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Sustainable Travel Made Easy with WeTravel’s New Course

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The free course in partnership with Tourism Cares discusses how to offset carbon emissions, find sustainable suppliers and offer equal opportunities for women. The best way to combat climate change is through large-scale action, which is where WeTravel Academy ’s new sustainable tourism course comes in. More Travel-focused Resources.

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New Hotel Brand Appellation Will Channel Genuine American Hospitality

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Some familiar names and kitchen-tested ideas are behind the launch of Appellation , a new hospitality company planning to open boutique properties with a local edge in popular luxury tourist destinations in the West. His philosophy is that “Genuine hospitality is the way a restaurant makes you feel before you even take a bite of food.

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Summer 2024 Travel Trends with Meaning

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This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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Corporate Retreats: The Offsite is Back On

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The 500-acre Cedar Lakes Estate in upstate NewYork has seen a huge bump in inquiries for corporate retreats — 150 percent more inquiries than in 2019. “If It was unusual and yet right on trend: A potential client wanted to take their team to Barcelona for what would be the company’s first-ever retreat in its 16-year history.

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Vamos a Los Tropicos!

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Tropical locations offer beautiful beaches with luxury all-inclusive resorts for executive retreats and incentives, but travelers are now wanting something more. Off-site visits, cultural experiences and sustainability practices are continuing to be strong hospitality trends as we enter 2024. or “Let’s Go!”

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Taking Ecotourism to the Next Level: Glamping in a Yurt with Only Renewable Energy

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Beautiful scenery and plentiful amenities make the property perfectly suited to host small groups on a business or leisure retreat. The site of 28 Palms Ranch offers a more sustainable alternative to the traditional hotel or resort. Eco Yurt Village’s focus on sustainability doesn’t eliminate the comforts of modern society, though.

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Elevated Experiences Scored at Florida Smart Meetings Event

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As PGA National General Manager Joseph Fisher explained, the completely renovated Palm Beach Gardens retreat offers the best of the past and the possibilities of the future. As Kelly Cavers, chief sales officer at Discover The Palm Beaches , explained, the 39 cities on Florida’s East Coast offer one-of-a-kind between-the-sessions experiences.

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