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

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2022

IDEAS for Us works with volunteers to make Orlando’s greenery even more sustainable. Tourism Cares is rewarding them for their beautification of Florida’s most popular tourism city. This year’s event, set in Orlando, was kicked off with a strong environmental angle courtesy of Tourism Cares. Taking Eco-Friendly Action.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2023

With cannabis gaining momentum in state legislations and shedding its stigma to be more visible in mainstream culture, cannabis travel and tourism is a fast-rising market. Some people consider me a subject matter expert in cannabis and hemp travel and tourism. Most of my work focuses around destination marketing organizations.

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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

JANUARY 10, 2025

is on track to welcome 90 million visitors one year ahead of the goal outlined by the National Travel and Tourism Strategy report. tourism ecosystem. That spending directly supports local jobs, sustains small businesses, and fuels the economymaking inbound travel the largest service export for the United States.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest cant-miss news in tourism and travel. For meeting profs organizing conferences and corporate gatherings at the Shaw Centre and other downtown venues, this new transit option simplifies logistics for international delegates.

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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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ETC Corporate

JUNE 1, 2021

European tourism bodies providing the essential leadership to reassure consumers that safe and seamless travel is possible in summer 2021. Leading by example, the heads of European national tourism boards met in person for the first time since the start of the pandemic to show Europe’s readiness to restart travel and tourism.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2022

In a public report on second quarter financials, American Express (AmEx) Global Travel has cited a strong and sustained recovery in business travel in both hotels and airline sectors as a driver in the company’s gains. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board at the U.S. AmEx Global Travel Financials Show Strong Business Travel Recovery.

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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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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. Other scholarships—such as the Pathway to STHM Scholarship, awarded to those pursuing a degree in sport, tourism or hospitality fields—are also available.

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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

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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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

There are smaller segments in other generational segments that share these values, but the largest share are millennials demonstrating passion for sustainability, advocacy, and wellness. Communities that can successfully navigate these sustainability and marketing confluences can expect to reap the benefits of becoming regional travel hubs.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Collaboration Between UN Tourism and Austria Advances Sustainable Tourism UN Tourism and Austria have discussed deepening their partnership to strengthen efforts toward sustainability, statistics and development.

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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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EHL Insights

OCTOBER 3, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS Implementing sustainability in service organizations is a complex puzzle, but it’s worth the effort as a key driver of global sustainability outcomes. Organizations and governments must prioritize sustainability and take these key steps today to meet global committments towards reductions in CO2 emissions.

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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

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

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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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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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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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Meet the future of the Sustainable Tourism Industry. Three times per year, we run a virtual internship program, connecting with talented young professionals with a passion for sustainable tourism, conservation, and international development. She graduated from the University of Missouri last Spring with her B.A.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2021

From all-encompassing “ecotourism” to the holistic cadence of “ regenerative travel ,” and the localized “community-based tourism,” to the umbrella of “ethical travel.” While the impacts of tourism don’t get the same media spotlight as the coronavirus , they’re just as volatile. It’s a trend with many names and faces.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important as the travel and tourism industries are surging into 2023. Corporate sponsorship allows Invisible Cities to provide skill training for their employees, bring tourism to the city and create a team-building experience that will inspire understanding amongst a group.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 18, 2022

“The Hawaii Convention Center’s industry-leading environmental practices help reduce the impact of our meetings and events, and provide organizers and attendees with customized, turnkey options to protect our natural resources right here in Hawaii,” says Teri Orton, general manager of the Hawaii Convention Center.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

28-30, Destinations International (DI) held its 2024 Social Inclusion Summit in Spokane, Washington, where they shared insights and resources around inclusion in the travel and tourism industry. Event organizers and destinations need these resources to help them align their efforts and maximize profitability and development for all.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

“Local gastronomy, nature, wellness and rural tourism experiences will take centre stage in travel in 2024.” Watching consumer travel trends to stay ahead of the curve is essential for a nimble organization. Watching consumer travel trends to stay ahead of the curve is essential for a nimble organization.

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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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Solimar International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Greenwashing example: A DMO uses vague or ambiguous language like “eco-friendly” or “sustainable” without clarifying what those terms actually mean in the context of the services it provides and the destination it serves. Are sustainability goals material to the organization’s operations and supported by a clear roadmap?

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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.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Photo courtesy of Tourism Unique Center. In the Lori region of Northern Armenia, the NGO Center has created the Tourism Unique Center , known as TUC (????), It is one of the best examples of the country’s community-based tourism, showing that Armenia’s sustainable tourism potential is endless. TUC campsite.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 7, 2023

While Becky was experienced in digital advertising, she didn’t have extensive experience in the travel industry when she joined the team in January 2022, although she had worked with various tourism destinations for many years. Her favorite thing about working in tourism? You get to see the best parts of each destination.

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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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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 8, 2024

The post The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) publishes new GSTC MICE Criteria appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the GSTC MICE Criteria have been published and are available to the public for non- commercial use.

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