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JANUARY 14, 2025

Los Angeles Tourism has established a dedicated landing page for the American Red Cross , where theyll be matching all donations dollar for dollar up to $25,000. Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) offers resources for members impacted by disaster through their chapter network.

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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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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. At CATO, we strongly support the efforts of Tourism Cares to advance the travel industry’s social and environmental impact to help people and places thrive.

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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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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2023

Suffice it to say, the general public in both North America and Canada are eager to travel while also welcoming tourism and events back to their respective communities much in the vein of the storied “before times.” with two-thirds of Canadian sentiment pointing to the approval of boosting tourism, regardless of resident age.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In 2018, international visitors accounted for 81% of Bangkok’s tourism spend. Between 2005 and 2017, London saw an increase of 10.8 million visitors.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

During our webinar How to Get Your Organization Started on TikTok , we spoke with three tourism marketing professionals about their TikTok habits. Download our latest whitepaper to learn the most effective ways to use social channels to drive your tourism marketing.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2024

For immediate assistance, monetary donations to on-the-ground organizations are often recommended, as these funds help those affected manage urgent expenses and prepare for what will be a lengthy restoration process. We’ll continue developing innovative and responsive solutions to walk alongside our partners on the road to recovery.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2024

İsmail Bütün, general manager of the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), commented, “Hosting EMEC 2025 is a monumental opportunity for Türkiye to showcase its position on the global MICE stage.

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ETC Corporate

JULY 8, 2021

Improvements in vaccination rates and the introduction of the EU Digital COVID Certificate provides hope for tourism rebound in Europe for the summer months. That is according to the latest quarterly ‘ European Tourism Trends & Prospects ’ report published today by the European Travel Commission (ETC).

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Smart Meetings caught up with Lauren Johnson, senior sales manager, and Courtney Pickett, convention sales manager, of Louisville Tourism to share meeting trends and find out the special ingredient for creating memorable experiences for groups large and small. Courtney Pickett. Even from behind the mask I can see it!”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Megacity Opportunities As home to one of the original megacities, tourism is a growing part of the economy. The mandatory phased program includes targets for protecting the environment with green energy and recycling standards. This will also elevate the quality of their businesses, she said. billion in revenue and 62.2

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Megacity Opportunities As home to one of the original megacities, tourism is a growing part of the economy. The mandatory phased program includes targets for protecting the environment with green energy and recycling standards. This will also elevate the quality of their businesses, she said. billion in revenue and 62.2

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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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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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EHL Insights

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

From Taylor Swift’s record-breaking concert tours to Mega-Sports events and the surge of screen tourism inspired by hit shows like HBO’s The White Lotus, these phenomena are transforming travel patterns worldwide.

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ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In this context, travel and tourism associations welcome the discussions which are currently taking place between Member States about the revision of Council Recommendations on travel restrictions. As travel and tourism stakeholders, we are keen to support the safe restart of our industry and help boost Europe’s economies as soon as possible.

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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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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

The AER Cooperation AG manages all commercial offerings on behalf of AER e.V. The focus was on addressing current tourism challenges and providing targeted training for participants. Strengthened brand image and increased visibility : The presence of the press led to positive reports in leading tourism media.

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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

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

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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ETC Corporate

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

European Travel Commission releases a major study analysing the impacts of and lessons learned from crises on tourism in Europe and presenting effective crisis management strategies The European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a comprehensive report titled ‘Crises in Tourism: Impacts and Lessons from European Destinations,’ which highlights (..)

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2022

After a quiet two years on the events, hospitality and tourism fronts, an experience-driven, diversity, equity and inclusion-devoted (DEI) next generation of talent is pouring through open doors, looking for opportunities to break into the industry. In fact, anyone older than 18 can apply—no college or events experience required.

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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

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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. Adriel Terbeche Adriel Terbeche, Visit Anaheim Terbeche joins Visit Anaheim as vice president of tourism and international sales.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

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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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2024

Scott Little Scott Little, Salamander Middleburg Little takes on the role of managing director at Salamander Middleburg. Most recently, Little served as vice president and general manager of Harbor View Hotel on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. Bottino takes on the role of general manager.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Breining has a long, accomplished history in marketing and management, previously PRA’s director of sales. She has also been PRA’s national sales manager, as well as account manager. Purpero has been hired as general manager at Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City. General Hotel Management Ltd. Pina Purpero. Clement Koh.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

Tourism bureau Experience Columbia SC hired both Shaffer and Lilly as sales managers. Shaffer has spent over two decades in tourism and hospitality sales. Lilly has been in hospitality, tourism, event management and sales for 15 years. Visit Greater Palm Springs welcomed Foster as director of Palm Springs tourism.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2023

Gino Marasco Marasco is managing director of hospitality sales for Timbers Company. Daniel Tiepelman Tiepelman is vice president of operations and asset management for Cort Events. Aurore Braconnier Braconnier is general manager of Event Leaders Exchange in London.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2024

Thompson, III, Visit Greater Palm Springs Visit Greater Palm Springs (VGPS) appoints Thompson as director of Indian Wells Tourism. He has enjoyed a robust hospitality career across various departments, including front office management, catering and remote sales. She is the first woman to hold the position in the property’s 97 years.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2021

Totaro is general manager for TCF Center in Detroit. Before this, Totaro worked as general manager at Atlantic City Convention Center, assistant general manager for Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati and assistant executive director at Oregon Convention Center in Portland. Talley Management Group (TMG), Inc.,

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Solimar International

JANUARY 16, 2025

Focused on the Greater Sundarbans region of Bangladesh, the Activity aimed to support local government, communities, businesses and conservation activities in and around the Sundarbans Reserved Forest through the development, management, and marketing of ecotourism.

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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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

These professionals will lead the county’s approach to regenerative tourism, supporting the local community while providing meaningful experiences for visitors. Morascini, who has sat on the board of Island County tourism since 2016, takes on the role of marketing and public relations director.

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