article thumbnail

Qurator: Hawaii’s New, All-encompassing Tourism Certification Program

Smart Meetings

It needs tourism, including groups, but its residents—especially but not only Native Hawaiians—have been increasingly upset about overtourism and degradation of the state’s fragile environment and treasured cultural sites. The post Qurator: Hawaii’s New, All-encompassing Tourism Certification Program appeared first on Smart Meetings.

article thumbnail

Why Email Marketing Still Delivers for the Travel & Tourism Industry

Dana Communications

Promote special packages that include donations to conservation efforts. Whether youre running a boutique B&B, a state tourism board or a sprawling golf resort, the possibilities are endless and the results are undeniable. Sustainability Messaging Guests today care deeply about sustainability. Share tips for greener travel.

Tourism 130
MICE professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Rail Tourism Awards 2024: Celebrating creativity in sustainable travel across Europe

ETC Corporate

The European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail have revealed the winners of the 2024 Rail Tourism Awards, recognising excellence in rail travel promotion. The awards were presented in Luxembourg City during ETC’s General Meeting #108, hosted by Luxembourg for Tourism.

Tourism 130
article thumbnail

2024 KTIA Annual Conference Recap

Advanced Travel and Tourism

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.

article thumbnail

Smart Moves at Destinations International, Fairmont Dallas and More

Smart Meetings

With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. Adriel Terbeche Adriel Terbeche, Visit Anaheim Terbeche joins Visit Anaheim as vice president of tourism and international sales.

article thumbnail

MPI Gears Up for EMEC 2025 in Türkiye

Smart Meetings

İsmail Bütün, general manager of the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), commented, “Hosting EMEC 2025 is a monumental opportunity for Türkiye to showcase its position on the global MICE stage.

Trends 237
article thumbnail

Celebrate World Tourism Day

Smart Meetings

A comprehensive travel survey recognizes this historic day World Tourism Day takes place each year on September 27. It was established by the United Nations in 1980 to commemorate the same day in 1970 when the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Statues were adopted. travel and tourism industry generated $1.9

Tourism 246