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From our Experts: DMO Funding – a New Frontier?

From GainingEdge, by Gary Grimmer: If destination marketing organisations (DMO) are to receive funds derived from private sources, there would need to be a mechanism by which the City imposes a levy or tax and then provides the resulting funding to the DMO. That could be through a hotel tax, or a district levy or…

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Destination NE England and Partner GDS Launch Regenerative Framework

From Destination North East England: In partnership with the Global Destination Sustainability Movement, Destination North East England has delivered a first-of-its-kind, world-leading Regenerative Visitor Economy Framework that will support our visitor economy to work together to co-create sustainable and circular strategies and develop mindsets and skillsets that enable destinations and communities to thrive and regenerate….

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Patrick Bontinck

CEO, visit.brussels

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After four years of study at the Ecole Hôtelière (Hotel School) in Lausanne (Switzerland), it was quite natural that his career should be oriented toward this sector. From 1998 to 2009, he worked with Martins Hotels, overseeing the development, management, and acquisition of hotels. His diverse expertise spans business management, hotel development, marketing, and team…

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Tracy Halliwell: The Legacy of Hosting Mega-Sporting Events

From Conference & Meetings World: Mega events such as the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, and the FIFA World Cup can transform host countries. Savvy MICE professionals should monitor them to predict future hotspots. Mega sports events can have a mega economic impact on a host country, region, or city. How you assess the financial…

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Destination Canada Launches Canada’s Business Events’ Sustainability Storybook

From Event Industry News: Destination Canada’s Business Events team has launched the latest resource to come from its Canadian Business Events Sustainability Plan, Canada’s Sustainability Storybook. This sustainability storybook shares initiatives from communities which actively host business events and presents turnkey solutions to inspire and challenge business events decision-makers, planners, sustainability professionals and host destinations,…

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BestCities: Pioneering Legacy in Global Conferences

From BestCities: In the dynamic world of international conferences and business events, few organizations have left as indelible a mark as BestCities Global Alliance. By leveraging its network of premier global destinations, BestCities has reshaped the conference industry and established a legacy of profound, lasting impact. From fostering groundbreaking research collaborations to inspiring transformative policy…

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OUTRAGE & OPTIMISM: GDS-Movement Chief Airs Frustration

From Digital Tourism Think Tank: In episode 7 of our “Backstage Leadership Conversations” podcast series, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism, we learn from Guy Bigwood, CEO of the GDS-Movement, about the critical role that destinations play in driving sustainability and the innovative solutions being implemented to address climate change…

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11 September 2024

Feeling the Pulse Webinar

Are you telling your destination story with authenticity and authority? With confidence and credibility? With heart and hard data? Are you greenwashing without knowing it? Embody your sustainability essence with us! Join us for a dynamic 1.5-hour webinar on 11 September at 17.30 CET exploring sustainability storytelling and communications for destinations!

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10 September 2024

Feeling the Pulse Webinar

Are you telling your destination story with authenticity and authority? With confidence and credibility? With heart and hard data? Are you greenwashing without knowing it? Embody your sustainability essence with us! Join us for a dynamic 1.5-hour webinar on 10 September at 09.00 CET exploring sustainability storytelling and communications for destinations!

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Where Talent Meets Tech and Connectivity

From AMI: With an expanding economy and a reputation as one of the world’s key financial hubs, Singapore is booming. Nearly half of all regional headquarters in Asia are now based in the city-state, partly fuelled by an exodus from Hong Kong but also prompted by the government’s support for the most future-focused industries and…

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City Travel Report Reveals European City Tourism Booms

From City Destinations Alliance: The 20th edition of the City Travel Report by CityDNA (formerly known as the CityDNA Benchmarking Report) reveals a steady growth in European city tourism, as cities achieved an average increase of 13.7% in 2023. The report, featuring results from 117 European cities, showcases the remarkable progress made in the post-pandemic…

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Building Inclusive, Safe, Resilient and Sustainable Cities

From BestCities: In 2015, all United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity across the planet. At its heart are 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) urging all countries to implement strategies to improve health and education, reduce inequality, spur economic growth, and tackle climate…

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