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The Industry Comes Together for GMID 2023

Smart Meetings

Power and Tourism Economics found that 81% percent of business executives see business travel as vital to their operations. New Orleans & Company New Orleans & Company hosted an interactive panel discussion at Hyatt Regency New Orleans’ Empire Ballroom. In fact, a survey by J.D. CT ( see here ).

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MPI NCC ACE: Less Trade Show; More Idea Exchanges

Smart Meetings

In practice that meant a robust lineup of think tanks and panel discussions on trends and deep dives into digital marketing by way of Adore founder and Creative Director Lisa Larson; environmental, social and governance priorities from Hilton Director of Sales Ava Setzer; and AI adaptations from Endless Events Chief Event Einstein Will Curran.

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Smart Travel: Saudi Arabia MICE Industry Booms, American Airlines Shuts Down Group-Jumpers, $65 Billion Needed to Address Coastal and Marine Tourism Climate Issues

Smart Meetings

Over 1,000 global MICE leaders, hosted by the Saudi Conventions & Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA), will gather at Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City (MISK) under the theme “Expanding Horizons” for plenary, panel discussions, innovation clusters and collaboration hubs. The sector generated $1.5 The sector generated $1.5

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Africa poised for growth in adventure tourism industry, says panel of experts at WTM Africa

Travel Daily News

Adventure tourism presents a significant opportunity for the tourism industry in Southern Africa and Africa, as highlighted by a panel discussion at WTM Africa on 03 April in the host City of Cape Town. One untapped opportunity is sustainable cruise travel.

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Destinations International Offers Roadmap for DMOs’ Rebound

Smart Meetings

Here, for instance, are takeaways from the “disruptors panel.”. Greater industry, community and government alignment is driving destination competitiveness and brand. Also : Destinations International Study: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Opportunities, Now and Beyond. In addition, the study identified 25 top trends.

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Sustainable Tourism Transformation: Unveiling the Power of ESG Implementation

Solimar International

Discover how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are revolutionizing the tourism industry, driving sustainability through strategic implementation, and shaping a greener future for travel. Read on to find out the intersection between ESG and tourism. But this leadership isn’t just a title.

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Frasco to lead PH delegation at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 in Laos 

Travel Daily Media

The post Frasco to lead PH delegation at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 in Laos appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Manila, Philippines—Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco will lead the Philippine tourism delegation at the 2024 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Vientiane, Laos from January 24 to 26, 2024.

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