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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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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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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. Americans Tend to Favor Tourism?

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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. Bangkok came in at No. 1 one in the “concentration” category.

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Business Events Industry Aotearoa welcomes new government, calls for recognition

Travel Daily Media

The post Business Events Industry Aotearoa welcomes new government, calls for recognition appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Following the formation of New Zealand’s new coalition government, the business events industry is calling for all-of-government recognition for the sector.

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Importance of Indigenous Involvement in Tourism Development

Solimar International

Two women standing in front of a market stall that sells traditional crafts in Oaxaca, Mexico, showcasing a basic form of indigenous involvement in tourism development programs. This captivating contrast is driving the surge in cultural tourism, propelling it as one of the fastest-growing segments in the industry.

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Sustainable Tourism Transformation: Unveiling the Power of ESG Implementation

Solimar International

Discover how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are revolutionizing the tourism industry, driving sustainability through strategic implementation, and shaping a greener future for travel. Read on to find out the intersection between ESG and tourism. But this leadership isn’t just a title.