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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

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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 Moves in Reno, Paradise Coast and More

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He brings over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, most recently serving as assistant airport director, strategy and development at Pensacola International airport, where he implemented strategic planning initiatives to foster local economic growth and sustainable tourism practices.

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Smart Moves in Rancho Mirage, Atlantic City and More

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Visit Greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California, appointed Bruggemans director of sustainability and community engagement. Royal Uno All Inclusive Resort & Spa in Cancun, Mexico, welcomed Gutiérrez as rooms division manager. Most recently, he was front desk manager at ME Cabo in Mexico. Lauren Bruggemans.

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Exhibition Place GM Laura Purdy to Chair New North American Chapter of UFI

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and Pepe Navarro from Tarsus/Informa (Mexico). I am proud to serve on the newly established UFI North America Chapter and to be representing Canada alongside my esteemed peers from the USA and Mexico. CONTACT: Alexandra Serrano, Exhibition Place, Manager, Marketing and Communications, aserrano@explace.on.ca.

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Destinations Brace for Incoming Seaweed Bloom

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Resorts and organizations partner to solve an ecological disaster The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, otherwise known as the massive seaweed blob, is currently heading for the coastline of South Florida, and the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and is guaranteed to be problematic every time it washes ashore.

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SIAL America 2023 Kicks Off in Las Vegas

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Canada, Colombia and Mexico will be participating in this year’s hosted buyer program along with major retailers, including 7-Eleven, Blue Apron, Aldi and Harmon’s. Canada, Mexico and Oman will also be participating. market,” she says. Content will address what sustainability means from the ground up.

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When Your Supply Chain Is Human

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Team members from SA Expeditions take part in a kayak excursion during a team summit in Merida, Mexico. SA Expeditions’ tours focus on conserving important cultural and natural resources, like a shamanic ceremony in Merida, Mexico. I think philosophically, for us, we talk about like baking in sustainability,” Stanziano said.

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