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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

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Kathy Morgan, senior vice president of product management and distribution experience at Sabre Travel Solutions, told the press, “By listening closely to our customers and analyzing changes in the travel landscape, we realized there were unmet needs in the market. The tourist turnout marks a 1.8%

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Smart Travel: Chase and Travelport Team Up, Ottawa Airport and Light Rail Transit Connect, New Security Screening Wows in Frankfurt and More

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As we expand our premium travel offerings for the travelers who book through Chase Travel Group, we are excited to retain our partnership with Travelport, said Danielle Serban, chief product officer at Chase Travel Group. This acquisition represents the next chapter in our journey, said Benjamin Habbel, co-founder and CEO of Aethos.

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Smart Travel: Record-Breaking Storm Pummels UK and Ireland; City Express by Marriott Expands to Four New Markets; Mayor of Nice, France, Seeks Cruise Ship Ban and More

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Group travel benefits through this partnership include 10% off round-trip airfare, 20% off the best available room rate at Stein Collection properties, a $100 daily resort credit per room for food, beverages, or spa treatments, as well as complimentary room upgrades and late departures (subject to availability).

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Events? In This Economy? Yes, and Here’s How

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With COVID-19 guidelines loosening up this year, it’s time to tighten up your 2023 marketing plan. Follow these six tips to blend event promotions with your 2023 marketing plan seamlessly. Create a Launch Plan Leading Up to Your Big Event Treat your event like it’s the biggest product launch of the decade for your company.

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Best of 2023: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

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As 2023 comes to a close, Smart Meetings reflects on some of the year’s most moving stories featuring CSR, DEI and the all-around inspiring acts of humanitarianism in the hospitality industry. Working with the Arizona Refugee Resettlement Program , the hotel hired refugees and the mutual benefit was incredible.

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Airlines Evolve to Cater to Groups

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Similarly, Southwest Business Meetings product offers discounted fares, incentives and even name changes for groups of 25 or fewer. Jessica Martini, national account manager with Southwest Business, shared that the bulk of group travel is made up of under 150 people so most companies can take advantage of the benefits. Covid Shifts.

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Designing for Belonging: How to Engage Audiences Using Empathy

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In recent years, the concept of belonging has gained renewed importance for business as a key factor in driving employee engagement, productivity and overall success. When belonging is present, engagement rises, leading to compelling benefits. This means that nearly half of the people we design for are less engaged than they could be.

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