ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

To simplify the process, save money, and eliminate stress, consider hiring a Destination Management Company. Do you belong to any professional organizations in the industry? Does the DMC have membership or partnership with other organizations in its area? Are you an accredited DMC?

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ADMEI

MARCH 19, 2024

ADMEI Welcomes Denise Malo, DMCP, as New Board President WIMBERLEY, Texas (19 March 2024) As the Destination Management industry evolves and experiences significant growth, the Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) remains committed to ensuring strong leadership that represents the diversity of DMCs worldwide.

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Solimar International

JANUARY 4, 2023

Destination management is the process in which Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) work with stakeholders to increase development of the tourism sector, gain more tourists, address challenges, and bring more benefit to the local community.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Identifying and understanding risks is crucial for the success of any program, and risk management should be a part of the overall program guidelines, along with research, planning, budgeting, and evaluation, according to the Best Practices in Destination Management. Buy yours in print or ebook format today!

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

How Corporate Events Impact Your Reputation as a Company 22 November 2023 You know your company culture inside and out, from familiarity with your own internal language to easily reciting the values your organization holds. The importance of event management goes far beyond creating visual appeal and selecting interesting keynote speakers.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 27, 2023

This candid panel provided fantastic ideas for how to enhance client experience, bring business to specific destinations, and help DOs and DMCs experience greater success. Check out our top takeaways from this year's ADMEI webinars, and listen to the associated links if you missed any of them.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

ADMEI Announces 2024 Awards Finalists WIMBERLEY, Texas (14 November 2023) The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI), a leading global membership association for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) has officially announced the 2024 ADMEI Awards finalists.

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CSI DMC

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

When looking to impact the local community positively, partnering with an experienced corporate Destination Management Company (DMC) like CSI DMC is the strategic move. Every destination has its distinct needs, and the businesses and charities within them vary greatly.

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ADMEI

AUGUST 15, 2023

We are confident that this partnership between ADMEI and ILEA will allow the members of our organizations to significantly increase their knowledge base, access to resources, and networking potential,” said ADMEI President Lonise Carey. ADMEI is the premier resource for education, standards, and practices for DMCs from around the globe.

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ADMEI

JUNE 14, 2023

Educating on the differences between destination organizations and Destination Management Companies (DMCs). Educating on how destination organizations and DMCs can work together and the benefits gained for the planner, destination organization, and DMC.

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In this partnership, we firmly believe that knowledge is indeed power, and together, we will facilitate the exchange of information and the nurturing of expertise, unlocking a wealth of benefits for the members of both organizations." ADMEI is the premier resource for education, standards, and practices for DMCs from around the globe.

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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

OCTOBER 11, 2022

DMOs are crucial organizations within the tourism industry. They were primarily established to promote destinations. However, with the rapid growth of tourism, the need for its sustainability and management of the sector eventually emerged. DMO stands for Destination Marketing/Management Organization.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

It’s in the best interest of destination management organizations (DMOs) to frequently engage in tourism planning , and to consistently navigate changing trends and adjust to new demographics. For a closer look at the work that DMOs provide to destinations, check out this Solimar blog post.

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ADMEI

MAY 19, 2021

ADMEI Blog. Destination Management Companies (DMCs) are at the core of the MICE industry. Calvert and Harris represent a cadre of high-level industry executives who have articulated the importance of Destination Management Companies to the hospitality industry.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Tourism destinations go through various stages of development, and during each of them, managers face issues and challenges that need to be addressed to guarantee the ongoing success of the destination. However, this process may sound ambitious, and very often emerging destinations face challenges with: Destination planning.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Local knowledge from a professional organization will easily make or break an event. The best place to start is the destination’s Convention Visitor Bureau (CVB) or Destination Marketing Organization (DMO). They will also be able to aid in the selection of a local Destination Management Company (DMC).

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Solimar International

AUGUST 25, 2023

As a result, a round of debates was organized to discuss the positive and negative impacts of operating ecotourism and ethno-tourism. Building an Inn and Diversifying Initiatives The Association achieved another milestone by categorizing its main initiatives into tourism, handicrafts, and organic production.

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Solimar International

JUNE 12, 2022

Of course, it is not solely up to the local communities in destinations like Capurganá to uphold the concepts of sustainable, nature tourism. Capurganá could greatly benefit from a structured Community Based Organization to engage and empower destination stakeholders for strategic, nature tourism planning.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Participatory stakeholder engagement planning is the core of strategic destination development and sustainable long-term tourism growth. . A stakeholder is an individual or an organization with an interest in a project, a business, or an industry. Destination Management Organization Stakeholders.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 29, 2021

The website includes the publication of blogs that together form an excellent guide. One of the features of Visit Phoenix’s destination website that catches visitors’ attention right away is the high quality use of Instagram pictures from locals and travelers.

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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. In this blog, we’ll tell you why supporting towns like Livingston, Montana is the future of sustainable tourism. We work to close that gap by offering an extensive marketing plan to highlight what makes a destination unique.

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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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Solimar International

DECEMBER 1, 2023

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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Solimar International

MAY 23, 2022

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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Solimar International

JULY 11, 2021

Instead of replicating the success of one’s competitors or trying to create something entirely new, building your destination brand should focus on the uniqueness of the place and its surroundings. Followed by that, it is important to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the destination as well as identify your target market.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 3, 2021

In order for this to occur, Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) and local governments must ensure that community stakeholders are present and involved in tourism development. Interested in learning more about how your destination can improve its cultural heritage offerings? Tourism as a Cultural Teaching Tool.

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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. Another objective of the project is to develop sustainable tourism infrastructure and capacity.

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Solimar International

MAY 9, 2024

According to the forecasts from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the global tourism sector is anticipated to witness a substantial increase, with projections indicating a surge to 1.8 This growth underscores the pivotal role of tourism destinations in driving economic progress. billion tourists annually by 2030.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Now, customers organically share their best vacation photos, putting destinations, hotels, and restaurants on their Friends’ and Followers’ radars. Solimar worked closely with communities on Ataúro Island –the island with the most biodiverse waters in the world –to develop a Destination Management Organization called ATKOMA.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Taking into account all of the global issues we face nowadays, such as climate change and pandemics, it is now more crucial than ever to assure a destination is thoroughly planned and effectively managed. What is Destination Development? Why is it important to plan a destination’s development? .

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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 you typically purchase a lot of materials or décor for your event once you arrive in the destination?

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In this blog, two of our Summer 2022 share their experiences working on different tourism development projects around the world. This summer in my internship at Solimar International, I helped the team support ATKOMA , a Destination Management Organization (DMO) based on Ataúro.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 13, 2022

I am a master’s student in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in India. I am currently enrolled at Sustainability Management School in Switzerland, pursuing a Dual CAS in Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Management. Blog by: Lassana Ndiaye. Read more and apply here.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Three times a year, we recruit talented interns to our sustainable tourism internship to help with strategic planning, sustainability research, blog writing & communications, social media marketing, tourism development, and so much more on all of our projects. They also host an educational podcast, Creating Responsible Companies.

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Booking a trip from an organization that uses regenerative tourism strategies can contribute to peace of mind, as visitors know that they aren’t promoting the destruction of the ecosystems they want to experience. Blog by Annie Combs and Deanna Elliott. Crowds of irresponsible tourists can reduce local support for tourism.

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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 14, 2022

Now that we’re done with the basics, let’s talk about how businesses can actually help adventure-seeking travelers plan and organize the vacation of their dreams. Whether organized by the company itself or sourced from third-party suppliers, such experiential travel products find their place in the overall portfolio.

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