Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

Maarten Beach Resort & Spa Reichelt takes on the role of general manager at JW Marriott St. Andrew Rogers Andrew Rogers, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park appoints Rogers as general manager. Todd Reichelt Todd Reichelt, JW Marriott St.

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Solimar International

JUNE 24, 2022

Solimar International is proud to introduce our Summer 2022 Virtual Travel Writing and Sustainable Tourism Internship Cohort! This semester’s cohort features 18 talented individuals with a shared passion for sustainable development and tourism. She loves to travel and learn about the cultures of the countries she visits. .

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

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. As we prepare for the changes to come in 2024, let’s take a look at how Gen Z travel trends are shaking up the tourism industry.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Throughout 2023, we hosted webinars that touched on several key industry insights, including health and wellbeing, emergency preparedness, local partnerships, incentive travel research, improving business operations, and increasing sales. Watch The DMC Lifestyle We hope you enjoyed the webinars that were offered in 2023.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Developing a tourism management plan is challenging for any destination management organization. Working for a destination management organization across multiple islands is even more! Wakatobi is a rising tourism destination made up of four main islands in Southeast Indonesia. Photo by Lelie Liana.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 3, 2023

The network supports its members to realise the “tourism of tomorrow” through a cooperation strategy focused on sustainable tourism development, “smart” innovative destinations, and data-driven destination development.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 17, 2023

More specifically, a new tool is becoming widely used in various fields, impacting also the travel industry: Artificial Intelligence (AI). ” The travel and tourism industry , in particular, has embraced AI’s potential, leveraging its power to drive workforce optimization and revolutionize how we explore the world.

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The MICE Blog

JUNE 3, 2022

Memories and experiences that are created at a destination outlive any other type or event and experience; for me at least. The return of incentive travel has given clients the opportunity to book these trips with confidence. What has changed since the pandemic in the way companies approach incentive travel?

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Solimar International

AUGUST 25, 2023

Community-Based Tourism (CBT) exemplifies sustainable tourism, promoting local development through social justice, resource redistribution, sustainability, and empowerment. It is applied all throughout the planning and implementation, as well as in the management and monitoring of tourism activities.

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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. However, amidst this sea of tourists, a new tide is rising in the world of travel.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Secret Behind Thriving Travel Destinations At the heart of every successful tourist destination, the essential role of tourism consultants operates like a well-kept secret. Leading destinations require months of research, strategic marketing, leadership collaboration, and community involvement.

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Solimar International

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The government also aims to do this through digital marketing and sustainable development of their tourism sector. Another objective of the project is to develop sustainable tourism infrastructure and capacity. Additionally, it is important to involve local communities when nurturing sustainable development.

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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

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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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Diversity, sustainability and violent crime were on the agenda for Destinations International Annual Convention 2022 in Toronto, Canada, this week along with a host of other social issues destination marketing organizations are taking on as they emerge from Covid empowered to address a larger mission of getting heads in beds.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

She also served as associate director of conventions and sales manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua in Maui. Maeder has joined Montage Laguna Beach as hotel manager. Summers most recently worked for Optoro, a sustainable retail company in Washington, D.C., Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau has named Kaiama destination manager.

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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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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 14, 2022

In the last few years (and especially after the pandemic), travel trends have dramatically shifted and multiple studies prove it. TripAdvisor‘s “Travel in 2022: A Look Ahead” Report. Moreover, half of Gen Z respondents said they want to get out of their comfort zone and crave a sense of risk and excitement while traveling.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

They design, build, install, and manage customized exhibits, helping clients tell their brand story and expand their reach. 360 Destination Group Irvine, CA 360 Destination Group, the go-to destination management company for stress-free event planning, ensures seamless event management for incredible corporate experiences.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Developing a tourism management plan is challenging for any destination management organization. Working for a destination management organization across multiple islands is even more! Wakatobi is a rising tourism destination made up of four main islands in Southeast Indonesia. Photo by Lelie Liana.

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ETC Corporate

JULY 22, 2021

As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with ongoing challenges posed by climate change and ensuring sustainability, tourism globally is in a critical period of transition. Recognising this, the European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a report: “ The Changing Tourism Environment and Its Impact on the Work of NTOs ”.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Destined to engage tourism stakeholders across the entire trail, the Geotourism program is designed to protect, manage, and promote sustainable tourism on the LCNHT. Additionally, stakeholders have worked in tandem with the communities and nations to ensure the most sustainable and beneficial outcomes. Natural areas .

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Business Traveler USA

JULY 20, 2022

Thanks to new advances in artificial intelligence, the future of transportation will be increasingly automated and sustainable, per Euromonitor’s Future of Travel 2040 report. Here’s a peek at what tomorrow’s domestic and international transit experiences will hold for business travelers. Supersonic travel. So who knows?

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Solimar International

JULY 2, 2021

DMOs play a large role in contributing to a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable approach to tourism and destination development. A Destination Management Organization (DMO) is a non-profit organization that promotes a destination for tourism purposes.

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Solimar International

MAY 9, 2024

The pressing issue of climate change in destinations, exacerbated by escalating greenhouse gas emissions and resultant global warming, will be a defining challenge for the tourism industry over the next several decades. In this blog post, we will discuss the significance of tourism in helping destinations address climate change.

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Visitor – Visitors connect with the place and people, are responsible, and become advocates of the destination. Destination Stewardship vs Destination Management We understand that many of the RTOs or RTBs across Australia operate under a governance framework that supports a Destination Management and/or Destination Marketing outcomes.

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Solimar International

MAY 23, 2022

The travel and tourism industry is no exception. Technology is driving the way in which travellers are searching, accessing and consuming travel content. According to Wex’s US Travel Trends Report 2019 , technology influences the imagination and preparedness of travellers today – this cannot be overstated.

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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. Lassana Ndiaye.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2021

Destination Management Companies ( DMCs ) are at the core of the MICE industry. They develop the bid, hire and manage subcontractors, relate to all outside agencies for permits, insurance, etc., manage the finances of the job, provide constant supervision on site, and overall project management. DMC Value.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 30, 2023

The post VisitCzechia returns to ATM 2023 after three years appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Travel from UAE to the Czech Republic has seen a surge in 2022 with a year on year increase of 330.61% in average number of nights over 2022 and 2021.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 28, 2023

The post TCEB launches ‘Thailand MICE to Meet You Year 2023’ campaign at IMEX Frankfurt 2023, spotlighting new products, tech solutions and support schemes appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Annual Meeting of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund 2026 is confirmed for Bangkok, as well.

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 17, 2023

In 2022, over 700 million travelers worldwide stayed in vacation rentals. The pandemic had severely hit the entire hospitality industry, but at the same time, it gave a boost to short-term property rentals, making them one of the main travel trends. What is vacation rental management?

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Visitor – Visitors connect with the place and people, are responsible, and become advocates of the destination. Destination Stewardship vs Destination Management We understand that many of the RTOs or RTBs across Australia operate under a governance framework that supports a Destination Management and/or Destination Marketing outcomes.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Tourism destinations go through various stages of development, and during each of them, managers face issues and challenges that need to be addressed to guarantee the ongoing success of the destination. Emerging destinations’ development challenges. Destination management. Destination planning.

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It is the focal part of destination marketing that, in turn, defines how you communicate and deliver your message to the right audiences. . Top examples of destination branding. Tourism Northern Ireland – Winner of The 2020 Travel Marketing Awards, Category Destination Brand of the Decade, image courtesy of Monotype.

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Solimar International

JUNE 12, 2022

In fact, USAID Nature Tourism Market Research shows that for international travelers, experiencing the biodiversity of Colombia was the hig hest nature-based motivation to visit the country ( USAID, 2021 ). The importance of conserving Capurganá’s vast amount of natural capital is vital to the success of local sustainable tourism development.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 11, 2023

In the post-lockdown world, an increasing number of tourists have planned travel to contribute toward a greener future. We have developed a stronger appreciation and yearning for destinations offering unfamiliar environmental opportunities. Wildlife conservation centers on travel to see a specific species in their natural habitats.

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