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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

Smart Meetings

In the face of doubt, however, business travel has emerged with critical and pivotal strategies for recovery in its pocket and a renaissance of travel in its sights, as evidenced by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT)’s white paper, “ Why Business Travel Is the Center of the New Company Culture.” The Great Reprioritization.

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Remote Work: Is It Helping Or Hurting The Events Industry?

Endless Events

Remote work is the new normal. In many ways, remote work can be a blessing. It’s not a new paradigm by new means; for years, many companies have chosen to go remote in order to promote inclusivity and better work culture. For those used to work in an office environment, remote work can actually seem scary.

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How Use Team Building and Virtual Training to Equip Teams for Remote and Hybrid Work Environments

Best Corporate Events

Having grown accustomed to, and comfortable with, working remotely, many employees are resisting a return to the office. Of course, remote work isn’t an option for everyone. Of course, remote work isn’t an option for everyone. How to Use Team Building with Remote and Hybrid Work Teams. Here’s how to get there.

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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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Kayla Leska Promoted to Vice President, Tourism Public Relations

DCI

Development Counsellors International (DCI) is pleased to announce that Kayla Leska has been promoted to vice president of public relations within its Tourism Practice. Kayla led the team that launched the world’s first remote work visa for the island nation of Barbados, which resulted in global media coverage. Congratulations, Kayla!

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How to Re-boot Incentives and Motivate a Remote Workforce

inVOYAGE

The shift to remote and hybrid models has thrown up huge, unexpected challenges. And, according to a survey conducted by both myself and researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, more than 80% of both employees and managers would prefer either more or the same amount of remote working than they are currently experiencing.

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

Smart Meetings

There are still challenges with the Japanese economy and young people staying home, but an emphasis on Sister City relationships could help promote visits. They are looking for immersive, unique cultural experiences. Focus on sporting culture and experiences she suggested to lure them to the U.S.

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