Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Connelly was previously area director of group and transient sales for Hyatt Hotels’ three downtown locations: Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt and Hyatt Olive 8. Rebekah Courtney Courtney is convention sales manager for Louisville Tourism. She previously worked as special events and promotions supervisor for Caesars Southern Indiana.

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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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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

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The tourism industry looked very different merely 10 years ago. Read on to learn the history of how social media changed the tourism industry. The tourism industry before social media. Potential tourists become aware of a destination. The rise of the internet also led to a change in the tourism feedback loop.

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Solimar International

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Tragically, this political turmoil also destroyed Liberia’s tourism sector. The government also aims to do this through digital marketing and sustainable development of their tourism sector. With more tourists, the Liberian tourism sector will be able to develop further. million hectares of forested land: 43.4%

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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

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

OCTOBER 4, 2021

As a mode of active recreation for residents and out-of-town visitors, trails also serve to encourage domestic tourism activities and spending at businesses located nearby. Across the nation, trails are stimulating tourism spending. Trails and Tourism – Supporting Communities. Katherine Frey/The Washington Post).

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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.

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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

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

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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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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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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Solimar International

MAY 23, 2022

The travel and tourism industry is no exception. Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) therefore need to understand the value of digital destination marketing as an essential part of the marketing strategy. But, what is digital destination marketing? Now more than ever, digital destination marketing matters.

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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 29, 2021

Check out these high quality, user friendly travel websites: Machu Picchu 360 Destination Website. Machu Picchu 360 has adopted a creative and unique way to promote this awe-inspiring Peruvian landmark. My Switzerland Destination Website. Visit Phoenix Destination Website. Machu Picchu 360. My Switzerland website.

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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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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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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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Tourism eSchool

MAY 18, 2022

So in this article, I've outlined what Rebecca and I see as the core principles for destination marketing moving forward. Understanding your Destination’s DNA. This can lead to compromised reputation for those experiences, and the destination as a whole. Planning Principles. Case Studies and Further Reading.

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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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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Less visited destinations can become hotspots for mass tourism almost overnight thanks to the influence of social media. And while increased tourism promotes economic growth, most of these places don’t have the infrastructure or capacity to support thousands of visitors. However, striking that balance can be difficult.

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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. Inventory management and integrations.

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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. It’s smart for DMOs and EDOs to collaborate to attract talent to their location. This is true for destinations around the world.

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Tourism eSchool

JULY 3, 2022

Throw in an increasingly volatile, complex and uncertain world, it’s now more important than ever that the traditional view of what successful destination marketing looks like is challenged, and we consider alternative views on what successful destination marketing looks like in the future. Insta" Over-Tourism.

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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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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? Building your destination SWOT. Clarifying who is your target.

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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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Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2018

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. Organize a tour promotional offer. What to do if you’ve never been to the location. ending each day at 2 pm). Create a “wish you were here” vibe.

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