Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

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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The MICE Blog

JUNE 3, 2022

Memories and experiences that are created at a destination outlive any other type or event and experience; for me at least. The return of incentive travel has given clients the opportunity to book these trips with confidence. What has changed since the pandemic in the way companies approach incentive travel?

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Business Traveler USA

JULY 20, 2022

Thanks to new advances in artificial intelligence, the future of transportation will be increasingly automated and sustainable, per Euromonitor’s Future of Travel 2040 report. Here’s a peek at what tomorrow’s domestic and international transit experiences will hold for business travelers. Supersonic travel. to as little as 4.5

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Solimar International

MAY 20, 2024

What is a DMO, and how is it used to develop a community into a tourist destination? To begin examining the success of Discover Sugar River Region as a Destination Management Organization (DMO), we must first discuss what a DMO is and how it can be used as a community catalyst.

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 24, 2022

When searching for an event company to partner with, many meeting planners utilize a traditional Destination Management Company (DMC) in the city of their convention. Conferences that travel to different cities each year must research, procure and build trust with each new destination management company.

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Unique World Global Destinations

MAY 3, 2021

They, I’m not quite sure who exactly, say that travel broadens the mind. Even in these turbulent times with Brexit , and of course the covid chaos, the travel bug is still something we can’t get enough of. “ Travel. Incentive Travel Destinations A Little Closer To Home? Taja Macek. Why would you?

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Solimar International

JANUARY 16, 2025

Community-Based Tourism in the Bangladesh Sundarbans Community-based tourism (CBT) is a sub-category of ecotourism where local communities manage and host the tourism experience, and the economic benefits of tourism stay within the community. Recent graduates of the EcoGuide training cohort in Satkhira.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

The post RAK’s meetings sector gets training workshop appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority hosted its first MICE training workshop of the year last week, at Al Hamra Convention Centre, Ras Al Khaimah. .

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CSI DMC

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Choosing the right Destination Management Company (DMC) is pivotal for event success. Utilizing their deep destination knowledge, creativity, and strong local relationships they will navigate the intricacies of the destination down to the last detail while making your program vision a reality from concept to completion.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Secret Behind Thriving Travel Destinations At the heart of every successful tourist destination, the essential role of tourism consultants operates like a well-kept secret. Leading destinations require months of research, strategic marketing, leadership collaboration, and community involvement.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Besides access to great networking opportunities and innovative content, the following 35 events will also provide attendees with great speaker lineups and the chance to travel to amazing locations! An event for destination management company professionals to learn and network. Global Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange.

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Solimar International

JUNE 23, 2021

The concept of tourism traces back more than 4,000 years when early civilizations across the world began travelling for commerce and religious purposes. Strategic planning is critical to determine the scale and type of tourism best suited to the destination yet the process needed to reach this goal is not always straightforward.

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Just Right Destination Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

That’s why we make rain calls and move inside for lighting, why food has safe temperature zones, why bartenders are trained and certified to cut guests off after so many drinks, why we make sure room layouts have no trip hazards, and so on. Adjustments have been made so that guests can enjoy safe events even during their travels. #3

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Solimar International

JUNE 12, 2022

In fact, USAID Nature Tourism Market Research shows that for international travelers, experiencing the biodiversity of Colombia was the hig hest nature-based motivation to visit the country ( USAID, 2021 ). Make Tours, Not War” is the slogan of Colombian tour operator Impulse Travel. The travelers must be educated as well.

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DCI

MARCH 17, 2022

2022 NTTW: The Future of Travel from U.S. Travel on Vimeo. Tourism boards are learning new lessons left and right, but a big one to put at the top of the list involves the international travel trade and, more specifically, converting business from the international luxury travel market. Know Your DMCs.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 3, 2021

Today’s travelers are looking for more than just pretty views and fancy dinners; they want the authenticity that comes from diving into an entirely new culture. In order for this to occur, Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) and local governments must ensure that community stakeholders are present and involved in tourism development.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 5, 2021

So who are the people and organizations interested in about the risks and rewards, i.e. the stakes, of destination development? The government is responsible for building and maintaining adequate infrastructure, like roads and airports, to successfully carry out travel and tourism activities.

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Image courtesy of CNN travel. What is the Role of Tourism Management and Governance? Tourism success largely depends on strategic management by governments and destination management organizations (DMOs). Helsinki – sustainable travel made easy (National Geographic) Image courtesy of GQ.

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DCI

JULY 8, 2021

While rebuilding trust among travelers has been the goal for so long, the travel industry is realizing it also needs to attract back much of the tourism talent and workforce that forms its backbone. With some 65% of all pandemic-related job loss related to travel and hospitality in the U.S. The message is clear.

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Path Destination Management

APRIL 30, 2017

Delivering outstanding and memorable travel experiences relies on many factors: Great itineraries. One of the single most difficult elements to get right for any destination management company is the knowledge of the sales partner and their demographic. Do too little and you lack the right value. Transport and transfers.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Meet our fall 2021 sustainable tourism interns: Jonathan Atari has traveled and lived in different countries around the globe for several years, occasionally in not yet-well-known locations, experiencing them in unique ways. Later on, she joined Dar Al Handasah, a global engineering consultancy firm, as a landscape architect.

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AltexSoft Travel

JUNE 21, 2022

Travel agencies serve as intermediaries between travel products suppliers who want to expand their customer reach and travelers who want to see what their options are and book a number of travel services from one convenient interface. Travel agency inventory basics. What is travel inventory?

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 9, 2023

MVCB is currently seeking proposals from the East Maui community with innovative, community-driven management projects to address tourism’s impacts at highly trafficked hotspot areas identified in the Maui Destination Management Action Plan (DMAP).

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Path Destination Management

JUNE 30, 2017

It wasn’t too long ago that pretty much every adventure travel trip had a ‘Western’ tour guide leading it or, at the very least, accompanying local tour guides. So, what’s actually best from the traveler’s perspective? Managing Director. They happen everywhere and are often part and parcel of travel. Bruce Haxton.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies is out and some of the entries provide insights for meeting planners into what trends in travel and entertainment they should be paying attention to. Gallery Slide description: Offers service and logistics to corporate meetings, incentive travel programs, and conventions in New Orleans.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 27, 2021

More specifically, there are numerous industry-led and destination management examples of measures that prove that many in our sector have already been doing great work. Moreover, this inevitably reduces carbon footprint and gives more opportunities to embrace the sustainable circle economy, provide support, training, and education.

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CSI DMC

AUGUST 15, 2023

A team player and natural leader, Elisa has an innate ability to juggle multiple programs and priorities with an enthusiastic yet calm demeanor, all while providing ongoing training and mentorship. She has been instrumental in training and coaching Event Managers ac ross multiple destinations in the USA.

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inVOYAGE

MAY 23, 2024

So, with that in mind, could you tell us a bit about the story behind Nordic Ways and what inspired you to establish a destination management company focusing on the Nordic region? For that reason, it’s become a favoured destination for incentive trips seeking to provide meaningful experiences beyond the usual tourist destinations.

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Brownwell Incentive Travel

MARCH 13, 2019

We understand that we live in a volatile world and unpredictable society, and that’s why Brownell has trained our entire staff on emergency contingency plans. The safety of our clients is our top priority, and we make sure our team is prepared in case disaster occurs while traveling- natural or human. Executive schedules.

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inVOYAGE

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Nothing conveys the winter spirit better than Switzerland’s snowy mountain peaks and this exclusive alpine adventure by Bucher Events takes your incentive group from Zurich International airport on a first-class train ride to the car-free village of Zermatt. Joyeuses Fêtes – Magic Travels - Happy Holidays in Wonderful France.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 30, 2024

Tourism’s Impact on Communities On the positive side, when integrated with social justice principles, tourism can promote cultural preservation, offer training and employment opportunities, and give a voice to communities in the planning and management of tourism initiatives. Image Credit: Pekic on iStock.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

360 Destination Group Irvine, CA 360 Destination Group, the go-to destination management company for stress-free event planning, ensures seamless event management for incredible corporate experiences. Their unrivaled marketplace in B2B travel provides exceptional choice, value, and experiences.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 25, 2023

Two coordinators in charge of the tourism agenda take care of the online bookings; negotiations with tourism agencies; management of the tourism package; hiring and training of local tour guides; elaboration of budgets; purchases for the inn; hiring of support staff and collecting tourism revenue. Contact us to learn more.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 15, 2024

The world of travel and tourism has helped strengthen both rural and urban communities while also economically empowering local businesses. This trend reflects a desire for tourism practices that not only promote sustainability but can also drive the market for sustainable travel forward in the long term. billion by 2031.

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AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 23, 2022

Thomas Cook, an iconic travel company from the UK, is believed to be the first tour operator. In 1841, its founder chartered a train to carry temperance supporters to a meeting 12 miles away – and that was the world’s first package tour. Outbound tour operators organize trips for international destinations.

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DCI

JULY 19, 2021

For the unfiltered outsider perspective for tourism brands, we survey past and potential visitors, as well as meeting planners, tour operators, airline executives and travel advisors. We always say today’s traveller is tomorrow’s talent. As international travel returns, make it easy to buy. It makes sense.

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Known as parahawking, the trained bird of prey leads the glider and acts as a guide for a stunning aerial view of the La Jolla coastline. Soaring above the earth will also give travelers a bird’s eye view of the coastline, ocean, coastal canyons, and downtown San Diego. Get a Bird’s Eye View of the Sunset in a Hot Air Balloon.

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