Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

The free course in partnership with Tourism Cares discusses how to offset carbon emissions, find sustainable suppliers and offer equal opportunities for women. The best way to combat climate change is through large-scale action, which is where WeTravel Academy ’s new sustainable tourism course comes in.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2022

Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) recently publicized a partnership with Tourism Cares , a non-profit organization focused on sustainability in travel and tourism. Partnerships like this will help meeting professionals, as the entire industry gravitates towards more sustainable travel. . About Tourism Cares .

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Sustainability is now required at meetings as attendees are demanding an environmentally conscious event. It’s easy to assume that meeting remotely is the more sustainable counterpart to in-person meetings, but what about the energy required to power the massive server farms that enable the technology?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2025

Canada Visit California Global Managing Director in Canada Julie Goergas shared trends in Canada’s $4.3 Visit California Global Managing Director in Canada Julie Goergas, said, Canadians feel home in California and that’s going to continue to be true even if there is going to be short-term pain.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

I recently visited Lucerne to attend the ‘Go Sustainable’ study trip, organised by the Lucerne Convention Bureau in collaboration with the Zurich Convention Bureau. This event brought together both destinations to showcase to event planners the extensive possibilities for organising sustainable events.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

DMCs – The Unsung Heroes of Local Economies 09 January 2025 In the bustling world of tourism and events, there's a remarkable force silently shaping the economic landscapes of destinations worldwide: Destination Management Companies (DMCs). But the impact doesn't stop there.

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Dana Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

we’re looking at three wildly popular destinations around the globe to map out some of the ways they’re managing the issue and inspire action you can take in your own corner of the world. Private businesses Venezia Autentica and Fairbnb are proactively promoting more sustainable tourism. New rules have also been put in place.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy. According to the findings, 95% of frequent business travelers believe AI can enhance their travel experience, with added convenience (44%), cost efficiencies (43%) and streamlined expense management (41%) among the top benefits.

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ETC Corporate

JULY 22, 2021

As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with ongoing challenges posed by climate change and ensuring sustainability, tourism globally is in a critical period of transition. Recognising this, the European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a report: “ The Changing Tourism Environment and Its Impact on the Work of NTOs ”.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy. According to the findings, 95% of frequent business travelers believe AI can enhance their travel experience, with added convenience (44%), cost efficiencies (43%) and streamlined expense management (41%) among the top benefits.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The “ Pathways to Clarity ” theme carried throughout with numerous exhibitors, suppliers and presenters focusing on sustainable practices while many emphasized the importance of inclusion and mental wellness through design within the events, tourism and hospitality industries. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz.

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ADMEI

JUNE 26, 2024

Practicing Post-Event Sustainability 26 June 2024 In the pursuit of hosting excellent events, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) want to create an environment that is good for all, from their clientele to the local community to the environment of the location itself.

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Solimar International

JULY 18, 2023

The best opportunity to address both concerns is to invest in sustainable management for natural parks, which have especially vulnerable ecosystems. As such, it should be our top priority to maintain these protected areas for future generations by making sure they are managed with sustainability in mind.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Louis , bringing over two decades of leadership in travel and tourism. Both in his most recent position as CEO of Discover Puerto Rico, and earlier, his 20 years as president & CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, his work significantly expanded tourism and the tourism economy. He now joins St.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2021

Destinations International (DI) and Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) have partnered to help DI members further their educations and careers. See also : Smart U: Meeting Professional Online Classes. Students take one course at a time, each over a five-week period.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Many people around the world, specifically in the west, have never heard of this destination, so putting it on the map with a tourism development project necessitates a unique formula of design and implementation. This case study explores the process of setting up a tourism development project for Cox’s Bazar.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Australia Is Back Robin Mack of Tourism Australia emphasized that, following the pandemic, the destination is rebounding robustly. Discussing the trends shaping the industry, Swanson noted the increasing importance of sustainability and innovation. Sustainability is at the forefront.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2024

How planners can take part culture of conservation, environmental sustainability and positive impact at a sought-after destination June 8 is World Ocean Day. Read More: Sustainability as a Practice Get to Know Michelle Liu—and The Bahamian Waters The Bahamas is known for its crystal blue water and life-filled coral reefs.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

Major world events invariably influence our sector, highlighting the critical role tourism plays on the international stage. The hospitality and tourism sector is instrumental in driving the global economy. In the next few years, I see the industry evolving with an even greater emphasis on technology and sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2024

Rogers takes on the role of general manager. Alexandra Marozzi Alexandra Marozzi, Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa has promoted Marozzi to the role of senior sales executive, in which she will manage the resort’s golf/sports segment. He brings 37 years of experience in public events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Sustainable tourism is vital. That’s the principle that guided Tourisme Montréal’s proactive sustainability strategy, one that helped it maintain its first place in North America on the 2023 Global Destination Sustainability Index. Look for venues with stringent commitments to sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read travel and tourism news. Estrosi told residents of Nice earlier this week of the development, saying, Tourism, yes, overtourism, noThe cruises that pollute and dump their low-cost clientele, who consume nothing, but leave their waste behindThese cruises have no place with us.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of 21st-century tourism, the forces of climate change, social media, and a major post-pandemic travel resurgence are shaping the industry. As such, the significance of storytelling in sustainable destination and tourism marketing has never been greater.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Prior to this new position, Oaks worked for Bank of Springfield Center in Illinois as its director of operations and box office manager and, later, as the center’s general manager. Azerai Can Tho Resort , in the Mekong River Delta of Vietnam, has named Pillet general manager. Lynnelle Morgan, Anna Lundy and Janel Clements.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. and Blacks in Travel & Tourism.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

Maarten Beach Resort & Spa Reichelt takes on the role of general manager at JW Marriott St. Andrew Rogers Andrew Rogers, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park appoints Rogers as general manager. Todd Reichelt Todd Reichelt, JW Marriott St.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Diversity, sustainability and violent crime were on the agenda for Destinations International Annual Convention 2022 in Toronto, Canada, this week along with a host of other social issues destination marketing organizations are taking on as they emerge from Covid empowered to address a larger mission of getting heads in beds. Much Respect. “We

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

In-market managing directors for countries all over the world reported on trends in consumer sentiment, government policies and all-important airlift limitations. Experiential tourism is on the rise and people want to visit the places they see in movies like Barbie and The Beach Boys.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

We’ve had a great opportunity to slow down and really think about what was working, what wasn’t, and how to bring things back even better than before—and now we get to act on that.”. – Chris Riggins , destination marketing manager, Destination Bryan . It is wonderful to see more and more meetings going in a sustainable direction.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Red Dot Representations officially partnered with Hayleys Travels, Sri Lanka’s leading destination management company (DMC) and part of the country’s largest conglomerate, Hayleys Group. Their commitment to sustainable tourism and delivering authentic experiences aligns perfectly with our values.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 3, 2024

” Sustainability in Event Spaces: Explore what makes a venue ‘green’ and why sustainability is key in today’s event planning industry. .” ” Sustainability in Event Spaces: Explore what makes a venue ‘green’ and why sustainability is key in today’s event planning industry.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Hospitality, Tourism Industries Combat Climate Change. Measures in sustainability have been implemented across the board in tourism and hospitality industries, from more sustainable forms of travel to eco-friendly practices at hotels and meetings venues. Read More : Healthy World: Is Net-zero Enough?

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Back in July, I hosted a week-long Instagram Live series with Heidi Legein, Managing Director at The MICE Guru , a destination management company (DMC) based in Norway. Heidi mostly does incentives for mid- to high-level management, which are often multi-destination experiences. But what is an incentive?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 18, 2022

The program enables individual attendees to select and plant endemic and native trees as part of the center’s conservation program, Hoomalo—which translates to “to conserve or manage wisely.”. Putting Sustainability in Action. Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 23, 2024

In an era where the environmental impact of our choices comes under increasing scrutiny, sustainable travel has moved from a niche consideration to a necessary approach for both leisure and business travelers. This guide delves into the practical steps to effectively integrate sustainability into your travel plans.

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Solimar International

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Sustainable Tourism Certification: Steps and Benefits In this modern era, where responsible travel is becoming more popular, the way we travel is changing significantly. Explore the role of sustainable tourism certifications. What Are the Key Modern Travel Trends in the Evolving Tourism Landscape?

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