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FEBRUARY 8, 2025

In a quest to better understand what is really happening in Southern California after the well-publicized fires last month, we asked Los Angeles Tourism President and CEO Adam Burke what meeting professionals can expect when they arrive. He described a city physically intact, but mourning emotional losses and eager to return to work and life.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy. Tourism Ministers of G7 Gather for the First Time in Florence, Italy The first-ever tourism-sector meeting of the G7 nations began on Wednesday, signaling an increased focus on tourism’s impact on global economies and societies.

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AUGUST 12, 2024

The high-profile Ministers’ Summit at World Travel Market in association with UN Tourism and WTTC will see more than 50 tourism dignitaries and leaders from across the globe debate the potential for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to transform the tourism industry.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

He stressed that the business events industry needs to lobby beyond the Minister for Tourism so that all government departments understand the impacts of job creation, education and innovation. PCMA President Sherrif Karamat set the tone by challenging DMOs to reinvent themselves as ‘Destination Stewards’.

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MAY 21, 2025

Tourism workers in Long Beach, another Olympics and Paralympics host city, are also battling for a similar Olympic win. Learn more: How to Manage Union Strikes at Event Venues Although the Olympics as well as other major tourism events are on the citys horizon, its undeniable that L.A. tourism is currently challenged.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. Adriel Terbeche Adriel Terbeche, Visit Anaheim Terbeche joins Visit Anaheim as vice president of tourism and international sales.

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APRIL 25, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here to provide you with the latest must-read travel and tourism news. Connectivity is increasingly recognized as the driving force behind the future of travel and tourism, said Danielle Curtis, exhibition director for ATM.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

Los Angeles Tourism has established a dedicated landing page for the American Red Cross , where theyll be matching all donations dollar for dollar up to $25,000. We are grateful that San Diego and our tourism community are able to offer a safe place to stay for those affected by the wildfires, with special accommodation rates and offers.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

His impact reached far beyond his achievements with The Celtic Collection and ICC Wales and he leaves an indelible mark on the hospitality, tourism and events industries in the United Kingdom.” “Ian was an inspirational business leader whose vision and dedication elevated the Celtic Manor Resort to global excellence.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy. Tourism Ministers of G7 Gather for the First Time in Florence, Italy The first-ever tourism-sector meeting of the G7 nations began on Wednesday, signaling an increased focus on tourism’s impact on global economies and societies.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

Blenheim Palace is setting a benchmark for sustainable tourism and conservation, becoming a destination of choice for the conscious traveller. ” Blenheim Palaces dedication to sustainability earned them the accolade of Sustainable Tourism Provider of the Year at the UKinbound Awards for Excellence 2024.

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

As more planners and partners in hospitality and tourism incorporate sustainability into their business models, it becomes a need-to-have, rather than a nice-to-have. The world of sustainable events is bigger than ever.

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MARCH 13, 2024

Skift Take: The nonprofit Tourism Diversity Matters faces a scandal involving workplace bullying – its executive director has been fired, and the organization's founder and president has stepped down. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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MARCH 25, 2025

The conference emphasized the power of California tourism as an economic, social and cultural force for good. Read More : How to Nurture Future Leaders Brisa Bergfeld, a third-year major in Tourism and Destination Management , said: The thing that I will take away from this conference is the confidence I now have in this industry.

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JANUARY 23, 2025

Skift Take: Live tourism is reshaping cities, economies, and how we connect. But as global leaders at the World Economic Forum discussed, a sustainable future for these mega-gatherings depends on much more than just filling seats. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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APRIL 23, 2025

A groundbreaking collaboration between UK event planners, Switzerland Tourism and transport partners has redefined sustainable MICE travel. In April, 35 event professionals swapped planes for trains on a best-in-class study trip to Switzerland, earning a Distinction in ESG from sustainability experts event:decision.

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JUNE 13, 2025

Regional growth : Events can play a pivotal role in delivering the Government’s levelling-up agenda through jobs, tourism and regeneration. Connectivity : Pleased to see plans for better transport and digital infrastructure which will also support event activity across the UK.

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MAY 20, 2025

RXs World Travel Market London today announced that Chris Carter-Chapman has been named as the new Event Director of WTM London, the worlds most influential travel and tourism event. The annual WTM London event returns to Excel London on 4-6 November, 2025. I am deeply privileged to be able to play a role in making this vision a reality.

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AUGUST 30, 2024

Global Wellness Tourism Rapidly Rising From its 2020 low of $801.6 trillion by 2030, global wellness tourism has been steadily performing with record gains. The post Smart Travel: Sri Lanka’s Tourism Industry Booms, American Airlines Fare Sale, Top Travel Startups and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

İsmail Bütün, general manager of the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), commented, “Hosting EMEC 2025 is a monumental opportunity for Türkiye to showcase its position on the global MICE stage.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Our innovative eco-friendly programs and initiatives are designed to protect our surroundings, minimise our carbon footprint and promote green tourism and this accolade is just another testament to our hard work and dedication to follow through on those commitments.”

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APRIL 15, 2025

The event will include sustainability and demographic shift insights from Sam Cande – Consultancy Director and Sustainability Trainer at Greengage, business intelligence and market outlooks from Nick Brooks-Sykes – Director of Tourism at Marketing Manchester, and the latest benchmarking data, highlighting revenue opportunities and cost (..)

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MAY 30, 2025

As always, Smart Travel has you covered with the latest travel and tourism headlines you need to know. The fund will support pioneering projects that elevate tourism experiencesthink immersive cultural events, digital festivals and sustainability-first initiatives. Feel like the future of travel is already here?

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

Dan, who was previously National Sales Manager – Conference and Events at Butlins, has over 20 years’ experience within the tourism and hospitality industry. Prior to his role at Butlins he led national sales at Center Parcs UK and has also worked for The Thomas Cook Group.

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APRIL 11, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here with the latest must-know updates in travel and tourism. Fijis Loloma Hour Encourages Travelers to Give Back Fijis newest tourism initiative invites visitors to do more than just unwind on its beautiful beaches. With 1 million visitors in 2024, Fiji is experiencing record tourism numbers.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Skift Take: Julie Coker, president and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority, is heading to the Big Apple to help revitalize business travel and group business. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

A global event of this magnitude will provide a fantastic platform for Wales to showcase its food, drink, hospitality and tourism industries,” added Mr Watkins.

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JUNE 12, 2025

It lays the foundation for meaningful dialogue, innovation, and collaboration across every facet of the travel and tourism industry.” The opening day – Tuesday 4 November – sees the WTM Global Travel Report, sustainability summit and geo-economics summit taking place from 11am on the yellow, purple and orange stages respectively.

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MARCH 7, 2025

Aintree Racecourse , part of The Jockey Club Venues , has won Business Events Venue of the year at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Their efforts have earned them a Gold accreditation with Green Tourism and first place in the Sustainability category at the London Venue Awards. Over the past four years, with the above initiatives in place, the venue has cut its delegate carbon footprint by 69% and is working towards a goal of carbon neutrality by 2030​.

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JANUARY 10, 2025

is on track to welcome 90 million visitors one year ahead of the goal outlined by the National Travel and Tourism Strategy report. tourism ecosystem. Read More: Celebrate World Tourism Day What is the biggest challenge to growing incoming global travel? That number is up from 79 million in 2019. Travel Association and the U.S.

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

Tourism Fiji Announces Record-Breaking Numbers Tourism Fiji has released its latest arrivals numbers, with a record 822,253 visitors between January and October of this year, a 6.5% The future of tourism in Fiji is bright, with exciting new developments and global recognition for our hospitality.

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JUNE 12, 2025

It was heartening for our team in Frankfurt – headed up by our new Business Tourism and Events Strategic Lead Linda Best – to speak to organisers from Australia, Indonesia, Spain and USA, who were particularly interested in our business events and cultural offer.” Birmingham and the West Midlands is making an impression internationally.

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MARCH 21, 2025

He has sat on multiple Failte Ireland tourism strategy committees including the committee that oversaw the creation and implementation of the tourism brand for Dublin.

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MARCH 26, 2025

Destinations signed up already include Canadian destinations Toronto, Vancouver and Banff; Miami, Boston and Las Vegas in the US; Tourism Ireland and Istanbul, while hotels and venues guaranteed to appear include Barcelo, The Hoxton and Butlins Conference & Events.

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MAY 29, 2025

His welcome address will underline the sectors role in driving business, inclusion, tourism and innovation. Opening the event will be Jack Rankin – MP for Windsor and officer of the APPG for Events – who will share his insights on the importance of the events industry to the UK economy and its wider social and cultural impact.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Steve Knight, Senior Business Tourism Manager at the West Midlands Growth Company, said: “Securing the 12 th International Ceramics Congress in Birmingham is a fantastic result and we look forward to hosting hundreds of global ceramics professionals to our young, friendly and accessible destination in four years’ time.

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