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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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West Coast DMOs Rollout Alliance

Smart Meetings

The pandemic has been a very rough time for the nation’s destination marketing organizations , as it has for the hospitality and meetings industry as a whole. Named for the chef’s mother, it was launched in 2005 and today serves warm meals to 5,000 needy children daily in 20 locations at 62 locations.

Tourism 279
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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. million visitors. Macau, China; 2.

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How Did You Get Started in the Events Industry?

Endless Events

I spoke there for the first time in 2005 or 2006 and had a good 12-year run on the show. Before WordPress was everywhere, I worked for a company called Mod Blog from 2002 through 2005,” explains Will. “I In my Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years, I started doing events with the organizations I was part of,” she continues. “I

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Travel Analytics: Data Sources, Use Cases, and Real-Life Examples

AltexSoft Travel

In the continuously changing travel industry, data-driven insights are revolutionizing decision-making processes. Beyond its fundamental role in elevating customer experience, travel analytics has a valuable impact on revenue growth and cultivating a competitive edge. Travel data: external and internal sources.

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Smart Moves in Bonita Springs, Cancun and More

Smart Meetings

Catuogno was previously owner of MC Event Consulting and MC Travel Management in the greater New York City area. Previously, Wibben was senior vice president of sales and marketing at the organization. Mark Catuogno, CGSP. Coiled , the software development firm, hired Catuogno as its director of event marketing. Albert Bilotti.

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Smart Moves in Bonita Springs, Cancun and More

Smart Meetings

Catuogno was previously owner of MC Event Consulting and MC Travel Management in the greater New York City area. Previously, Wibben was senior vice president of sales and marketing at the organization. Mark Catuogno, CGSP. Coiled , the software development firm, hired Catuogno as its director of event marketing. Albert Bilotti.