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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. 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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Will Airline Pilot Shortage Cripple Second-Tier Markets?

Smart Meetings

airline industry is facing—and, according to news reports, it will only worsen in the coming years. The crisis has already landed at the regional airline level, according to Peter Gall, a former American Airlines pilot and now a professor at West Virginia University. airline industry over the next decade.”.

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Market Trends Point to Strong Growth for Meeting Venues

Smart Meetings

The revenue per available hotel room (RevPAR) across the conference and meetings market is predicted to grow by 3.5 Forecasts for 2018 in general predicted higher costs across hotels, airlines and venues, and it is a trend that will continue if occupancy remains high. Unfortunately, this means higher prices for attendees.

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Unpack 8 Top Travel Trends of 2023

Dana Communications

The travel trends of 2023 point to a year of purposeful, smart travel inspired by television shows and movie sets, lower carbon footprints, ice baths and magic mushrooms. Look for the set-jetting travel trend to dominate in 2023. Greener Travel The traveling “green” trend is expected to grow in 2023. People are traveling again.

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TWT: United May Pull Out of JFK, U.S. on Top of Travel and Tourism Markets

Smart Meetings

In a move first reported by Reuters, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby wrote an email to Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen asking him to increase the airline’s capacity at John F. Maintains Title as Most Powerful Travel and Tourism Market. to become the world’s biggest travel and tourism market. ride for most travelers.

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TWT: United May Pull Out of JFK, U.S. on Top of Travel and Tourism Markets

Smart Meetings

In a move first reported by Reuters, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby wrote an email to Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen asking him to increase the airline’s capacity at John F. Maintains Title as Most Powerful Travel and Tourism Market. to become the world’s biggest travel and tourism market. ride for most travelers.

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The Abbi Agency Airlines: Your Guide to Top Travel PR Placements

The Abbi Agency

Securing this feature in a high level, nationwide publication exposed Carmel-by-the-sea to the UK tourism market, increasing the likelihood of off season travel. With media trends or travel topics ever changing, our team keeps an eye out for ways to be a part of the story and favorably alter the flight path. Have a nice day!

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