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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. Recent enhancements make managing travel and redeeming rewards for meetings and events quicker and more streamlined. Simpler, more flexible and discounted. Saving Time.

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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. Responding to the move, Jim Byers, former travel editor of the Toronto Star and columnist/blogger at Jimbyerstravel.com, told Smart Meetings that “I didn’t find ArriveCAN even remotely difficult, but I can see how some would-be travelers would’ve been confused by it. “.

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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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Meeting Profs Travel Report: Overseas Flights to Meet ‘Soaring’ Demand

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United Adds New Non-Stops to 100+ International Cities This Summer to Meet ‘Soaring Overseas Travel Demand’ United Airlines has announced that it will fly to 114 different international cities this summer and has expanded its flying by 25% versus last year to meet the sharp increase in demand for travel outside of the U.S.

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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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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. It is designed for meetings with more than 25 travelers and integrates with GDS and API/Direct Connect booking channels in addition to SWABIZ.

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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.