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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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9 Smart Moves in California, Florida and More

Smart Meetings

Dennis previously worked as director of sales and marketing for Hampton Inn & Suites SouthPark at Phillips Place; before this, she was adjunct instructor for Central Piedmont Community College’s Hotel and Restaurant Management program in Charlotte. Pete/Clearwater named Hilterbrandt sales manager for its Florida market. Sonia Fong.

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European Travel Commission names new team in China

ETC Corporate

This is one of many ETC’s efforts to prepare for the international recovery of travel and tourism as vaccination campaigns across Europe and the world are gathering pace. David Wu joined Visit Finland in 2013 and he is now heading Visit Finland Greater China team. Tiago Brito is the Director of Visit Portugal´s team in China.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Las Vegas and More

Smart Meetings

Russell Stewart Russell Stewart The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett welcomes Stewart as director of sales and marketing. Over her 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and business event management, she has developed expertise in diverse branding cultures, DMCs and non-traditional marketing opportunities.

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

Travel Daily Media

It has been a year since China, one of the top markets in the world for business travel spending, re-opened its borders since the pandemic. We have been looking forward to the easing of visa requirements between China and Singapore as China has been Singapore’s largest trading partner since 2013, with bilateral trading volume at US$55.6

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