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Qurator: Hawaii’s New, All-encompassing Tourism Certification Program

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It needs tourism, including groups, but its residents—especially but not only Native Hawaiians—have been increasingly upset about overtourism and degradation of the state’s fragile environment and treasured cultural sites. Hawai’i is at a crossroads. The aftermath of the tragic West Maui wildfire only sharpened divides. What to do?

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2024 KTIA Annual Conference Recap

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The fine folks at Visit Northen Kentucky in conjunction with the Kentucky Tourism Industry Association showed that fact off in style last week at their annual conference. Bourbon is a huge tourism driver within Kentucky, and tourism numbers are up within the state. Kentucky is more than just bourbon and horses.

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WINNERS OF THE DESTINATION OF SUSTAINABLE CULTURAL TOURISM AWARDS 2021

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The ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ Awards enhance the visibility of European cultural tourism destinations, create a platform for sharing experience and knowledge and promotes networking between destinations.

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Winners of the Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2022 revealed

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The ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ Awards enhance the visibility of European cultural tourism destinations, create a platform for sharing experience and knowledge and promotes networking between destinations. The theme of this year’s edition was ‘ Relaunching European Tourism.

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Canadian Tariffs Triggering Reputation Tarnish for U.S. Destinations

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Promoting Inclusive, Welcoming Local Attitudes Could Moderate Reactions to Federal Actions Americans reading about the flurry of activity out of Washington, D.C., German travelers deeply value travel as a cultural and lifestyle necessity, even in uncertain times. Currently, Thailand and parts of Asia have overtaken the U.S.

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MPI Gears Up for EMEC 2025 in Türkiye

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EMEC focuses on three core goals: to act as an idea incubator for the international MICE community, to produce an event for Europeans by Europeans and to honor the history and culture of its host destination.

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MPI’s EMEC 2025 Pursued Harmony in Turkiye

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But it also includes protecting cultural heritage, promotion of local traditions and biodiversity protection in addition to promoting local gastronomy, labor force development and human rights standards. Megacity Opportunities As home to one of the original megacities, tourism is a growing part of the economy.

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