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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. 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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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. DMCs bring knowledge of the offsite venues that are adhering to protocols and help deliver a clear understanding of the details of local regulations. View Evolution of the DMC slides.

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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. DMCs bring knowledge of the off-site venues adhering to protocols and help deliver a clear understanding of the details of local regulations. Following is based on the group’s whitepaper. DMC Value.

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How Tourism can make Communities More Climate Resilient

Solimar International

Ultimately, performing sustainable practices and spreading responsible knowledge will not only safeguard biodiversity, regulate the climate, and ensure life on Earth, but will also help communities – shaping them to be more climate resilient. How can tourism stakeholders increase climate change resilience? . Source: World Bank.

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Tourism Destination Planning: How, When, and Who

Solimar International

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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Confident planning strategies for the return of incentive travel 

The MICE Blog

For example, my colleague called the government of a destination to ask how long the fully vaccinated status remains valid, and they had no answer. Sometimes we have three months instead of one year to prepare for the trip, especially at the moment. So there’s also the impact of sustainability, but it’s maybe a mix.

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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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