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.

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Sustainability Tourism Tourism Marketing 98

ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

70 travel and tourism organisations express their support to any effort – based on scientific evidence – to keep protecting and ensuring the freedom of movement and avoid a patchwork of diverging national measures within the EU/EEA as well as internationally.

Proposal 165

Proposal Certification Travel Travel 165

ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Although European travel demand is poised for a major recovery due to the high vaccination rates in Europe, volumes are still far from the pre-pandemic days which are not expected to be surpassed until 2024. The COVID-19 vaccine rollout was vital to the easing of entry requirements and boosting the appeal of travel during the summer season.

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Travel Travel Prospect Tourism 221

Solimar International

JULY 19, 2023

Green Investments in Tourism: Unlocking Opportunities and Experiences for Sustainable Growth (World Tourism Day 2023) Green investments in the tourism industry are crucial as we move farther away from the pandemic, as many consumer preferences have shifted to become more eco-friendly.

Tourism 98

Tourism Tourism Sustainability Promotion 98

Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

The 10th NYC Experience Wellness and Travel Media event presented by Organic Spa Media on June 17, 2022 highlighted five major wellness trends that meeting planners should be aware of in booking spa experiences or resorts with wellness-centered offerings. These trends have relevance for planners in a variety of ways.

Trends 240

Trends Planner Meeting Certification 240

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Pam Kressley and Lori Cassidy, co-founders of the new individual travel incentive company Gift a Trip , recently arranged a buyout of a space capsule as part of a three-day immersive experience for the winners of a Texas Lottery. Read More : Stratospheric Incentives: The Future of Tourism.

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Certification Incentives Insurance Contracts 199

MeetingsNet

MARCH 18, 2024

Travel Association introduced Aimee Misako Gabel as the organization’s first senior vice president, events and education. Travel with a strong track record in meetings. Travel to ask about how she will apply her experience to this new, elevated role. Travel Association? On March 14, the U.S.

Travel 98

Travel Travel Meeting Trade Show 98

Solimar International

JULY 26, 2022

What is Tourism Planning? . Tourism planning consists of creating strategies to develop tourism in a specific destination. It is crucial for DMOs and tourism businesses to stay up-to-date. . Origin and development of tourism planning. The aim of tourism planning. Drafting tourism policies.

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Tourism Tourism Trends Social Media 119

Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Learn about sustainable tourism in Slovenia, Europe’s hidden gem. Here at Solimar, we pride ourselves on being experts in sustainable tourism. We’ve consulted with destinations on their tourism strategies all across the world, from distant Nepal to Timor-Leste to local West Virginia. In fact, they prefer it.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Tourism Tourism Certification 98

Solimar International

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Tourism is a global business: last year, global capital investment in travel and tourism totaled $856 billion. When it comes to tourism, governmental and non-governmental stakeholders invest not only domestically, but also abroad. Chain hotels are a classic example of private-sector FDI in tourism.

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Tourism Tourism Banking Sustainability 86

Travel Daily News

APRIL 2, 2023

Oceanwide Expeditions and the Polar Tourism Guiding Association (PTGA) are excited to announce Oceanwide’s new status as an Accredited Provider for the PTGA. The article Oceanwide Expeditions partners with the Polar Tourism Guides Association first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

Tourism 70

Tourism Tourism Training Certification 70

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.

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Tourism Tourism Sustainability Government 98

Traveler's Q

JUNE 8, 2023

As the world is constantly on the move, it’s no surprise that the tourism industry is thriving. This is where the role of a travel agent comes in handy. A professional travel agent is specialized in creating customized itineraries for clients, meeting their specific travel needs.

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Travel Agent Travel Travel Consulting 130

ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Be sure to inquire whether their personnel hold any industry certifications, such as Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP), or any other relevant qualifications. Does the DMC have membership or partnership with other organizations in its area?

Destination Management 220

Destination Management Vendor Site Selection Entertainment 220

Travel Daily News

APRIL 2, 2023

ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Private Sector Directorate of the ECOWAS Commission organizεes a three (3) – day technical meeting for Tourism Experts, 3rd – 5th April 2023. Creating labels and certificate that will be specific to the West African Region. Considering the environment and the climate.

Tourism 78

Tourism Tourism Regulations Proposal 78

Travel Daily Media

JULY 21, 2023

The post Industry pioneers KP Ho and Bill Bensely to headline PHIST 6, Southeast Asia’s largest sustainability event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The post Industry pioneers KP Ho and Bill Bensely to headline PHIST 6, Southeast Asia’s largest sustainability event appeared first on Travel Daily.

Sustainability 88

Sustainability Certification Tourism Tourism 88

DCI

JULY 8, 2021

While rebuilding trust among travelers has been the goal for so long, the travel industry is realizing it also needs to attract back much of the tourism talent and workforce that forms its backbone. With some 65% of all pandemic-related job loss related to travel and hospitality in the U.S. Look for new tourism talent.

Tourism 68

Tourism Tourism Hospitality Training 68

Travel Daily Media

APRIL 21, 2024

The post The Meetings Show Asia Pacific makes a roaring debut in Singapore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. In addition, the Events Industry Council (EIC) provided introductory sessions for their Sustainable Event Professional Certificate Course, offered for the first time in the region at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific.

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Meeting Incentives Sustainability Trade Show 91

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.

Travel 105

Travel Travel Affiliate Booking 105

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The journey to certification began with an employee of Visit Visalia who has a child with autism. She was reflecting on the challenges their family faced when attempting to travel together,” said Suzanne Bianco, tourism and marketing director of Visit Visalia. That includes business and convention travelers.

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Meeting Certification Planner Attendee 130

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I have really only one innovative point here, and it’s not particularly innovative, which is that as an [industry], one of the main things that you have to realize is that you can try and do your job to cut emissions but unless the emissions are due to air travel decrease, you’ll be working around the margins.

Travel 105

Travel Travel Sustainability Events 105

Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

Other new initiatives include MPI Academy, which is now offering digital badging and credentialing so participants can show off their skill enhancement, a new Healthcare Meetings certification for venues launching in Singapore and an MPI certification program for San Diego State University L. A Foundation for Reflection.

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Certification Education Healthcare Conference 148

Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The post HSMAI Middle East concludes 6th Annual ROC Commercial Strategy Conference appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The event was organized in partnership with key organizations including Dubai Economic Tourism, Atomize, Fornova, AlMosafer, FLYR for Hospitality, HoloConnects, IDeaS and 30+ other sponsors.

Conference 97

Conference Hospitality Registration Certification 97

Travel Daily Media

APRIL 6, 2023

The post GSTC to develop new criteria for MICE with STB appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), with support from the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), is developing a new Criteria for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) and Attractions.

Tourism 76

Tourism Tourism Sustainability Consulting 76

Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The post GBTA’s milestones for sustainability appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. As an industry, through individual organisations as well as our collective efforts, we’re making real progress toward more sustainable global business travel. GBTA becomes a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration.

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Sustainability Hospitality Transportation Tourism 100

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 30, 2023

Ask about data and/or certification Companies that offer low- or zero-carbon emission solutions must do the math to make this claim—and you should ask to see it. If they do not have it, they may have had an independent third party do the calculations for certification. But if they have no data and no certification, that’s a red flag.

Certification 64

Certification Sustainability Tourism Tourism 64

Travel Daily News

APRIL 4, 2023

UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili has met with His Excellency Edi Rama , Prime Minister of Albania, to explore shared priorities for boosting tourism’s role in economic development and social opportunity.

Tourism 79

Tourism Tourism Government Certification 79

Travel Daily News

MARCH 29, 2023

Biosphere , the sustainability management and recognition system of the Responsible Tourism Institute , and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance have joined forces to support and implement action on Net Positive Hospitality. Sustainability and tourism will be one in the future, which calls for decisive action.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Hospitality Promotion Tourism 52

Solimar International

AUGUST 29, 2021

Understanding what makes a travel destination website successful is crucial for anyone interested in reaching more potential travelers online. Sparking travel inspiration is a tough task, so we have compiled a list of the top 10 destination websites that inspire us and motivate us to imagine creative ways to entice travel plans.

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Website Tourism Tourism Destination Management 98

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Destinations International named Hall COO of the organization, beginning in April. Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Gretchen Hall, CDME. William Adams.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality Promotion Management Tourism 130

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Destinations International named Hall COO of the organization, beginning in April. Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Gretchen Hall, CDME. William Adams.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality Promotion Management Tourism 130

Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The post HSMAI Middle East concludes 6th Annual ROC Commercial Strategy Conference appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The event was organized in partnership with key organizations including Dubai Economic Tourism, Atomize, Fornova, AlMosafer, FLYR for Hospitality, HoloConnects, IDeaS and 30+ other sponsors.

Conference 52

Conference Hospitality Registration Certification 52

Travel Daily Media

JUNE 5, 2022

The post Sands Expo and Convention Centre named Asia’s first accredited Healthy Venue appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The accreditation is given by the World Obesity Federation, a lead partner to global agencies on obesity, including the World Health Organization (WHO).

Venue 52

Venue Certification Healthcare Sustainability 52

Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

Meeting and event planners need to be aware of the values their organizations, companies, and clients want to demonstrate to their stakeholders. acres of rooftop and loading dock space for stormwater management and conservation efforts, meeting the standards of the Salmon-Safe certification program.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Meeting Certification Panel 130

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

For instance, could you give a one-of-a-kind travel experience to your audience without them leaving their seats? Getting a certification also helps since it grows your network and adds some authority under your belt. Many city tourism boards are shifting their focus away from consumer shows and towards trade conventions.

Events 233

Events Automation Venue Certification 233

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In addition, Payne served on the Board of the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR), and INCON, an international professional conference management membership organization, as well as advisory boards for major hotel brands and several convention bureaus. Giving back must be a part of every organization’s culture.

Management 52

Management Government Events Manufacturing 52

Social Tables

JANUARY 19, 2017

Being an event organizer is one of the most stressful careers, but when things come together, there’s nothing like it. Travel to and from meetings contributed an estimated $265 billion to the U.S. In cities around the world, convention and visitor bureaus (CVB) and tourism bureaus compete to attract convention business.

Event Planning 141

Event Planning Certification Prospect Events 141