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Smart Moves at Travel Portland, Metro Toronto Convention Center and More

Smart Meetings

Megan Conway Megan Conway, Travel Portland Travel Portland has named Conway as president and CEO, promoting her from her earlier role as chief strategy officer. Throughout his career, Patino has worked with leading hotel brands and travel organizations, including the U.S. region at Visit Denver. Regis Bali and AMAN.

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Why Email Marketing Still Delivers for the Travel & Tourism Industry

Dana Communications

Share tips for greener travel. Promote special packages that include donations to conservation efforts. Segment your audience by: Booking history Demographics (family vs. solo traveler) Interests (spa, golf, adventure) Focus on Mobile Optimization Over 60% of emails are opened on mobile devices.

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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.

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

Smart Meetings

Environmental Protection Agency, LGBTQIA+ Travel Alliance and Humane Society of Hawai’i. DMO counterparts like Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism in Wyoming and Queensland Tourism in Australia were also consulted. On its website, Qurator’s vision statement is encapsulated as “360-degree education, helping us all learn from each other.”

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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. From history, culture, food, and entertainment, it was easy to see why Northern Kentucky is a popular travel destination.

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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. Morales-Cabrera is promoted to the role of banquet manager. She is known for fostering a growth-oriented team environment.

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U.S. Travel Names Geoff Freeman President and CEO

Smart Meetings

Travel Association has announced that Geoff Freeman will be taking the role of president and CEO. Travel , Freeman headed the work that led to the establishment of the Travel Promotion Act of 2009, which created Brand USA, U.S. Travel’s tourism promotion arm. Travel in its next era.”. I believe U.S.

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