Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. This blog post explores why your event budgets will need to increase in 2023 and where to allocate that extra money. . So, start planning now and get creative with your event budget in 2023 — and don’t forget about sustainability!

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

Event Technology Supports Sustainability. Planners who strive to plan truly sustainable events can use technology solutions to curb the effect that the events industry has on the environment. . But face-to-face events, too, can be more sustainable thanks to the benefits of event technology.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 1, 2020

A recent Forrester report caught our eye, as it touched on several business trends that will also impact the event strategists and the industry: PREDICTIONS 2020: On the Precipice of Far-Reaching Change. Shifting Our Gaze to 2020. In 2020, values alignment looks to rank higher as a decision-to-attend filter. About Donna.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 25, 2023

Community-Based Tourism (CBT) exemplifies sustainable tourism, promoting local development through social justice, resource redistribution, sustainability, and empowerment. Quilombo Ivaporunduva contributed 254 tons of food (from May 2020 to October 2021) to over 31,000 individuals in various quilombos, rural, and urban communities.

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The MICE Blog

JUNE 3, 2022

And now with live events returning and many companies rescheduling events which had been postponed in 2020, 2021 and 2022, and planning for 2023, this timely interview focuses on providing tips on how to plan an incentive trip with confidence, and with safety protocols built into it. They are looking for more sustainability points.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 31, 2021

Late the following year, Booking.com predicted “the rise of the second-city traveler” as a top trend for 2020. Attract lucrative group business by establishing your destination as a thought leader and showcasing what sets it apart—this blog post for our client, Kiawah Island Golf Resort , is a perfect example of the approach.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Because of my enthusiasm, I decided to ask my parents if they have thought about their resolutions and what they want to accomplish in 2020. Time and time again we have emphasized the importance of sustainability in events through our blog posts and our podcasts. Got one last thing for ya!

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Solimar International

AUGUST 16, 2023

In a world that thrives on exploration and cultural exchange, sustainable tourism development is a strong force capable of driving positive change and fostering sustainable development. Tourists connect after a shared experience Tourism and the Economy Can tourism drive sustainable economic development?

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In fact, we’ve seen it all, from overflowing budgets in 2019 and near-zero activity in 2020 to the rise of hybrid events in 2021, business-almost-as-usual in 2022, and inflationary pressures causing businesses to rethink their budgets in 2023. After all, sustainability doesn’t happen overnight; it’s the cumulative result of many efforts.

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Solimar International

JULY 22, 2022

In addition to a mitigation pathway of measuring and reducing emissions, it is imperative for governments and businesses to simultaneously invest in climate change adaptation – using tourism as a means to build, finance and sustain climate resilient destinations. A more sustainable industry can help to mitigate both of these threats.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 1, 2021

One example is a game called Momentum/Odyssey, driven by Dutch entrepreneur Rutger van Zuidam that took place in 2020. This game addressed sustainable development goals, with groups working on finding solutions to these goals. Attendees had intrinsic motivation to take part and find sustainable solutions for their industry.

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Tourism eSchool

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Published on November 6, 2020. Pre-covid, the destination marketing strategy was centred around social media ( Facebook and Instagram ) (inspiring visitors to dream and plan a trip to the south with dispersal as a core component) and our website , which had a heavy focus on blog content. By Paige Rowett.

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Meet Green

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

We believe in a sustainable future for the planet and her people. 2020 Impact on Carbon Emissions. In 2020 alone, when it was impossible to safely meet in person, we measured 79,418,230 kg of CO2e saved through virtual attendance. “The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 2, 2022

These advertisements encourage user interest and engagement, as they portray more authenticity than the big pop-up ads that break up content on other web-resources like blogs and search engines. Using social media for sustainable destination marketing. Digital marketing on Atauro Island .

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Meet Green

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Adapting Events in 2020. At the beginning of the COVID 19 shutdown in March 2020, the MeetGreen team successfully converted the year’s first face-to-face meeting to a virtual event in ten days. As in-person events were canceling left and right, we shifted our sustainability consulting services ?to More than ever before.

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Solimar International

MAY 8, 2022

In this blog, intern Daniel Segura has the opportunity to discuss various aspects of Southwest Virginia tourism with Irene Kilmer, the director of the Montgomery County DMO. Even before 2020, our office focused on promoting our outdoor recreation because our area offers outdoor amenities that people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy.

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Solimar International

MARCH 1, 2022

These tourism businesses—ranging from Destination Management Organizations to community-based homestay networks to high-end eco-lodges—were assessed via in-depth interviews and surveys to understand how centering nature within their business models enabled them to shift from “sustainable” to “regenerative” tourism practices.

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Solimar International

JULY 22, 2022

After working in over 300 destinations globally to support sustainable development through tourism, we have witnessed the power that the tourism industry has to respond to climate change and help their communities adapt to its inevitable consequences. Read on to learn more about what destinations are doing to respond to the climate crisis.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 30, 2021

the inaugural workshop took place 18–20 August 2020, virtually over Zoom … In total, 1038 registrants from over 30 countries participated, with individual session attendance in the low-hundreds.” ” None of the meetings used one of the online social platforms I’ve described on this blog ( 1 , 2 , 3 ).

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

I interviewed Heidi about her role and work across various business areas of the DMC, beginning by defining its role, how to host virtual site inspections, how DMCs contribute to destination marketing, sustainability and incentives. Sustainable and green incentives are becoming more popular. But what is an incentive?

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Meet Green

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In-person events were either canceled in 2020 or switched to a virtual format. We compared the same eight events in the 2019 physical iteration and its digital 2020 counterpart. This constitutes a 78% increase in countries represented through virtual attendance in 2020. What Does the Data Say? appeared first on MeetGreen.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The increased influx of visitors has provided artisans with a greater market presence and demand for their goods and services, pushing their craft businesses to new heights of success and sustainability. Join us in celebrating the resilience of cultural heritage and sustainable tourism. billion of the previous programme (2014-2020).

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Tourism eSchool

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Published on October 27, 2020. There was a great discussion at the Australian Regional Tourism Convention in 2020, noting that there are a lot of first time Australians travelling to regional destinations. 4 Destination Website Tweaks to Support Visitor Demand in ‘COVID Times’. By Paige Rowett. Curate Virtual Experiences.

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Tourism eSchool

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Whilst we witnessed the almost complete shut down of the industry from March-May 2020, we saw a gradual reopening and re-emergence of a resilient industry. Below is a great example from Make Trax Adventure Hire of sharing the ways they are committed to sustainability. What we know about the Travel Landscape.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 15, 2023

This blog will cover the impacts on one of the origin countries — Tunisia. In addition, the blog will answer the questions of how tourism can help and, more importantly, how the people still living in the southern, mostly abandoned villages, feel about it. What Effect does Emigration have on those left behind? of Tunisians live abroad.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

I want to be there when the food is prepared, I want to be there when it’s picked and when it’s brought to the kitchen and when the chef starts to use it,’” said Molly Crouch, director of sustainability at Sodexo Live!, the exclusive F&B provider for Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). Diet for a Healthy Planet.

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot happening in Stuttgart right now, especially in its transformation into a leading destination for sustainable events. It drew over 2000 participants dedicated to sustainable urban development. The hotel has a strong commitment to sustainability through its Gold DEHOGA sustainability certification.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 15, 2023

This blog will cover the impacts on one of the origin countries — Tunisia. In addition, the blog will answer the questions of how tourism can help and more importantly, how the people still living in the southern, mostly abandoned villages, feel about it. What Effect does Emigration have on those left behind?

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Tourism eSchool

OCTOBER 31, 2020

Published on November 1, 2020. highlighted in a presentation back in March 2020 that each individual's experience through COVID is different. How Travel Behaviours have Changed Since COVID + Key Tactics to Support Future Travellers. By Paige Rowett. There is no doubt that COVID has changed the way humans interact with travel.

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Tourism eSchool

APRIL 30, 2020

Published on May 1, 2020. We shared our thoughts for Tourism Businesses in a live webinar in partnership with Australian Regional Tourism on Thursday 26th March 2020, which expands on our suggested actions below in further details (you can also find the webinar slides here). Start Blogging or/or get some blogs articles written.

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Tourism eSchool

MARCH 22, 2020

Published on March 23, 2020. This blog shares a few additional tips that are unique to Visitor Centres, that can be done regardless of where your team is working. We've opened registrations of interest for our overhauled Visitor Servicing + Destination Marketing Bootcamp - which is due to start August 2020. By Rebecca White.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Salt Lake and its sustainability efforts captured the attention of the United Nations, which brought its 68th UN Civil Society Conference, with more than 4,000 attendees, to the city in 2019. The event was a zero-emissions success story. “We We see Laziz beyond a restaurant — it’s a gathering space of acceptance, good food, and love.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

Christel Sieling, Director of Operations at Odyssey, shared how they’ve pivoted their live hackathon, called Momentum, into a virtual format in 2020. In between, there will be themed nights addressing sustainability, digitalisation and diversity. A hackathon is an excellent example of purpose-driven collaboration.

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ADMEI

MAY 19, 2021

ADMEI Blog. Throughout 2020, ADMEI was at the forefront providing multiple avenues for member and non member DMCs to collaborate and share their insight on issues facing the DMC industry. Evolution of the DMC: Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 8, 2019

The full version of this article was originally published in the Maritz Global Events Blog. Well being expands into the realms of intellectual (creativity), social (corporate social responsibility), environmental (sustainability) wellness and more. Looking Ahead to 2020. At Maritz Global Events, we face the same challenge.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2023

A quest to find sustainable event experts leads to an emerging wine region in California’s Central Coast It’s not your imagination. This is more than a sustainability moment for meetings. The quest to design green meetings often feels like a greenhouse gas-cutting limbo game. Green meetings are here to stay.

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Tourism eSchool

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Published on November 23, 2020. With the upheaval of 2020, there are a number of visitor and wider society trends impacting our visitors which need to be considered in your next destination visitor guide update. Rebecca loves working with tourism destinations & operators to create sustainable marketing strategies.

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