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Cannabis Tourism is Going Mainstream

Smart Meetings

With cannabis gaining momentum in state legislations and shedding its stigma to be more visible in mainstream culture, cannabis travel and tourism is a fast-rising market. Some people consider me a subject matter expert in cannabis and hemp travel and tourism. It’s (about) the data and education. A: Cannabis travel consultant.

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Business Event Profs Are Better Together

Smart Meetings

With a deeper desire to understand the economic impact of the travel and tourism industry comes more of an appetite for partnership. Emily Scheiderer is director of education, sales and services with Destinations International. We are strategic partners, and we are stronger together.

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Surveys: Med/Pharma Meetings are Growing

Smart Meetings

While the content and quality of the speakers are first and foremost in attendees’ minds, it is clear that factors such as the food and destination, in addition to industry regulations, still play a pivotal role in shaping how planners tackle sourcing and agendas. Spas are often misconstrued as a bribe of sorts by regulators.

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The RFP of the Future: Stronger Partnerships, Successful Events

Smart Meetings

“Take a step back, take a minute and realize that you didn’t just survive through the pandemic; you actually thrived, and awareness of your value and the value of what we all do is at an all-time high,” spoke Emily Scheiderer, director of education, sales and services at Destinations International, during last week’s Smart Chat Live!

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Exploring the Power of Community-Based Tourism in the Bangladesh Sundarbans

Solimar International

The goal of the Activity was to use ecotourism as a catalyst to achieve conservation and development objectives and support an inclusive, healthy, and educated society, enhancing livelihood opportunities and protecting fragile ecosystems. Map illustrating the Greater Sundarbans region. Credit: Alam Hawlader, courtesy of Wild Team.

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Destinations International Rising Stars Share Their Covid Lessons

Smart Meetings

Smart Meetings loves recognizing talented hospitality professionals who will help the industry evolve as we get back to meeting, so when we heard that Destinations International had announced their 2021 30 Under 30 class from convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards around the world, we wanted to get to know them better.

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Taking Ecotourism to the Next Level: Glamping in a Yurt with Only Renewable Energy

Smart Meetings

Her hope is that educating regulators will teach them how safe and beneficial the HomeBiogas system is. Potential for Greener Tourism. Unfortunately, the state of California may require Stevenson to convert part of her waste recycling system into a standard septic system that sends waste underground.

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