ADMEI

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FINALISTS Best Décor/Design CTC Destination Management, a DMC Network Company Roses & Ralphie Mosaix Group, a DMC Network Company Succession Woodstock and Bridgerton Come to Town! Travel Association's IPW 2023: "Viva San Antonio" Best Destination Marketing Eventis Destination Services "It's a Wrap!"

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The term sustainable travel comes with many interpretations. But, navigating what this means as a traveler can be complicated. 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.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

As most expert travelers know, it is difficult to find an immersive, cultural experience in regions away from large population centers. which allows tourists to learn and play while benefiting the local village community in Dsegh through economic development and poverty alleviation. TUC’s Travel and Tourism Experiences.

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CSI DMC

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Choosing the right Destination Management Company (DMC) is pivotal for event success. Utilizing their deep destination knowledge, creativity, and strong local relationships they will navigate the intricacies of the destination down to the last detail while making your program vision a reality from concept to completion.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 15, 2023

Sustainable Tourism: How it Impacts Communities – Solimar Kairouan (Kairouan – Photo by Haythem Gataa on Unsplash ) Sustainable Tourism: The Turning Tide of Travel We all know the age-old story of mass tourism. Even worse, local communities often miss out on the benefits of the quick stop-in of the hordes.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 3, 2023

The network supports its members to realise the “tourism of tomorrow” through a cooperation strategy focused on sustainable tourism development, “smart” innovative destinations, and data-driven destination development. These efforts benefit the place as well as its residents, entrepreneurs and visitors.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Secret Behind Thriving Travel Destinations At the heart of every successful tourist destination, the essential role of tourism consultants operates like a well-kept secret. Leading destinations require months of research, strategic marketing, leadership collaboration, and community involvement.

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Solimar International

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The government also aims to do this through digital marketing and sustainable development of their tourism sector. Another objective of the project is to develop sustainable tourism infrastructure and capacity. Additionally, it is important to involve local communities when nurturing sustainable development.

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Solimar International

APRIL 11, 2022

What exactly is Sustainable Tourism , and why should I care? According to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council , sustainable tourism is the practice of acknowledging the impacts of tourism, both good and bad, to minimize environmental and economic damage while spurring job creation along with cultural and wildlife preservation.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 25, 2023

Community-Based Tourism (CBT) exemplifies sustainable tourism, promoting local development through social justice, resource redistribution, sustainability, and empowerment. This paradigm shift reinterprets tourism models, emphasizing consciousness, autonomy, and bottom-up strategies while detaching from predatory practices.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Destined to engage tourism stakeholders across the entire trail, the Geotourism program is designed to protect, manage, and promote sustainable tourism on the LCNHT. Additionally, stakeholders have worked in tandem with the communities and nations to ensure the most sustainable and beneficial outcomes. Natural areas .

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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 14, 2022

In the last few years (and especially after the pandemic), travel trends have dramatically shifted and multiple studies prove it. TripAdvisor‘s “Travel in 2022: A Look Ahead” Report. Moreover, half of Gen Z respondents said they want to get out of their comfort zone and crave a sense of risk and excitement while traveling.

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Solimar International

MAY 9, 2024

The pressing issue of climate change in destinations, exacerbated by escalating greenhouse gas emissions and resultant global warming, will be a defining challenge for the tourism industry over the next several decades. In this blog post, we will discuss the significance of tourism in helping destinations address climate change.

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Solimar International

MARCH 27, 2023

Solimar International is known globally for our significant work in sustainable tourism initiatives. Engaging in enterprise readiness schemes, developing destination management organizations (DMO), and creating responsible tourism practices, the company is leading the way in countries that have huge economic potential for tourism post-COVID.

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Path Destination Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

“The Three Pillars of Sustainable Tourism” When people talk about sustainable tourism what do they really mean? Sustainable tourism is often described as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. Managing Director, Path Destination Management.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The need for drastic measures to keep tourism sustainable and mitigate seasonality in strategic destination planning is increasingly apparent. Economic hardship during the low season When destinations enter their low season, demand for local goods and services often decreases substantially.

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Solimar International

JUNE 12, 2022

In fact, USAID Nature Tourism Market Research shows that for international travelers, experiencing the biodiversity of Colombia was the hig hest nature-based motivation to visit the country ( USAID, 2021 ). The importance of conserving Capurganá’s vast amount of natural capital is vital to the success of local sustainable tourism development.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 11, 2023

The world is teeming with natural wonders that we must preserve for the benefit of life as we know it. In the post-lockdown world, an increasing number of tourists have planned travel to contribute toward a greener future. Wildlife conservation centers on travel to see a specific species in their natural habitats.

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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.

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

While there is no set formula for destination success, successful long-term tourism development must begin with sustainability concepts. Well-established tourism organizations, supportive local governments, engaged local leaders, and a shared vision of sustainability and innovation are what most effectively foster destination success.

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Solimar International

MAY 23, 2022

The travel and tourism industry is no exception. Technology is driving the way in which travellers are searching, accessing and consuming travel content. According to Wex’s US Travel Trends Report 2019 , technology influences the imagination and preparedness of travellers today – this cannot be overstated.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Solimar International is pleased to announce our Fall 2022 Travel Writing and Tourism Development Internship Cohort! This semester’s cohort comprises 14 inspired individuals with a common interest in sustainable development and tourism. Meet the Current Tourism Development Internship Cohort: Ellison Fellers. Eileen Dinn.

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It is the focal part of destination marketing that, in turn, defines how you communicate and deliver your message to the right audiences. . Top examples of destination branding. Tourism Northern Ireland – Winner of The 2020 Travel Marketing Awards, Category Destination Brand of the Decade, image courtesy of Monotype.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The support, cooperation, and commitment of stakeholders is essential to ensure long-term, successful sustainable development of the dynamic and highly complex tourism industry. Other than economic and environmental considerations, the third pillar of sustainable destination development, is the socio-cultural context, according to the UNWTO.

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Visitor – Visitors connect with the place and people, are responsible, and become advocates of the destination. Destination Stewardship vs Destination Management We understand that many of the RTOs or RTBs across Australia operate under a governance framework that supports a Destination Management and/or Destination Marketing outcomes.

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Solimar International

JUNE 23, 2021

The concept of tourism traces back more than 4,000 years when early civilizations across the world began travelling for commerce and religious purposes. While tourism offers great potential for overall economic development, proper planning is necessary to reap the benefits of this powerful ever-expanding sector.

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Only through working towards the UN’s sustainable development goals, and holding an emphasis on biocultural conservation, can we have a chance at protecting this natural stronghold? Attention must be paid to bolstering and supporting smaller communities and destinations around the world that may not have the same level of stability as others.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 4, 2021

A recent report by the Capital Trails Coalition on the Economic, Health, and Environmental Benefits of Completing the Capital Trails Network , pointed out that adding 400 miles to greater Washington D.C.’s .’s existing 479 miles of trails could create more than 16,000 jobs and generate more than $1 billion in annual revenue.

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Solimar International

MARCH 1, 2022

These tourism businesses—ranging from Destination Management Organizations to community-based homestay networks to high-end eco-lodges—were assessed via in-depth interviews and surveys to understand how centering nature within their business models enabled them to shift from “sustainable” to “regenerative” tourism practices.

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Visitor – Visitors connect with the place and people, are responsible, and become advocates of the destination. Destination Stewardship vs Destination Management We understand that many of the RTOs or RTBs across Australia operate under a governance framework that supports a Destination Management and/or Destination Marketing outcomes.

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Path Destination Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

“An alternative approach to tourism” I recently read an interesting analysis by Andrew Holden (Director for the Centre for Research into Environment and Sustainable Tourism at the University of Bedfordshire) in which he describes the characteristics of “alternative tourism” as opposed to traditional mass (neoliberal) tourism.

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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. Our partners’ travellers have an exclusive and incredible opportunity to experience an activity which feels like it’s ‘theirs’. What we think of as responsible travel at its best.

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Tourism eSchool

MAY 18, 2022

Marketing a location as a tourism destination successfully comes down to aligning the DNA of a destination (the people and the place), as closely as possible with potential travellers who value and connect with destination’s DNA (your high-value visitor personas: see below). Case Studies and Further Reading.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Increased demand leads to an increase in travel, as well as the destruction of nature to acquire greater space and resources. Set the roots and groundwork for sustainable and maintainable growth early on. What is a Destination Development Plan? The process of making a plan for a tourism destination can differ.

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Solimar International

JULY 18, 2023

FINDING SOLIMAR Throughout my time studying food security at the University of Edinburgh, I was vaguely aware of the advantages of sustainable tourism development projects in vulnerable areas of the world, but I wasn’t clear about how these efforts can actualize environmental and social improvements in practice.

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Solimar International

JUNE 22, 2021

The summer of 2020 gave everyone hope of a quick recovery for the tourism industry, as COVID-19 cases seemed to drop across the globe and countries dependent on tourism eagerly opened their borders to travelers again. The beginning of vaccine rollout has given the tourism industry new hope for Covid-19 recovery and a safe return to travel.

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Achieve Incentives

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In this blog, we share some of our top insights to help you orchestrate an event in a metropolitan area while leveraging the benefits a city offers and avoiding costly missteps that can impact your event’s success. Do: Research traffic patterns and how they impact timing and travel.

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