Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

While some may believe these seemingly progressive actions will simply restore the travel and tourism industry to the way it was in 2018, the concept of travel from our pre-Covid days no longer exists. We can not hop in a time machine and return to the pre-pandemic world of 2018 travel and tourism. Going Back To Nature. Going Virtual.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Destinations International Large Market Roundtable outlined initiatives to establish Destination Booking Agreement Guidelines to create certainty for all parties. Caesars and Meet AC announced sustainability highlights from its newly released 2021 CSR Report —in a Leed-certified Augustus Tower villa suite—and the news (and views) are great.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The term sustainable travel comes with many interpretations. In the simplest terms, sustainable travel refers to efforts to engage in environmentally friendly behaviors that limit tourism’s negative impacts on natural environments and local communities. But, navigating what this means as a traveler can be complicated.

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Tourism eSchool

APRIL 26, 2021

Our key Takeaways from the Victorian Tourism Conference 2021. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events. Estimated decline of 60% visitation as against 2019 data. Tourism spend hasn’t been that low for 15 yrs. Government is committed to ensuring our tourism sector thrives again. By Paige Rowett. Martin Pakula.

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AltexSoft Travel

AUGUST 26, 2022

In this article, we’ll mention the budding tourism trends and give six examples of startups that capitalize on the changes in the industry. Tourists then and now express a need for a high level of personalization , they want to easily book trips and make transactions online. Sustainable travel. Let’s look at some of them.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. IMEX2022 #island #Tourism #meetsmart pic.twitter.com/2BlWbAhy0D.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

According to a March article in The Washington Post , Royal Caribbean Group has seen a 30 percent increase in new bookings in the first quarter of 2021, compared to the last two months of 2020. Interestingly, he noted, revenue for 2022 reservations is 24 percent higher, possibly reflecting that cruisers are booking more expensive vacations.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Just for you, tourism bureaus and hospitality professionals are hanging holly, preparing their spaces to host events and—beginning Black Friday and Cyber Monday—sales for holiday business travelers. Your stay will also include resort credit for stays lasting two nights or longer, and resort fees are waived if you book on the resort’s website.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 28, 2023

Bookings for overseas travel during Chinese New Year, soared by 540% compared with the same period in 2022, according to data from the Chinese travel site Trip.com. trillion spent annually on global tourism, according to UNWTO.” Business travel will be integral to the tourism revival.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 3, 2021

These Pass Laws made it mandatory for all black South Africans over the age of 16 to carry a pass book with their biometric data (known as a dompas) everywhere and at all times. Why Does It Matter to Have Women in Tourism? These sites demonstrate how tourism can play a role in empowering women and preserving their legacies.

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Solimar International

JULY 2, 2021

DMOs play a large role in contributing to a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable approach to tourism and destination development. A Destination Management Organization (DMO) is a non-profit organization that promotes a destination for tourism purposes. Discover Puerto Rico (Source: www.discoverpuertorico.com ).

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Alcor Mice

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, tourism is pivotal in sustaining a nation’s economy; contributing 10.3% of the global GDP in 2019. Furthermore, the United Nations World Tourism Organization concluded that international tourism has indicated continuous growth, projecting an estimated 1.8

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 27, 2023

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 is ready to welcome the global travel, tourism and hospitality community to the UAE from Monday 1 to Thursday 4 May. Walid Nassar, Minister of Tourism, Lebanon; and Sukit Mohanty, Chief of the UNDRR for Arab States; come together to explore the ways in which our industry is working towards net zero.”

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

WebBeds, a global marketplace for the travel trade, joined forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to hold its inaugural IMPACT Summit – a high-level event designed to help hoteliers forge a successful future, as the kingdom’s tourism recovery grows from strength to strength.

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Solimar International

MAY 23, 2022

The travel and tourism industry is no exception. According to Wex’s US Travel Trends Report 2019 , technology influences the imagination and preparedness of travellers today – this cannot be overstated. Destination Management Organisations are facing high competition for tourism dollars. Find out below! .

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. IMEX2022 #island #Tourism #meetsmart pic.twitter.com/2BlWbAhy0D.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 18, 2022

The 500-acre Cedar Lakes Estate in upstate NewYork has seen a huge bump in inquiries for corporate retreats — 150 percent more inquiries than in 2019. “If Power, and Tourism Economics reflect changes as well. If 2021 was the year of reemergence, 2022 is the year of reconnection,” said cofounder Lisa Karvellas. Travel, J.D.

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Path Destination Management

MAY 31, 2017

Why working closely with local small business suppliers is the right path for destination management companies to deliver responsible tourism. The large well established guys have their booking processes refined (at least in principle), they’re used to dealing with customers and it ‘feels like a business’. Bruce Haxton. Read More.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 21, 2022

Booking levels and travel spending continue to return, and there’s high levels of optimism and employee willingness to travel for business. CORPORATE TRAVEL BOOKINGS RETURN: A majority (88%) of suppliers and travel management companies (TMCs) report their bookings have increased in the prior month.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Singapore Tourism Board officials along with the panellists and guests at the Cruise. As part of its efforts to grow the cruise traveller segment in India, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) organised a Cruise Forum with the theme “Growing Cruise Connections, Achieving Together!” in New Delhi yesterday. Compared to 46.7

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 14, 2021

The city of Adelaide and the wider state of South Australia is also committed to sustainability, being the first state in Australia to ban single-use plastics and showing an impressive commitment to renewable energy, sustainable wine production and regenerative tourism. WOMADelaide 2019. Strong sustainability credentials.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 16, 2019

Last week we ran the news of Pullman Luang Prabang’s new range of sustainable experiences for the eventing crowd. We expect the majority of bookings to come from the Asia-Pacific region to start with. Sustainability in action. What is your prime demographic when luring event planners and delegates to the property?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

In March, the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism pumped the brakes on a new convention center that was proposed to be built in Australia’s capital city. It is on budget and on schedule for a January 3, 2019 ribbon cutting. What’s your ideal convention center personality type? of function space. Jacksonville.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Galle Face Hotel is featured in the book “1000 places you have to visit before you die”, and is the oldest colonial hotel East of Suez, 1864. Sustainability and community responsibility are key trends in hospitality. What are you looking forward to most in 2018 and 2019? Which is your favourite part of the hotel and why?

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Despite these anticipated rises, business travel pricing, with the exception of ground transportation, is unlikely to exceed 2019 pricing over the next two years. The offer of electric vehicles is also going to be pivotal over the next three years, with sustainability a key priority for employers and employees alike.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 15, 2022

Alex Zapple , CMP, CEM, DES, Director for Meetings and Member Experience, American Society of Nephrology: We are putting it in our RFPs about agreeing with our values, including our DEI values as well as sustainability. I do like that there are opportunities to put clauses in contracts.

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

arguable sustainability issues since many glampsites consume a lot of energy and water and create excessive waste (well this one depends on the property). In 2019, a survey “ Dimensions of Service Q uality in Glamping ” was conducted in Croatia. Technologies for a glamping business. payment processing to accept transactions.

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