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Sustainable Travel Made Easy with WeTravel’s New Course

Smart Meetings

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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7 Ways to Embed Wellness in Your Meetings

Smart Meetings

Collaborate with local suppliers for fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients. These can be simple, serene spaces equipped with comfortable seating and calming elements, offering a peaceful retreat from the event’s hustle and bustle. Also, check the calorie counts on mocktails and smoothies.

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Corporate Retreats: The Offsite is Back On

Convene by PCMA

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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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. What really elevates the experience is the use of the HomeBiogas compost system, which turns organic waste into cooking gas for guests and fertilizer for the nearby plants. What’s in a Yurt?

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The 2024 Travel Outlook Survey Results: Appealing to the Traveler’s Niche Interest

Advanced Travel and Tourism

SANDRA CARVAO Chief of Market Intelligence & Competitiveness, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) “Jack be nimble, Jack be quick…” Since 2020, destination marketers have had plenty of practice with skills like pivoting and flexibility. Watching consumer travel trends to stay ahead of the curve is essential for a nimble organization.

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Top Business Travel Trends Coming in 2024

Smart Meetings

Public safety expert Frank Harrison, who serves as regional security director, Americas at World Travel Protection , predicts that three central trends will shape business travel in 2024: Remote work, a focus on sustainability and budget constraints. Remote Work & Bleisure Travel Remote work, once rare, has become commonplace.

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Vamos a Los Tropicos!

Smart Meetings

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. For some destinations, this is the norm.

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