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Meeting Profs Travel Report: Can ‘Broken’ U.S. Airlines Be Fixed? Senate Hearing Spotlights Consumer Frustrations, Airline Accountability

Smart Meetings

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation, “Enhancing Consumer Protections and Connectivity in Air Transportation,” William J. In 2020, the Department of Transportation received nearly 30,000 airline refund complaints, more than a 4,600% increase from 2019. In a March 23 testimony before the U.S.

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A Planner’s Guide to Event Vendors 

Social Tables

While some planners look for all-inclusive venues with contracted vendors on site, others prefer to find particular vendors that match their event style and message. Transportation vendors. The layout of an event venue plays a prominent role in the transportation vendors required to accommodate attendees. a musical festival).

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How to Write a Winning Proposal for Any Client

ADMEI

They may be interested in your approach to vendor relationships or client communication. Transportation is included for all participants.” Transportation is included for all participants.” This section doesn’t need to be lengthy – what’s important is that you clearly communicate the project goals and how you achieved them.

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How to Win a ‘Yes!’ for Renewed Incentive Travel: Meeting Professionals Share Tips

Smart Meetings

Event professionals who joined the Palm Beaches conference reported that its small size and clear communication of safety protocols (such as mandatory pre-event testing, daily health screenings, socially distanced transportation and masks at indoor events) all contributed to their decision to attend. The Palm Beaches, Florida.

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Top Reasons to Outsource Your Incentive Travel Program

Motivation Excellence

From strategy and planning to booking flights to negotiating contracts, there is a lot on the line. Managing the details of your program’s budget—from flights and accommodation to extra activities, transportation and dining—requires keen negotiation skills and a clear idea of the total investment. Saves You Time. Reduction in Costs.

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Event Management

ITA Group

Communication planning, management and execution. Air and transportation. Our global buying power mitigates risk with better contract terms, generates cost savings, and saves you time negotiating with hotels and venues. Hotel booking and contracting. Venue sourcing and contracting. Air and transportation.

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N.Y. Passes New Hospitality Laws Aimed at Human Trafficking

MeetingsNet

They also require hotel owners and many transportation-industry firms to publicly post information regarding services available to human-trafficking victims. According to this article by law firm Littler Global , the new laws require hotel owners to provide specific anti-human-trafficking awareness training to employees.