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Back to the Future: Revisiting Event Planner Predictions From 2012

Convene by PCMA

One event planner predicted in 2012 that that keynote speakers would give their presentation from the new orbiting space station in 2022. In 2012, Angry Birds was the most downloaded app, the iPhone was five, and Zoom was only a year old. It’s the why should I travel to this meeting.

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Microadventures: The 16-Hour Travel Trend

Dana Communications

It also happens to be one of the hottest travel trends today. Alastair Humphreys , National Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year in 2012, coined the phrase in his bestseller on the subject. The post Microadventures: The 16-Hour Travel Trend appeared first on Dana Communications. It’s called a microadventure. Rules are rules.

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Smart Moves in Qatar, London and More

Smart Meetings

Before this, he spent time overseeing the event venues outside London for the 2012 London Olympic & Paralympic Games. Read More: Non-stop London Events: All Roads Lead to ExCel Liliana Dale Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas named Dale director of national accounts of its international market.

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Bouncing Back: Tourism After a Natural Disaster

Dana Communications

Once these needs are met, recovery marketing efforts step in – through agencies and Direct Marketing Organizations (DMOs) with clear-cut messaging that tactfully acknowledges the devastation. Let travelers know about business re-openings, improvements and steps being taken to make the destination more resilient in the future.

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Gen Z Travel Trends: Why Destinations Should Cater to a New Generation

Solimar International

As we prepare for the changes to come in 2024, let’s take a look at how Gen Z travel trends are shaking up the tourism industry. Why Focus on Gen Z Travelers? Members of Gen Z are typically considered to be those born between 1997 and 2012. Gen Z is among the most eager to travel after COVID-19.

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Beauty and Business Below the Equator

Smart Meetings

South America offers modern convention centers with cultural experiences International travel is trending for incentives, executive retreats and corporate meetings. For foodies, visiting Mercado Central de Santiago (The Central Market of Santiago) is a must.

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Lumia Ankkuri appointed Marketing and Communications Director of Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre

Travel Daily News

Lumia Ankkuri graduated from London Metropolitan University in 2012 with a Master of Arts degree majoring in Events Marketing Management.