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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. She joined the team in 2012 as sales manager of national accounts, and was later promoted to director of citywide sales in 2019. Lopez currently works as vice president of sales for the organization.

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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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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

Smart Meetings

Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable. In 2020, leisure travel accounted for 80.4%

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ASEAN Tourism Ministers approve professional standards to strengthen MICE

Travel Daily Media

The post ASEAN Tourism Ministers approve professional standards to strengthen MICE appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Since its establishment in 2012, the ASEAN MRA on TP has guided ASEAN countries in the development of their tourism workforce in two areas: 1) Hotel Services and 2) Travel Services.

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Taiwan to host third ‘World Indigenous Tourism Summit’ in 2024

Travel Daily Media

The post Taiwan to host third ‘World Indigenous Tourism Summit’ in 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. WITS began with the creation in 2012 of the World Indigenous Tourism Alliance (WINTA) by participants from six countries.

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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

Harper first joined the Phoenix Convention Center in 2009 and in 2012, he was promoted to deputy director of sales and marketing. In this role, he will oversee Visit Dana Point’s travel trade operations while continuing to grow destination awareness. Jennifer Ramsey has joined Talley as a meeting planner.

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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

Louisville Tourism has promoted Stacey Yates to the newly created role of chief marketing officer. San Francisco Travel Association has announced a number of convention sales appointments. Susanna Flores has been promoted to director, citywide sales. She was promoted in 2015 to director, convention sales, Northeast region.