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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 2016, the venue even opened a ride, The Slide, at the ArcelorMittal Orbit, which doubles as the United Kingdom’s tallest public art piece.

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Spring Break! Far Out Incentive Destinations

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The Malecon Boardwalk is more than a haven for partying spring-breakers—it is a cultural and artistic collaborative venue for locals and visitors alike. With easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment and historic venues overlooking the city arind the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena offers accessible luxury and memorable experiences.

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Spring Break! Far Out Incentive Destinations

Smart Meetings

The Malecon Boardwalk is more than a haven for partying spring-breakers—it is a cultural and artistic collaborative venue for locals and visitors alike. With easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment and historic venues overlooking the city and the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena offers accessible luxury and memorable experiences.

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Smart Moves in Denver, Laguna Beach and More

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Born and raised in Florida, and with extensive experience in the tourism industry, as well as strong marketing and leadership skills, Beirnes is well equipped to maintain and increase the organization’s and destination’s success as he oversees all aspects of tourism marketing, program development and more.

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Arabian Travel Market Swears by Live Events, But Won’t Give Up on Virtual Yet

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This year also witnessed the debut of the ATM Draper-Aladdin Start-up Competition , which saw 15 travel, tourism, and hospitality innovators pitch for up to $500,000 of funding. Even at ATM, we still have health and safety measures across the venue, we adhere to the rules of the government.

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Austrade

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Austrade’s role is to advance Australia’s international trade, education, investment, and tourism interests by providing information, advice and services to businesses, education institutions, tourism operators, governments and citizens. This included deployment of an offline mode and a local partner in China for onsite support.

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Destinations International Helms Meetings Industry Diversity Study

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Travelers from Canada, China, Mexico, U.K. This can mean anything from focusing on locally owned venues and attractions, to partnering with smaller organization on the ground in their meeting destinations. will be surveyed starting in early 2022, with results available in Spring of ’22.