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European Travel Commission names new team in China

ETC Corporate

The European Travel Commission (ETC) announces the appointment of Franka Gulin, Director for China at the Croatian National Tourist Board as the new Chair of ETC’s China Chapter, eyes and ears of the association in the marketplace. David Wu joined Visit Finland in 2013 and he is now heading Visit Finland Greater China team.

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FCM Travel Asia foresees an increase in Business Travel as China and Singapore reach a 30-day Visa-Free Entry Agreement

Travel Daily Media

The post FCM Travel Asia foresees an increase in Business Travel as China and Singapore reach a 30-day Visa-Free Entry Agreement appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. This policy extends to both leisure and business travellers. This policy extends to both leisure and business travellers. “It

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Q&A: U.S. Travel Association’s New Meetings Executive

MeetingsNet

Travel Association introduced Aimee Misako Gabel as the organization’s first senior vice president, events and education. Travel with a strong track record in meetings. Travel to ask about how she will apply her experience to this new, elevated role. Travel Association? Travel members are well-traveled.

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Overtourism Management & Solutions: Where More Isn’t Better

Dana Communications

Venice…and its volume of visitors As a bucket list destination for generations of travelers, Venice has seen the downside of overtourism. Private businesses Venezia Autentica and Fairbnb are proactively promoting more sustainable tourism. While tourism has brought in revenue for the country, it’s also brought some very real problems.

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Solidarity tourism, a more responsible way of traveling

Interface Tourism Spain

Solidarity tourism, a more responsible way of traveling. More and more travelers are becoming increasingly open-minded when it comes to choosing a destination and a different way of traveling. The idea of solidarity travel stems from the concern around travelers with a social conscience. Solidarity tourism.

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Tourism Improvement District – A Funding Model Case Study

Solimar International

A Tourism Improvement District (TID) is a revolutionary way to fund destination marketing programs. They are typically run by local businesses that collaborate and invest collectively to support the growth and development of their destination’s tourism industry. West Hollywood Tourism Improvement District Case Study.

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Why Are Public and Private Stakeholders Investing in Foreign Tourism Projects?

Solimar International

Tourism is a global business: last year, global capital investment in travel and tourism totaled $856 billion. When it comes to tourism, governmental and non-governmental stakeholders invest not only domestically, but also abroad. Chain hotels are a classic example of private-sector FDI in tourism.

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