurants.

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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. tourism ecosystem. Read More: Celebrate World Tourism Day What is the biggest challenge to growing incoming global travel? That number is up from 79 million in 2019. Travel Association and the U.S.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

DMCs – The Unsung Heroes of Local Economies 09 January 2025 In the bustling world of tourism and events, there's a remarkable force silently shaping the economic landscapes of destinations worldwide: Destination Management Companies (DMCs). However, the impact of DMCs on local economies is both profound and far-reaching.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Dream Yacht Worldwide Shares Trends, 2025 Predictions Dream Yacht Worldwide (DYW) says its research reveals that early bookings, short-haul vacations and destinations beyond the Caribbean are among the top travel and sailing trends of 2024. increase compared to the same period in 2023 and surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2025

Neil Brownlee Neil Brownlee, PCMA Brownlee, the head of business events at VisitScotland , has been inaugurated as the 2025 chair of PCMA. In 2018, he joined the PCMA board of directors and has served as EMEA Advisory Board member and secretary-treasurer before being appointed chair elect in 2025, and chair in 2025.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you this weeks must-read travel and tourism news. 75% expect travel costs to rise in 2025 compared to 2024, prompting 47% to choose more affordable destinations. One of the worlds top cruise lines just charted a new course into the region.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In a recent episode of Field Notes, host Eric sat down with Kyle Stichtenoth, Senior Director of Digital Sales and Strategy at Advanced Travel and Tourism, to explore the evolving landscape of travel marketing. One of the most intriguing trends discussed was the projected shift in 2025 travel patterns from coastal to inland destinations.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JANUARY 22, 2025

From multigenerational family vacations to solo escapes, this was the most popular theme among travel trends that we identified for 2025. These are just some of the trends that are changing the way destinations grow in 2025. Fill out the form below to download our latest whitepaper 2025 Travel Trend Themes.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The business events industry can expect to see shifts in where were traveling to for meetings and events In 2025 and beyond. Across many recent forecasts, the one consistent trend I see for 2025 is that the appetite for in-person gatherings will be stronger than ever. trillion, representing an increase of 11 percent over last year.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2022

Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week—which happened this past week—where they discussed the region’s forecast and data from 2021. Research by MMGY Travel Intelligence, HIS Markit, Travel Market Insights, National Travel & Tourism and U.S. Travel, overseas visitation will likely not reach 2019 levels until 2025.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

“Local gastronomy, nature, wellness and rural tourism experiences will take centre stage in travel in 2024.” The Global Wellness Institute predicts wellness tourism will grow 21% by 2025, becoming the leading growth sector within the wellness category. ADVENTURE Mother Nature for the win. After all, everybody likes to eat.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MARCH 11, 2025

The 2025 Sprout Social Index reveals valuable insights about what consumers really want from brands on social media, offering travel marketers a clear roadmap for staying relevant and impactful. Social is the Pulse of CultureTap In Wisely In 2025, social media continues to be the epicenter of cultural moments and trends.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, Dolce Hotels & Resorts and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, and consistently delivered innovative strategies that drive growth, enhance guest experiences and elevate hotel operations. region at Visit Denver.

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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Discover why Sri Lanka is poised to become the next premier destination for event planners and luxury travel in 2025. In addition, the bureau actively promotes sustainable and eco-friendly event practices, aligning with the growing global focus on responsible tourism. TOP 10 INCENTIVES IN SRI LANKA What are you waiting for?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2021

13 properties and more than 36,000 guest rooms, including Bellagio, Aria, Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand, this marks a milestone in MGM Resorts’ long-term plan of reducing the company’s emissions by 45 percent per square foot by 2025. Covering 65 million sq. Other hotel conglomerates have set ambitious goals to reduce emissions, as well.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 26, 2024

Join Advance Travel and Tourism as they demystify what’s happening to third-party cookies and how that impacts marketers. The post The Cookie Rollercoaster Continues appeared first on Advance Travel and Tourism. In January 2024, Google began restricting access to third-party cookies by default to 1% of Chrome users.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

28-30, Destinations International (DI) held its 2024 Social Inclusion Summit in Spokane, Washington, where they shared insights and resources around inclusion in the travel and tourism industry. SM Moving into 2025, how can planners utilize the information from the Social Inclusion Summit to create better events?

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The post HKTB wins inaugural IBTM Asia Pacific 2025 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. ” Team Hong Kong celebrates the announcement of IBTM Asia Pacific 2025 at Hong Kong Stand with a lion dance performance. The post HKTB wins inaugural IBTM Asia Pacific 2025 appeared first on Brand TD.

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