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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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Read More : Smart Travel: Wynn Resorts’ Bigger Better UAE Plans Revealed, Indigenous Tourism Booms and More Saudi Arabia’s MICE industry saw a nearly 15% boost in 2023 as a result of over 17,000 events that brought in over 20 million visitors, cementing the country’s position as a major meetings and events destination.

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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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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 always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest cant-miss news in tourism and travel. Ottawa continues to position itself as a world-class destination for international conferences and events, said Lesley Pincombe, vice president of meetings and major events at Ottawa Tourism.

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MPI’s EMEC 2025 Pursued Harmony in Turkiye

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Megacity Opportunities As home to one of the original megacities, tourism is a growing part of the economy. million visitors to the country of 85 million people, a 9% increase from 2023. The mandatory phased program includes targets for protecting the environment with green energy and recycling standards. billion in revenue and 62.2

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Smart Travel: New Alaska Airlines Rewards Coming, New Campaign Attracts Tourists to Japan’s ‘Hidden Gems,’ Uber Considers Expedia Takeover and More

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Hoshino Resorts and Japan Airlines Team Up to Attract Tourists Japan Airlines and Hoshino Resorts have partnered to launch a new sustainable tourism campaign , “All-Time Favorite vs. Hidden Gems,” which aims to attract visitors to Japan’s less-trodden locales. Vincent and Grenadines, and Manila.

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MPI Pursued Harmony in Turkiye

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Megacity Opportunities As home to one of the original megacities, tourism is a growing part of the economy. million visitors to the country of 85 million people, a 9% increase from 2023. The mandatory phased program includes targets for protecting the environment with green energy and recycling standards. billion in revenue and 62.2

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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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Looking to wow A-level attendees at a retreat or incentive? As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read travel and tourism news. Since Marriotts acquisition of the City Express brand in 2023, the portfolio has grown significantly, with 12 new properties signed in 2024, adding 1,236 rooms to the brands inventory.

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