Sector: Destination Management
How Vancouver Used the Event Impact Calculator to Secure the World’s Premier Tech Conference
From Destinations International: Destination Vancouver is a non-profit, member-based destination marketing and management organization that promotes the spectacular city of Vancouver, British Columbia, as a premier travel destination. We support Vancouver’s tourism industry through marketing initiatives, event support, and partnerships with local businesses and institutions to attract visitors from around the world with a mission…
Breaking down Borders on the Road to Global Growth
From Brave, Bold, Brilliant Podcast: Jeannette is joined by Don Welsh, the CEO and President of Destinations International. They explore the evolution of the travel and tourism industry, discussing how Destinations International has expanded from a U.S.-centric organisation to serving over 760 destination organisations in 31 countries. Don shares insights into the challenges of cultural…
DDC Highlights International Strategy, Connected Campus & What’s New for Meetings at CL25
From Destination DC (DDC): “From large conventions to small, impactful meetings, Washington, DC uniquely provides access to policymakers, networking and educational opportunities,” said Elliott L. Ferguson, II, president and CEO, Destination DC. “Combined with the city’s vibrant neighborhoods and abundant attractions and experiences, DC creates memorable events that keep attendees returning. Through our Only One…
CityDNA: Unlocking the Intellectual Capital of Member Cities
The CityDNA Autumn Conference co-located once more alongside the GDS-Forum and this year, in Bruges, with the VISITFLANDERS Impact Day reveal of the DMO’s Impact Framework co-developed with partners, #Meet4Impact. Having 3 events in one week certainly confirms a sustainable approach to what is becoming a festival feel to the CityDNA gathering. But what sets…
An Interview with Sarah Fleming, 2024 ICCA BI Coopetition Winner
From ICCA: At the 2024 ICCA BI Coopetition, Sarah Fleming, Managing Director of SFA-Connect, showcased an innovative approach to utilise the ICCA Business Intelligence platform to drive strategic success in conference bidding. Her winning project, “Leveraging Sector-First Strategies and ICCA BI for Successful Conference Bids: The SFA-C Approach,” highlights how aligning destination knowledge hubs with…
USA’s DMO Announces New Heavyweight Board of Directors
From CMW: Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organisation, has announced new leadership for its 2025 board of directors. The 11-member board is appointed by the US Secretary of Commerce in consultation with US Secretaries of State and Homeland Security. Each director represents a travel and tourism industry sub-sector and can serve a maximum of…
Dr. Edward Koh
Executive Director, Conventions, Meetings & Incentives Travel, Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau
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Dr. Edward Koh has been leading the Conventions, Meetings & Incentive Travel division of the Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau, a group under the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), since 2019. He provides strategic counsel to attract quality association congresses and corporate-driven events to Singapore, maintaining its position as a leading International Convention and Meetings destination….
Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau
Consistently ranked as Asia’s Top Convention City by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), Singapore is a global leader for business events. As the lead government agency for the business events sector in Singapore, the Singapore Exhibition & Convention BureauTM (SECB) is responsible for shaping and retaining Singapore’s exceptional reputation as one of the…
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Destinations International Launches DMO Website Impact Calculator
From Destinations International: The gold standard tool for connecting DMO website traffic to influenced visits and economic impact, the Website Impact Calculator delivery will begin in January 2025 for destinations that sign up before 31st December 2024. The Website Impact Calculator attributes website traffic to physical visits and takes impact a step further by analyzing…
Destination DC
Destination DC is a vital economic development organization that promotes Washington, DC as a world-class destination for conventions, tourism, sports and special events with an emphasis on the arts, cultural and historical communities. DDC is a private, non-profit corporation with a membership of over 1,000 businesses and organizations that support the DC travel and tourism…
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The East Malaysia Destination with a Strong Purpose and Legacy
From M&C/ASIA: As the winner of M&C Asia Stella Award’s Best Sustainability Initiative (Destination) title, Sarawak has solidified its position as a leader in legacy and innovation for the MICE industry. Amelia Roziman, CEO of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), discusses how the destination has seamlessly woven sustainability into every facet of its business events strategy.
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