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7 Ways to Embed Wellness in Your Meetings

Smart Meetings

Collaborate with local suppliers for fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients. These can be simple, serene spaces equipped with comfortable seating and calming elements, offering a peaceful retreat from the event’s hustle and bustle. Also, check the calorie counts on mocktails and smoothies.

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

Advanced Travel and Tourism

SANDRA CARVAO Chief of Market Intelligence & Competitiveness, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) “Jack be nimble, Jack be quick…” Since 2020, destination marketers have had plenty of practice with skills like pivoting and flexibility. Watching consumer travel trends to stay ahead of the curve is essential for a nimble organization.

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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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Discover the Health Benefits of Astrotourism at These 4 Dark-Sky Parks

Business Traveler USA

“Astronomy elicits feelings of wonder and amazement,” says Sandra Benitez Herrera, a remote fellow for the Office of Astronomy for Development, an organization that promotes the use of stargazing for sustainable development. This boom in dark-sky retreats will make the mental-health benefits of stargazing even more widespread.

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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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How Green Finance Can Address the Increasing Demand for Sustainable Tourism

Solimar International

We are now seeing an increasing preference for more sustainable tourism options, and g reen finance is proving to be a viable solution. This trend reflects a desire for tourism practices that not only promote sustainability but can also drive the market for sustainable travel forward in the long term. billion by 2031.

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Adirondacks Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism secures ren conferences throughout 2023-2024

Travel Daily News

Spring and fall of 2023 will welcome a number of organizations to Lake Placid, including New York Snowmobile Association, SUNY Technology, New York State Mayors, New York Rural Waters and New York State Hospitality and Tourism. In addition to the conference itself, the region benefits when attendees visit local restaurants and attractions.