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). Hotels fill up, restaurants buzz with activity, and transportation services kick into high gear.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 11, 2022

If you’re like most of our partners, you’ve seen a few odd markets jump to the top of your Google Analytics. We’ve seen DMAs (Designated Market Area) like Chicago, New York, and even LA skyrocket to the top. Even if it is a target market for you, it is not usually the top market for site traffic. .

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

The focus was on addressing current tourism challenges and providing targeted training for participants. AER wanted to create a strong network and encourage exchange between members and partners, moving away from competitive thinking toward a community of learning and sharing. The themed rooms also saw strong attendance.

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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. Cultural & Heritage Marketing Council.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The post Tourism Authority of Thailand hosts networking event for Asian KOLs appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted a networking dinner for over 100 key opinion leaders (KOLs) from China and Singapore.

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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 . Give-back programs at meetings and events are the future.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2024

Sam Newton Sam Newton, Louisville Tourism Newton is Louisville Tourism ’s first-ever Airport Welcome Center Manager. Brad Poarch Brad Poarch, Event Production Network Event Production Network (EPN) welcomes Poarch as its new president. Most recently, he served as senior manager of operations at Frazier History Museum.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 14, 2024

A mirrored modern art sculpture inside the walls of the historic Al Jahili Fort, in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) will host the first-of-its-kind APAC Travel Marketplace in Al Ain on 15 and 16 October, connecting over 200 travel agents from the APAC region with 60 Abu Dhabi-based stakeholders.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Her degree has helped her be able to network with others in the mass communications field. “This field is so broad – I initially wanted to be a reporter, which transitioned me into broadcast television where I worked for a few years before finding my footing in advertising and marketing,” said Jeter.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The post Event tourism market to progress at a CAGR of 4% between 2022-2032 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The global event tourism market size is expected to reach USD 2.1 These insights are based on a report on Event Tourism Market by Future Market Insights.

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The Abbi Agency

JANUARY 20, 2022

(January xx, 2022) — The Abbi Agency has appointed three experts in operations, creative strategy and digital marketing as partners at the fast-growing, Nevada-based PR and marketing firm. The Abbi Agency has repeatedly been named one of the Inc. Connie has been a foundational force behind the growth of The Abbi Agency.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2022

PCMA Canada Chapter West is taking to Vancouver Convention Centre for a breakfast, networking session and a presentation by Kati Quigley, senior director of global industry marketing at Microsoft, titled “How Big Tech Fosters Diversity and Inclusion.”. MPI chapters across the U.S. are also celebrating in their respective regions.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 23, 2021

Digital privacy has been a hot topic for some time, and for the first-time tech leaders are making changes that could disrupt digital advertising for marketers across. Many digital marketing experts agree that Android OS will follow suit. All digital marketers will likely be impacted by this tech change. Who does it affect?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

To ensure that those support networks are skilled in current best practices, a new Event Service Professional Certification (ESPC) from Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) will help everyone sleep easier at night. The 13-lesson program provides material on servicing unique markets, emerging trends and performance measurements.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2021

Before Choose Chicago, Anderson was regional director of marketing for The Peninsula Hotels. Diamond holds a certificate in virtual event and meeting management and is a member of MPI, PCMA, Association of Molecular Pathology (AMP) and Senior Planner Industry Network (SPIN). Doug Bennett, CASE.

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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. Academic Research on Community-Based Tourism out of Khulna University Dr. Md.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The post ITB China 2023 kicks off today, reuniting China’s tourism market with the global world of travel appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The stage is set for ITB China to be once again an exceptional gathering of global industry leaders, top travel destinations and industry expertise.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2018

When I began in sales and events, the educational component and networking were amazing,” he says. Hermes has also been chairman of the board for San Diego Tourism Authority and San Diego Tourism Marketing District. MPI has been instrumental for me in learning and gaining practical meetings experience.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Well-being Reimagined Jessica Shea At Hilton, the shortcut to increased productivity, greater engagement and effective networking is to infuse compassion and holistic wellness into a meeting. Meanwhile, the Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation supports workforce development by providing scholarships and opportunities.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

She brought top experts to the conversation to share secrets for negotiating, feeling more confident and building a network. She connected these go-getters so they could lift each other up. And she treated them to the luxury of time to reflect and create intention. Little did she know it would grow into a movement.

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Endless Events

JUNE 25, 2019

Bringing together opportunities for networking and education, the MPI WEC is a perfect nest for industry professionals. Alissa leads the Marketing and Media Lab departments for FMAV , one of Canada’s largest AV companies. This week, we are coming to you live from the EventMobi offices in Canada. Join the (after) party!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Compiled by analyzing more than $14 billion of group business value sourced through the Cvent Supplier Network in 2022, the rankings highlight hotels, venues, and destinations. In addition, our use of the Cvent Supplier Network has been critical in our success. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. after being named No.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

There’s always more you can learn from the networking here and the content,” said VanDeventer. The Craft of Networking Horse petting at Churchill Downs Networking will get attendees out of Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) and enjoying the unique aspects of the city’s role in popular culture.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 24, 2024

The post TIS2024 is calling tourism experts to share trends and strategies in tourism innovation appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The dynamic tourism sector is in constant transformation, driven by rapid change and emerging innovations.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

That is a big “if” and the reason she is working with Temple University School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management along with professors from Purdue University, Penn State and San Diego State University to survey this growing resource as part of a study called “ Exploring the Motivations and Values of Gig Workers.”

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

The post Artificial Intelligence, data analytics and augmented reality for transforming tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Tourism Innovation Summit 2022 has once again hosted the Touristech Startup Fest entrepreneurship competition. Beder has won the Telefónica Award.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

“Expo 2020 Dubai is an investment in a sustainable, resilient and diversified economy that will spur broader economic impact in key sectors—including construction, transport, storage, communications, travel, tourism, hospitality and business services—in the UAE, the wider region and beyond,” Nagdev said. Pandemic Impacts. Kailash Nagdev.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The leisure and MICE market time windows have started overlapping more intensively in the past 12 months so the earlier the better. Read More : A Manifesto for Good Travel and Tourism 3. News & World Report highlighted the most popular European cities for 2023 and three of the top 10 were in Italy.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Russell Stewart Russell Stewart The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett welcomes Stewart as director of sales and marketing. He brings decades of experience in the industry, an extremely successful track record and a wide network. In her new role, she will solicit and manage group business in the Midwest and Atlantic incentive markets.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

The trend of being outside is continuing to be a driver for events and plays a key role in many aspects of planning a meeting from the selection of a venue’s location and dining experiences to group activities and increased networking times. Kate De Master is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

Minardi referenced a recent McKinsey study that found that wellness in the United States is now a $480 billion market, and its continuing to grow, with 82% of people agreeing that wellness is a top, or at least a very important, priority. Sweatworking is the New Networking. So, why wellness, and why now?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

After a year marked by fire, flood and tragedy , the overall tone of Destination Marketing Association of the West ’s Education Summit 2018 was light, inspiring—even funny. Top Trends Impacting Hospitality, Tourism and Events. 6 Steps to a Viral Marketing Campaign. Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from.

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Tourism eSchool

MAY 18, 2022

Best Practice Destination Marketing Principles. But all of this needs to be done with good governance from community and industry custodians in a continuous feedback loop to ensure any marketing is executed responsibly and respectfully. Responsible Marketing. By Paige Rowett. Published on May 19, 2022. Planning Principles.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

The group pledged to “revolutionize conferences” by “saying goodbye to traditional trade show booths and hello to interactive networking experiences and relevant education.” Destination Marketing Organizations can help you do this in new cities. Curate a diverse supplier list. Share it widely and refer to it often.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Because of this, your next experiential marketing event needs to make use of new interactive technologies such as VR and live streaming. From your event website to your automated marketing campaign, and especially your on-site event management app, you need to make sure all bases are covered. Avoid These Marketing Missteps.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 10, 2022

Solimar International is a sustainable tourism consulting and marketing firm that works in emerging destinations to stimulate economic growth and conserve natural resources and cultural heritage. Gain real insight into the sustainable tourism world. USAID Timor Leste Tourism for All. Could that be you?

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ADMEI

MAY 15, 2024

3 Reasons to Hire an Accredited DMC 15 May 2024 In the dynamic realm of event management, trade shows serve as pivotal hubs for engagement, networking, and brand representation. It’s important to research trade shows for the upcoming calendar year and carefully select markets that will help you connect with the right audience.

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