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Travel and Tourism stakeholders call for swift adoption and implementation of harmonised EU travel rules

ETC Corporate

Ahead of the EU Ambassadors’ meeting on 11 June, the European travel and tourism industry associations call on Member States to approve the Commission’s proposal to start lifting travel restrictions in the EU in a coordinated way [1]. After months of lockdowns and a patchwork of measures across the continent, this proposal is very timely.

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Destination spotlight Bern, Switzerland: Site visit from 28–30 August 2020 for Event Planners Talk e-conference

The MICE Blog

From a four-day live event format, the conference turned into an e-format and was live-streamed from Bern, Switzerland from 28–30 August 2020. The hotel has a ‘Clean & Safe Label’ certification. Since March 2020, we’ve seen a rapid acceleration across all areas of hospitality. Highlights day 1. Highlights day 2.

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Flight Credits: What You Need to Know Before Cashing In

Business Traveler USA

Earlier this month, the Department of Transportation proposed new rules that would clarify and expand the department’s authority around airline ticket refunds for canceled flights and changes in service. The proposed rulemaking would define what constitutes a flight cancellation and clarify when service has seen a significant change.

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7 of the Top Event Planning Conferences in 2021

Social Tables

While Cvent was unable to meet in-person in 2020, they’re bringing attendees back to Vegas in 2021 at the all-new Caesars Forum. The 2020 conference was virtual, but it’s scheduled as an in-person event once again in 2021. Prefer to look back on what we learned in 2020?

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Progress Report: Global Convention Center Outlook

Smart Meetings

Proposals have been approved and dreams have been shattered on the convention center circuit. In March, the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism pumped the brakes on a new convention center that was proposed to be built in Australia’s capital city. Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) proposed a $1.2 California.

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Global Citizens: Why More Businesspeople Are Seeking Dual Passports and Citizenship

Business Traveler USA

Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson became Greek citizens in 2020. Henley’s latest annual report claims that inquiries jumped 89 percent last year, even after a big spike in 2020 driven by Americans. citizens since early 2020. The proposed legislation would also reassess visa-waiver arrangements with non-E.U. Although U.S.

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OVG360’s Shura Garnett on ‘Breaking Glass Ceilings’

Convene by PCMA

I traveled through mid-March [of 2020], stayed isolated for April and May, then the first week of June 2020 through May of 2021 I traveled 46 out of 52 weeks and continued to travel weekly. Seek out continuing education opportunities and certifications. I think my experience through COVID was different from many people.

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