Fri.Oct 21, 2022

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Australia Says G’Day to Returning Groups

Smart Meetings

After reopening to the world in February, Robin Mack, executive general manager of commercial and business events with Tourism Australia , reported in an interview at IMEX that groups are coming back to the country with postponed and new events both for the coming months and out to 2027. The destination is encouraging future planning with a new campaign called “Come and Say G’day—Don’t Go Small.

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Winners of the Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2022 revealed

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The winners were announced during the Award ceremony that took place in Krk, Croatia, on 20 October 2022. The ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ Awards enhance the visibility of European cultural tourism destinations, create a platform for sharing experience and knowledge and promotes networking between destinations. The theme of this year’s edition was ‘ Relaunching European Tourism.

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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More

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Victor Diaz. Credit: Hyatt Regency Lake Washington. Diaz is director of operations for Hyatt Regency Lake Washington in the Renton, Washington. Before his new position, Diaz was director of operations at Grand Hyatt San Diego. Diaz has worked in numerous positions at various Hyatt Hotels properties; before the San Diego role, he worked as executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency New Brunswick in New Jersey and Hyatt Regency Dallas, among other positions, beginning in Puerto Rico, his birthplace.

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Calgary’s BMO Centre Crafts F&B Program Alongside $500-Million-Plus Expansion

Convene by PCMA

The BMO Centre’s F&B team aims to create timeless yet contemporary meals with Michelin-style plating and superb service. Though meeting planners and attendees head to Calgary with the intention of learning, networking, and more, there’s no denying that part of the fun of traveling for an event is getting to experience the destination itself. Those headed to the BMO Centre will find that sense of place and a connection to the city has been built into every aspect of their experience, starting

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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4 Talent Attraction Lessons from Young, Smart & Local Conference

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As labor and talent shortages continue to dominate the news cycle, communities are under pressure to identify the trends and tactics that will help retain existing workers and differentiate them to relocating talent. Young, Smart and Local is a three-day conference focused on gathering national leaders in talent growth, attraction and retention to share best practices, data and learnings from their own programs.

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Arabian Travel Market 2023 launches sustainable stand award

Travel Daily News

ATM introduces a ‘Best Stand Build Incorporating Sustainability Initiatives’ for the 2023 annual exhibitor awards to recognise exhibitors that have made exceptional efforts to reduce their environmental impact and support the UAE’s net zero commitment.

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Visit Orlando Prioritizes Visitor Wellbeing with New Orlando Health Partnership

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Officials from Visit Orlando and Orlando Health officially announced their partnership in late August, with most benefits rolling out immediately. For world-class meeting planners, the health and safety of their attendees is always a top priority. Sharing in that same wellness-focused mindset, Visit Orlando recently launched a new partnership with Orlando Health, a not-for-profit health-care organization serving the southeastern United States.

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And the Gala Award Goes To. TTKK.9 Love Radio

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Part 8 in our Gala Award Feature Series

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Go All-In with These 9 Fun Outdoor Activities in Las Vegas

Redfin

Las Vegas is known as the Entertainment Capital of the World, so it’s no surprise that there are plenty of fun activities in the city. But aside from the numerous casinos and shows, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors in and around the city. So whether you live in the Twin Lakes neighborhood or a West Las Vegas apartment , take advantage of these fun outdoor activities in Las Vegas. 1.

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Don’t Call it a Reset—Tourism Quickly Rebounds in Wake of Hurricanes

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The resilience of the tourism and meetings industries in the Caribbean and nearby Florida quickly overcame the fallout left in the wake of Hurricanes Ian and Fiona in the early days of October. “When you look at the impact from a tourism perspective, we’re very proud say that all of our airports—even those in the affected areas—are open and operating business as usual,” said Brad Dean, CEO of Discover Puerto Rico , during a press conference at IMEX 2022 in Las Vegas, adding that nearly all busin

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.