Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

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

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

DMCs – The Unsung Heroes of Local Economies 09 January 2025 In the bustling world of tourism and events, there's a remarkable force silently shaping the economic landscapes of destinations worldwide: Destination Management Companies (DMCs). However, the impact of DMCs on local economies is both profound and far-reaching.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

is on track to welcome 90 million visitors one year ahead of the goal outlined by the National Travel and Tourism Strategy report. tourism ecosystem. That spending directly supports local jobs, sustains small businesses, and fuels the economymaking inbound travel the largest service export for the United States.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Held in Amsterdam, this event for the Alliance of Independent Travel Agencies (AER) brought together 500 travel agencies and 400 specialized tour operators, with a large portion focused on sustainable travel. About AER AER is an alliance of 500 travel agencies and 400 specialized tour operators, many of whom focus on sustainable travel.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

Amid rapidly developing technology, trends that youve seen start as buds growing into full blossoms and networks that never stop growing, today is a day to celebrate meeting professionals everywhere and their contributions that make the world go round. The hospitality and tourism sector is instrumental in driving the global economy.

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Panorama Travel

MAY 9, 2024

BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE & RESPONSIBLE FUTURE FOR OMAN TRAVEL & TOURISM INDUSTRY Sustainable Development of Oman Tourism, aligning with the Oman Vision 2040. Tourism is no longer a marginal sector or a secondary source of revenue for countries. The Sustainable City-Yiti Oman Botanic Gardens.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 23, 2018

From AI to sustainability and many more hot topics, you don’t want to miss this jam-packed two-hour episode! IMEX is one of our most sustainable events in the industry. We are all about technology. Aysun Lynch of Banff & Lake Louise Tourism. Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ).

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Australia Is Back Robin Mack of Tourism Australia emphasized that, following the pandemic, the destination is rebounding robustly. Discussing the trends shaping the industry, Swanson noted the increasing importance of sustainability and innovation. Sustainability is at the forefront.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

Aside from that, I am really excited about all the sustainable changes that are being implemented in our industry. It is wonderful to see more and more meetings going in a sustainable direction. Attendees are interested in having an opportunity for a hands-on eco-tourism experience to give back to the host destination.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Meet the future of the Sustainable Tourism Industry. Three times per year, we run a virtual internship program, connecting with talented young professionals with a passion for sustainable tourism, conservation, and international development. She graduated from the University of Missouri last Spring with her B.A.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

Bern’s positioning as a leader in the energy and environmental sector, and its easy accessibility within Switzerland and from neighbouring countries, make it the most suitable city to host the Swiss Sustainability Forum. Circular Economy Entrepreneurs 2021. Photo credit: NZZ Connect. About the organiser. Circular Economy Entrepreneurs 2021.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The post TIS2022 to define the future of global tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit 2022, the technology event for travel and tourism professionals, returns to Seville (Spain) from 2 to 4 November.

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Solimar International

JULY 18, 2023

The best opportunity to address both concerns is to invest in sustainable management for natural parks, which have especially vulnerable ecosystems. As such, it should be our top priority to maintain these protected areas for future generations by making sure they are managed with sustainability in mind.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

He most recently served as global president of Deployed Technologies (DTech), and he brings with him over three decades of experience in luxury hospitality companies. He brings over 30 years of expertise in the travel and tourism industry and has served in executive roles local to the region for 15 years.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 5, 2023

The post Generative AI and sustainability are driving investment in the tourism technology segment appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. I think this technology is going to ramp up the velocity of [Web3] solutions, especially for travel and hospitality.” It’s also about audio, video and graphics.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Red, White, and New: Efforts to Boost Sustainable Tourism in Poland. Here at Solimar International, we work to increase and promote sustainable and regenerative tourism around the world. We know that every country has its own unique challenges in implementing effective sustainable tourism.

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Solimar International

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Role of DMOs in Shaping the Future of Tourism Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) are the backbone of regional tourism, acting as the strategic coordinators and stewards of many visitor economies worldwide. In this section, well explore four foundational technologies transforming the future of destination management.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Former Solimar International Sustainable Tourism Internship Stories. Solimar International is a marketing firm that specializes in sustainable tourism. Let’s meet them: Tesia Smith – Tourism Research Intern, current Japan and Thailand Specialist at Audley Travel.

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Solimar International

JUNE 16, 2022

The ethos of these self-sustaining locals prevailed long after the establishment of the park into the present day. Downtown Gatlinburg is home to hundreds of store owners, distinct tourism destinations, and beautiful forested landscapes. You can also rest assured that purchases from local artisans is a sustainable practice.

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Solimar International

JANUARY 16, 2025

This area is home to the four ranges of the Sundarbans Reserved Forest, the Ecologically Critical Area, and the gateway cities which support the tourism industry for the destination – including Khulna, Bagerhat, Mongla, Satkhira and Jassore. Academic Research on Community-Based Tourism out of Khulna University Dr. Md.

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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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The next few years will require a strategic approach that balances cost management with sustainability, innovation and responsiveness to market changes.” Futuristic Hyperloop Transit Technology Successfully Passes Early Tests Looking to travel via magnetic force? Business Travel Startup Reaches $2.1 billion in 2021.

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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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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 19, 2022

Greenhouse gases (tourism is responsible for around 8 percent of global carbon emissions, three-quarters of which is due to aviation), local resource overuse (e.g., In this post, we explore what digital technology can bring to the table. What is sustainable travel? Three pillars of sustainability.

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Solimar International

JULY 26, 2022

What is Tourism Planning? . Tourism planning consists of creating strategies to develop tourism in a specific destination. It is crucial for DMOs and tourism businesses to stay up-to-date. . Origin and development of tourism planning. The aim of tourism planning. Drafting tourism policies.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

But in recent years, sustainability has grown from a niche topic to a central focus in the industry. More planners than ever are including certain sustainable measures in their RFPs, looking for ways to reduce waste and even carbon accounting—keeping track of the carbon emissions produced throughout their events. Where was the plastic?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 24, 2024

The post TIS2024 is calling tourism experts to share trends and strategies in tourism innovation appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The dynamic tourism sector is in constant transformation, driven by rapid change and emerging innovations.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Highlighting the culture and unique stories of a destination can leave an impression.  Engaging Digital Campaigns:  In the digital age, LEGO has successfully leveraged technology to engage audiences. appeared first on Advance Travel and Tourism.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

That means using technology to be more efficient as people want immediate gratification. To that end, Encore has invested in technology, people—9,000 in 18 months—and training to catch up to the needs of meeting professionals who came back quickly. For some people CSR and sustainability are priorities. It could be education.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

While some may believe these seemingly progressive actions will simply restore the travel and tourism industry to the way it was in 2018, the concept of travel from our pre-Covid days no longer exists. We can not hop in a time machine and return to the pre-pandemic world of 2018 travel and tourism. Going Back To Nature. Going Virtual.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Caesars and Meet AC announced sustainability highlights from its newly released 2021 CSR Report —in a Leed-certified Augustus Tower villa suite—and the news (and views) are great. Hybrid event company Allseated announced a partnership with Matterport, a company that brings real life experiences to the virtual world using 3D technology.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 16, 2022

The post The Mekong Tourism Forum is back appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Mekong Tourism Forum 2022 will return as a face-to-face event 9-14 October at Hoiana Resort & Golf (Hoiana), Quang Nam province, adjacent to Hoi An city, in central Vietnam.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 27, 2021

It belongs to the present, and tourism can be part of the solution. Learn about how tourism can make communities more climate resilient. However, tourism can make communities more climate resilient. The effects of the changing climate can be observed worldwide, including in many popular tourism destinations.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

This extensive renovation modernised 558 rooms, the Marlene Bar, the Michelin-starred restaurant Hugos, the lobby, the Club InterContinental Lounge, and the event spaces, incorporating new designs and the latest technology. I asked him about the sustainability initiatives implemented during the renovation.

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Solimar International

JUNE 23, 2021

The concept of tourism traces back more than 4,000 years when early civilizations across the world began travelling for commerce and religious purposes. billion people worldwide engage in tourism with expected increase to 1.8 Tourism planning, however, is never a one-off effort.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

The post Artificial Intelligence, data analytics and augmented reality for transforming tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Tourism Innovation Summit 2022 has once again hosted the Touristech Startup Fest entrepreneurship competition.

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