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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

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Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In 2018, international visitors accounted for 81% of Bangkok’s tourism spend. Paris and 10. Bangkok Skyline. Bangkok came in at No.

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European Union Says “Yes” to Vaccinated U.S. Tourists

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In speaking to CNN, Greece’s tourism minister Harry Theoharis said the country “is taking these baby steps, the start of a gradual opening process that will lead to a full opening of tourism in Greece on May 14. During the weeks ahead we will be making adjustments.”. The discussion being had between the EU and U.S.

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The Business of Events: First speakers and contributors confirmed for UK Policy Forum

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Before joining the BBC, Nick worked as the Guardian’s Chief Political Correspondent and as its European Editor based in Brussels. She also inspires new generations of event professionals by lecturing in Events and Tourism at the University of Hertfordshire.

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VisitScotland takes innovation to Europe

Event Industry News

VisitScotland Business Events hosted more than 50 guests, representing 33 global associations, for an evening of innovation and collaboration at Scotland House in Brussels. Scotland is looking to forge a new narrative away from a ‘tourism’ model, which typically emphasises on venues and access.

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Scottish cities account for 24% of all major association meetings in the UK

Event Industry News

Amanda Ferguson, head of business tourism, Convention Edinburgh said: “I’m delighted to see Edinburgh position in the top 30 of the ICCA World Rankings again. Last June, the Edinburgh International Conference Centre hosted the European Orthodontics Society Congress, which welcomed more than 2,500 delegates from across mainland Europe.

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Leading industry experts join second The Hague Convention Bureau panel discussion

Event Industry News

The webinar tomorrow (7th May) from 1600-1700 CET will be moderated by Eric Bakermans, Director of Marketing Meetings, Conventions & Events, The Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions. The panellists are: · Christian Mutschlechner, Independent Meeting Industry Specialist. Carina Bauer, CEO IMEX Group.

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IMEX America Proves VR is More Than a Trend

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The tourism company also announced a new app coming in November that will also offer the virtual platform. At Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME), held in Melbourne, Singapore Tourism was recognized for having the most innovative booth. See for yourself at [link]. Radisson Red. in November in Minneapolis.

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