Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Welcome to Smart Travel, where we’ll be spotlighting the latest can’t-miss travel news, from groundbreaking studies and data to tips on decompressing from your next destination meeting. Travel tech tools you need in your carry-on? The CDC Has Updated Travel Regulations for Dogs, Effective Now On Aug. We have you covered.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 18, 2021

Tourism can have a huge economic impact on any given community. Whether tourists come to town for live music, a sporting event or local attractions, it’s important to have “sub attractions” that appeal to tourists during their down time. Let’s talk.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 1, 2021

Travel Association believes professional meetings and events (PME) suffer from being lumped in with other gatherings—and is working to change that. Relying on the most current travel-sector data from The Ohio State University and Tourism Economics, U.S. businesses are engaging in business travel. Travel Association. “A

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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. See also : Smart U: Meeting Professional Online Classes. Temple’s deadline for spring application to the program is Dec.

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The Abbi Agency

JULY 26, 2021

Just like those cheering in the stands at your local sporting events, we find these ambassadors in our everyday lives. When it comes down to making the decision on where to travel, we often turn to people we trust. The post How to Enhance Authentic Storytelling with Tourism Ambassadors appeared first on The Abbi Agency - Fierce.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 10, 2024

Our 2024 Travel Outlook survey highlights DMOs’ Marketing Priorities, with professionals from destination marketing organizations (DMOs) emphasizing brand awareness as their top goal for 2024, even surpassing the importance of increasing visitor numbers.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 10, 2024

Our 2024 Travel Outlook highlights DMOs’ Marketing Priorities, with professionals from destination marketing organizations (DMOs) emphasizing brand awareness as their top goal for 2024, even surpassing the importance of increasing visitor numbers.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 12, 2022

Let’s look at what’s happening in spending on travel and restaurants, then cover our recommendations on the best tips for weathering this volatile time. How Views on Travel Spending Are Changing. We all saw travel decrease dramatically in 2020 as flights and bookings were canceled due to COVID-19.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Will has worked in travel & tourism for 6 years now, working through just about every level of it- he began at a Downtown Main Street Association (hyper-local tourism organization), worked his way up to the Tupelo, MS Convention & Visitors Bureau (mid-level DMO), then worked at the Tennessee Dept. The people!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

I am excited about meetings and conventions returning to Greater Palm Springs post-pandemic, as group business is such a vital part of the tourism economy. Attendees are interested in having an opportunity for a hands-on eco-tourism experience to give back to the host destination. The future of travel and tourism is now.

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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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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Example: The new Margaritaville hotel is nice for leisure travelers but has no meeting space thus its marketing is useless to the sports or meeting manager attending Connect for One-on-One’s. The sales team spends one on-one-time with meeting planners often traveling together. Collaboration avoids the “missed pitch.”

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ETC Corporate

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Atout France has joined ETC as a full member to collaborate on the renewal and revival of European tourism. ETC is proud to welcome the France Tourism Development Agency on board to share best practice and work together for all Europeans.

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Dana Communications

JULY 25, 2023

So let’s unpack this travel trend by diving into what these camps offer so you can capture the same magic (and bookings!) Camp Runabout delivers a similar sports-forward environment for runners and fitness enthusiasts. The post The Travel Trend Resorts Need To Leverage This (And Every!) for your resort.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

These professionals will lead the county’s approach to regenerative tourism, supporting the local community while providing meaningful experiences for visitors. Morascini, who has sat on the board of Island County tourism since 2016, takes on the role of marketing and public relations director.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2021

For the past year, Helman has been leading the organization as its interim director while also serving as sports marketing representative. With over 20 years in sports tourism and management, Helman helped to launch the sports division of VBCVB in 1999.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. This extension means that travelers on public transport (including flights in U.S. Travel, Airlines for America and other advocacy groups voiced disagreement with the extension. population.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

When Richmond, Virginia, hosted the 2024 Wheelchair Basketball National Tournament in April, Richmond Region Tourism teamed up with local organizations with expertise in disability etiquette to make sure the athletes had an inclusive and welcoming experience throughout the destination.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

BE will not only be an adult playground of concert venues, modern restaurants and luxury hotels, but a residential and pedestrian-friendly development for both locals and travelers to enjoy. Anaheim, since the dawn of Disney, has been a huge driver for Orange County, for Southern California, for travel tourism,” says Pederson.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board Executive Director Kate Sollitt called the measure vital to providing fire, emergency medical care, maintenance, parks and other critical services to visitors and locals alike. Then he answered: “The corporate traveler usually just sees it as a cost of doing business in a city.”.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Before her new position, Berwick was global marketing director for Reed & Mackay Travel Ltd. He joined the organization in 2015, and since then, has worked as sports marketing and special events coordinator, and operations manager. Victoria Berwick. Berwick is global marketing director for CWT.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 18, 2023

From pro sports to packaged goods, brands have been taking a long, hard look at their identities and choosing to make a positive change. In the travel space, Virgin Atlantic’s new uniform policy allows flight crew members to wear the company clothing that best expresses how they identify and present themselves.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 22, 2024

The post Tourism leaders from around the world will explore how entrepreneurship and innovation are transforming the global travel sector at ATM 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The 31 st edition of the exhibition will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from Monday 6 to Thursday 9 May.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. Glassblowing is such a team sport,” Coles says. “In From there, you can let them discover and sign up for any activations they find themselves interested in.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

In this role, she will develop and implement strategies for sustainable travel practices in meetings, conventions and leisure travel to Washington, D.C. Jason Suitt and Bridget Gaffney Jason Suitt (left) and Bridget Gaffney (right) Suitt joins Visit Baton Rouge as director of sports development.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 31, 2023

The post Thailand Travel Mart (TTM+) 2023 highlights Thailand’s commitment towards sustainable tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. Glassblowing is such a team sport,” Coles says. “In From there, you can let them discover and sign up for any activations they find themselves interested in.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 31, 2023

The post Thailand Travel Mart (TTM+) 2023 highlights Thailand’s commitment towards sustainable tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. Glassblowing is such a team sport,” Coles says. “In From there, you can let them discover and sign up for any activations they find themselves interested in.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Chris Achacoso Chris Achacoso Achacoso rejoins Tourism Australia as business development manager in their special business unit Business Events Australia. He earlier served as Business Event Specialist at Tourism Australia. She comes most recently consulted for Robinsons Hotels & Resorts.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Evan Bauerle Bauerle, who serves as sports, tourism, and event sales manager, West region, for Visit Salt Lake’s sports division, Sports Salt Lake, said the certification struck a chord with him not only because Mesa is close to his hometown, but because he is the father of a child with autism.

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Solimar International

MAY 19, 2022

South of the Moroccan tourism hub of Marrakesh is the jewel of Southern Morocco, Agadir. With French and English widely spoken, communication is convenient for many travelers. Curious about where you should travel in Morocco and what you should do to make the biggest impact on your journey? Key Destinations in Southern Morocco.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. Glassblowing is such a team sport,” Coles says. “In From there, you can let them discover and sign up for any activations they find themselves interested in.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2019

A decade after the 2008 recession, the industry appears to be stable, with steady growth on the horizon according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events (M&E), a division of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). Related: Infographic: IACC Report Identifies Trends in Meeting Growth.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. Glassblowing is such a team sport,” Coles says. “In From there, you can let them discover and sign up for any activations they find themselves interested in.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. Glassblowing is such a team sport,” Coles says. “In From there, you can let them discover and sign up for any activations they find themselves interested in.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. Glassblowing is such a team sport,” Coles says. “In From there, you can let them discover and sign up for any activations they find themselves interested in.

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