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Survey finds that tourism businesses offer accessibiliuty features, but aren’t promoting them

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What the results revealed is encouraging: many businesses already offer inclusive features – but aren’t promoting them. The article Survey finds that tourism businesses offer accessibiliuty features, but aren’t promoting them first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

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Proposed Florida Tourism Tax Bill Could Impact Event Infrastructure

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It would dissolve tourist development councils and promotional agencies unless approved by a resolution of the board of county commissioners. ” The Florida Attractions Association said in a statement that the bills would result in eliminating funding for tourism promotion, marketing and the development of tourism facilities.

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Qurator: Hawaii’s New, All-encompassing Tourism Certification Program

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The Ambitious Goal The overall goal is as ambitious as the certification itself, and goes far beyond only promoting responsible tourism in the Aloha State. Small, local businesses that might “struggle to meet ambitious certification goals set forth by other programs” can thereby participate, HTA notes.

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MPI Gears Up for EMEC 2025 in Türkiye

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İsmail Bütün, general manager of the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), commented, “Hosting EMEC 2025 is a monumental opportunity for Türkiye to showcase its position on the global MICE stage.

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Event case study: Sustainability at UEFA EURO 2024 in Stuttgart

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In large gatherings like this, promoting awareness and consideration was essential. To achieve this, sustainable mobility was actively promoted throughout the city, and renewable energy sources powered the fan zones, using green electricity from Stuttgarts local provider. Water and sunscreen dispensers in Stuttgart’s fan zones.

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Holograms Beam into Events

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Proto Hologram (@protohologram) Proto’s M and life-size Epic models can also be used to promote products at events such as sales kickoffs in a more interactive and engaging format with their touch screens and QR codes that comes with data metrics and analytics.

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Canadian Tariffs Triggering Reputation Tarnish for U.S. Destinations

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Promoting Inclusive, Welcoming Local Attitudes Could Moderate Reactions to Federal Actions Americans reading about the flurry of activity out of Washington, D.C., As airlift continues to strengthen and expand, there are more opportunities to promote rural and lesser-known destinations. less affordable.

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