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New ETC report investigates links between the changing tourism environment and NTOs work

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As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with ongoing challenges posed by climate change and ensuring sustainability, tourism globally is in a critical period of transition. Recognising this, the European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a report: “ The Changing Tourism Environment and Its Impact on the Work of NTOs ”.

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Visit Seattle CEO, Tom Norwalk, Retires

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I have always been honored to promote and represent my hometown around the world. Norwalk joined Visit Seattle as senior vice president of sales and marketing, and was promoted to president and CEO in 2008. Seattle’s future is so bright—and industry recovery so close,” Norwalk said. “I

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Hospitality Industry Honors Black History Month

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Moreover, certain organizations, such as Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM) have made it their mission to guarantee that the tenants of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) are embraced throughout the hospitality industry to confront ethnic disparities and promote strategies to retain diversity within the workforce.

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8 Smart Moves at Destinations International, Travel Santa Ana and More

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In 2008, Nostrand was named one of the Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in the industry by HSMAI. While in Bangkok, he was chairman of American Chamber of Commerce’s travel and tourism committee. Licygiewicz has been promoted to general manager of Albany Capital Center (ACC) in New York; she was previously director of sales.

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Now is the time to rethink and restart the events industry: Interview with Angeles Moreno, Managing Partner at the Creative Dots

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‘My vision was to change tourism’. ‘I When I was living with my family in the Canary Islands, where I grew up, my father was a managing director of a hospitality company, so my dream was to set up the tourism company of the future. My vision was to change tourism. My vision was to change tourism. How did you feel?

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Smart Moves in Half Moon Bay, Melrose and More

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The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay promoted Buciuman to hotel manager. Mandarin Oriental, Boston promoted Lindner to general manager. Bruno has been in events since 2008, remains a publisher at Event Tech Brief in Salt Lake City, Utah and has worked for GEP Utah as director of operations, where she managed event managers for the DMO.

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MICE Industry’s Role in Tourism Development

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According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, tourism is pivotal in sustaining a nation’s economy; contributing 10.3% Furthermore, the United Nations World Tourism Organization concluded that international tourism has indicated continuous growth, projecting an estimated 1.8 STIMULATING TOURISM ECONOMY IN LOW SEASON.

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