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Smart Moves in Chicago, Atlanta and More

Smart Meetings

Sam Newton Sam Newton, Louisville Tourism Newton is Louisville Tourism ’s first-ever Airport Welcome Center Manager. She served as the property’s director of rooms from 2010-2015 and was awarded “Director of Rooms of the Year.” Most recently, he served as senior manager of operations at Frazier History Museum.

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Sports Tourism: A game-changer in destination marketing and inbound tourism

Interface Tourism Spain

Sports Tourism: A game-changer in destination marketing and inbound tourism All the news Back to newsroom Imagine standing on the historic grounds of the Monza Circuit in Italy, where the deafening roar of Formula 1 engines fills the air.

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WTTC G20 public-private dialogue shines light on travel & tourism opportunities

Travel Daily Media

The post WTTC G20 public-private dialogue shines light on travel & tourism opportunities appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Joined by India’s Minister of Tourism, the Hon. India’s impressive expansion in Travel & Tourism was praised as a prime example. in 2010 to 8.2% in 2021.

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How has Social Media Changed the Tourism Industry?

Solimar International

The tourism industry looked very different merely 10 years ago. 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. The tourism industry before social media. Let’s rewind to 2004.

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Overtourism Management & Solutions: Where More Isn’t Better

Dana Communications

Private businesses Venezia Autentica and Fairbnb are proactively promoting more sustainable tourism. Machu Picchu…and its too-much tourism This UNESCO World Heritage site and “lost” city of the Incas has been a go-to for decades – between the 1980s and 2013, visitation exploded by 700%. New rules have also been put in place.

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The Value of Tourism in Trail Development

Solimar International

As a mode of active recreation for residents and out-of-town visitors, trails also serve to encourage domestic tourism activities and spending at businesses located nearby. Across the nation, trails are stimulating tourism spending. Trails and Tourism – Supporting Communities. Katherine Frey/The Washington Post).

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Smart Moves in South Carolina, Missouri and More

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Tourism bureau Experience Columbia SC hired both Shaffer and Lilly as sales managers. Shaffer has spent over two decades in tourism and hospitality sales. Lilly has been in hospitality, tourism, event management and sales for 15 years. Visit Greater Palm Springs welcomed Foster as director of Palm Springs tourism.