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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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December 2018 Power Player: Holly Valenti

Smart Meetings

During a summer semester at University of New Orleans, she was inspired to switch majors after taking Harsha Chacko’s course, “Intro to Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism.”. “He He is so passionate and knowledgeable about the tourism industry, I didn’t think twice about starting over,” she says.

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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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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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Smart Moves in The Bahamas, New York City and More

Smart Meetings

He has spent 11 of these years at InterContinental properties, and most recently served as general manager of Marriott International – Sheraton Tel Aviv, which saw him named Marriott General Manager of the Year in 2018 for successfully guiding the properties through numerous renovations and a rebrand.

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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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