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Julie Coker to Head NYC Tourism + Conventions

Smart Meetings

Industry trailblazer Julie Coker makes the move to serve as president and CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions On the morning of Oct. 22, the NYC Tourism + Conventions Board of Directors announced it had selected Julie Coker to step in as the organization’s president and CEO. Beginning on Dec. billion in visitor spending.

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Smart Travel: G7 Tourism Ministers Gather in Italy, Spirit Airlines Headed for Bankruptcy, Florida Tourism Soars, AI as a Carry On

Smart Meetings

Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy. Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Wondering about the future long-term impacts of the travel sector?

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Why Email Marketing Still Delivers for the Travel & Tourism Industry

Dana Communications

In an age of AI-powered chatbots, TikTok trends and ever-evolving algorithms, email marketing might feel like a relic of the past. But dont be fooled: email marketing is not only alive, its thriving. Todays email marketing is dynamic, interactive and cutting-edge. Lets explore why and how to make the most of it.

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Smart Travel: MICE Industry’s Positive Impact on Business Travel, Wynn Resorts’ Bigger Better UAE Plans Revealed, Indigenous Tourism Booms and More

Smart Meetings

and China Drive Business Travel Recovery A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts business travel spending will reach a new height of $1.5 and China Drive Business Travel Recovery A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts business travel spending will reach a new height of $1.5

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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

You’re not alone—a major conference is being held to address the G20’s fastest-growing MICE market. Regis Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Ginori 1735 to offer your attendees a meal for the ages. Considering Saudi Arabia for a future event? As always, Smart Travel is here to catch you up on the industry’s must-read news.

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Proposed Florida Tourism Tax Bill Could Impact Event Infrastructure

Smart Meetings

April 25, 2025 On Friday, the Florida House of Representatives passed a pair of bills that could change how tourism taxes are used in the state. The bill made allowances for 1% higher taxes in high tourism impact counties if taxable sales exceed $6 million in the previous calendar year or were at least 18% of the countys total sales.

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European tourism ends 2024 strong, driven by robust shoulder season demand

ETC Corporate

European tourism demonstrated strong resilience in the last quarter of 2024 despite economic pressures, geopolitical uncertainties, adverse weather conditions, and evolving consumer behaviour. The European Travel Commission’s (ETC) latest report showcases a rise of 6.3% in foreign arrivals over 2019 levels and a rise of 6.7%

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