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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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

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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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 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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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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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The countrys tourism board has teamed up with a leading travel app to spread the word on why you should keep its hat in the ring. As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read news in the travel and tourism industry. Yet another major airline has announced plans for new direct flights for your attendees.

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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

APRIL 27, 2021

Smart Meetings loves recognizing talented hospitality professionals who will help the industry evolve as we get back to meeting, so when we heard that Destinations International had announced their 2021 30 Under 30 class from convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards around the world, we wanted to get to know them better.

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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2023

A quest to find sustainable event experts leads to an emerging wine region in California’s Central Coast It’s not your imagination. This is more than a sustainability moment for meetings. The quest to design green meetings often feels like a greenhouse gas-cutting limbo game. Green meetings are here to stay.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2022

She is a past-chair of Destinations International, the international trade association for destination marketing organizations. During her time at Tacoma Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau, she was the first chair for the Washington Tourism Alliance, now State of Washington Tourism. Building on a Legacy.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Cheshire’s Just So Festival has been awarded the ‘Sustainable Tourism’ Award at the 14 th annual Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards. At the 2016 event the festival received a ‘Tourism Experience of the Year’ award. At the 2016 event the festival received a ‘Tourism Experience of the Year’ award.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The new DBA follows discussions held by Destinations International’s Large Market Roundtable, leading to the conclusion that more cooperation between convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) and business and event strategists is needed to maximize success for stakeholders. Tourism Diversity Matter Announces Expanded Team to Meet DEI Demand.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

Joelle Park Joelle Park Park is appointed to the role of senior vice president and chief marketing officer at BWH Hotels. In this executive role, Park will lead the company’s global marketing, brand strategy and communications. Shelby Luzzi Shelby Luzzi Luzzi is the first senior manager, sustainability, of Destination DC (DDC).

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The number of pre-qualified buyers attending this year’s World Travel Market London increased by 11 per cent compared to last year, with organisers of the world’s most influential travel and tourism event thrilled to confirm 5,049 world class buyers came through its doors, over three-days. billion in 2024, surpassing 2019 values.

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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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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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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 20, 2023

Wyboston Lakes Resort has continued with its plans to be more sustainable by adding six electric vehicle (EV) charging points, bringing the total to 30. Wyboston Lakes Resort is an industry pioneer in sustainability. www.wybostonlakes.co.uk

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Sustainable Luxury Sustainability is a topic constantly at the center of meetings and events industry conversation and it’s evolving as more than a trend to become a revolution of eco-friendly awareness in business standards of practice.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

But in recent years, sustainability has grown from a niche topic to a central focus in the industry. More planners than ever are including certain sustainable measures in their RFPs, looking for ways to reduce waste and even carbon accounting—keeping track of the carbon emissions produced throughout their events. Where was the plastic?

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

What’s more, Room2Grow has become an award-winning sustainability initiative picking up the innovation award from the IACC (International Association of Conference Centres) at their ‘IACC Europe Knowledge Festival’ held in conference in Holland recently. We have many more plans for our sustainability journey, so watch this space!”.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Visit Greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California, appointed Bruggemans director of sustainability and community engagement. Bringing over 20 years of tourism and hospitality experience to his new role, Trokey most recently worked for Visit Charlotte in North Carolina as national sales manager. Lauren Bruggemans. Will Trokey.

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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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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Meanwhile, the Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation supports workforce development by providing scholarships and opportunities. For some people CSR and sustainability are priorities. Meetings create an ecosystem that serves the community,” she explained. The property opened Nov. What do people see as worthwhile?

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