Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

The free course in partnership with Tourism Cares discusses how to offset carbon emissions, find sustainable suppliers and offer equal opportunities for women. The best way to combat climate change is through large-scale action, which is where WeTravel Academy ’s new sustainable tourism course comes in.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2022

IDEAS for Us works with volunteers to make Orlando’s greenery even more sustainable. Tourism Cares is rewarding them for their beautification of Florida’s most popular tourism city. This year’s event, set in Orlando, was kicked off with a strong environmental angle courtesy of Tourism Cares. Taking Eco-Friendly Action.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Additionally, while funding remains stable or grows for larger destinations, regions in Central and South America are reassessing funding models to align with changing market dynamics. Larger destinations and capital cities have benefited from budget growth, enabling better planning and sustainability within the sector.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 24, 2025

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This weeks hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover FBI raids, Corona Island and the resurrection of 29Rooms. On March 18, the beer brand, which has a long history of sustainable practices tied to the natural ingredients used in its products, unlocked the doors to its eco-protected property.

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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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Field Marketing Events Are on the Rise: Smaller, localized events are gaining popularity for their agility and relevance. Sustainability is Top of Mind: More programs are being built with environmental and social impact in mind. From carbon offsets to local sourcing, sustainability is no longer optional.

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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. That spending directly supports local jobs, sustains small businesses, and fuels the economymaking inbound travel the largest service export for the United States.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

Voices from across our membership highlight the need for measures that unlock long-term investment, ease operational costs and strengthen the UKs competitiveness as a global destination for business events and tourism. Together, we can work towards solutions that support our industry’s sustainability and growth.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2023

Louisa Watson, Director of Marketing at Wyboston Lakes Resort and Sustainability Director of beam has been recognised as Sustainability Industry Champion at the prestigious Greengage Sustainability Awards. It’s also great credit to our whole team that the venue has again been recognised for its sustainability initiatives.”

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Event Marketer

MAY 16, 2022

As corporations pledge to be more sustainable, the event industry seeks lasting solutions. In an era of climate and pandemic disruption, event marketers are embracing a new chapter that addresses consumer and corporate expectations surrounding sustainability and safety. THE PANDEMIC EFFECT. CORPORATE MESSAGING.

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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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Event Marketer

JANUARY 30, 2023

Much like event professionals, destination marketers are in the business of brand-building, content creation and engaging targets face-to-face to showcase the value proposition of a particular city, state or country. So we rounded up seven ideas to add to your experiential strategy, each inspired by destination marketing tactics.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Australia Is Back Robin Mack of Tourism Australia emphasized that, following the pandemic, the destination is rebounding robustly. market, were now seeing connectivity improvements with direct links from Dallas, L.A. Discussing the trends shaping the industry, Swanson noted the increasing importance of sustainability and innovation.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The “ Pathways to Clarity ” theme carried throughout with numerous exhibitors, suppliers and presenters focusing on sustainable practices while many emphasized the importance of inclusion and mental wellness through design within the events, tourism and hospitality industries. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2024

More than 60 conference sessions have been confirmed for this year’s World Travel Market London , bringing together leading experts and ministers, helping WTM cement its reputation as the world’s most influential travel and tourism event. Emerging Technology’s Potential for Good in Tourism is this year’s theme.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. Cultural & Heritage Marketing Council.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

We saw this in action during Smart Meetings’ Culinary Experience , held at Paris Las Vegas this past August, where the audience learned how F&B offerings can provide an excellent opportunity for sustainable planning. This is compared to just 37 percent who believe it’s most important for a company to make money for shareholders.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Since their move to the UAE in 2023, the company has established a strong reputation in the region, delivering high-profile events such as COP28, the Dubai Business Forum for Dubai Chambers, the AVPN Global Conference and the Capital Market Summit for Dubai Financial Market. In 2023, the Emirate recorded 1.22

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Diversity, sustainability and violent crime were on the agenda for Destinations International Annual Convention 2022 in Toronto, Canada, this week along with a host of other social issues destination marketing organizations are taking on as they emerge from Covid empowered to address a larger mission of getting heads in beds.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Louisville Tourism has promoted Morgan and Lundy to marketing manager roles and hired Clements as convention sales assistant. Morgan now handles promotion and initiative marketing for tourism in the organization. Lundy now handles marketing for the convention sales and destination service departments.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

He brings over 30 years of expertise in the travel and tourism industry and has served in executive roles local to the region for 15 years. Jay Tusa Jay Tusa, Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau appoints Tusa as tourism director.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

That’s why more event planners are shifting their strategy to sustained events programs. A sustained events program refers to hosting multiple smaller events throughout the year rather than putting all your resources into one major event. Why The Shift Towards Sustained Events In Modern Event Planning Strategies?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

We’ve had a great opportunity to slow down and really think about what was working, what wasn’t, and how to bring things back even better than before—and now we get to act on that.”. – Chris Riggins , destination marketing manager, Destination Bryan . It is wonderful to see more and more meetings going in a sustainable direction.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Personalization, accessibility and sustainable practices power the 70,000-square-foot visitor experience. It’s fitting that the crown jewel of the single biggest investment in Scotch whisky tourism is located on Princes Street. SUSTAINABILITY. So it’s definitely something that we keep within our focus. ACCESSIBILITY.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2021

From all-encompassing “ecotourism” to the holistic cadence of “ regenerative travel ,” and the localized “community-based tourism,” to the umbrella of “ethical travel.” While the impacts of tourism don’t get the same media spotlight as the coronavirus , they’re just as volatile. It’s a trend with many names and faces.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

In-market managing directors for countries all over the world reported on trends in consumer sentiment, government policies and all-important airlift limitations. The luxury China market wants personalized and outdoor, active experiences. Authentic encounters, sustainability and premium travel are growing trends.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2024

Djokovic is appointed as director of sales and marketing. Prior to joining the resort, she gained several years of sales and marketing experience, particularly with private club organizations. Simon, Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) Simon is appointed as sales manager at Georgia International Convention Center (GICC).

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2024

Spencer is appointed as senior vice president of sales & marketing, luxury, lifestyle & Hawaii. He brings over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and hospitality to his new role, in which he will oversee an integrated sales, marketing and communications strategy for Highgate’s Hawaii portfolio.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

VisitScotland Business Events will play host to the second meeting of 2024 for The Strategic Alliance of the National Bureaux of Europe , a network of 29 national destination marketing organisations, on 5 – 6 September 2024 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa in Edinburgh.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Virginia Beach’s agricultural industry tells a story beyond economics Every morning David Trimmer wakes up thinking about the viability, sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry in Virginia Beach. We would sell stuff at markets and we would sell it through stores and sell it through wholesalers,” he says.

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 21, 2020

It is about over-tourism. And finally this tale is about sustainable cities: places where people want to live, not simply, where they must live. The 2019 Christmas market was held in Princes Street Gardens. The Edinburgh Christmas market. Something else made the 2019 market unusual. Or unwanted tour buses in Paris.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Her leadership and passion for exceptional service, alongside a focus on sustainability and innovation, position her perfectly to lead RCP London Events and its sister venue, Spaces at the Spine in Liverpool. ” Jo’s appointment marks an exciting chapter for both RCP’s venues as they continue to grow in both reputation and reach.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

.” Both venues share a commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and promoting East London as a vibrant hub for sports, entertainment, and tourism. Alberto Cambus – Director of Sales and Marketing, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Copper Box Arena, a venue renowned for hosting a vibrant mix of world-class events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The director of a luxury Gloucestershire hotel has taken on the new Chair of The Stroud Tourism Forum – offering a fresh new perspective on sustainable tourism across the Stroud Valleys region. It’s because of this that sustainable tourism is high on our agenda.”

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Smart Meetings

JULY 18, 2022

Event planners and marketers looking to produce engaging experiences while reducing their overall carbon footprint can now do so in the heart of paradise: Hawaii. Putting Sustainability in Action. Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

In panel discussions and in a release prior to the event, participants mentioned: Clean Beauty & Self-care : Healthy and natural ingredients; sustainable sourcing; plastic-free packaging, along with diversity and inclusivity in brand leadership and treatments, are more important than ever.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Mendiratta will deliver the closing address at the UK Policy Forum and Dr Wurdemann will join Stephanie Newton of Marketing Manchester and Laura Wilson of VisitAberdeenshire on the session How Ambassadors Influence Growth.

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