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Sports Tourism: A game-changer in destination marketing and inbound tourism

Interface Tourism Spain

Sports Tourism: A game-changer in destination marketing and inbound tourism All the news Back to newsroom Imagine standing on the historic grounds of the Monza Circuit in Italy, where the deafening roar of Formula 1 engines fills the air.

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Travel and Tourism Trends in U.S. and Canada

Smart Meetings

Suffice it to say, the general public in both North America and Canada are eager to travel while also welcoming tourism and events back to their respective communities much in the vein of the storied “before times.” with two-thirds of Canadian sentiment pointing to the approval of boosting tourism, regardless of resident age.

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

Smart Meetings

Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. Read More : Roundup of Post-Event Life for Olympic Venues. In 2018, international visitors accounted for 81% of Bangkok’s tourism spend.

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GMID 2024: Events Scheduled for Global Meetings Industry Day

Smart Meetings

There is simply no substitute for the power of in-person, face-to-face meetings and event travel—which generated nearly $120 billion in spending last year—and the value that results across practically every industry sector when people come together.” Below are scheduled events happening with MPI, PCMA and SITE in North America and Canada.

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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

Smart Meetings

Read More : How to Cultivate a State of Play at Events Asia Himeji, Japan, at Himeji Castle All eyes were on the Asia panel as gateway cities in particular were eager to hear when China visitors would be returning in pre-pandemic numbers. Focus on sporting culture and experiences she suggested to lure them to the U.S.

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How to Enhance Authentic Storytelling with Tourism Ambassadors

The Abbi Agency

Just like those cheering in the stands at your local sporting events, we find these ambassadors in our everyday lives. Newsletters, Twitter, virtual events, press trips and in person meetups are all key in keeping your ambassadors engaged. They are loyal and honest in presenting your brand and attract others to follow suit.

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How Retail Impacts Tourism and Vice Versa

Advanced Travel and Tourism

Tourism can have a huge economic impact on any given community. Whether tourists come to town for live music, a sporting event or local attractions, it’s important to have “sub attractions” that appeal to tourists during their down time. Let’s talk.

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