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No More Detours: How Traffic Management Keeps Your Special Event on Schedule

Smart Meetings

Planning and executing a successful large-scale special event can be an exhilarating experience, but one that comes with its fair share of challenges, especially when it comes to managing traffic and ensuring smooth transportation for attendees. Understanding the accessibility of the venue is crucial.

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IATA Explained: The Role of International Air Transport Association in the Aviation Industry

AltexSoft Travel

In 2016, the McLaughlin-Sherouse List was published, which ranked all industries in the US according to RegData’s Industry Regulation Index showing the most regulated ones. So, let’s talk about IATA – one of the main regulators of the aviation industry. Someone has to be in control. Source: Fine Art America. What is IATA?

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Business Travelers to See Travel Price Increases Through 2023

Smart Meetings

The remainder of 2022 is predicted to see the greatest price increase across air fare, ground transportation and hotel rates. Ground transportation and hotel rates are set to see less dramatic drops. This growth is expected to slow in 2023, with the greatest decrease seen in air fare. in 2023, following its 3.4% decrease in 2020.

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ICAO Africa and Middle East Air Transport Symposium renews key multilateral commitments on path to recovery

Travel Daily News

Focused around the theme of Promoting and harnessing the benefits of liberalization, the virtual event brought together high-level policy makers, air transport regulators, industry representatives, aviation professionals, and other stakeholders to drive important progress on regional air transport coordination and recovery.

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TWT: AGs Demand Government Hold Airlines Accountable

Smart Meetings

The letter goes on to point out the unique immunity the airlines have from state lawsuits—a law that means the DOT must regulate domestic airlines and oversee consumer protections. Department of Transportation.”. The post TWT: AGs Demand Government Hold Airlines Accountable appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Meeting Profs Face Mask Confusion after CDC Suddenly Changes Requirements

Smart Meetings

In April, another arm of the federal government, Transportation Security Administration announced that it was extending the face mask requirement for individuals in airport terminals, on planes, trains and buses at least until September 13.

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The Meeting Planner’s Guide to Reviewing Safety and Security (Why It Matters Now)

Gavel International

Legal Compliance: Regulatory bodies often require event organizers to conduct safety and security audits to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Failure to provide a safe environment or neglecting to comply with regulations can result in lawsuits, fines, and potential loss of business.