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Study: Online Attendees are Having Less Fun

Smart Meetings

A survey of 700 attendees and data from 967 events over a 12-month period found that the fun factor of online events is definitely waning: There was a 26 percent increase in respondents saying the last virtual event they attended wasn’t fun. Almost half of online attendees say learning is their goal, compared to 32.3 Solo Learners.

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WTM Africa partners with China Travel Online to tap into Chinese outbound travel market

Travel Daily Media

The post WTM Africa partners with China Travel Online to tap into Chinese outbound travel market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The China outbound travel market in 2024 is projected to be strong.

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Today’s Best Practices for Visas and International Travel

Smart Meetings

Many travelers swear by communication apps like WhatsApp and Skype, which let you phone home as if you were still in the U.S. passport holders can travel to 189 countries and territories without a visa, or by obtaining a visa on arrival, typically by standing in line at the airport. There may be other considerations as well.

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Building Online Supplier Relationships: Do They Work?

Endless Events

Take online supplier relationships, for example. Not to mention online platforms make those who are less extroverted feel more comfortable. However, some are not as inclined to build online supplier relationships. Event Brew Loves Online Supplier Relationships. Can you actually build strong online supplier relationships?

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Meeting Profs Travel Report: U.S. Travel Association Calls Out ‘Sub-Par’ Airlines

Smart Meetings

Travel Association Says Airlines in the United States Are Sub-Par In a new quarterly press conference launched today , the U.S. Travel President and CEO, Geoff Freeman. Travel National Chair and Hilton President and CEO Chris Nassetta. Freeman was joined on the presentation by incoming U.S. Other issues that U.S.

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Hotel Engine or Online Travel Agencies: Which is the Best Fit for Your Travel Needs?

Hotel Engine

Online travel agencies (OTAs) are a popular option, with good prices and a huge inventory of hotels to choose from. LPNs focus on providing tools and customer care that’s more suitable for businesses’ travel needs. So — Which Corporate Travel Solution Is Right For You? Online Travel Agencies.

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Spring Break and Travel Advisories – What Can You Do if They Overlap?

Motivation Excellence

Department of State has travel warnings out for two prime locations for spring break revelers: The Bahamas (level 2) and Jamaica (level 3). Joe Reise, Motivation Excellence Director, Travel Purchasing, Planning and Supplier Relations, shares several tips to travel safely no matter the location. Buy travel insurance.

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