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The Destination Marketing Strategy of Visit Franklin

Crowdriff

One of our clients who we get the most questions about when it comes to destination marketing undoubtedly is Visit Franklin. Questions like, how did they get their website to look like that? Who took the photos on their homepage? How did they grow their social following? Can you tell us what their strategy is? Josh Collins , the mastermind behind marketing at Visit Franklin did a fantastic podcast recently in which he spills the beans about his marketing strategy.

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The Opening of the China Mobile Community Summit Symbolizes the Ecological Strategy Established by Tencent

Beyond Summits

The Opening of the China Mobile Community Summit on 6th August Symbolizes the Ecological Strategy Established by Tencent. Then how marketers do marketing with the coming of QQ public account ? Please follow us. . . Mobile Community. Tencent. QQ Public Account.

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Thailand Travel Mart moves to Chiang Mai

Travel Daily Media

The post Thailand Travel Mart moves to Chiang Mai appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Chiang Mai International Exhibition & Convention Centre (CMECC). Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) will move to Chiang Mai in 2016, for the first time in the show’s 15-year history. The event has always previously been held in Bangkok, but will be relocated to the Chiang Mai International Exhibition & Convention Centre (CMECC) next year.

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How Film is Transferred to Video

Meeting Tomorrow

One of the key aspects of film making is knowing how to shoot a film. Since a film is composed of images that change for every frame, each shot should be precise and continuous to produce a good film. In shooting a film, you must always be ready to edit it later on. So while you are doing the shoot, take as many good shots as you can with the use of these guidelines: A real time transfer uses a special type of projector and a video camera.

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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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Holiday Party Ideas 2015: 11 New Catering Trends

BizBash

At corporate holiday parties this year, guests can play with their food at interactive stations like gingerbread-men-decorating tables, plus innovative.

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The Best Takeaways from #SoMeT15US

Crowdriff

If you’re on the destination marketing conference circuit as a DMO or CVB, you’ve likely heard of SoMeT , put on by Destination Think! It’s one of the premiere conferences for destination marketers who want to learn from world-class leaders and innovate within their industry. It’s chock-full of inspirational ideas to fill your tool chest with, and if you haven’t been before, we’d highly recommend it.

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Thailand adopts new standards for MICE venues

Travel Daily Media

The post Thailand adopts new standards for MICE venues appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. 114 Thai meeting rooms have now been certified. Thailand has embarked on a new initiative aimed at improving the quality of its MICE venues. Launched by the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), the Thailand MICE Venue Standard (TMVS) 2015-2020 will measure the quality of the country’s conference facilities.

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Archipelago partners app for meeting room bookings

Travel Daily Media

The post Archipelago partners app for meeting room bookings appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The XWORK app. Indonesian hotel group Archipelago International has partnered with XWORK, a booking app for meeting rooms. Using the app, customers will be able to book meeting spaces at Archipelago hotels in Jakarta via their smartphone.

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Thai government commits to MICE tourism

Travel Daily Media

The post Thai government commits to MICE tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Thailand’s government has identified MICE as an “essential” part of the country’s tourism economy, and committed to its continued promotion. The country’s Deputy Prime Minister, General Tanasak Patimapragorn, this week announced six new board members for the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), including new chairman Weerasak Kowsurat, and outlined

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ibtm world ends on a high

Travel Daily Media

The post ibtm world ends on a high appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The 2015 instalment of ibtm world concluded in Barcelona last week with the global meetings industry in “good shape”, according to event organisers. . “Connections means everything” was the theme of the week, with more than 80,000 appointments scheduled before the start of the show and many more added during the event.

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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.

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European MICE spending to increase in 2016: report

Travel Daily Media

The post European MICE spending to increase in 2016: report appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The European MICE sector is set to grow strongly in 2016, according to the American Express Meetings & Events 2016 Global Meetings Forecast, which has been released at this week’s IBTM World in Barcelona. . Hungary showcases its MICE facilities.

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OCEC garners European interest

Travel Daily Media

The post OCEC garners European interest appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Overview of OCEC. Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) recently completed its third roadshow in Europe with the objective of generating a variety of high potential leads and looking at the possibility to attract over 40,000 delegates. This initiative is a joint strategy with the Ministry of Tourism (MoT).

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Marina Bay Sands to host ITB Asia until 2019

Travel Daily Media

The post Marina Bay Sands to host ITB Asia until 2019 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ITB Asia 2015. ITB Asia has extended its agreement with Marina Bay Sands for another three years. This means that the Asian travel trade show will continue to be held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore until 2019. “This extension demonstrates our ongoing commitment to take ITB Asia to the next level,” said Katrina Leung, executive director of Messe Berlin (Singapore), t

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ITB Asia expands global reach with new exhibitors

Travel Daily Media

The post ITB Asia expands global reach with new exhibitors appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ITB Asia 2015 opened on Wednesday. ITB Asia returned to Singapore this week, with several countries exhibiting at the event for the first time. This year’s event, which takes place at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands from 21-23 October 2015, will welcome almost 760 exhibitors from 73 countries.

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ITB Asia eyes high-tech future of travel

Travel Daily Media

The post ITB Asia eyes high-tech future of travel appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The opening panel included input from Expedia, Airbnb and the WTTC. This year’s ITB Asia, which kicked off in Singapore on Wednesday, is focusing on the rapid rise of travel technology and the shared economy. The annual travel trade show has experienced an 80% jump in travel technology exhibitors this year.

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GTA pops up at ITB Asia, but ends trade show participation

Travel Daily Media

The post GTA pops up at ITB Asia, but ends trade show participation appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The g shop at ITB Asia. GTA is exhibiting at ITB Asia this week, with a booth that transforms into a “g shop” pop-up store. The company, which forms part of the Kuoni Group, is extending its “g shop” rewards programme across all Asia and Middle East markets, allowing travel agents to earn points with every booking a client makes, and redeem their poi

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Corinthia Hotels unveils new MICE sales team

Travel Daily Media

The post Corinthia Hotels unveils new MICE sales team appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Corinthia Hotels has appointed a new UK-based Conference & Incentives team. . The Corinthia Hotel, London. Janet Broomfield takes on the role of group director of Sales UK – Meetings & Events, while Alessia Cappuccini joins as Corporate & MICE sales manager.

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ITB Asia to host half-day MICE conference

Travel Daily Media

The post ITB Asia to host half-day MICE conference appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The event will offer advice on how meeting planners can differentiate their events. ITB Asia has partnered with the Incentive Conference & Event Society Asia Pacific (ICESAP) for a new half-day MICE conference at this year’s show. Taking place on the first day of the Singapore event, the ICESAP IC&E Education programme will include case studies and discussions on a range of MI

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IT&CMA and CWT delegates give positive feedback

Travel Daily Media

The post IT&CMA and CWT delegates give positive feedback appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Delegates at IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific. This week’s IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2015 concluded in Bangkok on Thursday, and feedback from delegates at the events, which featured more than 100 business, education and networking sessions, was largely positive.

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International Travel Mart heads to Sikkim

Travel Daily Media

The post International Travel Mart heads to Sikkim appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Delegates at ITM 2014. The fourth International Tourism Mart (ITM) for India’s northeast region will be held in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, from 14-16 October 2015. The move was confirmed this week by Dr Mahesh Sharma, India’s Minister of Tourism, Culture & Civil Aviation, who also revealed that the event is expected to attract international buyers and media delegates fr

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Thailand woos Chinese MICE market

Travel Daily Media

The post Thailand woos Chinese MICE market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Parichat Svetasreni, director of TCEB’s marketing & corporate image department. Thailand has held an event aimed at restoring confidence in the country among the Chinese meeting planners. The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) hosted the “Thailand CONNECT The World: China MICE Commemorative Dinner 2015” event in an effort to reassure the Chinese MICE sector in

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Opposite House Beijing opens new event facility

Travel Daily Media

The post Opposite House Beijing opens new event facility appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Bei Space. The Opposite House, Swire Hotels’ luxury property in Beijing , has unveiled a new space for meetings and events. The new ‘Bei Space’ covers 180m² and comes fitted with a moveable projector, overhead screens and state-of-the-art sound system.

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Hilton commits to major new Papua project

Travel Daily Media

The post Hilton commits to major new Papua project appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Hilton Port Moresby will open in 2018. Hilton has signed its first hotel in Papua New Guinea, as part of a major new complex that will also include a convention centre. Under a new management agreement with Star Mountain Plaza Ltd (SMPL), Hilton will operate the newly-built Hilton Port Moresby and convention centre in the Star Mountain Plaza development in Papua’s capital city.

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Thailand increases security for MICE groups

Travel Daily Media

The post Thailand increases security for MICE groups appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Groups will be offered police escorts and extra security in Bangkok (photo by TK Kurikawa). Thailand has unveiled a series of measures it intends to take to reassure the MICE market, following last month’s bomb attack in Bangkok. MICE is a lucrative sector for the Thai visitor economy, but it is also one of the first to be impacted by events like the bombing, and generally takes lon

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Radisson Blu innovates to offer more productive meetings

Travel Daily Media

The post Radisson Blu innovates to offer more productive meetings appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The ‘Brain Box’ meeting room set-up. Radisson Blu has unveiled an innovative new approach to corporate meetings which is aimed at improving delegates’ productivity. Combining quirky room layouts and healthy cuisine, the hotel group says its new ‘Experience Meetings’ concept aims to offer corporate event planners “more bang for their buck

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Emirates partners with MCI Group

Travel Daily Media

The post Emirates partners with MCI Group appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Emirates expands its meeting services with MCI. In an effort to expand its awareness in the events arena, Emirates has recently partnered with MCI. The airline has become the official airline of its large and international events. MCI in turn will be the preferred Professional Congress Organiser (PCO) for Emirates.

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Emirates forges partnership with meetings specialist

Travel Daily Media

The post Emirates forges partnership with meetings specialist appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Gulf airline Emirates and meetings specialist MCI have announced a global alliance, which will see Emirates becoming the official airline of its large and international events. MCI in turn will be the preferred professional congress organiser (PCO) for Emirates.

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First Chinese conference centre certified by IACC

Travel Daily Media

The post First Chinese conference centre certified by IACC appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Châteauform City Chuanshan Academy in Beijing. A conference centre in Beijing has become the first in China to be certified by the International Association of Conference Centres (IACC). Châteauform City Chuanshan Academy, which is located in the centre of the Chinese capital, is set in a traditional 13th Century building with a courtyard.

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India to sponsor WTM Buyers’ Club

Travel Daily Media

The post India to sponsor WTM Buyers’ Club appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The WTM Buyers’ Club lounge. India will be the sponsor of the WTM Buyers’ Club at this year’s World Travel Market in London. The move forms part of India’s efforts to enhance its tourism industry and drive more international arrivals.

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W Bangkok unveils heritage venue for F&B and events

Travel Daily Media

The post W Bangkok unveils heritage venue for F&B and events appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The House on Sathorn was originally built in 1889. W Bangkok has opened a new F&B and events venue, located in a complex of heritage buildings next to the hotel. The House on Sathorn comprises four classical buildings which date back to 1889.

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Hyatt Place to launch in Australia with major MICE venue

Travel Daily Media

The post Hyatt Place to launch in Australia with major MICE venue appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The new Hyatt Place will open in 2017. Hyatt has unveiled plans for a major new development in Australia. The company is creating the country’s first Hyatt Place hotel at Essendon Airport in Victoria, which will be attached to a large MICE venue.

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Work starts on MICE and leisure complex in NSW

Travel Daily Media

The post Work starts on MICE and leisure complex in NSW appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The complex will be attached to a Greg Norman-designed golf course. Construction work has started on a major new tourism complex in New South Wales. The AU$3 million (US$2.2m) project in Port Stephens will include the extension and complete renovation of the existing Pacific Dunes Summer House, which is attached to the 18-hole, Greg Norman-designed Pacific Dunes golf course.

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Record Indian participation at ATE 2015

Travel Daily Media

The post Record Indian participation at ATE 2015 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Indian delegates on a past-ATE fam trip. The Indian travel community attended this year’s Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) in record numbers. A total of 25 companies, including Thomas Cook India , SOTC-Kuoni, MakeMyTrip , Yatra , Abercrombie & Kent , Chariot World Tours and Fountainhead, took part in the annual travel trade event, which was held in Melbourne from 21-25 June 2015.

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BCD merges group and MICE units

Travel Daily Media

The post BCD merges group and MICE units appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. BCD Group , the Chicago-based corporate travel giant, has merged its two units, BCD M&I and BCD Travel Groups. The new entity, to be known as BCD Meetings & Events, will now encompass 700 employees in more than 40 countries. Former BCD M&I global president, Scott Graf, will now head up the new organisation.

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MICE in the spotlight for Kyoto Convention

Travel Daily Media

The post MICE in the spotlight for Kyoto Convention appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The cultural city of Kyoto. The Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau has recently teamed up with the city of Kyoto to support business events. This would include meetings, incentives and conventions that take place in the city by offering a partial or full subsidy towards use of Kyoto’s cultural heritage.