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Cal Poly Students Gained Experience and Confidence at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025

Smart Meetings

To find out what the university is teaching future meetings and event professionals and what they gleaned from the two days of sessions and networking, we asked Ryan Becker, senior vice president of communications and strategy with Visit California. He also learned a thing or two from a student social media manager while at a session.

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Case study: AER Annual Conference 2023, Amsterdam

The MICE Blog

The focus was on addressing current tourism challenges and providing targeted training for participants. AER wanted to create a strong network and encourage exchange between members and partners, moving away from competitive thinking toward a community of learning and sharing. At IMEX Koepelkerk venue was recommended.

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A Digital Future in Destination Management: Technology and Innovation for DMOs in 2025

Solimar International

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. This leaves more space for focused human interaction between staff and stakeholders.

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What is a Destination Management Organization (DMO) and Why Should Destinations Care?

Solimar International

All global destinations compete for visitors and money. They need the support of destination management organizations (DMOs) to help market, manage, succeed. This article answers the question: what is a DMO and why the tourism industry should care about them. But how and why? So, what is a DMO?

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Virginia Destination Management Organizations: An Interview With Local Director, Irene Kilmer

Solimar International

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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Smart Moves in Salt Lake City, Seattle and More

Smart Meetings

Heather McCargo McCargo is marketing manager of communications and events for ATL Airport District. While at Montage, Guzzetta also worked as director of Hearts of Montage, a volunteer organization that fundraises for the local community. Rebekah Courtney Courtney is convention sales manager for Louisville Tourism.

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Smart Moves in New York, Panama City Beach and More

Smart Meetings

She has also held senior marketing positions with firms EY, Grant Thornton, PWC and SNR Denton, communications roles with Bank of New York and CIBC Melon, and interim global marketing stints with WTT Group and YTKO Group. He has been with the organization for a total of 10 years, joining as program manager for IAAPA Europe in 2009.

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