Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Soft power” motivated incentive programs focus on the benefit in more abstract ways such as creating a positive company culture and developing stronger interpersonal relationships to encourage teamwork. Our future bookings over the next three years are people getting experimental—they’re trying new destinations.”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independent destination management companies and event service providers, has recently unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index , which highlights the most popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world, according to booked and pending business across its worldwide partners.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 2, 2023

Soon, you see signs of these leading destinations wherever you look. Your best friend’s parents just returned from their two-week trip to said country, or Netflix uploaded new content that contains historical, cultural, and tr avel insights into the up-and-coming tourist destination.

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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 14, 2022

For example, TripAdvisor 2022 Report discovered that about three quarters of travelers are willing to see new places, with such priorities as having new experiences and learning about history and culture not far behind. Instead of that flight-and-flop style, many vacationers are hungry for excitement, cultural immersion, and new experiences.

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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. Sustainability means more than just the environment; it also covers bolstering the local economy and preservation of the local culture.

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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. As such, the value of DMOs to destinations is enormous.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 17, 2023

In recent years, travel companies have integrated chatbots with existing systems, such as booking engines and customer databases, making them powerful tools for handling complex travel-related queries and transactions. They assist travelers with booking flights, hotels, and rental cars, offering options based on individual preferences.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MAY 2, 2024

Different Focus, Different Expertise Travel Agency Travel agencies excel in catering to individual vacationers and transient business travelers, focusing on booking one reservation at a time. These partners provide boots-on-the-ground knowledge and management to help advise and assist on-site.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 25, 2023

Criticising Reductionist Mass Tourism: Impact on Local Cultures and Communities In this regard, the reductionist notions of mass tourism have been particularly reprehended. Local cultural heritage is ignored, disrespecting it and disrupting social and economic networks. Why are Community-Based Tourism Initiatives on the rise in Brazil?

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Brightspot Incentive Events

APRIL 14, 2024

Different Focus, Different Expertise Travel Agency Travel agencies excel in catering to individual vacationers and transient business travelers, focusing on booking one reservation at a time. These partners provide boots-on-the-ground knowledge and management to help advise and assist on-site.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Let’s face it, even the most accomplished and experienced planner can find it difficult to deal with the social, cultural and legal barriers that would simply not occur at home. Research the Culture. If the destination is already chosen, then a good place to start might in the library or online with some cultural research.

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The MICE Blog

JUNE 3, 2022

The most vivid pre-COVID memories that I have of incentive trips are from experiencing destinations where I got to know their hidden gems, interact with locals and learn about their craft or their culture, and network with other participants. What are some other aspects that can help clients to convince them to book incentives?

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Potential tourists become aware of a destination. They decide to go on the trip, making their payments to tourism businesses to book flights, hotels, and activities. They form their own opinions on the destination and share them with close friends and family (i.e. Using social media for sustainable destination marketing.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

However, this process may sound ambitious, and very often emerging destinations face challenges with: Destination planning. Destination management. Destination planning. Destination management . Destination management is another challenge faced by new destinations.

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Path Destination Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

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inVOYAGE

MAY 5, 2022

We caught up with Mark Gatt, Managing Director of ECMeetings and Mrs Nadia Colaiuda, Owner and Managing Director of Italy My Way to find out more about some of the booking trends they have been witnessing throughout the past few months and to better understand the driving factors behind these customer choices.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 23, 2023

At Luxury Tribe India, exhibiting brands will spotlight a diverse range of destinations to this selective Indian audience. The show roster includes luxury hotels, high-end destination management companies, exclusive jet and yacht charter operators, expedition cruise lines, tourism boards, local attractions, and independent boutique hotels.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

Agency Location Description 160over90 New York, NY 160over90, an award-winning cultural marketing agency within the Endeavor network, boasts 800+ thinkers, doers, and makers globally. With a passionate and entrepreneurial culture, the agency boasts a diverse skill set. Want to see your event agency in this list? Submit it here.

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inVOYAGE

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Are there any annual festivals, cultural events, or local traditions that event planners should align their schedules with for a truly authentic Girona experience? There are many annual festivals, cultural events, and local traditions that event planners can incorporate into their schedules. And what about timings?

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 30, 2023

San Diego has a wealth of art and culture to offer, as well, including the Spreckels and Balboa theaters. Before your meeting attendees leave Torrey Pines State Reserve, book them for a truly unique experience: riding in a tandem glider while a raptor cruises alongside them. Consider organized beach events, as well.

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Busy or over booked planes, delays and rushing around the airport can also be a mood killer. If the chosen destination happens to be famous for its wines and beer aka South of France or Germany arranging a tour of a vine yard and/or brewery followed by a tasting is certain to keep your guests smiling.

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Unique World Global Destinations

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Uniqueworld Global Destinations have access to a wide network of destination management companies , who can work with corporate clients to plan the perfect luxury trip. Reward strategies for employees need to be part of everyday culture. There is a growing sense of optimism. So what does the future hold?

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ITA Group

JULY 6, 2021

ALHI is a global sales and marketing organization representing the finest Luxury Hotels, Resorts, Cruise Lines and Destination Management Companies. Employer branding is all about creating a culture and environment where employees feel a strong connection to their workplace. Cast by Eventwell. Connections That Matter.

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

When not managed or appropriately planned, tourism can be a very extractive process that comes at the expense of local people and their homes. Often, multinational tourism companies capitalize on popular destinations to the detriment of residents. These destinations are “mined” for labor, culture, land use, and natural features.

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 17, 2023

Property distribution – they build their own booking websites to drive direct reservations and create listings on various booking platforms (such as Airbnb, Vrbo, or Booking.com) and social media. While using Airbnb and other existing booking platforms as their distribution channels, they prioritize a wide set of management services.

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AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 2, 2020

Online and offline travel agencies provide a wide selection of services to a wide range of audiences, so they rarely have control over the resources at the immediate destination. Destination Management Companies or DMCs are the needed link connecting travelers and service providers. How Destination Management Companies work.

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Unique World Global Destinations

JULY 19, 2021

Want to get in your employee’s good books after cracking the whip too hard? Case in point, even those with a great admiration of history have a tendency to focus on the Ancient Roman, Greek and Ottomans as some of the most advanced early cultures. Mexico destination management company. Interesting hey?

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Hotel Engine

JUNE 25, 2022

With business travel now being worth over $750 billion annually , these bookings can be lucrative for hotel properties. Investments to make properties more attractive for MICE travel can yield a great return as the hotel nets more of these high-value bookings. Typical MICE destinations have a lot of competition. Restaurants.

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The same formula goes for vacation rental property management, but instead of rooms, you calculate the percentage of booked vacation rental units. For example, if you run 85 vacation rentals and 70 of them are booked tonight, then tonight’s occupancy rate is around 82 percent (70 divided by 85 and multiplied by 100).

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Sustainable travel should be seen as a tool to help conserve natural resources , preserve and uplift cultures and protect the longevity of destinations for future generations. With the interconnectedness of today’s world, low cost carriers and the ease of booking travel, it’s never been easier to get around.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

After being deprived of travel experiences for a larger part of the last two years, travelers have been itching to start exploring new destinations, cultures, and cuisines. But as travel re-opens in our post-pandemic world, the threat of overtourism once again looms over some of our favorite destinations. . What is Overtourism?

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Tourism eSchool

MAY 18, 2022

Important conversations are happening globally around the need for Destination Marketing Organisations to focus as much on social, cultural and environmental stewardship as much as economic indicators to uncover true visitor economy success to ensure there will indeed be beautiful and authentic destinations to market and visit into the future.

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Path Destination Management

APRIL 30, 2017

By being a full-time, salaried member of the team, they are no longer beholden to the vagaries of elements outside their control – i.e. booking numbers – and that becomes, as it should be, the DMC’s challenge. Secondly, and just as importantly, knowledge, consistency and culture are all key in delivering a great tour.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Unlike other agencies that focus on isolated channels or tactics, we focus on aligning beliefs and behaviors to strengthen culture, build community and drive success. By unlocking key insights within each journey, Campbell Ewald creates emotionally charged, culturally relevant, right-time, right-place ideas. Seattle, WA. New York, NY.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Whether you’re crafting a high-impact corporate gathering or an immersive cultural festival, these agencies represent the pinnacle of creativity, innovation, and execution in event management. Problem solvers, culture makers and trusted partners. Where attention to detail is woven throughout.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Next year he aims to start a European master’s degree in tourism development and culture on his path to becoming a responsible tourism practitioner. He has a passion for travel, alongside learning and experiencing new cultures and has travelled across mainland Europe as well as within Australia and New Zealand. Lana Novali?

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

February ADMEI February 2 - 4, 2023 – Tampa, FL The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) is an annual conference that brings together Destination Management Companies (DMCs) owners, sales, and operations staff from around the world.

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