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

Smart Meetings

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. They are already being schooled in innovations such as eye tracking, sentiment measurement and event AI in labs at school.

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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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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. Recognising this, the European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a report: “ The Changing Tourism Environment and Its Impact on the Work of NTOs ”.

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Smart Moves in Myrtle Beach, New York, Fort Worth and More

Smart Meetings

Kevin Siegrist has been appointed director of sales and marketing at Kimpton Palladian Hotel in Seattle. Kimberly Simone has been promoted to vice president of sales and marketing at Mohegan Sun. Rosy Merlino has been appointed director of sales and marketing at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad. title from Cond Nast Traveler.

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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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Case study: AER Annual Conference 2023, Amsterdam

The MICE Blog

The focus was on addressing current tourism challenges and providing targeted training for participants. The event offered infotainment on sustainability and artificial intelligence, a generational dialogue between young and experienced tourism professionals and a discussion platform on the future of flying.

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Smart Moves in Reno, Paradise Coast and More

Smart Meetings

He brings over 30 years of expertise in the travel and tourism industry and has served in executive roles local to the region for 15 years. As a member of the PRA Business-Management Team (BMT) he will play a key role in developing and implementing key initiatives.