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What is a Destination Management Organization (DMO) and Why Should Destinations Care?

Solimar International

All global destinations compete for visitors and money. They need the support of destination management organizations (DMOs) to help market, manage, succeed. DMO stands for destination management organization, though these are often referred to as destination marketing organizations. But how and why?

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Sustainable Tourism Management for National Parks

Solimar International

The best opportunity to address both concerns is to invest in sustainable management for natural parks, which have especially vulnerable ecosystems. As such, it should be our top priority to maintain these protected areas for future generations by making sure they are managed with sustainability in mind.

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Storytelling for Sustainable Destinations & Tourism Marketing

Solimar International

As such, the significance of storytelling in sustainable destination and tourism marketing has never been greater. Every destination harbors a unique narrative, yet not all have mastered the art of narrating it effectively. What is storytelling in sustainable destination and tourism marketing?

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What Does Destination Management Mean and Look Like in Practice?

Solimar International

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. Considering Infrastructure and Logistics in Destination Management .

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How Tourism Can Protect Cultural Heritage

Solimar International

Protecting cultural heritage is one of our utmost priorities as well as a core development objective in all of our projects. When done right, building a strong tourism economy is a great way for local residents of any region to nurture their own cultural heritage and also provide meaningful educational experiences to visitors.

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8 Key Things to Look for When Choosing a Destination Management Company (DMC)

CSI DMC

Choosing the right Destination Management Company (DMC) is pivotal for event success. Utilizing their deep destination knowledge, creativity, and strong local relationships they will navigate the intricacies of the destination down to the last detail while making your program vision a reality from concept to completion.

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Sustaining the Resilience of Community-Based Tourism Initiatives in Brazil

Solimar International

Community-Based Tourism (CBT) exemplifies sustainable tourism, promoting local development through social justice, resource redistribution, sustainability, and empowerment. Local cultural heritage is ignored, disrespecting it and disrupting social and economic networks.

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