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Articles tagged “destinations”

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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 | 2 years 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 | 2 years 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 | 2 years 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 | 2 years ago

Puerto Rico’s Recovery Offers These Lessons for Global Tourism

Skift Meetings

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.

2 years ago
Why It Pays to Host Events Where Urban Renewal Is a Priority
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Tourism

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 | 2 years ago

5 Ways Destinations Can Harness the Power of Localhood Stories

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Conference Destinations Compete With Academic Firepower

This report ranks destinations based on representation in international association leadership. It introduces a “harnessing ratio” as an indicator of how well destinations are leveraging their intellectual capital to attract conventions.

2 years ago
Conference Destinations Compete With Academic Firepower

Tourism

Tourists Are Equally Satisfied Visiting Lesser-Known Places, Study Shows

If there's clear evidence that tourists are equally happy in lesser-visited areas, will the travel industry come together to rework those problematic bucket lists and spread tourism's benefits? Or will it continue to be economic recovery first, followed by more sustainability pledges?

Lebawit Lily Girma | 2 years ago

Tourists Are Equally Satisfied Visiting Lesser-Known Places, Study Shows

Tourism

Destinations Look Beyond Bad White-Label Tech to Drive Bookings Themselves

Destination marketers are skilled at helping travelers plan trips, but they're poor at encouraging transactions. Are they missing a trick by not driving more direct bookings and, thus, helping to level the playing field for the smallest travel suppliers?

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

Destinations Look Beyond Bad White-Label Tech to Drive Bookings Themselves

Tourism

Milan Tourism Campaign Amid Omicron Could Be Smartly Timed

Pandemic ups and downs aside, a destination must stay top of mind with travelers. For Milan, repositioning the city's image means finding creative ways to hit the right note of cheer until a recovery is here to stay.

Lebawit Lily Girma | 2 years ago

Milan Tourism Campaign Amid Omicron Could Be Smartly Timed