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Travel Is Not Going Back To Normal

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Countries are continuing to relax their previously strict travel policies as Covid is perceived to be relatively under control. With most people vaccinated and fewer reports of positive cases, Covid related mandates in the travel industry have been relaxed. So, the question is—where are the travel trends going in 2023?

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11 Event Tech Trends That Shaped 2018

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Real-Time Apps: Even more planners switched from paper to digital communication at events in 2018 by ditching the printed program and adopting apps that offer dynamic agendas, easy discovery and communication between attendees and social media hook-ups. Travel Tech: Biorecognition could eliminate lengthy screening lines at airports.

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Summer 2024 Travel Trends with Meaning

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This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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Best of: New & Renovated 2018

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Here’s a look at five of our top New and Renovated stories from 2018. These recent openings and renovations redefined what was expected in 2018. When traveling through airports and trying to get to meetings with as little fuss as possible, convenience takes on an all-powerful meaning for attendees.

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2018 Platinum Choice Winners Announced

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The new honorees will be celebrated in the December 2018 issue of Smart Meetings magazine. Travel Portland. Travel Tacoma + Pierce County. The post 2018 Platinum Choice Winners Announced appeared first on Smart Meetings. Those winners are as follows: Hotels & Venues. Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach. Tourism Santa Fe.

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TWT: Convention Center Labor Disputes, Holiday Travel Stats

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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. AAA Predicts Thanksgiving Travel Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels. million people will travel over 50 miles from home this Thanksgiving, a 1.5% Food Service Workers Announce Strike Votes at U.S.

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Try New Event Ideas For 2018: Create a Roadshow, Book Underrated Venues, Create a Unique Event Experience

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As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. Get Ready for the Top Meeting Trends in 2018. If you want to go around the world, there’s the free report about the 25 Best Event Venues and Destinations in 2018, which takes you from Anaheim to Singapore.

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