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Cannabis Tourism is Going Mainstream

Smart Meetings

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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Meet Blackpool becomes a member of ABPCO, beam and Tourism Management Institute

Event Industry News

Meet Blackpool has announced it has become a member of three key industry associations: the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO), beam and the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), further cementing the town’s dedication to the global events and tourism sectors.

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Accessible tourism conference comes to South Yorkshire

Event Industry News

A tourism conference will take place in the Dearne Valley next month to discuss the opportunities for improving access for disabled people. The one-day ‘Dearne Valley Access Exchange’ conference will bring experts together from the tourism industry across the UK to discuss the opportunities for enhanced accessibility in the area.

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

Smart Meetings

As that eases, it could not only help increase the ability to bring attendees to conferences from China, but other countries as well as Chinese visitors have been rerouting through neighboring destinations to get to their California events. Department of Transportation has limited the number of flights into the United State from China.

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Ottawa Tourism strategically aligns major association congresses with premier sporting events to maximise offering

Event Industry News

As part of its innovative approach to business events, major events, tourism and event hosting, Ottawa Tourism is further aligning its focus on major association congresses with leading sporting events.

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

Smart Meetings

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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Meet Blackpool becomes a member of ABPCO, beam and Tourism Management Institute

Prestige Events Magazine

Meet Blackpool has announced it has become a member of three key industry associations: the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO), beam and the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), further cementing the town’s dedication to the global events and tourism sectors.

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