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Cannabis Tourism: Igniting a Special Interest Segment

Dana Communications

We’re also touching on what’s happening in the tour operator and hospitality spaces to give you a fuller picture of cannabis tourism. THC in CO As one of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana, Colorado has been riding the high of cannabis tourism for years. 117 or lkaniper@danacommunications.com today.

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

Smart Meetings

Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In 2018, international visitors accounted for 81% of Bangkok’s tourism spend. Honolulu; 7. Las Vegas; 8. Paris and 10. Bangkok Skyline.

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Summer 2024 Travel Trends with Meaning

Smart Meetings

This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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Secondary City Tourism—On Track To Recover First

Dana Communications

When 2018 drew to a close, Expedia proclaimed it “The Year of the Secondary City.” Then the pandemic hit and tourism everywhere evaporated. What makes secondary city tourism such a force? How can I increase tourism in my secondary city? But first, what is a secondary city? It depends on who you ask.

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Green Investments in Tourism: Unlocking Opportunities and Experiences for Sustainable Growth (World Tourism Day 2023)

Solimar International

Green Investments in Tourism: Unlocking Opportunities and Experiences for Sustainable Growth (World Tourism Day 2023) Green investments in the tourism industry are crucial as we move farther away from the pandemic, as many consumer preferences have shifted to become more eco-friendly.

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Best of Smart Meetings’ 2018 Destination Stories

Smart Meetings

Here are 12 of our top destination stories from 2018. We think it’s because Hawaii offers such a rich, unique culture—one that is lived, venerated and passed down from generation to generation. We think it’s because Hawaii offers such a rich, unique culture—one that is lived, venerated and passed down from generation to generation.

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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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