Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! They are seeing it as a positive recognition tool and a powerful business driver,” says Gregg.

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

SITE’s CEO, Annette Gregg explained “SITE mission is to advance the business case for incentive travel and motivational experiences through global connections, education and advocacy by building and bridging cultures through the transformative power of incentive travel and motivational experiences.

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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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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The importance of event management goes far beyond creating visual appeal and selecting interesting keynote speakers. Every detail contributes to your brand’s success, and a great partner like a destination management company can help you achieve it. How Can a DMC Help?

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 29, 2023

When managing guests in a foreign location, it is important to have a well-planned strategy in place. A destination management company (DMC) can help you in creating a memorable and seamless experience for your guests. In this article, we will explore the benefits of utilizing a DMC to manage guests in a foreign location.

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Solimar International

JULY 18, 2023

This is especially important when it comes to natural parks, which are prized ecological hotspots and some of the world’s most valuable tourism destinations. What is Sustainable Destination Management? These strategies help travelers and locals get the most out of a destination while minimizing damage to its natural resources.

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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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ETC Corporate

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Policymakers, destination management organisations, the tourism industry, local communities and visitors each have a role to play in the sector’s transformation. The pandemic has forced those involved in the tourism sector to try and capitalise on these trends and embed sustainable principles in destinations of all sizes.

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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

JUNE 24, 2022

Solimar International is proud to introduce our Summer 2022 Virtual Travel Writing and Sustainable Tourism Internship Cohort! She loves to travel and learn about the cultures of the countries she visits. . She also enjoys traveling to new places and is an outdoors enthusiast.

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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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DCI

MARCH 17, 2022

2022 NTTW: The Future of Travel from U.S. Travel on Vimeo. Tourism boards are learning new lessons left and right, but a big one to put at the top of the list involves the international travel trade and, more specifically, converting business from the international luxury travel market. Know Your DMCs.

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Unique World Global Destinations

MARCH 1, 2021

Never has there been a more important time to try and understand the future of leisure and corporate travel. I discuss what have we learned and why a destination management company is needed more than ever when planning a corporate event in order to win back travel confidence for meetings and incentive travel trips.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 3, 2023

Visit Flanders also supports the tourism sector to further develop Flanders as a tourism destination and promotes the destination Flanders abroad. These efforts benefit the place as well as its residents, entrepreneurs and visitors.

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Unique World Global Destinations

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Incentive group travel, a key part of this sector, has been hit hard. So what does the future hold for this part of the travel and tourism sector? What Is Incentive Group Travel? Incentive group travel is a sub-set of the MICE planning sector (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions). Incentive Agency Meaning.

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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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DCI

JULY 19, 2021

For the unfiltered outsider perspective for tourism brands, we survey past and potential visitors, as well as meeting planners, tour operators, airline executives and travel advisors. We always say today’s traveller is tomorrow’s talent. As international travel returns, make it easy to buy. It makes sense.

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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. By branding its destination, a DMO invests in the DREAMING stage.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Belpulsi is a 20-year veteran of Destination DC and when she joined the team in 2002, she quickly began leading tourism sales for the organization. In her new role, her department is responsible for attracting more international visitors, group leisure and student travelers, and professional, amateur, and collegiate sporting events.

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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 ). Make Tours, Not War” is the slogan of Colombian tour operator Impulse Travel.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of 21st-century tourism, the forces of climate change, social media, and a major post-pandemic travel resurgence are shaping the industry. As such, the significance of storytelling in sustainable destination and tourism marketing has never been greater. How often do you open your social media platforms?

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Additionally, all associated costs must not exceed the long-term stakeholder benefits. Image courtesy of CNN travel. What is the Role of Tourism Management and Governance? Tourism success largely depends on strategic management by governments and destination management organizations (DMOs). In 2019, 2.28

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

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

OCTOBER 5, 2021

So who are the people and organizations interested in about the risks and rewards, i.e. the stakes, of destination development? The government is responsible for building and maintaining adequate infrastructure, like roads and airports, to successfully carry out travel and tourism activities. Local Community Stakeholders.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2018

While travel might be exciting, event planners know that it can be tough at times. Thankfully, there are ways to ease the burden of travel. For one, you can offload some of the work to a destination management company. Are You Using “Destination Management Companies”?

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Solimar International

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Sunset in Liberia One example of these conservation efforts includes the USAID Conservation Works Activity (CWA) , which engages communities in management of protected areas, and gives them a stake in long-term protection of these areas. The eco-lodge appeals to any mood when traveling. The wildlife sanctuary also aims to educate.

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Path Destination Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

We want local communities to benefit from our activities, and for our customers to enjoy an immersive cultural experience. If local communities benefit from their involvement in sustainable tourism then we can hope to create positive growth for the advantage of all parties, something that will persist into the future not just today.

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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 Trail Development Benefits for Community. Trail development drives economic benefits in several ways.

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Solimar International

JUNE 22, 2021

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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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

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

APRIL 11, 2022

As a traveler, you have so much power to effect positive change through the destinations you choose. Benefiting the Small Town. Small towns like this could benefit greatly from economic growth through tourism, and Montana already has the infrastructure set up. One example is Livingston, Montana.

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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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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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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

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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inVOYAGE

JULY 7, 2022

Based in Cape Town, the Concepts Collection incorporates both event and full destination management and are renowned for creating distinctive luxury experiences across Southern Africa. We had a chat with him to find out his thoughts on the role of community in the luxury travel industry.

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