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Meeting Profs Travel Report: Remaining US Travel Restrictions Lifted

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US Lifts Vaccine Requirements for International Travelers On May 11, the Biden-Harris Administration lifted Covid-19 vaccine requirements for Federal employees, Federal contractors, and international air travelers. In anticipation of a possible rush to travel, U.S. The federal government must ensure U.S.

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2023 Travel Outlook

Advanced Travel and Tourism

2023 is shaping up to be a great year for travel. Travel foundation predicts an increase in spending compared to 2022, and even when compared to levels in 2019. As we enter 2023, marketers are getting mixed messages on the economy. On one hand, reports about persistent inflation and rising interest rates are scary.

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Meeting Profs Travel Report: Memorial Day Weekend Sees Lower Airfares

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As travelers post “OOO” on their cell phones and head out to vacation time this long Memorial Day weekend, lower fares but full flights are indicative of some trends that may continue this summer. However, 2023 is predicted to be the most expensive for international travel in more than five years with fares to Europe up over 50% from 2022.

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

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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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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

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European travellers opt for early summer trips to beat crowds and rising travel costs

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About 72% of Europeans intend to travel between April and September this year. Leisure remains the primary reason for travel (69%), though the drop of 7% over 2022 suggests a potential slowdown in the post-pandemic ‘revenge’ travel. Rising travel costs due to inflation, the ongoing war in.

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2023 Travel Outlook: Leveling Up Your Data Game

Advanced Travel and Tourism

With economic factors always changing and younger generations gaining more access to travel, collecting the data of those who visit a location helps DMOs build better strategies. Download our 2023 Travel Outlook WP today to find out more ways to level up your data. 3 Benefits of Better Visitor Data: Increased Customer Understanding.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave