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Top Business Travel Trends Coming in 2024

Smart Meetings

Public safety expert Frank Harrison, who serves as regional security director, Americas at World Travel Protection , predicts that three central trends will shape business travel in 2024: Remote work, a focus on sustainability and budget constraints. Remote Work & Bleisure Travel Remote work, once rare, has become commonplace.

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The 2024 Travel Outlook Survey Results: Appealing to the Traveler’s Niche Interest

Advanced Travel and Tourism

And if you are what you eat, gastronomy tourism is a brilliant way to experience local culture and custom. From carbon offsetting to wildlife conservation, and from green transportation to community-based voluntourism initiatives, it’s personally compelling for travelers to look after the local environment in the places they go.

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Corporate Travel That Works: New Trends

Smart Meetings

Organizations have remained steadfast in their belief that meeting in person drives performance and growth , no matter if they’re fully remote, entirely office-based or a hybrid of the two options. Their focus extends beyond traditional benefits—and now encompasses factors like comfort, convenience, and personal time.

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Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

Smart Meetings

One of the reasons I was so excited to host in Mexico is I love the history and culture,” VanDeventer said. The team embraced the local culture right down to the shorts and linen guayabera shirts. “It That format brought its own set of challenges and benefits. It turned out clear.”

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Innovations in Conservation Tourism: Pioneering a Greener Future

Solimar International

The world is teeming with natural wonders that we must preserve for the benefit of life as we know it. Conservation tourism can generally be divided into three pillars: 1) wildlife conservation, 2) environmental conservation, and 3) cultural conservation. Cruise lines and airlines are pushing toward carbon neutrality and negativity.

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Creating Unforgettable Memories: How to Plan a Vacation That Will Last a Lifetime

Traveler's Q

From helping you select the perfect destination to arranging transportation and accommodations, a travel agency can take the stress out of vacation planning and ensure a memorable trip that meets your needs and expectations. Is it to simply unwind and relax, to experience new cultures, or to embark on an adventurous journey?

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New Realms, New Ideas: Virtual Reality Tech Is Transforming Events, Experiences

Smart Meetings

It can all happen at once, and it can all happen from behind the remote screens of meeting professionals, ready to engage. A couple of questions are bound to creep into mind for planners curious about the benefits of VR in events— how do I navigate the complexity of incorporating this novel tech? And what about the expense?

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