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2024 KTIA Annual Conference Recap

Advanced Travel and Tourism

Kentucky Department of Tourism Commissioner Mike Mangeot shared an overview of the current Kentucky Tourism marketing campaign and shared a brand-new video and campaign to promote the wonders of the state. Sports Marketing is an increasingly powerful growth strategy for small and medium sized destinations in the state.

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Canadian Tariffs Triggering Reputation Tarnish for U.S. Destinations

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Promoting Inclusive, Welcoming Local Attitudes Could Moderate Reactions to Federal Actions Americans reading about the flurry of activity out of Washington, D.C., As airlift continues to strengthen and expand, there are more opportunities to promote rural and lesser-known destinations. less affordable.

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Event case study: Sustainability at UEFA EURO 2024 in Stuttgart

The MICE Blog

For example, we offered activities in the fan zone, as well as special side events, to encourage participation in sports. In large gatherings like this, promoting awareness and consideration was essential. This provided a significant benefit for regional sports development. Soccer Court Marktplatz.

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Smart Moves at PCMA, M&IW and More

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Kaytlin Dangaran Kaytlin Dangaran, Elior North America Dining & Events Dangaran is promoted to corporate chef of dining and events at Elior North America Dining & Events , a global leader in food service. Timothy Carr Timothy Carr, AC Hotel Seattle Downtown AC Hotel Seattle Downtown welcomes Carr as director of sales and marketing.

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Business events in Stuttgart: hotels, unique venues, experiences, sustainability

The MICE Blog

To promote sustainable travel within the city, free public transport tickets are provided for attendees who book their hotel stays through Stuttgart Marketing. Here’s how: Event organisers have a wide selection of nearby venues, making it easy to promote walking or public transport. Copyright: V8 Hotel Motorworld Region Stuttgart.

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Smart Moves in Chicago, Salt Lake City and More

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PRA , a corporate event planning company in Chicago, has promoted Breining to global sales director. For the past year, Helman has been leading the organization as its interim director while also serving as sports marketing representative. Lindsay Breining. She has also been PRA’s national sales manager, as well as account manager.

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Preview Las Vegas 2025: A Capital of Multitudes

Smart Meetings

I wonder if those early sporting events in the old convention center and other places outside ever could have imagined us hosting the biggest event in the world from a sporting perspective or being home to a world championship sports team. and Sonys move to Las Vegas as the next movie-making hub. I doubt it. I doubt it, he said.

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