Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

In the face of doubt, however, business travel has emerged with critical and pivotal strategies for recovery in its pocket and a renaissance of travel in its sights, as evidenced by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT)’s white paper, “ Why Business Travel Is the Center of the New Company Culture.” The Great Reprioritization.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Hotel sales directors face increasing pressure to demonstrate measurable returns on their marketing investments, particularly in the meetings and events sector. This article explores proven strategies for hotel sales directors to enhance their meeting and event marketing ROI.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Read More : Neuroinclusion: Events for Everyone Sustainability is like cooking with ingredients sourced close to home, with a respect for the earth that nourishes us. Khris Baizen is a visionary in brand storytelling and experiential marketing, dedicated to crafting narratives that resonate deeply with audiences.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

The stated core values include life balance, sustainability, service, leadership and innovation, curiosity and creativity, diversity and inclusivity, community and collaboration, and professionalism and integrity. The conference emphasized the power of California tourism as an economic, social and cultural force for good.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Sustainability has been shaping society for quite some time now, and we’re seeing examples of it incorporated into wellness and hospitality more and more each year. In addition, according to Booking.com’s 2023 Sustainable Travel Report , approximately 76% of respondents want to travel sustainably over the next 12 months.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The post Phetchaburi, Thailand to host PATA Destination Marketing Forum appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Phetchaburi in central Thailand has been announced as the host city for this year’s PATA Destination Marketing Forum.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

A small change in the typical go-to goes a long way for the attendee, serves the immediate needs of the DMC's clients, and also enhances the overall quality of services in the destination, making it more competitive in the global market. Looking Ahead As we look to the future, the role of DMCs in shaping local economies will only grow.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

That spending directly supports local jobs, sustains small businesses, and fuels the economymaking inbound travel the largest service export for the United States. One of our biggest challenges is global competitionother countries are stepping up their game, investing heavily in tourism infrastructure and marketing, reported Dixon.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Hoshino Resorts and Japan Airlines Team Up to Attract Tourists Japan Airlines and Hoshino Resorts have partnered to launch a new sustainable tourism campaign , “All-Time Favorite vs. Hidden Gems,” which aims to attract visitors to Japan’s less-trodden locales. on Thursday, while Uber’s shares fell 2%.

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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. Cultural & Heritage Marketing Council.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Thiago Araujo Thiago Araujo, BCD Meetings & Events BCD Meetings & Events welcomes Araujo as global sustainability director. He brings over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of sustainability, business development and strategic leadership.

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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. About AER AER is an alliance of 500 travel agencies and 400 specialized tour operators, many of whom focus on sustainable travel.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 1, 2023

As such, the significance of storytelling in sustainable destination and tourism marketing has never been greater. To craft a compelling marketing campaign for your tourism offerings, one must delve into the profound craft of storytelling marketing. What is storytelling in sustainable destination and tourism marketing?

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? In this post, Ill break event marketing down into simple steps so you can plan successful events that get great results. What Is Event Marketing? Why Does Event Marketing Work?

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Regenerative Tourism When sustainable travel just won’t cut it, the most conscientious wanderlusters can turn to regenerative tourism. Closer to home, Fogo Island Inn connects guests with local artisans and fishermen to help preserve the island’s culture and bolster a core industry. Marketing a destination? Do you have grounds?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2024

Throughout his years in the industry, he has worked across many departments including front desk, housekeeping, food & beverage, accounting and more, and has established a reputation for collaborative work budget creation, improving service scores and building strong cultures. Djokovic is appointed as director of sales and marketing.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Cultural Activities for Downtime Stone Street provides a perfect escape between meetings with its range of dining spots and historic charm. The refreshed South Street Seaport offers waterfront relaxation where you can enjoy live music and seasonal farmers’ markets.

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Redfin

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The city’s housing market is more affordable than nearby Portland, making it a popular choice for those seeking value and space without sacrificing proximity to an urban center. Housing in Portland Portland’s housing market offers a blend of urban and neighborhood living, with a strong focus on community and sustainable development.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2024

Many Canadian vendors have focused on elevated food and beverage options to stand out in an increasingly competitive global market for meetings and events. SM: What are some innovative approaches to considerations such as sustainability, diet preferences, and local history?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Find something for everyone while absorbing the city’s culture Anticipating culinary expectations for groups can be stressful for meeting professionals, especially with more awareness of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and religious-based dietary restrictions or preferences. An easy solution? A food hall.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 18, 2022

Event planners and marketers looking to produce engaging experiences while reducing their overall carbon footprint can now do so in the heart of paradise: Hawaii. Putting Sustainability in Action. Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

In-market managing directors for countries all over the world reported on trends in consumer sentiment, government policies and all-important airlift limitations. The luxury China market wants personalized and outdoor, active experiences. They are looking for immersive, unique cultural experiences.

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Redfin

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Phoenix and Tucson are two of the states most vibrant cities, offering sunny weather, outdoor activities, and unique cultural experiences. Housing in Phoenix vs Tucson Phoenix and Tucson provide contrasting real estate markets, from Phoenixs sprawling urban developments to Tucsons more relaxed desert charm.

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ETC Corporate

JULY 22, 2021

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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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Business event planner respondents to Convene s 31st Annual Meetings Market Survey shared their biggest work challenges in open-ended responses, which fell into similar categories as the 2023 responses, but with budget woes taking the lead. Event logistics last-minute registrations continue to add to the pressure of executing events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2021

A two-for-one combo in sustainable travel and personal safety? Tenets of ecotourism range from booking trips off-season and visiting “second city” destinations to activities that promote cultural awareness and support artisans and laborers in the community. 50 Shades of Ecotourism. Reimagining Hotel Gift Shops. Taking Action.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

He brings a dedication to sustainability and social impact with purpose-led initiatives, and has been recognized as one of Rosewood’s Impact Trailblazers. Smith brings over 15 years of experience to her new role as director of sales and marketing.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

But each year unveils fresh insights about this lucrative niche market—so we’re unpacking the 2022 trends inside the still-going-strong solo travel trend. In Search of Sustainability. You don’t have to build a marketing strategy around them alone! Solo travel is nothing new. In fact, we’ve been blogging about it since 2017.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2022

Culture , a business management consulting firm focused on leadership and culture development. She is a past-chair of Destinations International, the international trade association for destination marketing organizations. Culture to bring everyone together with a unified voice. “I western region.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Planners should get familiar with cultural, economic and social differences amongst a diverse group of attendees and assess how to facilitate the process of sharing ideas to be the most productive. Green Gatherings Sustainability is at the front of both planners’ and attendees’ minds, as Green Gatherings takes center stage.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2023

With cannabis gaining momentum in state legislations and shedding its stigma to be more visible in mainstream culture, cannabis travel and tourism is a fast-rising market. Most of my work focuses around destination marketing organizations. When I’m looking at a destination, I’m looking at the visitor ecosystem.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

They want their events to be Instagram-worthy, culturally immersive, and aligned with their values. In addition, market dynamics and global factors can significantly impact how far a client's budget stretches. Today's clients crave experiences as unique as their brand DNA.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

It really is about the memories created brick by brick, and this got me thinking…  As Destination Marketers, we are not too far off from being a LEGO Designer. One thing I have turned to over the last several years is LEGO and truly getting into enjoying the hours it takes to build something. It just looks a little different.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 29, 2024

This world is the reality of keyword search volumes, and for destination marketers, it’s a map to buried gold. Forget outdated brochures and generic campaigns – the future of destination marketing lies in harnessing the power of data. So, ditch the guesswork and embrace the science.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Allison Aguilar Bultman Allison Aguilar Bultman, Destination Madison Destination Madison promotes Aguilar Bultman to a brand new sales position: convention sales manager, multicultural markets. Axel Najera Axel Najera, Fairmont Mayakoba Fairmont Mayakoba appoints Najera to the role of assistant director of marketing.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Creating inclusive events opens attendance to new and untapped markets, driving participation and revenue while also delivering an attendee experience that fosters long-term loyalty and establishes a competitive advantage for the event. trillion in global GDP annually.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

This includes roles like event technology specialists, event registration specialists, meeting and event planners, event marketing roles, and marketing specialists. This is driven by sustainability concerns, cost efficiency and a focus on local community support and cultural preservation. Respect their need for balance.

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