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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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Beauty and Business Below the Equator

Smart Meetings

South America offers modern convention centers with cultural experiences International travel is trending for incentives, executive retreats and corporate meetings. “American readers would be surprised that we prioritize sustainability in our meetings practices.

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Gavel International Joins in Global Meetings Industry Day 2024 (#GMID2024) Celebration

Gavel International

Across the United States, it generates nearly $100 billion in travel spending and sustains over 6 million jobs nationwide. In many areas, meetings are a vital contributor to local economies, stimulating the region’s economy and bringing new visitors into the city.

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How to Create Long-term Positive Impact with Corporate Swag

Gavel International

Reading Time: 6 minutes Free gifts given to attendees at events like global corporate meetings or group incentive travel reinforce company culture. Continued Promotion – Long after the corporate meeting or group incentive travel is over, swag that is worn or used will continue to promote the organization’s brand at an organic level.

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inDUBAI – Luxury Insights From Dubai (Part 2)

inVOYAGE

From the cool and contemporary Jumeirah Al Naseem, the 1001 Arabian Nights inspired Jumeirah Al Qasr and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf to boutique retreat Jumeirah Mina A'Salam, there’s a stylish option to suit every discerning traveller. Enjoy one of the 430 luxurious suites and rooms or stay in the 5,300 sq.

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Los Cabos is Wide Open for Business

Business Traveler USA

ESPONDA: A big trend we see is in sustainable vacations. And they have paddle boards and a variety of other boards and equipment and it’s all geared for sustainability. BT: How are meetings managing in Los Cabos? They want to visit the ranches where the people actually live and know the story behind the story.

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5 Items Meeting Planners Should Factor into Budgets (Part 2 of 2)

Gavel International

Reading Time: 7 minutes The first installment of this two-part series began with details about harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and the critical demand of sustainability requirements in meeting planning. Looking for a polished meeting planner to set up your offsite, in-person corporate meeting or event?

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