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TWT: Canada’s Covid Veil Lifts, Biden Asks Airlines for Fee Transparency

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Read More : Small Group Cruise Excursions for Incentive Getaways. Biden Wants an End to Hidden Airline Fees. President Biden announced a bid this week to end hidden airline fees. The post TWT: Canada’s Covid Veil Lifts, Biden Asks Airlines for Fee Transparency appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Airlines Evolve to Cater to Groups

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Airlines are updating their business travel programs to be friendlier for groups struggling with last-minute changes, rising costs and reporting requirements. They can be used for travel on United’s partner airlines as well, making connecting flights easier. Old-school seat-blocking didn’t work for airlines or travelers.

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Incentive Travel: Interactive Connection is the Name of the Game

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Walking tours provide distinct experiential learning that you can’t get any other way As incentive travel continues to be a critical tool for retaining and motivating talent, planners are looking for ways to make excursions more meaningful and memorable. One of the simplest ways to do so is by employing a local organized walking tour.

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Singapore Airlines to host Association of Asia Pacific airlines’  67th assembly of Presidents

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The post Singapore Airlines to host Association of Asia Pacific airlines’ 67th assembly of Presidents appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Singapore Airlines (SIA) will host the 67 th edition of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Assembly of Presidents on 9 and 10 November 2023.

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U.S. Airlines Say “Me, Too!” to Higher Baggage Fees

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On February 23, United Airlines announced an increase in baggage fees, following similar announcements from American Airlines on February 20, JetBlue on February 1, and Alaska Airlines on January 2. airlines made $6.8 Let’s say you’re planning an incentive program with 100 winners. Both fees were previously $30.

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Confident planning strategies for the return of incentive travel 

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Incentives are the most exciting part of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibition) business. The return of incentive travel has given clients the opportunity to book these trips with confidence. The past two years haven’t been easy for 42 Incentives and for many other companies in the events business.

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Southwest Commits to Groups with Simplified Booking, Investment in Routes and People

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One of the announcements at IMEX that may have flown under the radar but could help streamline business travel in the future was Southwest Airlines’ Business Assist Portal. A lot of these destinations are popular for incentives so we are being very meeting friendly,” Harvey said. Click on the four pictures below to learn what they are!

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