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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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy. According to the findings, 95% of frequent business travelers believe AI can enhance their travel experience, with added convenience (44%), cost efficiencies (43%) and streamlined expense management (41%) among the top benefits.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Megacity Opportunities As home to one of the original megacities, tourism is a growing part of the economy. prioritizing people, giving young employees leadership opportunities and using technology to elevate the human experience, everyone benefits. This will also elevate the quality of their businesses, she said.

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APRIL 21, 2022

Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In 2018, international visitors accounted for 81% of Bangkok’s tourism spend. Between 2005 and 2017, London saw an increase of 10.8 million visitors.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read travel and tourism news. Estrosi told residents of Nice earlier this week of the development, saying, Tourism, yes, overtourism, noThe cruises that pollute and dump their low-cost clientele, who consume nothing, but leave their waste behindThese cruises have no place with us.

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ETC Corporate

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Policymakers, destination management organisations, the tourism industry, local communities and visitors each have a role to play in the sector’s transformation. New ETC handbook brings clarity on how tourism organisations can encourage sustainable practices. Putting principles into practice.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

The AER Cooperation AG manages all commercial offerings on behalf of AER e.V. The focus was on addressing current tourism challenges and providing targeted training for participants. Community feeling and mutual benefit : The conference strengthened the bond within AER member companies. registered association).

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Many people around the world, specifically in the west, have never heard of this destination, so putting it on the map with a tourism development project necessitates a unique formula of design and implementation. This case study explores the process of setting up a tourism development project for Cox’s Bazar.

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Solimar International

JULY 18, 2023

The best opportunity to address both concerns is to invest in sustainable management for natural parks, which have especially vulnerable ecosystems. According to the World Commission on Protected Areas, the management of protected areas is central to legal, political, institutional, and practical conservation efforts around the world.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2022

After a quiet two years on the events, hospitality and tourism fronts, an experience-driven, diversity, equity and inclusion-devoted (DEI) next generation of talent is pouring through open doors, looking for opportunities to break into the industry. In fact, anyone older than 18 can apply—no college or events experience required.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Read More : American Airlines Eases Pet Policy New Study Reveals Benefits of Sports and Music Tourism Collinson International has just released a report revealing the details of spending by those traveling for sports and music events, and the results are eye-opening. Travel managers say pricing’s impact on travel volume is 1.5

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. and Blacks in Travel & Tourism.

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Solimar International

JANUARY 16, 2025

Focused on the Greater Sundarbans region of Bangladesh, the Activity aimed to support local government, communities, businesses and conservation activities in and around the Sundarbans Reserved Forest through the development, management, and marketing of ecotourism.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 23, 2024

Embracing an eco-conscious travel management approach is not just about minimizing your environmental footprint; it’s about enriching your travel experience while preserving the world’s natural and cultural treasures for future generations.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2022

As the tourism industry shakes off the ashes and begins to spread its wings again, so must the corporate responsibility partnerships that aid the host cities and event activities. Responsible Tourism as Travel Climbs. Read More: WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth. Bond as a Team for a Cause.

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Solimar International

JULY 13, 2022

Community-based tourism is one of the most significant parts of the tourism industry and key to destination sustainability. Despite their importance, communities are often neglected in tourism. Many tourism destinations overlook local peoples, or at best use them as gimmicks and labor for foreign visitors.

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Solimar International

JULY 26, 2022

What is Tourism Planning? . Tourism planning consists of creating strategies to develop tourism in a specific destination. It is crucial for DMOs and tourism businesses to stay up-to-date. . Origin and development of tourism planning. The aim of tourism planning. Drafting tourism policies.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2021

Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management , says top executives from major brands are calling him to personally interview college students because they are desperate for employees to clean rooms and check people in. But those costs are far outweighed by the benefits of holding meetings in person.”.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

And while predictions of a hybrid future don’t seem to reflect our current reality, a shift to virtual for some events can lead to a scramble for personnel who know how to manage the nuances of streaming meetings. Freelancing gives them the ability to have the best of both worlds—to manage their life and their business priorities.”

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Smart Meetings

JULY 18, 2022

The program enables individual attendees to select and plant endemic and native trees as part of the center’s conservation program, Hoomalo—which translates to “to conserve or manage wisely.”. And when it’s all over, event planners and attendees can say goodbye knowing that what they leave behind will benefit the local community.

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Solimar International

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Role of DMOs in Shaping the Future of Tourism Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) are the backbone of regional tourism, acting as the strategic coordinators and stewards of many visitor economies worldwide. In this section, well explore four foundational technologies transforming the future of destination management.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Bluewater Managing Partner Scott Schoenberger suggests that planners consider the following when producing sustainable events: Intent—all parties involved, including the event team and stakeholders must be on board. has since blossomed into a full-service AV and staging service focused on providing clients with sustainable solutions.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Photo courtesy of Tourism Unique Center. In the Lori region of Northern Armenia, the NGO Center has created the Tourism Unique Center , known as TUC (????), It is one of the best examples of the country’s community-based tourism, showing that Armenia’s sustainable tourism potential is endless. Tourism Unique Center.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Secret Behind Thriving Travel Destinations At the heart of every successful tourist destination, the essential role of tourism consultants operates like a well-kept secret. However, the proficiency they bring to international development, tourism, and marketing industries is irrefutable. What is the Role of Tourism Consultants?

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The Abbi Agency

JANUARY 20, 2022

Anderson began her tenure in the agency’s public relations department before growing the client service and brand management departments from the ground up. The agency has benefited immensely from their steady hands and focused vision.”. Independent.

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Solimar International

JUNE 12, 2022

Partaking in nature based tourism while visiting Capurganá, Colombia is a tool to drive economic success, protect biodiversity, and build a strong social impact. This provides a tremendous opportunity to improve its competitive edge for nature based tourism both internationally and domestically. What is Nature-Based Tourism? .

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Solimar International

JUNE 23, 2021

The concept of tourism traces back more than 4,000 years when early civilizations across the world began travelling for commerce and religious purposes. billion people worldwide engage in tourism with expected increase to 1.8 From just 25 million tourist arrivals in 1950, today more than 1.3

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2024

But at the end of the day, it benefits our environment.” Coral reef tourism is one of the key draws for visitors to The Bahamas, so as SCTLD continues to harm the reefs, so too does it harm the tourism economy, one of the biggest industries in the country. It’s going to cost us a little bit more.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 17, 2024

Destination Management Companies, or DMCs, are professional services companies possessing extensive local knowledge, expertise, and resources, specializing in the design and implementation of events, activities, tours, transportation, and program logistics. In reality, DOs and DMCs can become powerful collaborators.

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

World Tourism Day is here! The 2021 theme chosen by the World Tourism Organization is “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”. In this blog post, We’ll explore the origins of World Tourism Day, and the goals being set for the future. What is World Tourism Day? What is World Tourism Day? Every year on 27th September.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2024

Pioneering hospitality leaders forged new paths to top of LA hotel world The hospitality landscape in Los Angeles is filled with bold female leaders brave enough to break away from the Mad Men norm to bring their unique leadership styles forward for the benefit of their organizations, the industry and future hospitality professionals.

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Solimar International

MAY 8, 2022

From its breathtaking natural beauty to its extreme historical importance, Virginia tourism is one of the most diverse in the United States. Learn about one of the most interesting Virginia Destination Management Organizations here. Virginia is an unique US state who has nailed their tourism marketing messaging.

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ADMEI

MAY 15, 2024

3 Reasons to Hire an Accredited DMC 15 May 2024 In the dynamic realm of event management, trade shows serve as pivotal hubs for engagement, networking, and brand representation. There are many benefits of trade shows for professionals in the meetings and events industry.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

to $15 with healthcare benefits. Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board Executive Director Kate Sollitt called the measure vital to providing fire, emergency medical care, maintenance, parks and other critical services to visitors and locals alike. The initiative supported by Unite Here!

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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. Delta is positioning itself as a more premium alternative, offering benefits like free seat upgrades, priority boarding and complimentary checked bags to match-tier SkyMiles members.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

61% of all surveyed event professionals identified as White and are predominant across all job grades, with minimal representation from other ethnicities, especially in senior management (15% Black) and board (6% Black) positions. IMEX2022 #island #Tourism #meetsmart pic.twitter.com/2BlWbAhy0D. For the love of lanyards.

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Solimar International

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Sustainable Tourism Certification: Steps and Benefits In this modern era, where responsible travel is becoming more popular, the way we travel is changing significantly. Explore the role of sustainable tourism certifications. What Are the Key Modern Travel Trends in the Evolving Tourism Landscape?

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