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Brand USA Focus on MICE and Special Events Could Expand Annual Global Travel Beyond 90 Million in the Future

Smart Meetings

That spending directly supports local jobs, sustains small businesses, and fuels the economymaking inbound travel the largest service export for the United States. as the ultimate destination for leisure, business events, and cultural experiences, he concluded. tourism ecosystem. From a branding perspective, were positioning the U.S.

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Smart Travel: Flying Taxi Startup Raises Millions, Armenia Debuts Top Luxury Destination, Marriott Acquires Postcard Cabins and More

Smart Meetings

Dubai Marks Progress in Tourism, Events and Sustainability in 2024 With nearly 15 million overnight visitors as of October 2024, Dubai has hit its stride as a top international destination for tourism, meetings and events. A cool $660 million has just gone toward making that dream a reality.

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Philippines to host the 1st ever UN Tourism Gastronomy Forum

Travel Daily Media

As we intensify our diversification of the country’s tourism portfolio through multidimensional tourism, we strongly see food as a crucial element in enhancing the Philippine cultural experience. Serving more than just food, gastronomy tourism encapsulates a nation’s culture, history, and traditions.

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Africa Travel Week Trends Report reveals tourism drivers for 2023

Travel Daily News

For adventure tourists, it’s not just about taking risks but also about connecting with new cultures and landscapes while being physically active. Travelling light: According to World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Trip.com Group: 69% of travellers are looking for sustainable travel options in 2023.

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Shaping the Future of HoReCa: THAIFEX – HOREC Asia soft launch unveils Next-generation trends in Bangkok, Thailand

Travel Daily Media

Their presence added prestige to the event and emphasised their instrumental role in advancing innovative solutions for the sustained growth of the HoReCa industry in Thailand and beyond. Food waste is being creatively addressed by beverage makers through upcycling ingredients into sustainable zero-waste drinks.

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Business meetings, snorkel, scuba, dive and more! Maldives, the perfect backdrop for your MICE

Travel Daily Media

billion by 2028, the Maldives has also revamped its MICE offerings and services. Surf, sail or simply spend the day out on an inhabited island for a team building activity or explore the local culture and cuisine at your leisure. The concept of MICE in Maldives is one that is unique and unparalleled to any other destination.

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4 Trends That Will Shape The Business Events Scene Post-Covid

IT&CM Events

Sustainability comes into keen focus. But recognition of this weakness is growing and many business events venues in Asia-Pacific are doing their best to strive for better sustainability credentials. MCEC’s sustainability manager, Samantha Ferrier: “We’re aiming high, with a target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030.

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