Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2025

increase over 2023, the previous record annual visitation in the states history. .” Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced that Florida reached historic high record number of tourists in 2024 and “continues to be the top destination for travelers from all over the world.” ” A total of 142.9

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Read More : Smart Travel: Wynn Resorts’ Bigger Better UAE Plans Revealed, Indigenous Tourism Booms and More Saudi Arabia’s MICE industry saw a nearly 15% boost in 2023 as a result of over 17,000 events that brought in over 20 million visitors, cementing the country’s position as a major meetings and events destination.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

increase from the third quarter of 2023 and is the highest visitation for any third quarter in Florida history. Dana Young, president and CEO of Visit Florida said, “The hard work and resilience of Floridians have been instrumental in keeping our tourism industry strong, showcasing the best of what our state has to offer.”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Since assuming responsibility for aviation security in early 2023, Frankfurt Airport has worked closely with the German Federal Police to integrate cutting-edge technology that balances efficiency with safety.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 23, 2025

In early 2023, as travel restrictions eased, Amtrak faced the daunting challenge of not only restarting service but also rebuilding awareness and recapturing ridership in an extremely compressed timeframe of just three months.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The campaign is a response to an imbalanced tourism sector, with 73% of the total share of 2023 overnight stays in Japan occurring in just five locations (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hokkaido and Fukuoka). Read More : Well-being, Exciting Food and Natural Beauty: Experiential Incentives in Asia “All-Time Favorite vs.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.” By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

The 476-acre site, purchased in 2023, will feature multiple themed lands, immersive attractions and an on-site hotel with 500 guestrooms. The new airport follows the 2023 debut of Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, another major infrastructure project near Cambodias most famous landmark, Angkor Wat.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Embassy in Tunisia reported that more than 30,000 Americans visited in 2023. The Star Wars fan page Wookieepedia has even gotten in on the act, highlighting the Hotel Sidi Driss in Matmata as both a filming location and a place to stay and eat that fully embraces its connection to the movies beloved by many. Even though the U.S.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Nearly double the percentage of Meetings Market Survey respondents — 60 percent vs. 31 percent in 2023 — are including sustainability requirements in their RFPs. The Amex GBT Meetings & Events forecast showed similar progress on executing on sustainability initiatives.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.” By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Along with the NWBA, the tournament was hosted by Sportable, a two-decades-old, Richmond-based adaptive sports nonprofit; the Richmond Region Tourism organization, which promotes Richmond, along with four counties in central Virginia; and the Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority, responsible for developing the Henrico Sports & Events Center, (..)

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.” By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership.

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Between 2022 and 2023, over 500 guest rooms in the Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel were renovated. In 2020, part of the Sheraton was transformed into the new Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel and in 2021, the Sheraton Club was added, along with renovations to Restaurant Flavors, The Bar, and the Davidoff Lounge.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

million in 2023. Its a big goal, and were getting there, said Elliott L. Ferguson II, new Brand USA board chair and CEO of Destination DC. In Washington, D.C., international visitation hit 1.95 Thats up 40% from 2022, but still about 15% below 2019 levels. Theres still work to do, he said.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

In 2023, it became the world’s first destination to earn the Platinum certification for the Event Industry Council’s Sustainable Event Standards. And in 2024, the first carbon-positive hotel in the U.S. opened its doors here.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.” By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.” By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership.

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Travel Daily News

JUNE 25, 2025

RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA – The Ministry of Tourism has released its 2024 Annual Statistical Report on the tourism sector in Saudi Arabia , highlighting key indicators of tourism activity and underlining the sector’s continued growth following the significant progress recorded in 2023. billion, up 19% from 2023.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.” By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership.

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Travel Daily News

JUNE 20, 2025

In 2023, the Resolution was strengthened by requiring committed airports to publish, within one year, their own roadmap outlining their plans to progress towards achieving net zero emissions under their control. To date, 286 European airports are certified for carbon management within Airport Carbon Accreditation.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.” By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.” By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

The 476-acre site, purchased in 2023, will feature multiple themed lands, immersive attractions and an on-site hotel with 500 guestrooms. The new airport follows the 2023 debut of Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, another major infrastructure project near Cambodias most famous landmark, Angkor Wat.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

increase compared to the same period in 2023 and surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Tourism Fiji Announces Record-Breaking Numbers Tourism Fiji has released its latest arrivals numbers, with a record 822,253 visitors between January and October of this year, a 6.5%

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.” By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.” By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.” By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership.

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Travel Daily News

JUNE 10, 2025

Despite lagging in 2023, job numbers and international visitor spend both reached record levels last year. In 2024, Rwanda’s Travel & Tourism sector contributed a record breaking Fr1.9tn. to the economy, representing 9.8% of the total economy and 17.7% above the previous peak in 2019. representing an increase of Fr169bn. on 2019.

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Redfin

DECEMBER 11, 2024

billion to the states GDP in 2023. Jobs in this sector range from engineering and geology to operations and administrative roles. The energy sector contributes significantly to the states economy, contributing $55.7 Residents benefit from affordable living and job stability offered by this growing industry.

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Travel Daily News

JULY 15, 2025

from 2023 to 2032. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES – According to a new Allied Analytics LLP report, the travel technology market was valued at $9.4 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $21 billion by 2032, witnessing a CAGR of 8.6%

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Travel Daily News

JUNE 11, 2025

In 2023, international travel receipts close to $1.4 In 2023, it contributed $52 million to the economy – a 51% increase from 2022. That’s essential data for understanding a country’s travel market. In Eswatini , the travel trade is booming, so ITC is working with the African kingdom to improve its data to find more ways to grow.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.” By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

million visitors to the country of 85 million people, a 9% increase from 2023. Megacity Opportunities As home to one of the original megacities, tourism is a growing part of the economy. In 2024, travelersincluding groups and conventionsbrought $61.1 billion in revenue and 62.2

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BizBash

JULY 16, 2025

United States > Orlando / Central Florida" class="section-feed-content-node__website-section-name"> Orlando / Central Florida 10 New Venues in Orlando/Central Florida for Fall 2023 Meetings and Events Take a peek at these buzzworthy restaurants, hotels, meeting and event spaces, and more recently opened in Orlando/Central Florida.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.” By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership.

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BizBash

JUNE 26, 2025

United States > Chicago" class="section-feed-content-node__website-section-name"> Chicago 10 New Venues in Chicago for Fall 2023 Meetings and Events Take a peek at these buzzworthy restaurants, hotels, meeting and event spaces, and more recently opened in Chicago.

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