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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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So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy. According to the findings, 95% of frequent business travelers believe AI can enhance their travel experience, with added convenience (44%), cost efficiencies (43%) and streamlined expense management (41%) among the top benefits.

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Smart Travel: Saudi Arabia MICE Industry Booms, American Airlines Shuts Down Group-Jumpers, $65 Billion Needed to Address Coastal and Marine Tourism Climate Issues

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We’ve heard from our customers that the ability to board with their assigned group is important to them because it’s a benefit associated with their AAdvantage status or fare purchase,” said Julie Rath, American’s senior vice president of airport operations, reservations and service recovery. The sector generated $1.5 The sector generated $1.5

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Smart Travel: Mystery Destination Flights Sell Out in 4 Minutes, Jordan Tourism Board Teams Up with Leading Travel App, Hyatt Announces New Brand Hyatt Select and More

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The countrys tourism board has teamed up with a leading travel app to spread the word on why you should keep its hat in the ring. As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read news in the travel and tourism industry. Yet another major airline has announced plans for new direct flights for your attendees.

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Case study: AER Annual Conference 2023, Amsterdam

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The AER Annual Conference 2023 marked a new beginning after two years of planning under pandemic conditions. Event Goals & Planning Considerations After planning under pandemic conditions for two years, the Annual Conference 2023 was designed to mark a fresh start.

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Celebrate World Tourism Day

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A comprehensive travel survey recognizes this historic day World Tourism Day takes place each year on September 27. It was established by the United Nations in 1980 to commemorate the same day in 1970 when the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Statues were adopted. travel and tourism industry generated $1.9

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2023 Travel Outlook: Leveling Up Your Data Game

Advanced Travel and Tourism

3 Benefits of Better Visitor Data: Increased Customer Understanding. DMOs can use this information to highlight the most attractive tourism options and drive more traffic to the community as a whole. Download our 2023 Travel Outlook WP today to find out more ways to level up your data.

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2023 Travel Outlook: Drive More Visitors with Value Based Marketing

Advanced Travel and Tourism

Drive More Visitors with Value Based Marketing Millennials are currently the largest generation of travel spenders, with 33% of these 27–42-year-olds (as of 2023) willing to spend at least $5,000 on a vacation. Many in the millennial segment identify with value based marketing and engage deeper with campaigns that embrace these themes.

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