Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2024

Read More: Smart Chat: Annette Gregg on Incentive Travel and Leadership Algarve, Portugal This European destination provides the best of both worlds—all-inclusive resorts with luxury amenities, yet the Western side of the province on the Atlantic Ocean with less tourism and much more Portuguese culture and lifestyle.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2024

Tsui fills the role of director of food and beverage, bringing over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality. She holds a bachelor of science in hospitality and tourism management with an emphasis in event planning. She is a French and European-trained culinary expert, and earned her hospitality degree in Switzerland.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Whether it is through learning a skill that is regionally significant to the destination, embarking on a culinary adventure with a menu of traditional cuisine or visiting community-based tourism museums and projects, the meetings and events industry is continuing to expand its interest in cultural experiences.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Now, he will lead Montage Laguna Beach’s daily operations and oversee rooms, food and beverage, the spa, security and more. He previously served as acting resort manager and director of food and beverage at Premier Residences Phu Quoc. He played a notable role in leading Pendry San Diego throughout its opening year.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

This “city within a city” will be a hub of entertainment, food and Southern California lifestyle and is expected to become the beating heart of Anaheim. The $4 billion-dollar, 95-acre development will be a hub of entertainment venues, world class hotels, modern food spots and residences. Entertainment, Food and Lifestyle.

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APRIL 23, 2024

All presentations were focused on new and inventive ideas that would attract meeting professionals and attendees to ideas centered around trends such as sustainability, food and beverage diversity, networking and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The post Lessons Learned at IACC 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2023

Through the State of Hawai’i Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, The American Hotel & Lodging Association, and the Hawai’i Hotel Alliance are in the process of finding rooms for Maui residents and guests who have had to evacuate due to the wildfires.

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Dana Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Tourism is fascinating. Tourism is exhilarating. Tourism is also easily affected. Those of us in the tourism industry know all too well that in the blink of an eye, a natural disaster can turn a beautiful top-selling destination into a disaster zone. With tourism after a natural disaster focus on the positive.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Will has worked in travel & tourism for 6 years now, working through just about every level of it- he began at a Downtown Main Street Association (hyper-local tourism organization), worked his way up to the Tupelo, MS Convention & Visitors Bureau (mid-level DMO), then worked at the Tennessee Dept. The people!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Sustainable tourism is vital. That’s the principle that guided Tourisme Montréal’s proactive sustainability strategy, one that helped it maintain its first place in North America on the 2023 Global Destination Sustainability Index. Food production is responsible for up to a third of greenhouse gas emissions around the world.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 20, 2022

The best way to combat climate change is through large-scale action, which is where meeting professionals and WeTravel Academy’s new Sustainable Tourism course comes in. The Introduction to Sustainable Tourism course consists of ten short lessons taking a total of one hour to complete. Funding a Green Travel Industry.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 13, 2021

Prior to working with Advance Travel & Tourism, Adrienne was in the agency world where she also had the ability to work with travel clients. Her favorite thing about working in tourism? “Everyone in the tourism industry is so friendly and great to work with. Let’s not forget how good the food is also!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2022

Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. Most recently, he was director of food and beverage at Atlanta’s Culinaire, an F&B management company. Fairmont Dallas appointed Searle director of food and beverage and Sous director of rooms. Edward Searle and George Sous, MBA.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

While the Dominican Republic, Cuba and Puerto Rico account for most of the popularity, smaller islands, like Saint Kitts and Nevis, are gaining attention as they ramp up their hospitality and tourism sectors. As we near the end of hurricane season, consider bringing your next group to St. Read More: Taking a Deep Dive on the Islands .

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

In his most recent role as general manager of Calistoga Motor Lodge, he spearheaded a construction project that added 39 rooms, reduced food and beverage costs and skillfully managed finances. Throughout his career, he has managed numerous hotel portfolios and successfully led operations in various California hotel communities.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 6, 2024

This proactive initiative with the Tourism Authority of Thailand marks the company’s latest strategic collaboration to stimulate travel all across the Asia Pacific region. We are delighted to be working with the TAT once again to provide a boost to Thailand’s tourism sector.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 21, 2024

He outlined Spain’s tourism ambitions of season extension; with peak season visits dropping 1% year-on-year from 45% to 44%, and geographical diversification, with Spain’s Northern regions driving a larger tourism share in 2023 (up 23% year-on-year). They don’t always know the right choice until we offer it.”

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Solimar International

MAY 9, 2024

According to the forecasts from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the global tourism sector is anticipated to witness a substantial increase, with projections indicating a surge to 1.8 This growth underscores the pivotal role of tourism destinations in driving economic progress.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 9, 2024

Culinary Travel – Will people travel for food? Tour Tourism – In 2024, look for superfans to travel to cities and even countries to catch concerts by their favorite performers. Many industry leaders also believe Japan will step into the limelight in 2024 with an interest surge in Japanese art, culture and food. They sure will.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2024

Read More : Smart Chat: Annette Gregg on Incentive Travel and Leadership Algarve, Portugal This European destination provides the best of both worlds—all-inclusive resorts with luxury amenities, yet the Western side of the province on the Atlantic Ocean with less tourism and much more Portuguese culture and lifestyle.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2024

Wooden has nearly 20 years working in Las Vegas’ hospitality scene, beginning his career in 2005 at Wynn Las Vegas as executive vice president of food and beverage, and later, principal executive officer and president. Maurice Wooden Wooden is Fontainebleau Las Vegas ’ president.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Meanwhile, the Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation supports workforce development by providing scholarships and opportunities. We’re always talking to visitors; we’re always suggesting a place that you can go eat or drink or an art show or a food festival. All you have to do is ask. We are open for business.”

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ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 22, 2021

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 2021 is focused on the theme of ‘Regenerating European Tourism through Culture, Heritage and Creativity’.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, said: “This year’s edition of TTM+ will continue its well-established position as the premier showcase of Thai tourism. Equally important, the event will shine a spotlight on the transformation of Thai tourism towards more meaningful travel with a focus on high-value and sustainable tourism.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

As a member of the 2022 cohort, Aviva Wolf a HI Hub Incubator program finalist created Shred, a fast casual eatery that serves healthy menus with fresh ingredients made to order using state-of-the-art food processors in order to eliminate food waste. The idea emerged as a way to “minimize food waste in the hospitality industry.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

The large chute is where food, plant clippings and other waste is poured in. A secondary chute produces liquid fertilizer that can be put towards homegrown food. At 28 Palms Ranch, the Home Biogas system handles septic and food waste for guests. 40 million tons of food are sent to landfills in the United States each year.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The post Thailand Tourism Forum 2024 to highlight discussions on AI for innovation appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Bill Barnett, founder of Thailand Tourism Forum Bangkok will once again play host for the upcoming Thailand Tourism Forum 2024.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of 21st-century tourism, the forces of climate change, social media, and a major post-pandemic travel resurgence are shaping the industry. As such, the significance of storytelling in sustainable destination and tourism marketing has never been greater.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

Tourism bureau Experience Columbia SC hired both Shaffer and Lilly as sales managers. Shaffer has spent over two decades in tourism and hospitality sales. Lilly has been in hospitality, tourism, event management and sales for 15 years. Visit Greater Palm Springs welcomed Foster as director of Palm Springs tourism.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

The top incentives are currently food (54%), activities (52%), people and scenery (48%) and weather (40%). Try Beach Club for Italian food and cocktails and a four-hour Catamaran snorkeling tour to take in the sights. Bonoo Restaurant has a unique take on Indian food with its tapas-style servings.

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Skift Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2024

Skift Take: Today’s incentive travelers want more than just a free trip — they demand deep, meaningful experiences that are good for the planet and food for the soul. Tourism New Zealand Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Smart Meetings caught up with Lauren Johnson, senior sales manager, and Courtney Pickett, convention sales manager, of Louisville Tourism to share meeting trends and find out the special ingredient for creating memorable experiences for groups large and small. Courtney Pickett. The second trend Johnson’s been a witness to: big smiles.

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APRIL 21, 2022

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. In 2018, international visitors accounted for 81% of Bangkok’s tourism spend. Read More : Roundup of Post-Event Life for Olympic Venues. Paris and 10.

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APRIL 7, 2023

He has also worked as director of food and beverage for Two Roads Hospitality’s properties in Stowe, Vermont, and director of food and beverage at a Starwood Hotels & Resorts property in Aspen. Rebekah Courtney Courtney is convention sales manager for Louisville Tourism.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 17, 2022

When the global pandemic that started unfolding in 2020 shifted all of our lives dramatically, it fueled a wellness crisis—physical, mental and spiritual—in addition to putting the brakes on travel and resulting tourism revenue. Engaging in philantourism , a mix of “philanthropy” and “tourism.” billion.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

Additionally, most downtown urban core properties are specifically positioned for business and tourism, providing guests with direct access to the culture and attractions of the city. When attendees are less stressed from the frustrations of extended or delayed travel, they are more likely to enjoy the event.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Bringing over 20 years of tourism and hospitality experience to his new role, Trokey most recently worked for Visit Charlotte in North Carolina as national sales manager. Will Trokey. Melea Runyon. Josh Fluhr.

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