The MICE Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

It’s a country that’s easy to get to and move around by public transport. They also have an internal committee—‘the green busters’—who meet on a monthly basis and propose initiatives to increase sustainability; some of these proposals include reducing plastic bottle and paper usage.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 16, 2024

When selecting a venue, look for certifications such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or similar accreditations that ensure the facility meets high environmental standards. Implementing Sustainable Transportation Options Transportation is often one of the largest carbon-emitting aspects of corporate events.

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AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 23, 2022

Thomas Cook, an iconic travel company from the UK, is believed to be the first tour operator. For the record, the business developed into a global company operating its airline and dealing with multi-million revenue streams, went through a compulsory liquidation in 2019, and was relaunched as an online-only travel agency in 2020.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 9, 2024

Sourcing Local and Organic Food: Emphasize the importance of choosing local and organic catering options to support local businesses and reduce transportation emissions. To find a green venue, look for certifications such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or venues that publicize their sustainable practices.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 9, 2024

Sourcing Local and Organic Food: Emphasize the importance of choosing local and organic catering options to support local businesses and reduce transportation emissions. To find a green venue, look for certifications such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or venues that publicize their sustainable practices.

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The International Air Transport Association is calling for governments worldwide to adopt the EU’s Digital COVID Certificate, or DCC, as the global standard for vaccination certificates, saying the DCC should “serve as a blueprint” for other nations. iata.org. “In

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 20, 2023

Here are eight recent sustainability developments around travel and meetings that planners should have on their radar. • Among the advisory board members is Lee Palmer Turner, corporate travel manager for MGM Studios and president-elect of the Global Business Travel Association. • Every effort counts. Register here.

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

According to the International Travel & Health Insurance Journal , only about 20 percent of travelers in the USA used to purchase travel insurance before the Covid-19 pandemic, but at present this number has increased to more than 60 percent. Travel Insurance: How It Works and What Typically Should be Covered.

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Social Tables

MAY 16, 2019

Of those 50%, half of couples include their loved ones in the actual proposal and the other half host a party about a month afterwards. So for example, if you find a photographer you really love be sure to ask them for referrals for bartenders, transport companies, or any other major wedding need. Arrange transportation.

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Travelers still stick to comprehensive booking platforms like OTAs and price aggregators. Until the 2000s, airlines managed to maintain direct relations with travel agencies via Computer Reservation Systems (CRSs). Business travelers spend more and book flights right before the departure.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

IMEX Frankfurt May 23 - 25, 2023 – Frankfurt, Germany IMEX Frankfurt is the premier trade exhibition in Germany for meetings, conventions, events, and incentive travel. IMEX America October 17 - 19, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV IMEX America is the global conference for incentive travel, meetings, and events.

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AltexSoft Travel

AUGUST 26, 2020

The APIs by key global distribution systems, the main players on the travel distribution market. Sourcing inventories of the largest online travel agencies. About half of all hotel bookings happens indirectly, meaning that travelers book rooms at Booking.com, Expedia, Orbitz, and other online travel agencies (OTAs).

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