Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2025

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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2025

She joins the organization after nearly a decade leading Discover Long Island, where she drove major growth in tourism revenue and strengthened regional economic development. A Certified Destination Management Executive with 27 years of experience, Reynolds brings deep expertise in destination marketing and tourism advocacy.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Anaheim, since the dawn of Disney, has been a huge driver for Orange County, for Southern California, for travel tourism,” says Pederson. Yet this tourism has been largely family oriented. 2026 – “Phase Two” begins. Two world class hotels will be added between 2026 and 2028 to the ocV!BE Pederson says ocV!BE BE ecosystem.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 20, 2024

The post Hong Kong to host 2026 Lions International Convention appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Hong Kong recently secured the right to host the 2026 Lions International Convention, and will be staging it at the AsiaWorld-Expo in July 2026.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

Japan: Visit California Global Managing Director in Japan Marjorie Dewey reported that when the MLB Dodgers signing pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, it ignited sports fans all over the country and boosted Southern California tourism. The Summer 2024 Olympics in Paris will boost inbound and outbound tourism, he predicted.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The post Tourism Malaysia goes on second India roadshow for 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Officials from Tourism Malaysia and the Malaysian Indian Tour & Travel Association (MITTA) are currently in India for their second roadshow in the country for this year.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

Construction will be ongoing until late 2025 or early 2026, but without major disruption in the original hall. If food tourism is high on your list, don’t miss West Side Market on the edge of what’s known as Ohio City. A new wing will echo Pei’s vision and increase the museum’s footprint by a third.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 20, 2023

The post ASEAN Tourism Ministers approve professional standards to strengthen MICE appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Since its establishment in 2012, the ASEAN MRA on TP has guided ASEAN countries in the development of their tourism workforce in two areas: 1) Hotel Services and 2) Travel Services.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) reported that the special autonomous region (SAR) experienced strong rebound for Meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) tourism in the first six months of 2024. This makes MICE the fastest-recovering sector in Hong Kong’s tourism industry. nights for all overnight visitors.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Starting in 2026, they plan to power a vessel with hydrogen. Copyright: Anina Fässler | Lucerne Tourism The post Sustainable event ideas in Lucerne appeared first on The MICE Blog. Notably, five of their vessels are sustainable, as they have invested in developing a clean and green fleet. Header photo: Lucerne city.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

Clean, Safe and Welcoming One organization leading the way in the recovery of tourism in the Pacific Northwest is the Downtown Seattle Association , which has made great strides in rebuilding the region’s momentum through an extensive plan that returned Seattle to its past splendor. The new Summit Building includes over 240,000 sq.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 25, 2024

More than $2 billion in recent tourism-related investment has brought enhanced accommodations, state-of-the-art venue upgrades, and more. USA Today named the city the “#1 Convention City in the U.S.”—and and no wonder.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 6, 2023

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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MeetingsNet

MAY 9, 2022

And in New York, the city council is considering lowering the occupancy tax rate from 5.875 percent to 2.875 percent for at least two years to speed up the rebound in tourism and business travel. Recent studies have shown that without any changes, New York won’t return to pre-pandemic visitation levels until 2026.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 12, 2024

A collaborative effort with Tourism Malaysia (TM) and the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), the summit helped advance the goals of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 while positioning Kuala Lumpur as a gateway for Asia and beyond.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 19, 2024

By doing so, MITEC honoured its commitment to the business events sector, whilst aligning itself with Tourism Malaysia’s Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign. Partnering with the MyCreative Ventures Group, on the other hand, enabled local artisans to sell handcrafted products to attendees, enabling them to take a part of their experience home.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Natalie O’Brien was appointed CEO in January 2023 and brings a wealth of leadership experience in the tourism and events industry. Opening in 2026, this will include a hotel, commercial spaces, a plenary venue, and 3,700 square metres of multipurpose space on Geelong’s waterfront. How is 2023 going to be for MCEC?

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 2, 2022

It successfully marked Thailand’s reopening for tourism and business events. From 2023 onwards, Thailand will be the host destination of multiple world-class events such as ICCA Congress 2023, Thailand International Air Show in 2025 and Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026, to name a few. The Path to Net Zero Carbon Events.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 26, 2022

It successfully marked Thailand’s reopening for tourism and business events. Some highlights of more to come: First Two Convention Ambassadors Appointed. New Partnerships.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Christchurch has won the right to host the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) Conference in 2026, only the second time this event has come to the Southern Hemisphere. The post Christchurch to host International Association of Geomorphologists Conference appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 28, 2023

This campaign is aligned with the Thai Government’s tourism campaign called ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022– 2023: Amazing New Chapters’, which aims to promote Thailand’s soft power through the five F’s – food, fashion, festival, film, and fight.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Rob expressed optimism about the future of business events, highlighting their importance to Tourism Australia’s leisure and business sectors. He noted that business event customers spend significantly, contributing to 74% of the visitor economy. But the impact of these events goes beyond the economy.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 24, 2024

We are committed to mastering every aspect of the sports tourism industry and the local market,” Needle said. 2026 — A Banner Year Philadelphia’s current hot streak continues in 2026 with the NCAA Men’s Basketball first and second rounds, MLB All-Star Game, PGA Championship, and for the first time ever, FIFA Men’s World Cup soccer matches.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 23, 2023

Nagle, who has more than 20 years of executive experience in the fields of marketing, tourism, and hospitality, will help lead strategic initiatives related to PHLCVB’s focus on citywide conventions, sporting events, and international tourism. She will also work to enhance collaboration to drive tourism growth.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 10, 2024

Indeed, this most recent achievement is timely as Malaysia gears up for Visit Malaysia Year 2026. That said, MITEC’s ability to host events on a grand scale plays a crucial role in attracting global visitors and enhancing the country’s reputation as a leading destination for business and tourism.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Currently under renovation, a new iteration of the Glenbow Museum, a popular art museum in downtown Calgary, will debut in 2026. Slated for reopening in late 2026, Glenbow will offer the largest public art collection in Western Canada — all eight floors free and open to the public — plus a theater, rooftop terrace, and restaurant.

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Interface Tourism Spain

JULY 19, 2022

The tourism sector is constantly evolving, as exemplified by the growing trends of ‘staycations’ and ‘bleisure’. These two different, yet interlinked, forms of tourism have existed for several years but continue to enjoy year-on-year growth. billion euros globally in 2026, with a year-on-year growth of 4.1%.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here to keep you up-to-date on the latest must-read travel and tourism news. Vincent and the Grenadines On Thursday, the minister of tourism of St. A leading group travel company has put together some amazing itineraries youll want to check out. ” Booking is open now.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The airport will add a LEED Silver-certified, $675 million 14-gate concourse in 2026. Dulles International Airport serves 62 international destinations and Baltimore/Washington International serves 24 international outposts. In  In 2022, the new Metrorail Silver Line began connecting Dulles to downtown DC.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 22, 2024

The Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, launched in late 2021 during the UN Climate Change Conference, signaled a commitment by tourism industry organizations to slash carbon emissions in half by 2030 and achieve net zero before 2050.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

For example, Nike, headquartered in nearby Beaverton , sponsors Portland’s Biketown bike share program, which encourages bike commuting and tourism throughout the region by providing thousands of e-bikes at subsidized rates. Many initiatives helped get the city to where it is. Other projects include Bike Boulevards and Portland By Cycle.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Travel initiative, data on global tourism, advice for solo female business travelers, Boeing’s latest hiccup and the most recent addition to Universal Orlando’s upcoming Epic Universe theme park. The post Smart Travel: 2024 Global Tourism to Set Records, Travel Tips for Women and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The Commonwealth Games will be held in 2026. There will be a significant increase in the tourism and event industry leading up to that event, and MCB will be supporting the state’s aims in that and expanding that worldwide presence and profile up to 2026. Still, we will continue to do more of what we are doing.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 24, 2022

Tourism New Zealand’s Chief Executive, René de Monchy said: “We look forward to welcoming international business events back to our shores very soon. From these dates, visitors will be able to travel to New Zealand without needing to self-isolate.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

This edition of Smart Travel also features the debut of Bangkoks newest luxury hotel, the launch of Tourism Cares Meaningful Travel Map of the Hawaiian Islands, TripAdvisors 2025 Best of the Best Destinations full list and more. We support Tourism Cares work to expand the Meaningful Map Program to include Hawaii.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

NYC Tourism + Conventions pulled out all the stops by hosting its largest-ever Tristate Meeting Planner event at The Glasshouse. Bonus: Cities Around the Country Joined the Celebration While MPI and SITE were leading the charge online, destinations across the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2025

As always, Smart Travel has you covered with the weeks biggest travel and tourism stories. With Vista s debut world cruise in 2026 already generating excitement, we are thrilled to offer another unparalleled journey in 2027, featuring immersive experiences and exclusive amenities, said an Oceania Cruises representative.

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