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Kenya and Rwanda’s Travel & Tourism sector set to inject record income in 2025

Travel Daily News

LONDON, UK – Research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed Kenya ’s Travel & Tourism sector is set to contribute a record KSh1.2tn. to the economy this year, a record 24% above 2019 levels and equivalent to more than 7% of national GDP. Employment and domestic spending in Kenya is also expected to reach new heights.

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Reinventing Business Travel: MICE Treasures Across Asia

Unique World Global Destinations

Asia is a MICE powerhouse with modern infrastructure and rich cultural experiences. While Singapore is the top business hub, lesser-known destinations across Asia offer exclusive corporate events with local charm. This guide uncovers Asia’s hidden MICE gems, destinations that offer innovation, engagement and unforgettable experiences for travel and event planners looking for fresh and impactful locations.

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Consumer concerns impact Summer travel bookings, according to new survey

Travel Daily News

ORLANDO, FLA. – Consumer concerns about the economy and geopolitical situation are sparking changes in travel bookings, according to a new survey of advisors affiliated with TRAVELSAVERS and NEST agencies. The networks revealed the survey results at their Travel Market conference, taking place June 4 to 7 at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando.

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Hotel Demand Management: Forecasting & Market Intelligence Explained

EHL Insights

In a rapidly shifting travel landscape, hotels cannot afford to rely on gut instinct when assessing demand for their product. To remain competitive, knowledgeable, and prepared, today's top operators employ hotel demand management, which unites the methods of demand forecasting and market intelligence.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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2025 Global Pride Travel Trends: Insights from Sojern, Sonders and ELTA

Travel Daily News

As Pride Month kicks off, new global flight data from the leading digital marketing platform built for hospitality, Sojern , in collaboration with partners Sonders & Beach and the European LGBTQ+ Travel Alliance (ELTA) , reveals how – and where – the world is travelling for Pride in 2025. Sonders & Beach is bringing these insights to life by certifying destinations, hotels, and events – ensuring Pride travellers can enjoy verified inclusive and sustainable travel

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Budget Cuts Target Travel Marketing: What It Means for Meeting Professionals

Smart Meetings

As headlines in national media warn of budget cuts to everything from Medicaid to international aid, a new proposal is quietly targeting travel marketing. U.S. Travel warned that during the reconciliation process, the Senate Commerce Committee bill, led by Chairman Ted Cruz, proposed cutting Brand USA funding from $100 million to $20 million, even through the president included $100 million in his budget.

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A Room with a View

inVOYAGE

In search of the world’s most jaw-dropping hotel views? We caught up with the hotels joining us at inVOYAGE later this year for the perfect round-up… from presidential suites overlooking the Danube to countryside hideaways overlooking the Highland Cows See something you like? Click on the drop down for more information. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Description text goes hereWith perhaps one of the most iconic views, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr offers rooms that look out over the shimmering Abu Dhabi Creek and

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NewTerritory to lead brand experience transformation for LATAM

Travel Daily News

Aviation brand experience and design studio, NewTerritory , has been appointed as LATAM Airlines ’ strategic partner to deliver a wide-ranging and comprehensive transformation of its product design experience, following a competitive multi-agency tender process. Marking the first collaboration between the London-based studio and the largest airline in the Southern Hemisphere, NewTerritory will lead the delivery of LATAM’s new product design identity and design philosophy, along with the suppo

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Master Destination Management: Meet the Masters Behind Smooth Events

Unique World Global Destinations

Organising corporate events requires precision, expertise and a team that knows both logistics and engagement. From global conferences to incentive travel, success depends on smooth execution and strategic planning. At Uniqueworld, our event team brings together industry leading professionals with deep knowledge in MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) and destination management.

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Connect Spring Marketplace 2026 Is Headed to Louisville

BizBash

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Exclusive Travel Opportunities for Doctors to Attend Heart Congress 2025 in Dubai

Join us and connect with experts at the 3rd International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases”, scheduled on May 05-06, 2025 in Dubai, UAE with the theme of “Novel Progression Towards the Heart and Cardiovascular Research”.

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The Set appoints Spotlight Communications 

Travel Daily News

London based Spotlight Communications has been appointed as the global PR agency representing luxury brand affiliation company, The Set. Spotlight will focus on building brand awareness, affinity and the positioning of The Set through international media relations, thought-leadership, events and brand partnerships. Targeting top-tier travel, luxury, lifestyle, trade and business media, Spotlight’s strategy will help define The Set as a modern alternative to traditional representation by hi

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Tips for Producing Events in Real-World Locations

BizBash

Production & Strategy Catering & Design Event Tech & Virtual Venues & Destinations Meetings & Trade Shows Sports Advertise Events Topics Production & Strategy Catering & Design Event Tech & Virtual Venues & Destinations Meetings & Trade Shows Sports Advertise Events Industry Buzz BizBash Lists Resources On-Demand White Papers & E-Books Podcast Magazine Events Awards Subscribe User Tools Follow BizBash Instagram icon LinkedIn icon Facebook icon Twitter X icon Pinterest icon YouTube icon TikTok Ab

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Selfbook chooses PayPal as Commerce Partner 

Travel Daily News

SAN JOSE, CALIF. – Selfbook has tapped PayPal as its commerce partner to make paying for hotels faster, smarter, and fully embedded in agentic experiences. Travelers who checkout with PayPal and Venmo will gain access to exclusive rates, generating meaningful savings, and driving better conversion for Selfbook’s hotel customers. Selfbook’s hotel customers will be featured on the Offers tab in the PayPal app.

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Global Partnership Simplifies Group and Event Bookings

Meeting Package

MeetingPackage and Visual Matrix forge a global partnership to streamline Group and Meetings & Events bookings Helsinki, Finland & Richardson, Texas MeetingPackage, the leading Central Reservation System provider for selling and managing meeting spaces and group bookings, has partnered with Visual Matrix, a trusted cloud-based Property Management System (PMS) serving over 2,500 properties in 40+ countries—including leading hotel brands like Best Western Hotels & Resorts and Prestige

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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ICAO AFI Aviation Week strengthens the development of African air transport 

Travel Daily News

A renewed commitment to advancing aviation safety, security, facilitation, sustainability and connectivity across the African and Indian Ocean (AFI) region has resulted from the 10th ICAO AFI Aviation Week. Held from 26 to 30 May 2025 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, the event brought together high-level dignitaries, including the Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, the Honourable Cde Kembo Dugish Campbell Muleya Mohadi Mohadi; the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development of Zi

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Receiving the gift of flavor

MPI

To whet your palate, Catherine Neville, vice president of communications at Explore St. Louis, provides culinary recommendations from across the city’s diverse neighborhoods.

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Irish Ferries launches lounges for pets and owners

Travel Daily News

Pet travel has just been upgraded with the unveiling of Irish Ferries’ brand-new “Pet Den” lounges. And, while dogs, cats, and even ferrets have always been welcome onboard Irish Ferries vessels, they can now travel in elevated comfort and style in dedicated spacious lounges alongside their owner, completely free of charge*, making for a very com-fur-table crossing.

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Rebirth of the cool

MPI

One of America’s first music destinations, the myriad sounds of St. Louis—from Miles Davis and Nelly to The Urge and Tina Turner—offer something for everyone. Catherine Neville, vice president of communications at Explore St. Louis, gives insight and some curated options for meeting planners and visitors.

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

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Carey International appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Travel Daily News

PHOENIX – Carey International , a renowned global provider of premium chauffeured services and ground transportation solutions and a portfolio company of The Najafi Companies , announced the appointment of Alexander Mirza as Chief Executive Officer. As CEO, Mirza will be responsible for strategic, operational and financial leadership of the company.

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What to Expect at MPI WEC 2025 in St. Louis

Smart Meetings

When Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Congress ( MPI WEC ) arrives at the renovated America’s Center in St. Louis on June 18, they will find a celebration of only-in-the-Gateway-City delights waiting for them. We ask MPI President and CEO Paul Van Deventer what he is excited about seeing as the association for meeting professionals puts out the call, “Let’s Rally,” to draw attention to the power, resilience and innovation of the meetings and events industry and the people be

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Feeling drained: When to know it’s the right time for a job change

MPI

Whether you’re navigating a job transition, exploring a new industry or simply refining your professional brand, our expert career coaches are here to support you at MPI’s World Education Congress (WEC) Career Collective. In advance of WEC—June 18-20 in St. Louis—we asked our coaches to weigh in on this question: “It’s not always easy to know when it’s time for a job change.

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Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights: 12 Sparkling 4th of July Party Ideas

Redfin

The 4th of July is the perfect excuse to gather your friends, soak up the sunshine, and celebrate freedom with flair. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ at your home in Warner Robins, GA , a rooftop soirée at your apartment in Amarillo, TX , or a porch hangout with your favorite people at your rental house in Chandler, AZ , the right 4th of July party can turn a simple summer day into something truly unforgettable.

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‘St. Louis lives and breathes sports’

MPI

From world-class meetings-ready venues to active team-building options, Catherine Neville, vice president of communications at Explore St. Louis, shares some sports-related highlights in the city.

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10 Cost-Effective Home Improvements to Make Your Home Like New

Redfin

Key takeaways: Small, thoughtful changes such as painting walls or swapping out kitchen hardware are easy and cost-effective home improvements. There’s no one size fits all approach to home improvement. Go at your own pace and update the rooms you want, with the budget you have. Whether you’re looking at homes for sale in Vancouver or you’re contemplating reinvigorating your home in Tuscon , doing updates may be top of mind.

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Overseas travel intentions to Europe soften for summer 2025 amid global tensions and rising costs

ETC Corporate

The latest edition of the Long-Haul Travel Barometer (LHTB 2/2025), published by the European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail BV, reveals a drop in long-haul travel sentiment to Europe for the summer season 2025.

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Property Descriptions 101: How to Write Listing Descriptions That Sell

Redfin

Compelling house descriptions are more than just words on a page — they serve as a powerful lead generator. A good description tells a story that connects emotionally with buyers, helping them picture themselves living in the home. It also reflects your professionalism as an agent and sets the tone for your brand. Whether you’re marketing a cozy bungalow in Seattle, WA , or a luxury estate in Austin, TX , this Redfin article shows how a well-crafted house description can be the deciding factor b

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Buying a House with a Friend: Pros, Cons, and Key Considerations

Redfin

Key Takeaways: You can buy a house with a friend, or multiple friends. Buying a house with a friend makes both home buying and homeownership more affordable from sharing on up-front costs to splitting monthly bills. Clear communication, careful planning, and written legal agreements are crucial to avoid financial issues and relationship strain. Choosing the right co-buyer and setting clear expectations about money, household responsibilities, and exit plans will help keep things smooth.

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Can an HOA Legally Put a Lien on Your House?

Redfin

Nearly 33.6% of U.S. homeowners now live in neighborhoods governed by a homeowners association (HOA) , according to 2024 data from the Foundation for Community Association Research. As more housing developments break ground, that number is only expected to rise. While HOAs offer benefits like shared amenities and maintained curb appeal, they also come with rules — and consequences.

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When Your Home Appraisal Comes in Low – What It Means for Your Redfin Journey

Redfin

Discovering that your home appraisal came in low can be a surprising moment in the buying or selling process. Simply put, a low appraisal means the value assessed by the appraiser is less than the price you and the other party agreed upon. This can create a significant hurdle in real estate transactions, particularly for those navigating the market with Redfin’s platform and agents.

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How to Celebrate Juneteenth in 2025: What to Do and Why It Matters

Redfin

Author’s Note: As a Black woman, I carry a heaviness writing about this. I was well into adulthood before I learned about Juneteenth. My family celebrated by displaying a Juneteenth flag in our yard and cooking soul food—it was simple but meaningful. Though I came to Juneteenth later in life, the knowledge I’ve gained since has deeply shaped me. I hope this personal background frames the perspective behind this piece and enriches your reading.

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Aging Homes, Rising Prices: The 10 Cities With the Oldest Houses in the U.S.

Redfin

The oldest cities have the oldest homes – and too little new construction. Some people love old homes. Exposed brick, original hardwood floors, and a sense of history can instantly win buyers over. However, behind the appeal lies a growing issue: America’s housing stock is aging fast, and new construction isn’t keeping up. In 2012, the typical U.S. home was 35 years old; today, it’s 41.