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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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Tourism sector invites Europeans to open up to travel again

ETC Corporate

European tourism bodies providing the essential leadership to reassure consumers that safe and seamless travel is possible in summer 2021. Multi-channel digital campaign will drive engagement across Europe to stimulate pent-up demand for travel. Open Up to Europe’ – New Campaign to Kick-Start Summer Season.

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DI Study: Gen Z Doesn’t Believe There Are Good Jobs in Tourism Industry

Smart Meetings

“They need to be included in the conversation and engaged with the tourism industry to develop an understanding of the value of travel and tourism,” according to a recent Destinations International (DI) and Longwoods International survey, National Resident Sentiment Towards Tourism.

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Creating a Social Media Strategy in Tourism

Advanced Travel and Tourism

During our webinar How to Get Your Organization Started on TikTok , we spoke with three tourism marketing professionals about their TikTok habits. As government-funded agencies, DMOs can struggle to define where the first amendment line should be drawn. Just add music and text or a voiceover and you have a unique video!

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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. In 2018, international visitors accounted for 81% of Bangkok’s tourism spend. In 2020, leisure travel accounted for 80.4% Macau, China; 2.

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Why Organizations Are Choosing to Meet in Controversial Destinations

Convene by PCMA

Organizations have been shifting away from boycotting, banning, or canceling their events in controversial destinations, and shining a spotlight on the issues. Last year, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for the state of Florida after Gov. In 2023, proposed and enacted laws targeting the rights of minority populations swept the U.S.

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Travel and Tourism Projected to Reach $8.6 Trillion in 2022

Business Traveler USA

The World Travel and Tourism Council is projecting that the travel and tourism sector’s contribution to the global economy could reach $8.6 WTTC figures show travel and tourism generated nearly $9.2 2022 is poised for a strong recovery if governments continue to open up and remove restrictions to travel.”.

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