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Africa poised for growth in adventure tourism industry, says panel of experts at WTM Africa

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Adventure tourism presents a significant opportunity for the tourism industry in Southern Africa and Africa, as highlighted by a panel discussion at WTM Africa on 03 April in the host City of Cape Town. This form of travel offers a unique and eco-friendly way to explore the continent’s diverse landscapes and cultures.

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International event takes Australia’s cultural heritage to the global stage

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The post International event takes Australia’s cultural heritage to the global stage appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Additional program highlights include a visit to the Greater Blue Mountains, and a World Heritage Panel. ICOMOS GA2023 is managed by Australasian event management company, Arinex.

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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. They are looking for immersive, unique cultural experiences. Focus on sporting culture and experiences she suggested to lure them to the U.S.

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MPI NCC ACE: Less Trade Show; More Idea Exchanges

Smart Meetings

In practice that meant a robust lineup of think tanks and panel discussions on trends and deep dives into digital marketing by way of Adore founder and Creative Director Lisa Larson; environmental, social and governance priorities from Hilton Director of Sales Ava Setzer; and AI adaptations from Endless Events Chief Event Einstein Will Curran.

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Public Art is Unifying, Functional and Important

Smart Meetings

” – Rebecca Brown, cultural and public art manager, City of Durham Public art does more than sit pretty on the side of a building or light up the inside of a parking garage. It connects a visitor, previously a stranger to their host city, to the culture, history and personality of their newly discovered destination.

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CalSAE Seasonal Spectacular Brought the Festive

Smart Meetings

The supply chain and staffing problems, he said, are the result of an acceleration of underlying trends, including the retiring of millions of people who were going to leave their jobs eventually and entrenched “miserablism”, a culture of telling people how terrible things are. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) December 15, 2021.

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Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances

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Belonging: An Expanded Definition of DEI The pledge to embody DEI started at the board level where Marriott pledged that as board members age out, he would be replacing them with diverse, talented, international business leaders who embody environmental, social and governance principles. At the same meeting, Isabella “Bella” D.