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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. Jeffrey Yau , senior international tourism sales manager, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau : Disruption can happen in an instant and I have to be ready to pivot and change on the spot. Adaptability.

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Experiential Travel Explained: Players, Distribution Landscape, and Opportunities

AltexSoft Travel

Destination management companies: contracting local experiences. Destination management companies or DMCs are similar to tour operators in a sense that they also organize the travel itinerary, create packages, and usually work with multiple suppliers to make all the necessary arrangements.

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Understanding Online Travel Agency Business: Partners, Building Blocks, How to Grow

AltexSoft Travel

When working with airlines, OTAs use software from industry regulators IATA or ARC. Hotels are often less complicated, but since you mostly get your inventory from third parties, the process requires some smart management and technical finesse. Unique user experience. Trivago’s tagline and pushy sales strategy even birthed a few memes.

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The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023

Stova

February ADMEI February 2 - 4, 2023 – Tampa, FL The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) is an annual conference that brings together Destination Management Companies (DMCs) owners, sales, and operations staff from around the world. Find the complete list of host cities here.