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Cultural Awareness, Competence and Intelligence – Which Do You Have?

Motivation Excellence

When we speak about culture in a business setting, we are often referring to the general vibe of the company. Cultur al awareness, however, is a different topic altogether. Cultur al awareness, however, is a different topic altogether. As with most things, there are levels of understanding we can strive to achieve.

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Top Business Travel Trends Coming in 2024

Smart Meetings

WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance.

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New Government Travel Ban Rules Out Incentive Trips to Cuba

Motivation Excellence

As you may be aware by now, the Trump Administration has reinstated travel restrictions to Cuba for U.S. travelers. A recently reenacted government ban, as described in the U.S. Department of Treasury’s official statement , effectively eliminates group travel to the island indefinitely. Since then, individual U.S.

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International event takes Australia’s cultural heritage to the global stage

Travel Daily Media

The post International event takes Australia’s cultural heritage to the global stage appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Supported by the Australian and NSW Governments, and various partners, GA2023 will be a historic event, as the first ICOMOS General Assembly in the Pacific region.

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Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit (POPS)

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The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. The Travel Foundation and the U.S.

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7 Business Travel Trends Set to Shape 2022

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There simply aren’t enough cars to meet corporate demand,” says Sesilia Kalss, senior consulting manager of Global Business Consulting for American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) in the company’s latest white paper, Business Travel in 2022. The Travel Manager’s Role Is Changing. Travelers Need Confidence.

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Travel and Tourism Trends in U.S. and Canada

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Suffice it to say, the general public in both North America and Canada are eager to travel while also welcoming tourism and events back to their respective communities much in the vein of the storied “before times.” The post Travel and Tourism Trends in U.S. Similarly in Canada, the Landsdowne 2.0

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