Articles tagged “destinations”

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Executive Q&A: How Destination Canada Is Leading the Way in Sustainable Business Events

As sustainability becomes increasingly vital in the world of meetings and events, planners and destination marketing organizations must adopt a strategic approach to improving their practices. Trends indicate that this work will become more important than ever in 2023.

Destination Canada + Skift | 3 months ago

Executive Q&A: How Destination Canada Is Leading the Way in Sustainable Business Events
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Inside Abu Dhabi’s Thriving Artificial Intelligence Scene

Strong government investment, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, and a robust collaboration network have made Abu Dhabi an emerging global hub for artificial intelligence — and an increasingly attractive destination for meetings and events catering to this sector.

Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau + Skift | 6 months ago

Inside Abu Dhabi’s Thriving Artificial Intelligence Scene

Tourism

Summer Tourism Feels Squeeze From School Start Dates Moving Earlier

To fully capitalize on summer, tourism industry stakeholders will need to adjust their strategies to win over tourist traffic and dollars within a shorter period of time.

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago

Summer Tourism Feels Squeeze From School Start Dates Moving Earlier
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Meet the Québec City Scientists Who Are Changing How We Think About Gold

European-style Québec City is both a charming urban area surrounded by natural beauty and a hot spot for innovation and activity in biomedical engineering — with one exciting application being the use of gold in medical treatments.

Destination Canada + Skift | 7 months ago

Meet the Québec City Scientists Who Are Changing How We Think About Gold

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New Zealand Considers Official Name Change

New Zealand may be getting an official name change in our lifetime. The New Zealand Parliament might change the country’s name to Aotearoa, which is Māori for “long white cloud,” and restore cities and towns to their original Māori names. Shedding the island’s colonial names could sustainably boost its tourism industry. When historically marginalized communities…

Dawit Habtemariam | 8 months ago
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Meet the Ottawa Innovators Pushing Advanced Manufacturing in New Directions

Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, is not only an enchanting place to visit, but it is also a hub of innovation and collaboration in the fast-moving field of advanced manufacturing, particularly in applying next-generation technologies to biomechanics.

Destination Canada + Skift | 8 months ago

Meet the Ottawa Innovators Pushing Advanced Manufacturing in New Directions
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Tourism

Abu Dhabi’s New Campaign Stakes a Claim on Summer Holidays

As travel restrictions ease and the world opens up, Abu Dhabi is promising to deliver visitors their best summer yet with its new ‘Summer Like You Mean It’ campaign, which positions the UAE capital as a top-of-mind destination that can be explored, with unique and memorable experiences.

Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau + Skift | 9 months ago

Abu Dhabi’s New Campaign Stakes a Claim on Summer Holidays

Tourism

Puerto Rico’s Recovery Offers These Lessons for Global Tourism

Puerto Rico tourism, bolstered by Airbnb when hotels were shut, has had a noteworthy comeback. But if travel and living have blended, then the island's fiscal and political woes can't be overlooked.

Dennis Schaal | 9 months ago

Puerto Rico’s Recovery Offers These Lessons for Global Tourism

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Why It Pays to Host Events Where Urban Renewal Is a Priority

Old warehouses and unused industrial spaces are finding new beginnings in so-called second-tier cities. As Baltimore invests in nine massive revitalization projects, the developments are breathing new life into the community while creating opportunities for event organizers to deliver unforgettable experiences at affordable price points.

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Why It Pays to Host Events Where Urban Renewal Is a Priority
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5 Ways Destinations Can Harness the Power of Localhood Stories

In an age of ever-shrinking attention spans, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) need to rethink their engagement tactics. In this video, Dan Holowack, co-founder and CEO of CrowdRiff, shares how visual stories can uniquely enable destination storytelling and drive meaningful results.

CrowdRiff + Skift | 10 months ago

5 Ways Destinations Can Harness the Power of Localhood Stories