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CES Leans into Hybrid Meeting Format in Uncertain Times

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All Covid protocols will be observed at the meeting space, and people who choose not to travel will be accommodated with some digital options. “At Shapiro emphasized that his company’s employees would not have to travel to Las Vegas if they were concerned about health risks. Health and Safety. Safe Travels.

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Be Aware: Tips for Women Business Travelers On the Road

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When staying at a hotel, Bush says to choose a known quantity: a brand that has a reputation for caring about solo female travelerssafety. Weisbrod says that once at your accommodation, female travelers should be sure to conduct the following protocols: Avoid sharing information: When traveling, you may meet many different people.

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Smart Moves in The Palm Beaches, Los Angeles and More

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This will provide travelers with 24-hour access to specialized services in travel safety and assistance and health and emergency medical services, including evacuation and repatriation. He will oversee WTP’s growing North American operations, including a dedicated Toronto-based command center.

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TWT: Business Travel Rebounds, New Sustainability Tool for CVBs

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” Say Travelers. Travelers planning both business and leisure trips are discounting inflation as a reason to cancel planned trips, says the Summer 2022 Traveler Safety and Sentiment Survey. According to the survey 79% of travelers surveyed said that inflation would not cause them to cancel their plans.

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A Security Flaw in Millions of Hotel Keycard Locks Has Been Found. What Does that Mean for Planners?

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This puts meeting planners and their attendees, who are often gathered together in the hundreds, if not thousands, at risk. As meeting professionals, having up-to-date knowledge about a hotel’s security locks and software can be the difference between if an attendee’s valuables and important information are stolen or kept safe.

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As Travelers Adjust to a “New Normal,” Groups360 Focuses On a Positive Attendee Experience

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This “new normal” — how we live, how we travel, even how we eat out — is a whole new experience for everyone. The travel industry is rapidly on the mend, too, and many in-person meetings and gatherings are starting to get back to a consistent flow. For more about the most trusted marketplace for meetings, visit www.groups360.com.

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India logs in strong recovery in MICE business

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The post India logs in strong recovery in MICE business appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The pandemic brought the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conference and Exhibitions) sector to a standstill for most of 2020.