Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2025

Considering a last-minute trip to Dubai for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025? As always, Smart Travel is here to provide you with the latest must-read travel and tourism news. Small and midsize businesses are the backbone of travel demand in many markets, said Dan Surette, chief sales officer at Omni Hotels & Resorts.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 29, 2024

We at Advance Travel & Tourism were honored to once again attend and sponsor the Tennessee Governor’s Conference on Hospitality & Tourism in Chattanooga. Because TNHTA and Chattanooga Tourism Co. put on such an insightful event, we wanted to share some of our key takeaways from the conference below.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The fine folks at Visit Northen Kentucky in conjunction with the Kentucky Tourism Industry Association showed that fact off in style last week at their annual conference. Bourbon is a huge tourism driver within Kentucky, and tourism numbers are up within the state. Kentucky is more than just bourbon and horses.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In case you missed it, here’s a quick review of 10 takeaways for 2025 travel trends. As temperatures rise, a new trademark slogan for the destination is based on summer weather that’s refreshingly temperate. Regarding new audiences, A/B testing informs the destination on finding the right ones.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

DECEMBER 3, 2024

From their annual Christkindmarkt (Christmas Market) which lasts two full weekends, to the big Christmas parade, you will unmistakably feel like you are in a classic holiday movie. Coastal Mississippi A coastal holiday brings a slightly different vibe and Coastal Mississippi leans into it all.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy. Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Wondering about the future long-term impacts of the travel sector?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2025

Los Angeles Tourism has established a dedicated landing page for the American Red Cross , where theyll be matching all donations dollar for dollar up to $25,000. 21-25) The Grammys LA Mart Winter Market Gift + Home 2025 (Jan. 28-30) CMC LA Market Week (Jan. 26) On-Schedule Events: National Association of Music Merchants (Jan.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2025

billion Canada market as headlines announced that Canadians are cancelling trips to the United States, selling their snowbird investments in Florida and Palm Springs and actively rejecting American-made products. Now that the luxury market is booming, experiential travel is doing particularly well.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Tourism trails are a powerful marketing tool that gives destinations the opportunity to showcase their best attractions and most unique experiences. Some questions that come into play when curating a tourism trail include: Is there a purpose? There’s a target market for everything, and tourism trails are no exception.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy. Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Wondering about the future long-term impacts of the travel sector?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 18, 2025

Tourism Fiji is bringing back Wilson the volleyball for a whimsical new campaign celebrating 25 years since Cast Away. To mark the launch, Tourism Fiji is hosting an Instagram sweepstakes offering fans the chance to win a dream island getaway. Craving a little movie nostalgia? Wondering what’s next in luxury hospitality?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Hoshino Resorts and Japan Airlines Team Up to Attract Tourists Japan Airlines and Hoshino Resorts have partnered to launch a new sustainable tourism campaign , “All-Time Favorite vs. Hidden Gems,” which aims to attract visitors to Japan’s less-trodden locales. on Thursday, while Uber’s shares fell 2%. Vincent and Grenadines, and Manila.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

The conference emphasized the power of California tourism as an economic, social and cultural force for good. Read More : How to Nurture Future Leaders Brisa Bergfeld, a third-year major in Tourism and Destination Management , said: The thing that I will take away from this conference is the confidence I now have in this industry.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The media experts at Dana are constantly on the lookout for what’s new and next to promote our travel, tourism and hospitality clients. Below is a snapshot of the stunning results we achieved from this AI-enabled approach to target marketing for one of our clients: 75% average CTR – which is 7.5x Let’s dive right in!

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

DECEMBER 11, 2024

What we do here truly matters to the overall Florida tourism industry. As destination marketers in Florida, we sometimes face challenges beyond just the sunshine. Job Opportunities : It was great to see a presentation from CareerSource showing that hospitality and tourism jobs are not low paying in Florida.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

DMCs – The Unsung Heroes of Local Economies 09 January 2025 In the bustling world of tourism and events, there's a remarkable force silently shaping the economic landscapes of destinations worldwide: Destination Management Companies (DMCs). Hotels fill up, restaurants buzz with activity, and transportation services kick into high gear.

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Travel Daily News

JULY 15, 2025

WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES – According to a new Allied Analytics LLP report, the travel technology market was valued at $9.4 The report offers a detailed analysis of change in market trends, top segments, key investment pockets, value chains, regional landscapes, and competitive scenarios. from 2023 to 2032.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 31, 2025

Its experiential marketing. Experiential marketing is the process of creating an experience for the customer that stands out in a crowd rather than approaching them through more standard marketing practices. That is not to suggest that experiential marketing should act as a replacement for traditional forms of advertising.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 13, 2025

Events is the only market segment that is predictable. Local destination marketing organizations, as the local experts, are the bridge that helps facilitate meaningful connections and timely information about everything from safety and security to other events happening in the area for a win-win experience.

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ETC Corporate

MAY 20, 2025

Representatives from 26 national tourism organisations and 8 associate members came together to reflect on recent tourism trends and shape future priorities. The European Travel Commission (ETC) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the sustainable development of Europe as a tourism destination.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

is on track to welcome 90 million visitors one year ahead of the goal outlined by the National Travel and Tourism Strategy report. tourism ecosystem. Read More: Celebrate World Tourism Day What is the biggest challenge to growing incoming global travel? That number is up from 79 million in 2019. Travel Association and the U.S.

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Travel Daily News

JULY 4, 2025

AJMAN – Following the resounding success of its first edition, the Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) launched the second edition of its “Self-Exploration through Tourism” summer training programme.

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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The European tourism sector demonstrates a robust performance, surpassing pre-pandemic figures and showcasing resilience despite economic headwinds and geopolitical challenges.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 20, 2025

As the hotel prepares to welcome guests, Dan Sirrine, Ryan Palomo and Cole Liegel will bring their expertise and passion to the roles of general manager, director of sales and marketing and director of food and beverage, respectively.

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Travel Daily News

JUNE 19, 2025

United by a common goal, representatives of various business sectors directly or indirectly involved in tourism officially established the Association of the Tourism Industry of Serbia (ATIS) last week. In a time when tourism is rapidly evolving, the role of education is more important than ever.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Visitors can immerse themselves in the bustling markets, savor the local delicacies, and engage with the warm and hospitable locals. This case study explores the process of setting up a tourism development project for Cox’s Bazar. In recent years, Cox’s Bazar has experienced huge growth in tourism.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The post Hong Kong Tourism Board successful with its first travel mission to the Gulf Cooperation Council appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) successfully concluded its first travel mission to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) from 7 to 9 October.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

We touched on this concept in Pop Culture Tourism and noted its continuing popularity in 12 Travel Trends Making Moves in 2024. Since the Field of Dreams Movie Site is literally located in the middle of a cornfield, the attraction partners with Travel Dubuque – a DMO located 26 miles to the east – for tourism promotion. Not a problem!

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

City Express by Marriott is gearing up to offer options in four new markets. As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read travel and tourism news. Liz Mazzei, Aeros head of marketing, said of the collaboration, Traveling from city to slopes has never been easier. just became easier.

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Travel Daily News

JULY 1, 2025

MADRID – TIS-Tourism Innovation Summit is already warming up for its next edition, which will be held from October 22 to 24 in Seville. The Tourism Innovation Awards will have six categories in 2025 This year, in line with the previous edition, the six categories that make up the awards will be maintained.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

She is responsible for all things Tennessee tourism and we love having her on the team. I’ve been passionate about the tourism industry for the past 5 years, beginning my journey with the Eastern Shore of VA Tourism Commission from 2019 to 2023. What’s your favorite thing about working in Tourism? We love TN!

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Smart Meetings

JULY 13, 2025

Events is the only market segment that is predictable. Local destination marketing organizations, as the local experts, are the bridge that helps facilitate meaningful connections and timely information about everything from safety and security to other events happening in the area for a win-win experience.

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Travel Daily News

JUNE 18, 2025

LONDON – The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA) has officially revealed the speaker line-up for Experience Africa 2025 – the UK’s only trade show dedicated exclusively to showcasing the continent’s tourism sector at this scale.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Lauren Shoaf Pace Lauren Shoaf Pace, Destinations International Pace is appointed vice president of marketing at Destinations International (DI). With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida.

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Travel Daily News

JUNE 5, 2025

The Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) officially launched the National Intelligence System for Tourism (NiST). This system connects fragmented data sources, ensures a stable flow of information and complex analyses and supports informed decision-making and the coordinated development of the entire tourism sector. Maja Pak Olaj.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Econonomic Impact & Advocacy Webinar The impact of marketing isn’t always easy to measure, making destination marketers’ jobs difficult. Join Advance Travel and Tourism as we take a deeper look at how industry leaders are measuring the economic impact of their marketing efforts.

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Travel Daily News

JULY 9, 2025

A fast-moving wildfire near Marseille has triggered widespread disruption to air travel and transport infrastructure, while also damaging traveller confidence in one of France’s most important summer tourism hubs. Marseille Airport is vital to the region’s connectivity and tourism economy, particularly in the summer months.”

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