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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

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Experts from around the world share what impacts global travel California may be the ultimate playground, but the reasons people come from all over the world—or don’t in the numbers they did pre-pandemic in some cases—vary by region. What flights were in place, were expensive, partly because of Chinese travelers bidding up demand.

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Cannabis Tourism is Going Mainstream

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With cannabis gaining momentum in state legislations and shedding its stigma to be more visible in mainstream culture, cannabis travel and tourism is a fast-rising market. A: Cannabis travel consultant. Some people consider me a subject matter expert in cannabis and hemp travel and tourism.

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NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference Starts with Hopeful Vision of Return to Travel

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and namesake for the hospitality school in the NYU School of Professional Studies, was realistic about the effects of Covid on the travel industry but remained optimistic about the upward trends of 2022. He said in his opening remarks, “Travel is essential to the way we work and live–because it has tremendous potential to connect us.”.

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Qatar to host the 51st UN Tourism Regional Commission Conference for the Middle East

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The post Qatar to host the 51st UN Tourism Regional Commission Conference for the Middle East appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The meetings started 22 May and will continue until 24 May. Chairman of Qatar Tourism met with HE.

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Summer 2024 Travel Trends with Meaning

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Make your summer meetings meaningful and memorable with these tips and trends Summer is approaching fast and meeting professionals want to stay up to date on every seasonal trend. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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U.S. Travel Association Cites Minimal Covid Risk for Your In-person Meetings

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Travel Association believes professional meetings and events (PME) suffer from being lumped in with other gatherings—and is working to change that. Relying on the most current travel-sector data from The Ohio State University and Tourism Economics, U.S. businesses are engaging in business travel. What’s to Be Done.

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Tourism sector invites Europeans to open up to travel again

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European tourism bodies providing the essential leadership to reassure consumers that safe and seamless travel is possible in summer 2021. Multi-channel digital campaign will drive engagement across Europe to stimulate pent-up demand for travel. Open Up to Europe’ – New Campaign to Kick-Start Summer Season.

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