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HBR Report: Company Meetings Critical for Supporting Remote Workforces

MeetingsNet

Specifically, 71 percent of the 425 survey respondents say that a primarily remote-work model can make employees feel disconnected from the organization. In fact, 83 percent say that they themselves have gained greater awareness and empathy toward coworkers and customers as a result of in-person interactions they had to travel for.

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The 2024 Travel Outlook Survey Results: Appealing to the Traveler’s Niche Interest

Advanced Travel and Tourism

The Global Wellness Institute predicts wellness tourism will grow 21% by 2025, becoming the leading growth sector within the wellness category. Perhaps as a benefit from the increase in remote workers, there’s now greater choice about when to travel. ADVENTURE Mother Nature for the win. Nobody ever liked standing in line, right?

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U.S. Travel Is Up, But Not Out of Weeds Yet

Smart Meetings

Travel, overseas visitation will likely not reach 2019 levels until 2025. Additionally, offering virtual or hybrid options is still popular and can encourage some attendees to join remotely instead of in person.”. Mayor Bowser is hopeful, but it may be some time before those tourists come back in full swing. According to U.S.

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Smart Chat: Q&A with Annette Gregg on Incentive Travel and Leadership

Smart Meetings

A: Right now, especially where we are coming out of the pandemic and so many people are still working remotely or working in a hybrid fashion, it is rewards that get people together in community. By 2025, 75% of our workforce will be under the age of 35. And it’s usually in a very unique and exciting destination. We can fill that gap.

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How Customized Generational Engagement Can Benefit Meeting Profs

Smart Meetings

By the year 2025, millennials age 35-39 will make up 19.1% Holsinger suggested that meeting planners will want remote work to continue to elevate the attendees’ desire to experience in-person engagement. of the labor force, while the 20-24 Gen Zs follow close behind at 14.6%.

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IMEX 2022 ‘Pathways to Clarity’ Showcased Sustainability and Mental Wellness

Smart Meetings

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) powered Smart Monday and morning keynotes as part of a 20-year partnership that was formally extended through 2025. “We were doing sustainability before anyone thought it was remotely interesting because we thought it was the right thing to do,” said IMEX CEO Carina Bauer.

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The Future of Business Travel: Supersonic Flights, Computerized Chauffeurs, and Beyond

Business Traveler USA

Boom’s Overture passenger jet, which can accommodate around 65 to 88 passengers and reach a top speed of 1,300 mph, is expected to arrive by 2025, aiming to shave the time of international flights by roughly half. These solutions allow you to remotely experience destinations, activities and exhibits using a smartphone and VR headset.

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