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Back to the Future: Revisiting Event Planner Predictions From 2012

Convene by PCMA

One event planner predicted in 2012 that that keynote speakers would give their presentation from the new orbiting space station in 2022. In 2012, Angry Birds was the most downloaded app, the iPhone was five, and Zoom was only a year old. It’s the why should I travel to this meeting.

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Microadventures: The 16-Hour Travel Trend

Dana Communications

It also happens to be one of the hottest travel trends today. Alastair Humphreys , National Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year in 2012, coined the phrase in his bestseller on the subject. The post Microadventures: The 16-Hour Travel Trend appeared first on Dana Communications. It’s called a microadventure. Rules are rules.

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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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New and Renovated: Heavenly Hiltons

Smart Meetings

These spaces provide guests with dreamy comfort inside, and stand in locations that inspire guests to explore their surroundings and take in all that their travels have to offer. The hotel was first built in 1972, and in 2012 was purchased by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, who manage and operate it today.

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Bouncing Back: Tourism After a Natural Disaster

Dana Communications

Let travelers know about business re-openings, improvements and steps being taken to make the destination more resilient in the future. Travel Association’s annual IPW conference held in California, it was announced that Discover Puerto Rico reported record revenue just two years after being pummeled by Hurricane Maria.

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6 Hispanic and Latino Travel Writers to Celebrate this Month and Beyond

DCI

As we celebrate this year, DCI wanted to take some time to highlight a few of our favorite Hispanic and Latino travel writers who are inspiring people with their own passion for places. Two Outsiders is a travel and lifestyle blog created by content creators Dani and Nico. Christine | Travel • Wellness • Outdoors (@ochristine).

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