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🌟 Exciting News for the UK Hospitality Sector! 🌟 VisitBritain's latest business events report reveals a booming trend in the UK's tourism industry. In 2022, business visits formed a substantial 16% of all inbound visits, totalling a whopping 5.1 million. These visits contributed an impressive £5.0 billion to the economy. Here's what's fascinating: although UK business visitors typically had shorter stays, they spent significantly more per night compared to the all-purpose average. This means the business visitor segment is incredibly valuable, injecting a robust spending power into our industry. Diving deeper, a significant 22% of these visitors attended business events, pouring £1.5 billion into the local economy - that's 29% of the total spend! This data underscores the immense potential and value of the business events sector. It's a clarion call for us in the hospitality community to tap into this lucrative market, enhancing our offerings to cater to the discerning business traveller. Let's continue to elevate our services and create exceptional experiences for our business visitors. Together, we can contribute to and thrive in this dynamic segment of the UK tourism industry! 🇬🇧🏨 #UKTourism #BusinessTravel #HospitalityIndustry #VisitBritain

🌟 Exciting News for the UK Hospitality Sector! 🌟 VisitBritain's latest business events report reveals a booming trend in the UK's tourism industry. In 2022, business visits formed a substantial 16% of all inbound visits, totalling a whopping 5.1 million. These visits contributed an impressive £5.0 billion to the economy. Here's what's fascinating: although UK business visitors typically had shorter stays, they spent significantly more per night compared to the all-purpose average. This means the business visitor segment is incredibly valuable, injecting a robust spending power into our industry. Diving deeper, a significant 22% of these visitors attended business events, pouring £1.5 billion into the local economy - that's 29% of the total spend! This data underscores the immense potential and value of the business events sector. It's a clarion call for us in the hospitality community to tap into this lucrative market, enhancing our offerings to cater to the discerning business traveller. Let's continue to elevate our services and create exceptional experiences for our business visitors. Together, we can contribute to and thrive in this dynamic segment of the UK tourism industry! 🇬🇧🏨 #UKTourism #BusinessTravel #HospitalityIndustry #VisitBritain

I want to debunk the common myths about corporate events in Italy. -Nightmare transfers. -Language barriers. -Event planning is limited to summer. Finding the best season-region combination is important to creating a flawless and sustainable event. Each season offers exciting and authentic activities for you to enjoy across Italy, avoiding mass tourism. Unusual examples often ignored by guidebooks include: -In winter, you can visit ancient sites in Sardinia, namely the impressive Nuraghi, which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. -In spring, you can bike among Apulia's iconic "trulli" and massive trees in the Pianelle Nature Reserve, once a land of brigands. -In summer, in the Alps, you can hike along the ancient trails used by herders during the traditional Transumanza or the seasonal movement of livestock between pastures. -In autumn, you can taste the flavours of the Marche region, a food paradise that is little known abroad, after harvesting truffles and mushrooms in the woods. If you are worried about logistics and prices, don't let "off-the-beaten-track" destinations put you off. On the contrary, the overall organisation, including transportation, might be even cheaper than hosting your event in touristic hubs. I've done and seen it all; in fact, this week I'm in Emilia Romagna to design a new incentive and meet my partners. I make sure to inspect all the destinations and activities we book so you don't have to worry about it.   🤔 What is one issue that stops you from planning an event in Italy? Comment below! 📩 I share more of my insider knowledge in our newsletters. Sign up by clicking on the link in my bio! #DMCProfs #EventDestination #EventPlanner #CorporateEvents

The total outbound trips in Spain was 26.46 million in 2023, showing an accelerated recovery compared to previous years. 🚀🚀 If you are interested in expanding into the #Spanish market, or even #organizing a high-return and #innovative sales #activity, let's have a talk.🌸📞 🔔Our team member and market specialist, Rosa María Pérez has been cultivating longstanding business relationships and helping #hotels and tourism players succeed with forward-thinking #sales #strategies for almost 25 years.🙌🏻 Here are some quick market trends to check 👇🏻👇🏻 #hotels #hotelgroups #independenthotels #newopenings #hotelsales #alacarteactivities #tourism #salesstrategists #micesales #corporatesales #leisuresales #ConnectingYouWithGlobalExpertise #growthmindset #whateam

ITB Berlin described as “The World’s Leading Travel Trade Show®'', opens its doors today to bring together the global tourism industry. Taking place over the next three days, ITB Berlin is an innovative platform, welcoming key industry players from around the world.  It’s expected that more than 5,500 exhibitors from over 160 countries will display their products and services to around 90,000 trade show attendees. While we are not travelling to this event this year, we look forward to examining and sharing the major themes.  🔗In the meantime, here’s a reminder of the Hospitality trends that we foresee will impact the hospitality sector in 2024 https://lnkd.in/eQyNakyF   ##ITBBerlin #hospitalityinsights #investorinsights #hospitalitypeoplegroup #recruitment #hospitalityindustry 

ITB Berlin described as “The World’s Leading Travel Trade Show®'', opens its doors today to bring together the global tourism industry. Taking place over the next three days, ITB Berlin is an innovative platform, welcoming key industry players from around the world.  It’s expected that more than 5,500 exhibitors from over 160 countries will display their products and services to around 90,000 trade show attendees. While we are not travelling to this event this year, we look forward to examining and sharing the major themes.  🔗In the meantime, here’s a reminder of the Hospitality trends that we foresee will impact the hospitality sector in 2024 https://lnkd.in/eQyNakyF   ##ITBBerlin #hospitalityinsights #investorinsights #hospitalitypeoplegroup #recruitment #hospitalityindustry 

As IMEX Las Vegas comes to a close, it's becoming clear that the US market holds a lot of promise for the Croatian MICE industry, particularly when it comes to incentives. European destinations are a top choice for US clients. Here are some key points to take away: 1. Strong Finish at IMEX Las Vegas: The participation at IMEX America in Las Vegas has been successful and exciting, providing new opportunities for the Croatian MICE industry. 2. Opportunities in the US: The MICE industry in the United States is showing potential, and there is growing interest in Croatian offerings among American clients. 3. Europe's Popularity: European destinations are highly preferred by US clients for meetings and events, making it a target market for the Croatian MICE industry. 4. Croatia's Prospects: Croatia has a chance to position itself as an attractive destination for MICE activities, and this can benefit various stakeholders in the country's tourism and hospitality sector. 5. Targeting the US Market: To capitalize on this potential, it's important for Croatian MICE providers to tailor their services to meet the needs and preferences of US clients. 6. Networking and Collaboration: Events like IMEX Las Vegas offer opportunities to connect with industry peers and explore potential collaborations and partnerships. 7. The Journey Continues: As you wrap up at IMEX Las Vegas, keep in mind that this is just the beginning of an exciting adventure, and there's more to come... #LeMeridienLavSplit #Marriottinternational #IMEXLV #Croatia

How to make 2024 your best year-Learn these essential marketing activities workshop 📍 - aimed at visitor-facing tourism businesses delivered by Susan Briggs 👩🏫 Book below👇

How can any hotel or destination start with essential sustainability actions & get recognition for it? Learn more with #betterhospitalityInitiative , supported by various United Nations Global Compact networks and Radisson Hotel Group

🛍 Retail in Portugal is driven by tourism and hospitality. José Manuel Galvão, Head of Retail in Portugal, discusses which different sectors international brands are stepping into. Learn more about how we provide advice to retailers all over the world ➡ http://savi.li/6042iQDEg Savills Portugal #Retail #Tourism #Hospitality