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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

Smart Meetings

In-market managing directors for countries all over the world reported on trends in consumer sentiment, government policies and all-important airlift limitations. The luxury China market wants personalized and outdoor, active experiences. The challenge has been that the U.S. Europe Madrid, Spain European residents are aligned with U.S.

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Cannabis Tourism is Going Mainstream

Smart Meetings

With cannabis gaining momentum in state legislations and shedding its stigma to be more visible in mainstream culture, cannabis travel and tourism is a fast-rising market. Some people consider me a subject matter expert in cannabis and hemp travel and tourism. Most of my work focuses around destination marketing organizations.

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Bouncing Back: Tourism After a Natural Disaster

Dana Communications

Tourism is fascinating. Tourism is exhilarating. Tourism is also easily affected. Those of us in the tourism industry know all too well that in the blink of an eye, a natural disaster can turn a beautiful top-selling destination into a disaster zone. With tourism after a natural disaster focus on the positive.

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6 Smart Tourism Marketing Ideas to Combat Seasonality

Tourism eSchool

Seasonality has a huge impact on tourism businesses, and is a consistent challenge of tourism businesses who we work with around Australia. Trying to keep their head above water when the season is slow, and then working overtime when visitation is high is a constant battle for so many tourism businesses.

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TIS2024 is calling tourism experts to share trends and strategies in tourism innovation

Travel Daily Media

The post TIS2024 is calling tourism experts to share trends and strategies in tourism innovation appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The dynamic tourism sector is in constant transformation, driven by rapid change and emerging innovations.

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ITB China Conference 2024: Elevating the China travel business

Travel Daily Media

The post ITB China Conference 2024: Elevating the China travel business appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. From 27 to 29 May, China’s travel think tank will run concurrently with ITB China, the B2B exclusive travel trade show focusing on the Chinese travel market.

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Arabian Travel Market 2024 returns on 6 May with 41,000 + expected 

Travel Daily Media

The post Arabian Travel Market 2024 returns on 6 May with 41,000 + expected appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Due to adverse weather conditions and to ensure the safety of all participants and invited guests, the official ATM press conference scheduled to take place yesterday morning was unfortunately cancelled.