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hotel demand and room revenue is unlikely to happen until 2023 and 2024, respectively, according to the slightly downgraded STR and Tourism Economics forecast released at the 2020 Hotel Data Conference on August 13. In fact, full recovery for U.S.

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MAY 29, 2024

Here’s how meeting planners can organize professional gatherings that fulfill that dream. Arizona Office of Tourism Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A comprehensive travel survey recognizes this historic day World Tourism Day takes place each year on September 27. It was established by the United Nations in 1980 to commemorate the same day in 1970 when the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Statues were adopted. travel and tourism industry generated $1.9

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APRIL 18, 2023

With cannabis gaining momentum in state legislations and shedding its stigma to be more visible in mainstream culture, cannabis travel and tourism is a fast-rising market. Some people consider me a subject matter expert in cannabis and hemp travel and tourism. Q: How would you define your professional title?

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

Skift Take: The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau has a new name: Meet Boston. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings. Along with a the brand refresh comes a new campaign centered on diversity, while keeping the city's rich history in focus.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Skift Take: Meeting planners have the option to settle for pre-packaged events to make their lives easier. Bermuda Tourism Authority Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Or they can collaborate with destinations on unique event themes that create unforgettable, lasting memories.

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

Walton County Tourism Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings We showcased some of the best events of 2023 at our virtual summit and asked event professionals in attendance about what they’re doing to change their own approaches to building a community.

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JUNE 28, 2023

Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Visit Milwaukee's new campaign adds a layer of NFT-powered digital art collectibles to a Pokemon Go-style scavenger hunt game, all in the name of driving interest in local art and culture.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

It needs tourism, including groups, but its residents—especially but not only Native Hawaiians—have been increasingly upset about overtourism and degradation of the state’s fragile environment and treasured cultural sites. The post Qurator: Hawaii’s New, All-encompassing Tourism Certification Program appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JULY 6, 2023

Suffice it to say, the general public in both North America and Canada are eager to travel while also welcoming tourism and events back to their respective communities much in the vein of the storied “before times.” with two-thirds of Canadian sentiment pointing to the approval of boosting tourism, regardless of resident age.

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JANUARY 17, 2025

Thinking about a Caribbean locale for your next meeting or event? As always, Smart Travel is here to keep you up-to-date on the latest must-read travel and tourism news. Vincent and the Grenadines On Thursday, the minister of tourism of St. New options for meeting profs are Sandals St. ” Booking is open now.

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MAY 24, 2023

Skift Take: For today's attendees, bleisure travel isn't just about beaches, outdoor adventures, and sophisticated meeting venues — they want a destination that will also deliver authentic local charm alongside a strong sustainability record. Find out why South Walton, Florida, is perfectly positioned to meet this new demand.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

How to Help MICE Colleagues With the full extent of damage from the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires still being evaluated, many in the meetings and events industry are stepping up to find meaningful ways to support those impacted. 20-23) The Society of Thoracic Surgeons STS Annual Meeting (Jan. 24-26) TheFitExpo Los Angeles 2025 (Jan.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

Skift Take: As Saudi Arabia rapidly expands its meetings industry, Western companies are learning that success requires more than just signing contracts it demands a thoughtful and culturally aware approach to business relationships. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The role corporate social responsibility plays in real-world impact The meetings industry is grounded in impact—and not just for attendees. As such, many meeting profs are finding CSR approaches to be more and more essential to their events.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

The highly-anticipated Skift Meetings Forum returns for its second edition, preceding the prestigious Skift Global Forum. Engage in dynamic roundtable discussions that dive deep into the pressing issues facing the meetings industry. Expect hard-hitting conversations with top-level executives facilitated by seasoned editors.

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: This approval is pivotal for the city as it prepares to close the Austin Convention Center for four years while it is completely redeveloped.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Editor’s Note: This is the first edition of Meetings Uncovered—Smart Meetings’ newest column focused on keeping you up to speed with the latest news in the hospitality industry. . These are missed birthday parties, graduations, time with loved ones and important meetings.”. Read more here. Read more here.

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JUNE 27, 2024

We reveal how event planners can inject the unexpected into their next off-site meeting by seeking out classic activities with a dash of quirkiness, creativity, and place. Arizona Office of Tourism Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Skift Take: With industrial buildings transformed into state-of-the-art venues, a growing reputation as the “Silicon Valley of Europe,” and a blossoming tourism industry, discover why Poland is becoming a first choice for event and meeting planners worldwide. Polish Tourism Organisation Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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JULY 19, 2023

Arizona Office of Tourism Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Here are three ways to help your attendees unplug from their devices, reconnect with the moment, and recharge their own batteries.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Scott Beck has his work cut out as the new president and CEO of the San Francisco Travel Association. The city still hasn’t rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, and a negative perception prevails, but Beck says he is up for the challenge.

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APRIL 18, 2024

Meet in Ireland, a brand of Tourism Ireland & Tourism Northern Ireland Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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MAY 7, 2024

Skift Take: Gone are the days of fly-in, fly-out meetings and events. Curated in partnership with the Arizona Office of Tourism, here are seven ways to create authentic event experiences in tune with local nature, culture, and history. Arizona Office of Tourism Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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JANUARY 4, 2023

Skift Take: How consummate teamwork and collaboration attract major sporting events year after year, creating major economic benefits, tourism spending, brand appeal, and lasting legacies. Jeff Heilman Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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AUGUST 30, 2024

Vincent, launches November 5 Read More : New and Renovated: Meetings in International Cities The Top 3 Travel Startups Breaking the Charts With global travel making impressive gains since the height of the Covid pandemic in 2020, some startups in the industry are seeing a boom in funding and sales. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka documented 1.2

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Skift Take: Tourism officials told visitors and groups to stay home after last month's wildfire, but they overcorrected. Rayna Katz Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Maui needs visitors and now it's struggling to get back group business.

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Skift Take: As Providence taps into funding from its newly approved tourism improvement district, it is looking for novel ways to attract meetings. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings. Leveraging unique public events like WaterFire is proving a popular approach.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

and China Drive Business Travel Recovery A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts business travel spending will reach a new height of $1.5 While virtual meetings kept people connected during the pandemic, in-person engagements are proving more critical than ever.” trillion by the end of 2024.

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MAY 2, 2024

In this episode of Meeting of the Minds, Smart Meetings sits down with Janette Roush, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Digital for New York City Tourism & Conventions, and Sindhu Srivastava, CEO of We Crush Events and MeaningfulData, to explore the potential of AI in the events industry.

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MAY 17, 2022

Buenos Aires is gearing up to reclaim its position as a top destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions – the MICE market – in South America. About 2,500 people signed up, including 81 international buyers, of which half set up meetings with Visit BA. Buenos Aires might also be getting a hand soon.

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MAY 17, 2022

A weeklong event in Buenos Aires acted as the unofficial relaunch of the meetings sector after the pandemic slump. But recovering lost ground — just 20 percent of the business is back — while dealing with new hybrid models could take about two years, tourism officials admit. Buenos Aires is gearing up to reclaim its […].

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MARCH 2, 2023

Arizona Office of Tourism Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Discover eleven inspiring ideas grounded in real-world Arizona adventures, and download the accompanying free planner checklist to make sure your outdoor event goes off without a hitch.

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APRIL 15, 2024

Skift Take: Explore how Visit Phoenix leverages meetings and events as powerful engines for economic growth and community engagement, redefining the impact of destination marketing beyond the confines of tourism. Visit Phoenix Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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JANUARY 9, 2025

Skift Take: Devastating wildfires in parts of Los Angeles forced the closure of tourist attractions and meeting venues. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Multiple events have been postponed, and one convention center has been converted into an evacuation center.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Tourism Calgary Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Convention centers may already be the top venue choice for many events, but they can be so much more than just the practical default option. Discover three ways to leverage your venue partnership for an unforgettable event experience.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

Here are five ways meeting planners can design intimate experiences that leave leaders rejuvenated, inspired, and ready to hit the ground running upon their return. Bermuda Tourism Authority Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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