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

Smart Meetings

The hospitality students were part of a larger partnership with the university that embodies Cal Polys learn by doing ethos. The conference emphasized the power of California tourism as an economic, social and cultural force for good. He also learned a thing or two from a student social media manager while at a session.

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DMCs – The Unsung Heroes of Local Economies

ADMEI

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). But the impact doesn't stop there.

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Smart Moves in Reno, Paradise Coast and More

Smart Meetings

He brings 52 years of experience, beginning in the hospitality industry as a dishwasher and moving through the roles of executive chef, food and beverage manager and finally general manager, and has worked with the Marriott brand for 16 years at various locations.

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Destinations Skill-up to Support Meetings Industry Advances

Smart Meetings

More than 1,300 representatives from convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) across North America and the world (600 of them first-time attendees) started arriving last week to take classes on everything from budgets and economic development to marketing and leadership as part of their Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) training.

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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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How New Orleans Recovered after a Natural Disaster

Smart Meetings

As an owner of a corporate destination management franchise in New Orleans, I saw the reality of ground zero as I worked to rebuild my business after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Welcome Empathy Tourism. New Orleans is our city, but the hospitality industry is my village. Stand Together. Jeff O’Hara. Go Tell the Story.

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The Blueprint: Creating a Tourism Project in Cox’s Bazar

Solimar International

Visitors can immerse themselves in the bustling markets, savor the local delicacies, and engage with the warm and hospitable locals. The nearby Himchari National Park offers opportunities for hiking and wildlife spotting, further improving the destination’s appeal for nature enthusiasts.

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