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Sustaining the Resilience of Community-Based Tourism Initiatives in Brazil

Solimar International

This paradigm shift reinterprets tourism models, emphasizing consciousness, autonomy, and bottom-up strategies while detaching from predatory practices. Community-Based Tourism (CBT) exemplifies sustainable tourism, promoting local development through social justice, resource redistribution, sustainability, and empowerment.

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Smart Moves in Vail, Niagara Falls and More

Smart Meetings

Saint Lucia Tourism Authority in the Caribbean’s Castries, Saint Lucia named Charles-St. Jules has spent over 20 years in hospitality and tourism management and has been with the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority for nine years. Souksanith was previously venue production manager at The Mason Dallas. Lorine Charles-St.

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Destinations Brace for Incoming Seaweed Bloom

Smart Meetings

The resort has, since 2009, embraced a philosophy centered around not only providing an unforgettable guest experience but also embracing and supporting the surrounding community. Most of their products replace fossil fuel-based products. The post Destinations Brace for Incoming Seaweed Bloom appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

Vidrine has years of experience in marketing and public relations in the tourism industry. Thompson has more than 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including 12 years in hospitality leadership roles, and has been with Hilton since 2009 across San Diego, New York City, Washington, D.C., Mario Thompson.

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AIME Marks A 30-Year Milestone At The Opening

Travel Daily Media

From left to right: Matt Pearce CEO Talk2 Media, Steve Dimopoulos Minister of Tourism Victoria, Natalie O’Brien CEO Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Julie Swanson CEO Melbourne Convention Bureau and Phillipa Harrison, Managing Director of Tourism Australia. ” The Hon. billion economic worth.

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The Top 7 Event Industry Trends for 2024 

Bizzaboo

Maintaining a Commitment to DE&I and Measuring Impact As the executive director of Tourism Diversity Matters, Greg DeShields is laser-focused on helping the industry create more diverse, equitable, and inclusive events. This is actually something that you do need to pay attention to,” said Krueger, senior production manager at EideCom.

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Destination spotlight Bern, Switzerland: Site visit from 28–30 August 2020 for Event Planners Talk e-conference

The MICE Blog

There are products made from recycled materials, and attendees can visit the factories of these products or a national park to become involved in corporate volunteering. Between 2009–2011, the property was completely refurbished and reopened in 2011. We also have the ‘Clean & Safe Label’ from Switzerland Tourism.

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