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

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

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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. Read on for the latest in travel news, brought to you by Smart Travel.

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Philippines to host the 1st ever UN Tourism Gastronomy Forum

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The post Philippines to host the 1st ever UN Tourism Gastronomy Forum appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. And while one can virtually gain familiarity with various tastes and dishes from all over the world, nothing beats savoring the actual thing bite by bite.

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61% of UAE residents willing to pay for sustainable tourism experiences

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The post 61% of UAE residents willing to pay for sustainable tourism experiences appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. According to YouGov’s Global Travel & Tourism Whitepaper 2023: Luxury travel post-pandemic, one in 10 consumers has stayed in luxury eco-friendly accommodation during the past three years.

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Africa Travel Week Trends Report reveals tourism drivers for 2023

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CAPE TOWN – Leisure travel, and particularly safari, is driving the recovery of travel and tourism in Africa. Further highlights revealed in the trends report include: The rise of Adventure Tourism: Namibia is a top performer in this regard, with Germany, France and Spain being key drivers of inbound tourism.

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Middle East consumers willing to pay more for sustainable, authentic luxury excursions and accommodation

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important consideration within the Middle East’s luxury travel sector, especially in the UAE where 61% of residents say they are willing to pay a premium for more responsible, eco-friendly and sustainable tourism experiences.

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Progress Report: Global Convention Center Outlook

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In March, the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism pumped the brakes on a new convention center that was proposed to be built in Australia’s capital city. Remember, Los Angeles is hosting the Summer Olympic Games in 2028. What’s your ideal convention center personality type? Australia Forum was first pitched in 2015.

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