Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read travel and tourism news. This collaboration combines Aeros semi-private jet service with Stein Collections luxurious ski-in/ski-out properties, offering a seamless travel experience that prioritizes comfort, convenience and exclusivity.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. Wondering about the future long-term impacts of the travel sector? So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 10, 2025

We believe, thanks to dupe travel, you can. At Dana, we blogged about dupe travel in 12 Travel Trends Making Moves in 2024. Some of the worlds most heavy-hitting travel media giants are on board too. Dupe travel destinations are all around us. Although its been said (and sang!) You can get what you want too.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

Welcome to Smart Travel, our weekly column where we share our latest tips and tricks to stay up to date on the can’t-miss news in travel. Today, we explore top travel apps and services, can’t-miss pricing for those planning a South American getaway, new international airline routes and more.

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ETC Corporate

JULY 16, 2021

For the second year running, Euronews, Europe’s leading international news media, has partnered with the European Travel Commission (ETC), representing national tourism boards of Europe, to support the travel and tourism sector. which will be a one-stop-shop for those considering their travel plans for summer 2021.

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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Following a summer of strong tourism demand, international tourist arrivals to Europe are only 3.2% The rebound is being driven by resilient intra-European travel and the influx of US tourists benefitting from favourable exchange rates. below 2019 levels, and nights are down by 1.3% for the January-September period.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 4, 2023

Who benefits from accessible tourism? More people get the opportunity to enjoy travel destinations they may not have been able to visit with ease (or at all) before. The tourism industry welcomes more visitors. New jobs become available in the travel sector. Everyone does.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 25, 2022

For DMOs and CVBs promoting their own corner of the world to travelers, it may sometimes seem like the budget you’re granted just isn’t enough to accomplish all of your goals. With co-op marketing campaigns, destinations are free to take a deeper dive into stories that focus on and pique segmented traveler interests. Asset Amassment.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A comprehensive travel survey recognizes this historic day World Tourism Day takes place each year on September 27. It was established by the United Nations in 1980 to commemorate the same day in 1970 when the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Statues were adopted. Read More: Go.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The truth is that by partnering with a marketing team, sales departments can benefit greatly. Here are the most important benefits of sales and marketing working together: 1. The sales team spends one on-one-time with meeting planners often traveling together. Especially for your stakeholders. Let’s look at why this is the case.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

As travel and tourism professionals, we are all aware of the negative impacts on our communities as a result of overtourism. And for travelers, peak season means higher prices, bigger crowds, more disruption, and a lower quality experience. Join us in giving a thumbs down to the feast or famine seasonal tourism economy.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2025

travelers are starting to opt for shorter trips and more affordable stays as they brace for tighter budgets. As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you this weeks must-read travel and tourism news. 75% expect travel costs to rise in 2025 compared to 2024, prompting 47% to choose more affordable destinations.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 30, 2021

Destinations can gain a massive advantage by encouraging travelers to share their experiences with others. With that in mind, let’s look at the main benefits of user-generated content and what it means for your company. Why UGC Is Crucial for Travel and Tourism Brands. Get travelers excited about participating.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

DMCs – The Unsung Heroes of Local Economies 09 January 2025 In the bustling world of tourism and events, there's a remarkable force silently shaping the economic landscapes of destinations worldwide: Destination Management Companies (DMCs). Hotels fill up, restaurants buzz with activity, and transportation services kick into high gear.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here to keep you in the loop with the latest travel and tourism news you need to know. The program is designed to help travelers of all skill levels make the most of their time outdoors without giving up the comforts of home. AmaWaterways has something new that just might fit the bill.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 16, 2023

With economic factors always changing and younger generations gaining more access to travel, collecting the data of those who visit a location helps DMOs build better strategies. 3 Benefits of Better Visitor Data: Increased Customer Understanding. Download our 2023 Travel Outlook WP today to find out more ways to level up your data.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

Drive More Visitors with Value Based Marketing Millennials are currently the largest generation of travel spenders, with 33% of these 27–42-year-olds (as of 2023) willing to spend at least $5,000 on a vacation. Many in the millennial segment identify with value based marketing and engage deeper with campaigns that embrace these themes.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

We touched on this concept in Pop Culture Tourism and noted its continuing popularity in 12 Travel Trends Making Moves in 2024. With Expedia reporting that “more than half of travelers now say that TV shows and movies inspire their travel plans,” it’s definitely worth a deeper dive. Even though the U.S. Not a problem!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Read on for Smart Travels latest cant-miss headlines. At one point, an estimated 2,500 workers at Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott International hotels affected 27% of San Franciscos hotel inventory, deeply impacting the citys travel sector. Stressed about San Franciscos hotel strike and how it will impact an upcoming meeting?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 9, 2022

Gen Z, those born in the late 90s and early 2000s, haven’t yet grasped the benefits of hospitality jobs and business. The study asked 4,000 Americans and Canadians how they felt about tourism in their state and community. The study asked 4,000 Americans and Canadians how they felt about tourism in their state and community.

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ETC Corporate

MARCH 6, 2023

The European Travel Commission (ETC) today hosted a joint press conference with Tourism Economics and European Tourism Association (ETOA) at ITB Berlin on the state of long-haul travel recovery to Europe and expectations for 2023.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

“Local gastronomy, nature, wellness and rural tourism experiences will take centre stage in travel in 2024.” Watching consumer travel trends to stay ahead of the curve is essential for a nimble organization. CULINARY A desire to broaden authentic in-destination experiences is driving an increase in culinary-related travel.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

As the predominant way to analyze website traffic and behavior, it is imperative that DMOs and travel websites switch their accounts over to GA4. In addition to UA soon being unsupported and unworkable, there’s a host of benefits that come from switching to GA4. The post 2023 Travel Outlook: Tech Trends to Watch!

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Held in Amsterdam, this event for the Alliance of Independent Travel Agencies (AER) brought together 500 travel agencies and 400 specialized tour operators, with a large portion focused on sustainable travel. The focus was on addressing current tourism challenges and providing targeted training for participants.

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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. Investing in the Future. Teaching as a Team.

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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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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2022

and namesake for the hospitality school in the NYU School of Professional Studies, was realistic about the effects of Covid on the travel industry but remained optimistic about the upward trends of 2022. He said in his opening remarks, “Travel is essential to the way we work and live–because it has tremendous potential to connect us.”.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 12, 2022

Let’s look at what’s happening in spending on travel and restaurants, then cover our recommendations on the best tips for weathering this volatile time. How Views on Travel Spending Are Changing. We all saw travel decrease dramatically in 2020 as flights and bookings were canceled due to COVID-19.

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Dana Communications

AUGUST 8, 2023

In this way, the act of pampering oneself benefits the greater community. Essentially, this suggests that consumers are willing to give the benefit of the doubt to brands that are seen to be making an effort to do the right thing. And this makes everyone feel great. Consider adding charitable giving options on bills.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

Travel Association president and CEO Roger Dow seconded the request, saying, “Restrictions have taken a disproportionately heavy toll on the travel industry and our millions of workers, and the rule preventing cruise operations is uniquely specific. It will span five continents, ferrying travelers to 66 destinations in 34 countries.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

When touching down in a foreign country, the first thing many travelers do is connect to the airport’s Wi-Fi to get caught up on news, posts and messages they missed in the air. However, NordVPN , a virtual private network provider, urges travelers to think twice about cybersecurity. Disable Automatic Network Connections.

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Unique World Global Destinations

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

South America, a continent renowned for its unparalleled biodiversity, rich cultures, and historical wonders, is embracing a movement towards sustainable travel that seeks to preserve its natural and cultural heritage. The Amazon rainforest, home to 10% of the world’s known species, is a focal point for eco-tourism.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important as the travel and tourism industries are surging into 2023. Corporate sponsorship allows Invisible Cities to provide skill training for their employees, bring tourism to the city and create a team-building experience that will inspire understanding amongst a group.

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Smart Meetings

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. The Travel Foundation and the U.S.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

COVID-19 has drastically changed how people travel — and it will be a good while before we return to “normal,” if ever. Although travelers are finally getting back out into the world and visiting new destinations, things have shifted. But first, let’s look at how travel has changed since the pandemic started.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 7, 2023

While Becky was experienced in digital advertising, she didn’t have extensive experience in the travel industry when she joined the team in January 2022, although she had worked with various tourism destinations for many years. Her favorite thing about working in tourism? You get to see the best parts of each destination.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The stunning beaches, unique local culture, and unspoiled natural beauty make it an idyllic retreat for travelers seeking a getaway. This case study explores the process of setting up a tourism development project for Cox’s Bazar. In recent years, Cox’s Bazar has experienced huge growth in tourism.

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