ADMEI

DECEMBER 27, 2023

This candid panel provided fantastic ideas for how to enhance client experience, bring business to specific destinations, and help DOs and DMCs experience greater success. Check out our top takeaways from this year's ADMEI webinars, and listen to the associated links if you missed any of them.

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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

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. That is when he decided to build a career in sustainable tourism. ymaz , from I?zmir,

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independently owned destination management companies, launched GDP University. GDP University.

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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

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

AUGUST 2, 2023

As they utilize their broad knowledge and expertise, these tourism consultants carve a path toward prosperity for their clients, showcasing the undeniable importance of their role in shaping and promoting sustainable travel destinations. In order to efficiently organize all these moving parts of the $1.9

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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

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. Sorum has been at the forefront of pioneering sustainable tourism initiatives.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 11, 2022

DMOs are crucial organizations within the tourism industry. They were primarily established to promote destinations. However, with the rapid growth of tourism, the need for its sustainability and management of the sector eventually emerged. DMO stands for Destination Marketing/Management Organization.

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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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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.

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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.

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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. Gen Z and Sustainable Tourism Practices Photo of many rental bikes lined up on an urban street in Brisbane, Australia.

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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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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The latest meeting planner survey from Global Event Planners, the network of independent destination management companies, found that higher costs was a top challenge for 70 percent of the 200 planners surveyed. Airfares: More than two out of three respondents to the survey say high airfares are affecting destination choices.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Summers most recently worked for Optoro, a sustainable retail company in Washington, D.C., Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau has named Kaiama destination manager. Ryan has also served as director of sales and business development for Cvent in Chicago and as sales director of health, beauty and wellness at Groupon. Rachel Kaiama.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The support, cooperation, and commitment of stakeholders is essential to ensure long-term, successful sustainable development of the dynamic and highly complex tourism industry. Other than economic and environmental considerations, the third pillar of sustainable destination development, is the socio-cultural context, according to the UNWTO.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It is difficult to position a tourist destination and keep it both competitive in the tourism market and sustainable in contributing positively to the local economy, community and environment. However, this process may sound ambitious, and very often emerging destinations face challenges with: Destination planning.

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PRA

OCTOBER 10, 2023

PRA was among 242 organizations from around the globe being honored for consistently delivering quality service and innovation to meeting and event professionals. This marks the 7 th consecutive year PRA has been named Best Destination Management Company. The meetings industry in the U.S.

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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.

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ADMEI

MAY 19, 2021

Destination Management Companies (DMCs) are at the core of the MICE industry. Calvert and Harris represent a cadre of high-level industry executives who have articulated the importance of Destination Management Companies to the hospitality industry. View Evolution of the DMC slides.

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Solimar International

JUNE 12, 2022

Conceptualizing this with the definition of sustainable tourism, and you have nature as the driver for economic benefits, socio-cultural development, and environmental preservation of landscapes and biodiversity. A major opportunity to build sustainable, nature-based tourism development in Capurganá comes from capacity building programs.

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CSI DMC

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This year’s awards saw impressive participation, where a total of 242 organizations from around the world were honored for consistently delivering the highest quality service to event professionals. About CSI DMC: CSI DMC is the destination management company clients trust to create exceptional experiences.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 3, 2021

In order for this to occur, Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) and local governments must ensure that community stakeholders are present and involved in tourism development. UNESCO World Heritage Sustainable Tourism Toolkit. Tourism as a Cultural Teaching Tool.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 11, 2023

Due to demand, organizations, governments, and businesses have responded with trailblazing innovations in conservation tourism in recent years. This is a step beyond sustainable tourism; it is the most beneficial extreme. The presence of a centralized organization dedicated to tourism from within a community is crucial.

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

While there is no set formula for destination success, successful long-term tourism development must begin with sustainability concepts. Well-established tourism organizations, supportive local governments, engaged local leaders, and a shared vision of sustainability and innovation are what most effectively foster destination success.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 13, 2022

This semester’s cohort comprises 14 inspired individuals with a common interest in sustainable development and tourism. Ellison holds a BS in Sustainability in Business from Ohio State University and is currently enrolled at the University of Copenhagen, obtaining her MSc in Global Development.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

It should be a perpetual pillar in any destination management organization. As Destination Organizations, we must balance commerce with resident sentiment and find the right way to thread the needle in bringing back visitation. The primary purpose of attracting visitors is to support the destination’s community.

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Solimar International

MAY 23, 2022

Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) therefore need to understand the value of digital destination marketing as an essential part of the marketing strategy. Now more than ever, digital destination marketing matters. Destination Management Organisations are facing high competition for tourism dollars.

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Solimar International

JUNE 23, 2021

Destinations must first carry out purposeful, strategic, comprehensive and, most importantly, inclusive planning considering not only how the outside world will see the destinations but also the ethical coalitions between the civil society, businesses and the government to support sustainable growth and long-term success of tourism.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Interconnectivity is vital to achieving sustainability in the tourism industry and likewise, it is key for impactful trail development. Tourism industry knowledge and expertise are highly instrumental to make a trail sustainable, by making it attractive, well-known, identifiable, accessible, and maintained. Mauer/Shutterstock).

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Solimar International

MARCH 1, 2022

These tourism businesses—ranging from Destination Management Organizations to community-based homestay networks to high-end eco-lodges—were assessed via in-depth interviews and surveys to understand how centering nature within their business models enabled them to shift from “sustainable” to “regenerative” tourism practices.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Now, customers organically share their best vacation photos, putting destinations, hotels, and restaurants on their Friends’ and Followers’ radars. These unsustainable results make it necessary for destinations to create parameters for successful marketing that go beyond sheer numbers. Digital marketing on Atauro Island .

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Destination development will automatically occur when the demand for a destination increases; so it is vital to ensure it is a strategically executed process. Why is it important to plan a destination’s development? . In any destination the necessary steps must be taken early on in the process to prevent unhealthy growth. .

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Solimar International

JUNE 22, 2021

Providing visitor services is an essential function of every Destination Management Organization (DMO). Destination Management Organizations (DMO) are responsible for the management and marketing of a tourism destination to attract visitors and to offer them a good experience during their stay.

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Solimar International

JULY 22, 2022

In addition to a mitigation pathway of measuring and reducing emissions, it is imperative for governments and businesses to simultaneously invest in climate change adaptation – using tourism as a means to build, finance and sustain climate resilient destinations. A more sustainable industry can help to mitigate both of these threats.

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