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The search is on to find the best of the best in Scottish tourism as entries open for the 30th Scottish Thistle Awards. Tourism and events businesses across the country can now officially send in their applications to be recognised across a range of categories including Best Hotel Experience, Best Eating Experience, Best Bar/Pub and Best Visitor Attraction. For 30 years, the Scottish Thistle Awards have helped shine a spotlight on individual businesses, people and partnership working. They have become an annual celebration of excellence, collaboration and innovation within one of the country's most important sectors. Responsible tourism is at the heart of the Scottish Thistle Awards, supporting the aim for Scotland to be recognised globally as a leader in this field. Entrants to all 18 categories must evidence how they have embraced best practice covering the four key areas of a low carbon economy, inclusivity, thriving communities and Scotland’s natural and cultural heritage. This year's entries will close on 28 April 2024. Read more ➡️ https://buff.ly/43s8JAl The Scottish Chambers of Commerce Network is here to support your business - reach out to share your views, concerns and opportunities. #SCCnews #businesssupport #businessnetwork #businessvoice #businessleader Sign up for the Scottish Chambers of Commerce enewsletter at https://buff.ly/3CpsQnu

With Africa's hospitality industry projected to grow at an annual rate of 4.9% by 2027, the continent is rapidly emerging as a hotspot for tourism and investment. Join featured industry leaders at FHS World 2024 to explore key opportunities and insights into Africa’s dynamic market. From innovative tourism strategies to sustainable development initiatives, the FHS World stage will uncover how leading experts are shaping the future of hospitality in Africa. Register now: futurehospitality.com #FutureHospitalitySummit #FHSWorld2024 #FHSWorld 

Attraction, experience, destination and tourism trade calendar now with EVEN more updates: 🟣 Events listed by month 🟣 Events listed by location 🟣 Meet the media events added 🟣 More Ireland focussed events added BUT! I'm still missing: 🟣 Welsh focussed events 🟣 Any other events that take place in May 🟣 Any other key VisitBritain events that should be listed in their own right #traveltrade #vistorattraction #experienceeconomy 🔰 Link below

Did you know that business events were a major force in driving economic growth in 2023, contributing an impressive $20.9 billion? From food, accommodation, airfares to entertainment, attendee spend at events made a huge impact across Australia. Thanks to Tourism Research Australia we now have access to a business events dashboard! This tool offers important insights into business events and attendee expenditure across the country. The public data highlights the industry’s value and role in driving growth and job opportunities whilst encouraging collaboration, innovation, trade and investment. For us, this is an incredible tool to help promote northern Australia as a destination to host events for national and international audiences. It will also give us the ability to showcase the legacy and impact events can have on local businesses, our suppliers and the wider community. We look forward to using this tool to help strengthen and empower the business events industry even more ✨ https://www.tra.gov.au

#TopCEOs 📣 How do you define the tourism and hospitality industry in South Africa? 🏨Read all about the CEOs in this sector by getting your digital copy of FORBES AFRICA today: https://lnkd.in/d3nB9udN

As we celebrate Tourism Month this September, it's important to recognise the vital role that the events industry plays within the broader tourism sector. “From conferences and exhibitions to festivals and corporate gatherings, events are not just about bringing people together – they are powerful drivers of economic growth, cultural exchange, and community development,” says EGF chairperson John Arvanitakis. In South Africa alone, the MICE industry contributed R2 billion to the national economy in 2023 attracting international visitors and boosting local businesses in the hospitality, transport, and retail industries. However, with this influence comes the responsibility to lead by example in addressing the environmental impact that also comes with eventing. “At the EGF, we are committed to promoting sustainable practices that minimise waste, reduce carbon footprints, and prioritise local sourcing. By doing so, we not only meet the growing demand for eco-conscious events but also highlight Africa's leadership and ingenuity in sustainable tourism,” Arvanitakis explains. #TourismMonth #EventGreening #SustainableTourism #MICEIndustry #EGF #GreenEvents #ResponsibleTravel

When independent hotel/hospitality🏨 owners choose a third party manager to look after their asset, they quickly begin to realise true value📈. An uncommon strategy in South Africa, Providence Hotels is keen to educate and drive further engagement around the significant benefits that come from third party operation🤝, and the major benefits that tourism has on the economy when supported correctly🏋️. Neil Hughes explains more in the latest edition of Enterprise Africa. Read right now, for free👇. https://lnkd.in/ditnEbqZ #southafricanbusiness #southafricanhospitality

The Third Party Hotel management model is fairly new to the South African Market. You only need to look at companies like Aimbridge Hospitality to realize how big this model is internationally, and how the South African Market is only NOW starting to understand and implement this model. If you want the best of both worlds, this might be the Hotel Management Model for you! Neil Hughes explains the business model in the clip below 👇

PT2. Why your event matters to the community you select. Take a minute to tune in to this breakdown by Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and Visit Miami. The impact of meetings, events, and bleisure tourism runs deep throughout the communities that host them. To the naked eye, it may seem just another large convention or tourist heading out on a cruise; but in truth, the importance of the opportunities created cannot be entirely quantified. Share your thoughts in comments. 💭💬 Video Credit - GMCVB and Visit Miami #eventmanagement

𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 Kenya has slipped to third place in Africa’s conference industry, trailing behind Rwanda and South Africa in attracting international business events. This decline is costing the country significant opportunities in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector, which is valued at over $900 billion globally and growing annually. MICE tourism, known for its high spending visitors, could have a significant impact on Kenya’s economy, but the lack of a coordinated marketing effort is limiting the country’s potential. James Mwaura, CEO of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), addressed this issue at a recent MICE workshop in Nairobi. He emphasized the need to operationalize the Kenya National Convention Bureau (KNCB), which was created in 2019 but has remained inactive. Without a centralized body to handle bidding and promotion, Kenya is losing out to better-organized competitors like Rwanda, which have more effective strategies for attracting international events. Reviving the KNCB would enable Kenya to present a unified front in securing major conferences and events, rather than relying on fragmented efforts. The government’s goal of attracting 5 million international tourists and generating KES 824 billion in revenue by 2027 hinges on tapping into this lucrative MICE market. If Kenya can establish itself as a premier conference destination, the ripple effects on tourism, local businesses, and job creation could be transformative.