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“Everyone has a role to play in sustainable tourism” – ETC publishes Handbook on Encouraging Sustainable Tourism Practices

ETC Corporate

Policymakers, destination management organisations, the tourism industry, local communities and visitors each have a role to play in the sector’s transformation. New ETC handbook brings clarity on how tourism organisations can encourage sustainable practices. Putting principles into practice.

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Case study: AER Annual Conference 2023, Amsterdam

The MICE Blog

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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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. In this section, well explore four foundational technologies transforming the future of destination management.

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Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs

Smart Meetings

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independently owned destination management companies, launched GDP University. The free program touches on topics, in the form of webinars, from the basics of meeting planning to more complex topics, such as event technology and sustainability. GDP University.

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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.

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Storytelling for Sustainable Destinations & Tourism Marketing

Solimar International

As such, the significance of storytelling in sustainable destination and tourism marketing has never been greater. Every destination harbors a unique narrative, yet not all have mastered the art of narrating it effectively. What is storytelling in sustainable destination and tourism marketing?

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The Future of Business Events in North America

Unique World Global Destinations

As the region’s largest economies, the United States and Canada are leading the charge, embracing technology, sustainability, and hybrid event formats to ensure that business events not only meet the needs of today’s professionals but also anticipate the demands of the future. By 2025, the global MICE industry is projected to reach $1.4