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Corporate Travel That Works: New Trends

Smart Meetings

Organizations have remained steadfast in their belief that meeting in person drives performance and growth , no matter if they’re fully remote, entirely office-based or a hybrid of the two options. Super Commuting and Employee Exchange Programs Emerge Top talent is not always conveniently located close to the office.

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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

Smart Meetings

While “90% of large companies have committed to hybrid work plans [that reduce] the touch points that once conveyed company culture, for all companies, including those which never went remote, unprecedented reports of burnout are signaling that businesses must quickly adapt,” said GBT. We learned quickly how well the remote model worked.

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Smart Tip from Salamander Hotels: The Meeting is Just the Beginning

Smart Meetings

“Since the turn of the year, we’ve been excited to see our group bookings pace pick up dramatically across the five properties,” said Ty Brassie, vice president of sales and marketing. Douglas Camp , director of sales and marketing, Salamander Resort & Spa , Middleburg, VA.

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Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business

Smart Meetings

New York City is the financial capital, a desirable location and an exciting destination; it’s accessible. Tracy Barr, director of sales and marketing, Sheraton Grand Los Angeles. Recently, we hosted a hybrid event that incorporated virtual options along with multiple indoor and outdoor locations at the hotel. of meeting space.

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Lake Towns in Iowa: 10 Beautiful Lakes in Iowa to Live on in 2024

Redfin

From the bustling shores of Big Spirit Lake to the quiet retreats of Rathbun Lake, there’s a lake town in Iowa for your needs. Lake View, with its small-town charm, has a few local restaurants and markets, a public library, and a historical museum. Let’s jump in and see what lakes made the list.

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What Can Planners Expect for the Rest of 2022? Hilton Breaks It Down

Convene by PCMA

Event organizers are adapting to a more distributed workforce, mitigating burnout, working hard to attract and retain talent, and navigating ongoing volatility in the national and international markets. Despite the difficulties, business travel and in-person events are rebounding. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 30 percent of U.S.

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Travel Startups and Tourism Trends to Invest In

AltexSoft Travel

In March 2022, the statistics portal for market data Statista revealed a survey on travelers opinion on accomodations use of latest tech 2020. Digital nomads are employees that can live in whatever part of the globe and work remotely full-time or part-time, combining work with traveling around the world. Digital nomads.

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