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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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ITB China Conference 2024: Elevating the China travel business

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The post ITB China Conference 2024: Elevating the China travel business appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. From 27 to 29 May, China’s travel think tank will run concurrently with ITB China, the B2B exclusive travel trade show focusing on the Chinese travel market.

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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

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Experts from around the world share what impacts global travel California may be the ultimate playground, but the reasons people come from all over the world—or don’t in the numbers they did pre-pandemic in some cases—vary by region. What flights were in place, were expensive, partly because of Chinese travelers bidding up demand.

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Will Meetings Thrive in 2024?

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Steve Steinhart Both planners and sellers will have to make paradigm shifts if 2024 is to become the new high watermark for group attendance and revenue. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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The Ultimate Guide to Conferences for Event Planners in 2024

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In this post, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the most important event industry conferences that every event professional should attend this year. Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals. Don’t see your 2024 conference for event planners on this page?

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Tourism leaders from around the world will explore how entrepreneurship and innovation are transforming the global travel sector at ATM 2024

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The post Tourism leaders from around the world will explore how entrepreneurship and innovation are transforming the global travel sector at ATM 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Exhibitor participation is expected to be 23% higher than last year, making ATM 2024 the largest edition in the event’s history.

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Breaking Tradition and Being Inclusive: A 2024 Meetings and Events Outlook

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Read More : Gen Z Meeting Professionals Navigate Industry Challenges and Hope for Future Bleisure Travel Isn’t Going Anywhere Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort As evidenced by “shoulder night” bookings on Sundays and Thursdays, guests are adding days pre- and post-conference—a sign that blended travel is here to stay.

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