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“Everyone has a role to play in sustainable tourism” – ETC publishes Handbook on Encouraging Sustainable Tourism Practices

ETC Corporate

Policymakers, destination management organisations, the tourism industry, local communities and visitors each have a role to play in the sector’s transformation. New ETC handbook brings clarity on how tourism organisations can encourage sustainable practices. Putting principles into practice.

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Role of Tourism Consultants: Secret to Success

Solimar International

Sustainable tourism consultants are creative professionals with expert knowledge in the tourism industry and destination management. By promoting sustainable practices, these destination assessments contribute to the preservation of a tourist destination’s unique charm and ensure that tourism benefits everyone involved.

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What is the Value of Digital Destination Marketing?

Solimar International

Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) therefore need to understand the value of digital destination marketing as an essential part of the marketing strategy. Now more than ever, digital destination marketing matters. Destination Management Organisations are facing high competition for tourism dollars.

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Storytelling for Sustainable Destinations & Tourism Marketing

Solimar International

A destination rich in compelling stories stands poised to reap the rewards of increased footfall, expenditure, and profitability. The challenge, however, lies in the fact that many Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) excel in content marketing and optimizing the marketing mix.

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What Visitor Services Should a DMO Provide?

Solimar International

Providing visitor services is an essential function of every Destination Management Organization (DMO). Destination Management Organizations (DMO) are responsible for the management and marketing of a tourism destination to attract visitors and to offer them a good experience during their stay.

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Experiential Travel Explained: Players, Distribution Landscape, and Opportunities

AltexSoft Travel

Typically, small companies are poorly or not digitized at all, so they manage their operations with spreadsheets and often use distributors’ extranets to create entries and update availability manually. TripCreator ), a channel manager (e.g., TripAdmit ), or even a focused, multi-featured tour operator platform (e.g.,

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Sustainable Tourism: How it Impacts Communities – Solimar

Solimar International

You know, the one where hordes of camera-clad tourists descend upon breathtaking destinations , casting a shadow over the authenticity of this once-hidden gem. Even worse, local communities often miss out on the benefits of the quick stop-in of the hordes. In this all-too-familiar tale, the negative impacts of tourism become evident.