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IACC Set Sights on Creative Innovation During Knowledge Exchange

Smart Meetings

Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge.

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Why DMOs must be about Management, not just Marketing

Solimar International

However, with the rapid growth of tourism, the need for its sustainability and management of the sector eventually emerged. Thus, it is clear that for the future of more sustainable tourism, DMOs must take the lead, as they hold the skills and the knowledge to support the destination through the management of tourism activities.

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3 Trends for the Future: Earth as a Stakeholder, Accessible Commerce, and Revolutionary Rest

Convene by PCMA

Since outdoor gear company Patagonia declared in 2022, “As of now, Earth is our only shareholder,” other business sectors are beginning to make sustainable strides. Some sustainability topics are easier to approach than others. The role events play in contributing to air travel emissions , for example, is complicated.

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How can Tourism help Destinations Address Climate Change?

Solimar International

Consequently, the tourism sector bears a significant responsibility to champion environmental preservation and adopt sustainable practices to effectively address the challenges posed by climate change in the realm of travel and tourism. Many tourism establishments are embracing these adaptation strategies.

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The Best Ideas to Engage and Retain Talent I Heard at NAHRES 2021

ITA Group

This is a common approach to use when evaluating customer experience (CX) so it wasn’t surprising to hear some of the largest consumer product companies in attendance were seeing success with this strategy. Related: Human resource management (HRM) has changed drastically in recent years. Christina Zurek.

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10% of Jobs are Worldwide Connected to the Tourism Industry – What Does That Mean?

Solimar International

Tourists’ experiences are highly dependent on the service they are provided, so fostering relationships between human resources and the tourism industry is crucial. How can we ensure sustainability in the tourism workforce? Utilizing digital technologies is a great step towards ensuring productive tourism operations as well.

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Cebu Properties recognized at ASEAN Tourism Awards

Travel Daily Media

Crimson Resort in Mactan received the Green Hotel Standard for the second time, attributed to its green initiatives, sustainable operation practices and environmental protection projects. Crimson is committed to support a sustainable resort operation and recognizes the importance of environmental management.

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