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Hospitality Meets Diversity Through Queer Destinations Certification

Convene by PCMA

Staff members from AluaSoul Costa Mlaga of the Hyatt Inclusive Collection celebrated becoming Queer Destinations Committed partners. As an LGBTQ+ traveler, Spanish entrepreneur and LGBTQ+ activist Oriol Pmies experienced many uncomfortable moments and othering situations throughout his journeys. Upon arriving in a new hotel room, for example, hed find his-and-hers slippers in the closet, reinforcing the assumption that all guests are heterosexual couples.

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Luxury Watches: A Timeless Investment in Portfolio Diversification

EHL Insights

As traditional markets face increased risk, savvy investors are turning their attention to an unusual asset class: luxury watches. No longer just status symbols adorning the wrists of the well-heeled, these timepieces are emerging as a robust vehicle for portfolio diversification. With the secondary market booming and brands like Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe garnering returns that outpace those on the financial markets, could luxury watches be the next frontier for (ultra) high-net-worth i

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The Economic Impact of a Click

Advanced Travel and Tourism

In the travel and tourism industry, a simple click can set off a chain reaction with significant economic implications. Whether its clicking on an ad, a book now button, or a link to download a visitor guide, each click represents a potential transaction, a data point, and a step in the travelers journey. Clicks are the currency of digital marketing in travel and tourism, but those clicks on their own don’t mean anything to your local community.

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Mindful Moments for the Full Mind: A Guide for Meeting Professionals

Smart Meetings

The life of a meeting professional is a whirlwind of tight deadlines, packed schedules and high-stakes decisions. While the role is incredibly rewarding, the stress that comes with it can often feel overwhelming. To navigate these demands effectively, meeting professionals need to prioritize their own mindfulness and well-being. You can’t pour from an empty cup.

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Exclusive Travel Opportunities for Doctors to Attend Heart Congress 2025 in Dubai

Join us and connect with experts at the 3rd International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases”, scheduled on May 05-06, 2025 in Dubai, UAE with the theme of “Novel Progression Towards the Heart and Cardiovascular Research”.

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Destinations that Make Planning Easy Will Win in 2025

Advanced Travel and Tourism

Easy Going Most travelers are experiencing higher levels of stress in their everyday lives than they were 5 years ago. It is no surprise that the last thing people want is for travel planning to add to that stress. Destinations that take away travel planning stress will attract more visitors by doing the research for them. AI and Tech solutions are creating personalized itineraries, enabling travelers to use natural language interfaces for trip planning.

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Top 10 hospitality trends: What shaped 2024 and what to expect in 2025

EHL Insights

The beginning of a new year always presents the perfect opportunity to debate which trends faded and which came to fruition over the course of the past year, while looking ahead to identify new ones that are underfoot. This reflection is all the more relevant given that the hospitality industry is highly dynamic, as it swiftly adapts to shifting consumer trends, technological advances and socio-economic changes.

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LUCID Media Library Fact Sheet: How We Simplify Work & Improve Brand Integrity

Leonardo

LUCID Media Library is a secure gallery of all of your brand content (images, videos, and textual information) as well as supplementary content (PDFs and documents) your external and internal users need. It is a white-label solution that uses your branding on a streamlined interface, sorting content by type, property, as well as key amenities like meeting rooms and restaurants.

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How Does Scorching Hot Weather in Phoenix Trigger a Marketing Campaign for Great Lakes Destinations?

Advanced Travel and Tourism

By monitoring weather conditions across different regions, travel marketers can develop strategic messaging that appeals to travelers seeking escape from extreme temperatures or challenging climatic conditions. For destinations in the Midwest lakes region, this might mean closely tracking temperatures in the Southwest. When temperatures soar above 100 degrees, these locations can trigger targeted marketing campaigns inviting Southwest residents to enjoy cooler, more comfortable environments.

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Trump and Events: How the New Administration Will Impact Travel

Convene by PCMA

Many of Donald Trump’s plans for his second term as president are still taking shape, but the business events industry can get a sense of what to expect from his first term and immediate executive orders, as well as promises made during his 2024 campaign. In December, Convene asked Tommy Goodwin, vice president of Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) to break down Trumps anticipated impact on events and ECAs top priorities over the next four years of his term.

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