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Julie Coker to Head NYC Tourism + Conventions

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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. Beginning on Dec. billion in visitor spending.

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MPI Gears Up for EMEC 2025 in Türkiye

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İsmail Bütün, general manager of the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), commented, “Hosting EMEC 2025 is a monumental opportunity for Türkiye to showcase its position on the global MICE stage. MPI is currently preparing to release RFPs for the 2026 and 2027 EMEC events.

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Smart Travel: Omni Cruises to Spotlight Upcoming Eclipse, Dubai Gears Up for Major Travel Convention, Air New Zealand Wows with Boeing Retrofit and More

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As always, Smart Travel is here to provide you with the latest must-read travel and tourism news. Read More : From the Experts: Key Takeaways from AIME 2025 This new experience is a great step forward in Air New Zealands future, said Jeremy OBrien, chief commercial officer, as the airline prepares to roll out these changes fleetwide.

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Smart Travel: New Wyndham Hiking Concierge, REAL ID Deadline Nears, Waldorf Astoria Expands to Turks and Caicos and More

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As always, Smart Travel is here to keep you in the loop with the latest travel and tourism news you need to know. While the extra-room seats will initially be available to early boarders on a first-come, first-served basis, Southwest plans to begin selling them and offering assigned seating by early 2026.

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Smart Travel: Americans’ Recession Fears Impact Travel, Robots Set to Transform Marriott Hotels, Delta Lures Southwest Passengers and More

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As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you this weeks must-read travel and tourism news. From November 2025 through March 2026, Riviera will offer voyages ranging from 14 to 35 days, visiting hidden gems like Mystery Island in Vanuatu and Kangaroo Island in South Australia alongside iconic ports such as Sydney and Auckland.

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Sustainable event ideas in Lucerne

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The evening concluded with food prepared by members of the Catholic Church of the City of Lucerne. The food was prepared by locals and was incredibly delicious, and nothing was left, ensuring that there was no food waste! Starting in 2026, they plan to power a vessel with hydrogen. Header photo: Lucerne city.

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Partnership is Key: How Thailand Conventions Collaborate for Greater Good

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Hosted by TCEB and Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA), ACAAF1 will be co-hosted by Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), Seoul Tourism Organization (STO), and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).

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