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How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected

ADMEI

Identifying and understanding risks is crucial for the success of any program, and risk management should be a part of the overall program guidelines, along with research, planning, budgeting, and evaluation, according to the Best Practices in Destination Management. Courses are held throughout the year.

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Tourism Destination Planning: How, When, and Who

Solimar International

The rapid sector expansion over the past decades has sent destinations around the globe on a development race competing for tourist dollars in hopes of economic prosperity. A DMO is a strategic leader in a destination – it leads and coordinates activities of different actors and organizations to work towards a common goal.

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Sustaining the Resilience of Community-Based Tourism Initiatives in Brazil

Solimar International

Meanwhile, the absence or inefficiency of State regulation has regularly contributed to the vicious cycles of poverty and vulnerability. The Role of Destination Management Organizations in CBTIs A photo of a trail in the Sundarbans, Bangladesh, where Solimar is establishing a DMO. Contact us to learn more.

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Destination Success – the Factors and Actors

Solimar International

Tourism success largely depends on strategic management by governments and destination management organizations (DMOs). Moreover, they should enact regulations for environmental and cultural heritage protection, develop infrastructure, and formulate clear plans and policies for sustainable tourism development.

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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. Source: World Bank. Resilient Tourism: Competitiveness in the Face of Disasters.

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Confident planning strategies for the return of incentive travel 

The MICE Blog

So they focus on staying in Germany, Austria or in Switzerland, and plan to go by train or car and discover more nature en route or natural surroundings. Some clients are asking for slower concepts like hiking or biking in Germany. So there’s also the impact of sustainability, but it’s maybe a mix.

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Soak Up Abundant Sunshine in an Idyllic Setting While Exploring San Diego

Gavel International

Known as parahawking, the trained bird of prey leads the glider and acts as a guide for a stunning aerial view of the La Jolla coastline. Some things to consider when planning your meeting in San Diego: Before arriving, check the status of your destination. Consider organized beach events, as well.