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Sustainable event ideas in Lucerne

The MICE Blog

I recently visited Lucerne to attend the ‘Go Sustainable’ study trip, organised by the Lucerne Convention Bureau in collaboration with the Zurich Convention Bureau. This event brought together both destinations to showcase to event planners the extensive possibilities for organising sustainable events.

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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. DMO stands for destination management organization, though these are often referred to as destination marketing organizations. But how and why?

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How Tourism Can Protect Cultural Heritage

Solimar International

Protecting cultural heritage is one of our utmost priorities as well as a core development objective in all of our projects. When done right, building a strong tourism economy is a great way for local residents of any region to nurture their own cultural heritage and also provide meaningful educational experiences to visitors.

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Thinking Outside the Box: The Power of Unique Venues and Experiences

ADMEI

Not only does this activity provide sustenance, but it also offers a rich, multisensory experience that connects attendees with the local culture. They can be powerful tools for team building, cultural immersion, and even metaphorical learning experiences. This is where Destination Management Companies (DMCs) prove invaluable.

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Sustainable Tourism Management for National Parks

Solimar International

The best opportunity to address both concerns is to invest in sustainable management for natural parks, which have especially vulnerable ecosystems. As such, it should be our top priority to maintain these protected areas for future generations by making sure they are managed with sustainability in mind.

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New ETC report investigates links between the changing tourism environment and NTOs work

ETC Corporate

As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with ongoing challenges posed by climate change and ensuring sustainability, tourism globally is in a critical period of transition. Challenge of sustainability and climate change. Each of the objectives contributes to several of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Charting New Waters: Maldives Debuts First Sustainable Destination Management Organization

Solimar International

This environmental threat underscores the urgency for sustainable tourism practices to preserve local ecosystems and promote ecosystem conservation. Around the world, DMOs coordinate the various elements of tourism, from marketing to visitor services, infrastructure development, and sustainability initiatives.