Solimar International

AUGUST 11, 2023

We have developed a stronger appreciation and yearning for destinations offering unfamiliar environmental opportunities. The ominous warning signs of climate change have accelerated our desire for ”last chance tourism,” driving us to observe animals and landscapes in danger–and to do our part to protect those ecosystems.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Scott Cochran and Kitty Chau Scott Cochran (left) and Kitty Chau (right) Cochran is complex general manager and Chau is complex director of sales and marketing for dual-property Le Meridien and Element Salt Lake City Downtown. Regis Zhuhai in Guangdong, China, and pre-opening general manager for The Ritz-Carlton Jiuzhaigou in China.

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Solimar International

MAY 9, 2024

According to the forecasts from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the global tourism sector is anticipated to witness a substantial increase, with projections indicating a surge to 1.8 This growth underscores the pivotal role of tourism destinations in driving economic progress.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 3, 2021

At Solimar, we value tourism for the economic and social development that it brings to communities all over the world. 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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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

To simplify the process, save money, and eliminate stress, consider hiring a Destination Management Company. Where are your headquarters and staff located? 11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC 08 November 2023 Planning an event from afar can be difficult. Are you an accredited DMC?

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Solimar International

JUNE 12, 2022

Partaking in nature based tourism while visiting Capurganá, Colombia is a tool to drive economic success, protect biodiversity, and build a strong social impact. This provides a tremendous opportunity to improve its competitive edge for nature based tourism both internationally and domestically. What is Nature-Based Tourism? .

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The tourism industry looked very different merely 10 years ago. But the explosion of social media platforms between 2006 and 2010 connected individuals around the world like never before, paving the way for another industry upheaval under social media marketing. The tourism industry before social media. Let’s rewind to 2004.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 25, 2023

This paradigm shift reinterprets tourism models, emphasizing consciousness, autonomy, and bottom-up strategies while detaching from predatory practices. Community-Based Tourism (CBT) exemplifies sustainable tourism, promoting local development through social justice, resource redistribution, sustainability, and empowerment.

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Solimar International

APRIL 11, 2022

What exactly is Sustainable Tourism , and why should I care? According to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council , sustainable tourism is the practice of acknowledging the impacts of tourism, both good and bad, to minimize environmental and economic damage while spurring job creation along with cultural and wildlife preservation.

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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. Eileen Dinn.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Former Solimar International Sustainable Tourism Internship Stories. Solimar International is a marketing firm that specializes in sustainable tourism. It is our goal to give our sustainable tourism interns the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to further thrive in the tourism and international development industries.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 15, 2023

How is Tourism Connected to Mass Emigration? In addition, the blog will answer the questions of how tourism can help and, more importantly, how the people still living in the southern, mostly abandoned villages, feel about it. A great part of the Tunisian economy comprises the tourism sector. How can tourism help?

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Solimar International

AUGUST 15, 2023

Sustainable Tourism: How it Impacts Communities – Solimar Kairouan (Kairouan – Photo by Haythem Gataa on Unsplash ) Sustainable Tourism: The Turning Tide of Travel We all know the age-old story of mass tourism. While Instagram content flourishes, breathtaking locations are reduced to mere backdrops.

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Home Reimagining Visitor Economy Success for your Destination By Paige Rowett Published on February 24, 2023 The pandemic was truly a double edge sword for our regional tourism destinations. Visitor – Visitors connect with the place and people, are responsible, and become advocates of the destination.

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

When not managed or appropriately planned, tourism can be a very extractive process that comes at the expense of local people and their homes. Often, multinational tourism companies capitalize on popular destinations to the detriment of residents. What Does Regenerative Tourism Do for the Planet?

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Home Reimagining Visitor Economy Success for your Destination By Paige Rowett Published on February 24, 2023 The pandemic was truly a double edge sword for our regional tourism destinations. Visitor – Visitors connect with the place and people, are responsible, and become advocates of the destination.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 15, 2023

In addition, the blog will answer the questions of how tourism can help and more importantly, how the people still living in the southern, mostly abandoned villages, feel about it. A great part of the Tunisian economy comprises the tourism sector. How can tourism help? The Covid-19 Pandemic has only fueled the fire.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 29, 2021

My Switzerland Destination Website. Other than having a complete set of information about Switzerland’s main attractions, My Switzerland promotes experiences aimed at all target markets. Visit Phoenix Destination Website. It’s important to understand your target market, and Visit Reykjavik demonstrates that well.

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Solimar International

JULY 11, 2021

To start things off, first, it is important to understand what is a brand, what is the purpose of destination branding and how is it different from destination marketing. It is the foundation of your marketing strategy and the most important marketing tool. Learn what is takes to improve your destination brand.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 28, 2023

The Thai Team this year comprises seven destination management companies, 17 hotels and resorts, two venues, Thai Airways International, Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA), and TCEB. The location is not, however, limited to each particular city but a cluster of city, as well.

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Solimar International

MAY 25, 2022

How to Build a Successful Destination Brand. The tourism industry is one of the most universally robust industries in the world. Even more people work in the tourism sector. So, how do you attract potential visitors to your tourism destination? A Brand is the Most Valuable Tool in your Marketing Strategy.

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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 14, 2022

Obviously, the travel industry has to keep up with customer demand, so today we explore what experiential tourism is about and how travel businesses can capitalize on this strive for exclusivity and adventure. Destination management companies: contracting local experiences. What is experiential travel?

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DCI

JULY 19, 2021

For the unfiltered outsider perspective for tourism brands, we survey past and potential visitors, as well as meeting planners, tour operators, airline executives and travel advisors. There is no doubt that economic development and destination marketing have merged closer and closer together during the past 30 years.

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Unique World Global Destinations

MARCH 1, 2021

In our field, the meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions (MICE) industry was one of the initial types of tourism that have been heavily affected by the worldwide spread of COVID-19 and it may take time to return fully before we see the return of fun team building activities like volleyball.

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Back in July, I hosted a week-long Instagram Live series with Heidi Legein, Managing Director at The MICE Guru , a destination management company (DMC) based in Norway. During the past months of the lockdown, Heidi has been actively promoting her destination and inspiring and educating fellow event professionals about Norway.

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Unique World Global Destinations

JULY 19, 2021

With upwards of 34 years of experience in the M&E industry and located in six locations, style and elegance hath no fury like IVI DMC. The aforementioned locations are Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Panama. IVI DMC is a company on the ascension. But don’t just take my word for it. Interesting hey?

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Tourism eSchool

MAY 18, 2022

Best Practice Destination Marketing Principles. But all of this needs to be done with good governance from community and industry custodians in a continuous feedback loop to ensure any marketing is executed responsibly and respectfully. Understanding your Destination’s DNA. Responsible Marketing. By Paige Rowett.

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AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 28, 2022

According to the Global Vacation Rental Report 2022 , 40 percent of property managers rely on market business intelligence (BI) or analytics services, a big leap compared to just 13 percent before the COVID-19 outbreak. Having relevant observations and powerful analytics tools at hand, property managers can. Airbnb data.

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AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 2, 2020

The travel service market operates on a large scale. Online and offline travel agencies provide a wide selection of services to a wide range of audiences, so they rarely have control over the resources at the immediate destination. How Destination Management Companies work. Who does then?

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Tourism is not static. Destinations often struggle with adapting to the dynamic mindset of tourists, however. There are a number of techniques to mitigate seasonality in strategic destination planning, but what exactly are these? These are the considerations needed to curtail seasonality in strategic destination planning.

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Tourism eSchool

JULY 3, 2022

Destination Marketing: Why it's time for a rethink. We’ve spent the last decade working in the destination marketing space, teaching, mentoring and guiding destinations on best practice destination marketing. The Destination Marketing Issues. Insta" Over-Tourism. By Rebecca White.

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Hotel Engine

JUNE 25, 2022

This article breaks down how to build out your MICE travel program and earn yourself the coveted label of the MICE hotel in your market. Setting Up In Prime Locations. Marketing And Advertising. Setting Up In Prime Locations. Typical MICE destinations have a lot of competition. Examples Of Prime Business Locations.

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

hotel or property location, number of hotel rooms or rental facilities, their size, room or property facilities, prices, service quality, current market demand, seasonality, and. With this approach, you get a more complete picture, track market trends, and analyze competitors. Internal factors include. holidays, to name a few.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Meet the future of the Sustainable Tourism Industry. Three times per year, we run a virtual internship program, connecting with talented young professionals with a passion for sustainable tourism, conservation, and international development. Previously he worked in hospitality at Refuge de l’Oule, located amid the French Pyrenees.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 15, 2023

Remarkably, despite its historical setbacks, Cleveland’s tourism sector has shown impressive growth. In particular, Destination Cleveland , one of Ohio’s premier Destination Marketing & Management Organizations (DMOs). I have not witnessed any harm done to the city due to its tourism industry.

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Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2018

Adding local flavor to an event will make it more memorable and successful, but you can also use this in marketing your event. Coming up with a theme automatically, especially if you aren’t intimately familiar with a location, means you probably came up with an answer that’s a little obvious and cheesy. Reach out to locals.

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