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Q2 Earnings Indicate a Business Travel Surge and Strong Leisure Trend

Smart Meetings

Hilton and Marriott’s statistics are looking up after revenue per available room (RevPAR) met or exceeded 2019 levels. Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta attributes the growth of business travel, as “bookings for company meetings strengthened each month of the quarter.” Systemwide, it was 14% above 2019 Q2 weekend levels.

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Swiss Sustainability Forum to lead a sustainability agenda in Bern

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Bern’s positioning as a leader in the energy and environmental sector, and its easy accessibility within Switzerland and from neighbouring countries, make it the most suitable city to host the Swiss Sustainability Forum. Due to the positive response to the topic of sustainability and the growing demand, this year it will be a three day event.

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Travel Is Not Going Back To Normal

Smart Meetings

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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CDC Will Allow Cruise Travel to Resume This Summer   

Smart Meetings

Travel Association president and CEO Roger Dow seconded the request, saying, “Restrictions have taken a disproportionately heavy toll on the travel industry and our millions of workers, and the rule preventing cruise operations is uniquely specific. It will span five continents, ferrying travelers to 66 destinations in 34 countries.

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TIS reveals travel trends for the coming years: social media, sustainability and frictionless experiences

Travel Daily Media

The post TIS reveals travel trends for the coming years: social media, sustainability and frictionless experiences appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Leisure travel has been much stronger than business travel and has picked up much of the losses.

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Ticket booking opens for World Travel Market London as the show announces exciting changes

Travel Daily Media

The post Ticket booking opens for World Travel Market London as the show announces exciting changes appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. WTM Connect Me – the show’s meeting booking platform – will return in 2023 and is available for Buyers, VIPs and Media.

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Airlines Evolve to Cater to Groups

Smart Meetings

Airlines are updating their business travel programs to be friendlier for groups struggling with last-minute changes, rising costs and reporting requirements. Recent enhancements make managing travel and redeeming rewards for meetings and events quicker and more streamlined. Here is what you need to know. Saving Time. Covid Shifts.

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