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MARCH 29, 2024

These professionals will lead the county’s approach to regenerative tourism, supporting the local community while providing meaningful experiences for visitors. Morascini, who has sat on the board of Island County tourism since 2016, takes on the role of marketing and public relations director.

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JULY 10, 2023

The Positive Impact of Green Tourism in Africa All the news Back to newsroom Green tourism in Africa positively impacts biodiversity conservation, ecosystem protection, employment, environmental awareness, cultural preservation, and economic development, providing a sustainable solution for the continent’s growth.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Heather Kirksey and Jason Lusk Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has promoted Heather Kirksey to vice president of public relations, corporate events and membership. In her new role, Kirksey will lead the membership and events team, in addition to the organization’s public relations department.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Kate Yordi Kate Yordi, Visit Mesa Visit Mesa , the regional destination marketing organization for Mesa, Arizona, has expanded its team with the promotion of Yordi. Currently, she serves as vice president of the Global Business Travel Association Tennessee Chapter and on the global association’s Government Relations Committee.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Smart Meetings loves recognizing talented hospitality professionals who will help the industry evolve as we get back to meeting, so when we heard that Destinations International had announced their 2021 30 Under 30 class from convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards around the world, we wanted to get to know them better.

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APRIL 8, 2022

Choose Chicago named Osmond president and CEO of its organization, making her the first woman to hold the role in the Chicago DMO’s history. government and chief executive officer and general manager at Walter E. Lynn Osmond. Osmond is also a former member of the Choose Chicago Board of Directors. Washington Convention Center.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

It’s become more challenging for DMOs to maintain their funding, according to the DestinationNEXT 2023 Futures Study , as local governments are increasingly diverting funds to pay for broader community needs. Taking that approach, he said, would mean “losing that local connection and the experts who know how to do meetings and events.”

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