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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

Smart Meetings

The corporate well-being market is expected to quadruple by 2026, GBT reported; the difference is in the shift from employee well-being efforts being viewed and treated as perks to them being implemented as reputable business strategies. GBT also speaks to the impact of travel on employee well-being.

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The Evolution of Urban Renewal Takes Shape in Seattle and Portland

Smart Meetings

The Summit Building has 32 national conventions booked from 2023 to 2026. The Inclusive Business Resource Network works to expand the market’s exposure to events, providing attendees and other visitors with the opportunity to patronize these local businesses and vendors. The new Summit Building includes over 240,000 sq.

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‘Tricky Times’ for Two Convention Centers

Convene by PCMA

Renovations on Duke Energy Center start this summer — from July 1 to a projected completion date of January 2026, the facility will be shut down. Vendor representatives from hotels, transportation companies, and other venues will have table displays. We’ve always been hesitant to call it a renovation.

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New Spokane Sports Facility Doubles as Event Venue

Convene by PCMA

More than 50 events through 2026 are already scheduled at the new facility. Already on the books for 2022 are the USA Track & Field Indoor Championships in February, the USA Karate National Championships during the summer, and the Association of Chief Executives for Sport (ACES) conference, among others. Courtesy Spokane Sports).

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Carbon Offset in Aviation Explained: How ICAO CORSIA Helps Airlines Get Closer to Net Zero

AltexSoft Travel

The pilot phase (2021-2023) and the first phase (2024-2026) – airlines voluntarily offset their emissions above the baseline. Some verified offset vendors such as ClimateCare , Sustainable Travel , or myclimate provide their calculation tools that can be quite easily added to your website. Offsets embedded into the booking flow.

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OTA Platform: How to Choose a White-Label Solution, and When to Go Custom

AltexSoft Travel

The simplicity of the launch attracts even non-travel players: Over the past two years , a number of financial companies, retailers, and loyal clubs have presented their branded booking platforms. Booking Holdings. That said, what kickstarts your business can, over time, hinder its growth. The channel share in US travel as of 2022.

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The Ultimate Party Planning Checklist Template

Social Tables

Book an event venue. The popularity and demand for professional chefs is expected to grow another 10% by 2026. To give you an idea of how much is appropriate, children’s party entertainers usually expect $15-$20 in tips each while wedding vendors like chefs often see anywhere from $50 to $100 an event, on average. Hire a chef.

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