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Confident planning strategies for the return of incentive travel 

The MICE Blog

Incentives are the most exciting part of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibition) business. Memories and experiences that are created at a destination outlive any other type or event and experience; for me at least. After more or less four weeks, at the end of March, nearly all incentive trips were cancelled.

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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. Meanwhile, the absence or inefficiency of State regulation has regularly contributed to the vicious cycles of poverty and vulnerability.

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Gen Z Travel Trends: Why Destinations Should Cater to a New Generation

Solimar International

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. Digital nomad visas are still relatively new and might not have as many regulations or restrictions as other visa schemes.

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Evolution of the DMC: Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

ADMEI

Destination Management Companies (DMCs) are at the core of the MICE industry. Stephanie Harris , President of The Incentive Research Foundation remarked that “as events return post-pandemic, DMCs will play a more vital role than ever , providing critical local insight for planners.

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Evolution of DMCs: Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

Smart Meetings

Destination Management Companies ( DMCs ) are at the core of the MICE industry. Stephanie Harris, president of The Incentive Research Foundation , adds that “as events return post-pandemic, DMCs will play a more vital role than ever, providing critical local insight for planners. Following is based on the group’s whitepaper.

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Destinations International Rising Stars Share Their Covid Lessons

Smart Meetings

It should be a perpetual pillar in any destination management organization. Elizabeth Shanaman , vice president of research and market analysis, Visit York County : The impacts of COVID-19 were a reminder that supporting the employees that deliver the visitor experience is crucial to the sustainable growth of a destination.

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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.