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Europe’s travel in spring-summer 2025: More trips, longer stays, and bigger budgets

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Published today, the “Monitoring Sentiment for Intra-European Travel” Wave 21 report shows that although overall travel intention is lower than last year (72%, down by 3%), travellers across Europe are planning longer stays, spending more, and diversifying where they… Source

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Cost concerns weigh on 2025 international travel plans to Europe in key markets

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Long-haul travel sentiment globally and to Europe has weakened for 2025, as reported in the latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer (LHTB) 1/2025, published by the European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail BV.

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Best of 2024: Sustainability

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This year, Smart Meetings published a repertoire of sustainability content geared especially around how-tos and making sure everyone has access to the knowledge and resources to feel confident talking about sustainability and implementing it into their business practices.

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Navigating Travel Requirements for US Citizens in 2025

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Earlier this month, the TSA published their final rule on the deadline and enforcement of this law that was passed back in 2005 as a result of 9/11 security flaws. REAL ID in the USA Starting May 7, 2025 you will need REAL ID-compliant identification from your state, or a valid passport to fly ANYWHERE.

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Smart Travel: G7 Tourism Ministers Gather in Italy, Spirit Airlines Headed for Bankruptcy, Florida Tourism Soars, AI as a Carry On

Smart Meetings

Spirit Airlines Stock Drops 59% Following Reported Bankruptcy Filing On Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal published that Spirit Airlines is expected to file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks. Are you one of the 95% of frequent business travelers who are turning to AI to plan a trip? As always, Smart Travel has you covered on the latest.

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“Everyone has a role to play in sustainable tourism” – ETC publishes Handbook on Encouraging Sustainable Tourism Practices

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COVID-19 has influenced both businesses and consumers to think differently, with sustainability now as an important driver in purchase decisions.

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International travellers eye Europe for cultural immersion, but cost remains a key barrier

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This is according to the latest Long-Haul Travel Barometer (LHTB) 3/2024 published today by the European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail BV, which explores the sentiment and preferences of travellers regarding long-haul travel to Europe. The report reveals that 58% Source

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