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2024 KTIA Annual Conference Recap

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The fine folks at Visit Northen Kentucky in conjunction with the Kentucky Tourism Industry Association showed that fact off in style last week at their annual conference. Bourbon is a huge tourism driver within Kentucky, and tourism numbers are up within the state. Kentucky is more than just bourbon and horses.

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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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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

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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. Paris and 10. Bangkok Skyline. Bangkok came in at No.

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Travel and Tourism Trends in U.S. and Canada

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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 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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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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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

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Japan: Visit California Global Managing Director in Japan Marjorie Dewey reported that when the MLB Dodgers signing pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, it ignited sports fans all over the country and boosted Southern California tourism. Focus on sporting culture and experiences she suggested to lure them to the U.S.

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