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Omicron travel restrictions discourage Europeans from travelling, but summer prospects are promising

ETC Corporate

Europeans’ intention to travel (61%) decreases compared to spring and summer 2021 but remains stronger than one year ago (54%), demonstrating higher resilience against new COVID-19 waves Fragmented and inconsistent border restrictions in response to the Omicron variant impede consumer travel decisions Early-summer prospects are promising, as (..)

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European travel maintains momentum in early 2025 despite rising global uncertainty

ETC Corporate

The latest “European Tourism: Trends & Prospects” report for Q1 from the European Travel Commission (ETC) shows that international tourist arrivals increased by 4.9% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024… Source

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Maximizing ROI: A Guide for Hotel Sales Directors

Smart Meetings

Utilize Video Personalization : Create custom video messages for high-value prospects that address their specific needs and demonstrate your attention to detail. Retargeting Leads for Conversions Not all prospects convert immediately.

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How Drip Email Campaigns Can Revolutionize Your Hotel Sales Strategy

Smart Meetings

Picture this: as a sales director for a major hotel chain, you spend countless hours attending conferences, crafting personalized offers, and following up with prospects. How can you stay top-of-mind without overwhelming your prospects? But the leads in your pipeline seem to slip away before the sale closes.

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The Sharing Economy and the Tourism Industry Prospects, Opportunities and Challenges

Travel Daily News

The article The Sharing Economy and the Tourism Industry Prospects, Opportunities and Challenges first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

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Leading and Learning From the Next Generation of Meeting Profs

Smart Meetings

The number one thing I hear from prospective employees, new employees and even our existing workforce is, ‘What are we doing that’s having an impact and making a difference in the world?’” Advice for Prospective Meeting Profs—and the Seasoned Planner. Peckinpaugh noted.

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Canadian Tariffs Triggering Reputation Tarnish for U.S. Destinations

Smart Meetings

Visit California brought representatives from around the world to Los Angeles for Outlook Forum last week to hear what the prospects for travel to the Golden State are from all corners of the globe. around imposing tariffs on traditional trading and travel partners may be seeing only part of the picture.

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