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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

Smart Meetings

Japan: Visit California Global Managing Director in Japan Marjorie Dewey reported that when the MLB Dodgers signing pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, it ignited sports fans all over the country and boosted Southern California tourism. Focus on sporting culture and experiences she suggested to lure them to the U.S.

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Tourism leaders from around the world will explore how entrepreneurship and innovation are transforming the global travel sector at ATM 2024

Travel Daily Media

The post Tourism leaders from around the world will explore how entrepreneurship and innovation are transforming the global travel sector at ATM 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The 31 st edition of the exhibition will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from Monday 6 to Thursday 9 May.

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Best of 2022: CSR

Smart Meetings

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important as the travel and tourism industries are surging into 2023. Corporate sponsorship allows Invisible Cities to provide skill training for their employees, bring tourism to the city and create a team-building experience that will inspire understanding amongst a group.

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Frasco to lead PH delegation at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 in Laos 

Travel Daily Media

The post Frasco to lead PH delegation at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 in Laos appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Manila, Philippines—Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco will lead the Philippine tourism delegation at the 2024 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Vientiane, Laos from January 24 to 26, 2024.

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Inside the Incentive: Playa del Carmen

Blue Spark Event Design

And despite its thriving tourism, Playa del Carmen maintains a laid-back atmosphere that sets it apart. Looking for an expert to plan your incentive trip? Additionally, Playa has over 15 hotels with 500+ rooms and ample event space for meetings and incentives, as well as boutique hotels for a more intimate setting.

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The ultimate incentive experience A–Z: interview with Heidi Legein, Managing Director at The MICE Guru

The MICE Blog

I interviewed Heidi about her role and work across various business areas of the DMC, beginning by defining its role, how to host virtual site inspections, how DMCs contribute to destination marketing, sustainability and incentives. But what is an incentive? There are different types of incentives.

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in CONVERSATION - Qatar: Key destination for the luxury Incentive Travel industry

inVOYAGE

Just back from the incomparable Qatari experience, we reflect on this extraordinary country and its fabulous capital, Doha, with Philip Dickinson, VP of International Markets, MICE, Sport and E-Sport at Qatar Tourism. Philip Dickinson, VP of International Markets, MICE, Sport and E-Sport at Qatar Tourism.