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Meeting Planners Unite Sets 2019 Agenda

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A town-hall meeting at the conference identified other resources MPU could help secure, including limited liability insurance and streamlining IATA, CLIA and other travel agent certifications. The post Meeting Planners Unite Sets 2019 Agenda appeared first on Smart Meetings. Augmented Income Streams.

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Hyatt Confirms Commission Cut

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to seven percent, effective February 1, 2019. We remain committed to closely collaborating with meeting planners and travel agents to deliver meaningful experiences and foster shared success. This change will not affect business booked prior to February 1, 2019, even if the event occurs after that date.

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CDC Will Allow Cruise Travel to Resume This Summer   

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Travel Association president and CEO Roger Dow seconded the request, saying, “Restrictions have taken a disproportionately heavy toll on the travel industry and our millions of workers, and the rule preventing cruise operations is uniquely specific. It will span five continents, ferrying travelers to 66 destinations in 34 countries.

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Is the Rise of Regional Tourism Here to Stay?

Dana Communications

The past two years have taken the travel sector on a wild ride—from brutal decimation in 2020 to the renaissance of the road trip in 2021 to the growing, but guarded, optimism of today. Most experts predict that the industry will not fully recover (read: achieve 2019 levels) until 2024. Everchanging Restrictions. Proof Positive.

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19 Event Trends That Will Shake Up Meetings & Group Business in 2019

Social Tables

What does it mean to be a part of the events industry in 2019? Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. The unprecedented rise in demand for meetings and events will continue this year, with CWT Meetings & Travel predicting a robust 5-10% growth in demand.

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Smart Moves in San Diego, New York and More

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She first joined the resort in 2019 as a senior sales executive and earlier served as a sales executive at Marriott International, Western Mountain Pacific. In this role, she will focus on overseeing and maintaining relationships with key travel agents and partners by providing indispensable industry leadership.

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Host Travel Agencies: Why You Need Them and How to Choose the Best Option

AltexSoft Travel

In 2020, the travel industry found itself among the sectors hardest hit by COVID-19. American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) reported a 75-percent cut in revenue across travel agencies versus 2019. What is a host travel agency? Optionally, they even may serve the needs of corporate travel.

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