Wed.Sep 08, 2021

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Priority Pass Data Show Travel Momentum Is Gaining

Business Traveler USA

Airport lounge visits worldwide are on the rise, reflecting a growing momentum in the number of flights across the globe. According to data from Collinson’s Priority Pass, total lounge visits throughout the network are up by 46 percent for the first half of 2021 compared to the second half of 2020. Domestic air travel is rebounding more quickly in some parts of the world than in others.

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Sustainabilty in hospitality: Putting construction issues first

EHL Insights

Hospitality firms are increasingly keen to jump on the sustainability bandwagon. However, too often they get lost in the complexity of the subject and limit their engagement to unimaginative solutions such as towel reuse in bathrooms. Much larger challenges loom in the physical infrastructure of the hotel itself. In this short paper we outline some important sustainability challenges for hotels from a building perspective.

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American Airlines Ends Special Sick Leave for Unvaccinated Workers

Business Traveler USA

American Airlines has announced it will end company-provided COVID-19 sick leave for unvaccinated employees beginning Oct. 1. In a memo to employees, the carrier said its “pandemic leave will only be offered to team members who are fully vaccinated and who provide their vaccination card.” The airline cited the Food and Drug Administration’s full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for the change in policy. “We have heard from many team members that the full approva

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Industry Leaders See International Travel as the Key to Recovery

Travel Pulse

Leaders speaking on an ASTA panel point to international travel for the industry's recovery.

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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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Amanda wrote a new post, Swiss Bliss: Switzerland Is Open for Meetings & Incentives

I-Meet

A getaway to Switzerland appears on the bucket list of many for good reason. It’s a beautiful destination in Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The Alps enchant, the chocolate thrills, and the country doesn’t dis.

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Travel Tech announce its fourth 2021 Virtual Conference

Travel Daily News

Travel Tech LATAM & SPAIN Second Edition, from September 13 to 17, 2021. The event will provide to professionals in Latam and Spain tourism trade with educational resources based on the latest technological trends.

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10 Beautiful Small Towns in America Worth Moving To Today

Redfin

Are you looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life? Does the idea of a laid-back lifestyle sound appealing to you? If you answered yes, then you should consider moving to a small town. Small towns across the US offer access to the outdoors, local shopping, and most importantly peace, quiet, and privacy that is rare in a big city. If this lifestyle sounds like something you’re interested in, we compiled a list of 10 beautiful small towns in America that you can move to today.

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Sustainability in hospitality: Putting construction issues first

EHL Insights

Hospitality firms are increasingly keen to jump on the sustainability bandwagon. However, too often they get lost in the complexity of the subject and limit their engagement to unimaginative solutions such as towel reuse in bathrooms. Much larger challenges loom in the physical infrastructure of the hotel itself. In this short paper we outline some important sustainability challenges for hotels from a building perspective.

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Webinar: The Switch Is On – How GroupSync Is Changing Meeting & Event Planning

Convene by PCMA

Learn how Groups360 is simplifying meeting and event planning with the GroupSync solution. The GroupSync platform was designed to save planners time and money in searching, sourcing and booking group rooms and space. With real-time pricing and availability, GroupSync connects planners with over 7,000 hotels ready for instant group booking and nearly 200,000 properties worldwide for electronic RFP processing.

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Supplier Highlight: The Transition to The Fall Travel Season Will Be Anything but Normal

Fox World Travel

In previous years, as summer begins to fade and the calendar turns to September, we would expect rather predictable travel behavior. Vacation travel drops significantly, as an uptick in business travel begins. This year, not so much. While the recovery from Covid is real, the Delta Variant has caused what many believe to be a short- […]. The post Supplier Highlight: The Transition to The Fall Travel Season Will Be Anything but Normal appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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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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Air Canada Resumes Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Flights

Business Traveler USA

Air Canada has restarted service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on Toronto Island with five daily roundtrip flights to Montreal. Services are operated by Air Canada Express Jazz aboard a De Havilland Dash 8-400. The Toronto Island facility is popular among business travelers for its proximity to the city center. The resumption of Air Canada’s service here connects customers to the carrier’s global network through its Montreal hub.

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Supplier Highlight: The Transition to The Fall Travel Schedule Will Be Anything but Normal

Fox World Travel

In previous years, as summer begins to fade and the calendar turns to September, we would expect rather predictable travel behavior. Vacation travel drops significantly, as an uptick in business travel begins. This year, not so much. While the recovery from Covid is real, the Delta Variant has caused what many believe to be a short- […]. The post Supplier Highlight: The Transition to The Fall Travel Schedule Will Be Anything but Normal appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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PCMA Foundation gifts US$10,000 in scholarships to support event professionals

Convene by PCMA

To help support the APAC event management profession adapt to delivering impactful digital and hybrid events, the PCMA Foundation is gifting the region US$10,000 in scholarships to the highly coveted PCMA Digital Events Strategist (DES) Certification. . Open to members and non-members, 12 scholarships are available for emerging digital and hybrid event managers and planners who have worked on at least one digital or hybrid event this year. .

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Fall Travel Season: 10 Tips to be an Ethical Traveler

Solimar International

As more destinations continue to open up for tourism, it is time to redefine ethical travel. After a long, chaotic year and a half of uncertainty, travelers have started to go on vacations and plan trips to get out of their home offices and enjoy something new. With domestic tourism numbers expected to reach record highs worldwide, there is a real concern about negative environmental and social impacts of tourism.

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