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Smart Moves in D.C., Richmond and More

Smart Meetings

Before joining Teneo, White was director of global sales at PRA Group, a destination management company. He has also worked in management for Krisam Group & Global Event Partners and Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida, and has held the position of regional director of sales at Associated Luxury Hotels International.

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Smart Moves in Monterey, Denver and More

Smart Meetings

Thomas joins Makeready’s Charleston destination after holding multiple general manager and senior operations roles at Morgans Hotel Group and other SBE lifestyle hospitality company hotels. In 2010, Thomas was named General Manager of the Year after opening Morgans Hotel Group’s Mondrian Soho hotel location.

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How has Social Media Changed the Tourism Industry?

Solimar International

But the explosion of social media platforms between 2006 and 2010 connected individuals around the world like never before, paving the way for another industry upheaval under social media marketing. By 2010, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube were also popular, and the rise of smartphones encouraged people to share their lives in real time.

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Sustaining the Resilience of Community-Based Tourism Initiatives in Brazil

Solimar International

Community-Based Tourism (CBT) exemplifies sustainable tourism, promoting local development through social justice, resource redistribution, sustainability, and empowerment. They formed an association in 1994, gaining legal representation and recognition, and after a 22-year struggle, secured their entitlement in 2010.

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The pathway from Starfish to Path DMC

Path Destination Management

Happily, the plan worked and by 2010 Starfish had grown by 1000% and quadrupled its staff, opened a head office in Bangkok and added a second regional team in Sangklaburi. Managing Director, Path Destination Management. Since then the business has gone from strength to strength. Contact Us. Email Address. Subscribe.

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The Value of Tourism in Trail Development

Solimar International

Through surveys, bike shop questionnaires, guide service interviews, and literature research, a 2011 study concluded that the Teton County trail system in Wyoming generated an estimated $18,070,123 million in economic activity in 2010. Another example of this impact could be cycling tourism in Oakridge, Oregon.

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The Ultimate Directory of Top UK Event Agencies

Bizzaboo

Chilled Events Leeds Chilled Events is an innovative live events agency offering a range of experiential and promotional services within the events industry. Great Events UK London Great Events UK is a professional travel and destination management organisation serving London, Cambridge and the south of England.

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