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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

European Travel Is Rebounding Says New Study The European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a new study that says European destinations are “on their way to recovering pre-pandemic tourist arrivals.” Experts anticipate a gradual return of Chinese travelers to Europe from the second quarter of 2023, as significant barriers remain.

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MARCH 30, 2023

Travel Association and Meeting Professionals International (MPI), where meeting professionals display their appreciation for the industry that brings us all together. Travel Association. When you think about it, there is practically no industry sector that doesn’t rely on professional travel to advance its business or goals.”

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Finally, I’m grateful that I’m able to mix my work with my passion for travel—we really are very lucky in our industry! Lisa Messina , chief sales officer, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Gratitude Note: “I am thankful for the tremendous community I get to work with every day.

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APRIL 6, 2022

Meeting profs in Charlotte, North Carolina, are meeting at the newly expanded Charlotte Convention Center for lunch, accompanied by a speech by the state’s House Budget Writer Jason Saine and the North Carolina Travel Industry Association lobbying team. Read More : At MPI WEC 2021, Michael C. Bush Laid out the Makings of a Great Workplace.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

A Capital Connection Dulles Silver Line When Metrorail Silver Line opened in November 2022, connecting Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to downtown DC, it was the realization of a 50-year dream for Metro, the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority, regional business leaders and Virginia elected officials.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Incentive travel has always been more about inspiration than dollars given for work done. I think the reason incentive travel has always survived economic downturns and remained a priority for achievement programs is our drive to explore and experience new destinations. To thrive in the future of work, you have to build trust.

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DECEMBER 30, 2022

Travel recovery post-Covid has been a case of two steps forward one step back. Smart Meetings has been covering the airline and hotel industry closely this year, both in our weekly travel reports designed specifically for meeting planners and in our feature coverage. Until, of course, the busy holiday travel season comes around.

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JANUARY 12, 2023

Author Adam Grant. Author and professor Adam Grant advocated for building a challenge network. Author Daniel Pink celebrated the power of “to-don’t” lists. Author Daniel Pink. The Power of Regret” author Daniel Pink , who took the place of Viola Davis at the last minute delivered powerful action items.

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JULY 29, 2022

Lisa Messina has joined Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) as chief sales officer. It gives business and leisure travelers even more reasons to return.”. Messina joins following a 4.5-year She’ll begin her new position in early September. “I Read more about new development in Las Vegas.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

At the annual event, West Coast association professionals gather for an expansive tradeshow, business solution appointments, education programs and networking to close out the year with a festive twist. Day two kicked off with a keynote speech from author and public speaker Lisa Braithwaite, M.A., 12 to Wednesday, Dec.

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MAY 11, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. For passengers and air crews, this is a big step forward in the normalization of air travel. Meetings groups traveling to Europe will now have more consistent and seamless experiences since U.S./Europe

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AUGUST 26, 2021

“It is therefore imperative that we are inclusive ,” says Gloria Guevara, president and CEO of London-based World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). We look forward to seeing these guidelines make real change within the workforce,” Guevara says, adding that providing accessible travel is both a social imperative and a business opportunity.

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AUGUST 23, 2023

. – Technology and innovation – Trends and research – People and planet – Business practices – Experience design – Event marketing “That’s on purpose,” Endean said. “We Since so many speakers are also authors, a space will be dedicated to having them interact with people about their work.

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

“We are playing a little bit of catch-up from last year,” when Convening Leaders was in Las Vegas and the Omicron variant was impacting travel plans again, Karamat recalled. “We Dean of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth Matthew Slaughter will put the economy into context. We didn’t have all the boosters to keep people safe.

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JULY 7, 2023

The Show featured keynote speakers and discussions among hospitality veterans within and adjacent to the hospitality industry, covering topics such as what travelers now expect from the industry, how hoteliers can stay vigilant in the $70-billion human trafficking industry, thoughtful leadership tips from retired U.S. Navy Admiral William H.

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MARCH 14, 2023

Las Vegas trends show the city has no plans to slow down The average age of Las Vegas visitors is younger and more diverse than it was a year ago, according to statistics release at a Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Board of Directors meeting this week. In 2022, the average visitor age was 40.7, as compared to 44.3

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. ‘It Pays to Travel,’ Say Airlines’ Third Quarter Earnings Calls. and other parts of the world continue to value air travel and the ability to reconnect post-pandemic.

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AUGUST 30, 2021

“We’re now firmly on the road to Mandalay Bay and can’t wait to welcome back the business event community to IMEX America,” said Carina Bauer , CEO of IMEX Group, when we talked in mid-August. The past 18 months have been a period of tumultuous change, and the current business landscape looks very different to 2019.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. And it’s affecting other American businesses. More Than a Strongly Worded Letter. In an August 31st letter to Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, Kevin McCarthy and Mitch McConnell, over thirty U.S.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 15, 2023

American Airlines: On May 1, American pilots voted to authorize a strike for the first time in more than 25 years. A strike authorization does not mean a strike is imminent but gives the union authority to strike if contract negotiations fall through. The last U.S.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

Kooris is president of business improvement organization Stamford Downtown. He is also chair of Connecticut Port Authority. Soucy is director of business development for Travelers Championship and director of sales and Connecticut’s PGA Tour. David Kooris; Heather Solomon, CPCA; and Jason Soucy. Michael Snyder.

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MARCH 15, 2024

Incorporating play in an event also makes business sense. The characteristics of play have to do with motivation and mental attitude, not with the behavior itself,” explained Peter Gray, the author of Free to Learn. He classified the rest of our lives as a search for that level of attunement in friendships, work and even travel.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The post VisitBritain hosts first ‘Ambassador Reception’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Two panel sessions were also held during the reception, moderated by Martin Fullard, Associate Director at The Business of Events.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

With ongoing concerns related to Covid variants, a number of businesses and events are re-evaluating whether to postpone or cancel despite the relative loosening of federal, state and local restrictions. Read More : Flight Cancellations by the Thousands—Does Your Travel Insurance Cover the Cost?

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Venice…and its volume of visitors As a bucket list destination for generations of travelers, Venice has seen the downside of overtourism. Private businesses Venezia Autentica and Fairbnb are proactively promoting more sustainable tourism. In 2017 alone, the city welcomed 36 million international visitors.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

When author Salman Rushdie was stabbed 10 times just before giving a lecture in western New York, a crucial question was raised, perhaps the only one that matters: Why was such a high-risk person so easily accessible? But once we as an industry got over the initial shock, we went back to business as usual.

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APRIL 4, 2023

Sheaks, attorney, author and faculty legal advisor for International Association of Venue Managers to break down the major legal challenges meeting profs should be aware of in 2023. Tracy Judge, founder, and CEO of Soundings, a company that works to connect businesses with qualified staffing, has been preparing for this change as well.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The post Innovation to take center stage at Arival 360, Berlin appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Arival, the leading authority for the tours, activities and experiences industry, has announced the launch of its Innovation Showcase, taking place on 4 March at the upcoming Arival 360 Conference in Berlin.

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JULY 21, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. The American Airlines team has stepped up to meet the surge in demand for air travel while running a reliable operation in very challenging conditions. billion, representing a 12.2% Cancel Culture.

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JUNE 1, 2021

European tourism bodies providing the essential leadership to reassure consumers that safe and seamless travel is possible in summer 2021. Multi-channel digital campaign will drive engagement across Europe to stimulate pent-up demand for travel. which will be a one-stop-shop for those considering their travel plans for summer 2021.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Undoubtedly, changing weather patterns requires businesses to become proactive about planning for severe weather or be faced with costly consequences. 3: Designate Roles and responsibilities Before an emergency, whether a storm or otherwise, you should elect critical people authorized to make decisions.

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MAY 5, 2023

The post Emirates finishes on a high at the 30th edition of ATM appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The airline also showcased its many sustainability initiatives happening across the business.

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Hotel Engine

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Those who book business travel know there are several details that can’t be overlooked. Historically, obtaining and submitting a hotel credit card authorization form has been a vital piece. Here’s everything you need to know about getting this form — and even better, how to eliminate the need for one.

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JUNE 17, 2022

kicked off with tips from Mel Abraham , founder of Thoughtpreneur Academy and Business Breakthrough Academy. The author of The Entrepreneur’s Solution explained the financial impact meeting professionals have when they practice their craft intentionally. The one-day event at Hamilton Hotel in the heart of Washington, D.C.,

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The post SATTE 2024 opens amidst record participation from exhibitors and buyers appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. of India praised SATTE’s consistent success, emphasizing its pivotal role in shaping the future of the travel industry. SATTE 2024, in association with Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Govt.

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JULY 15, 2021

In addition to AC21’s educational sessions, both audiences were treated to a powerful keynote from author and Robin Hood Foundation CEO Wes Moore about changing destinies and embracing power in new way. No one knew what the world would look like in July, what would be allowed and whether people would be comfortable traveling. “We

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APRIL 19, 2023

Hawaii celebrates with green businesses Paradise has innumerable advocates within the hospitality industry, many of which are launching new initiatives to celebrate and preserve beautiful destinations such as the Hawaiian Islands. He also works with minority partners including women and LGBTQIA+-owned businesses.

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