Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

We’re here to catch you up on all of that, plus a potential takeover riling up the travel sector, the latest on World Travel Awards’ global competition and how Jamaica is celebrating new improvements to tourists’ travel experiences. on Thursday, while Uber’s shares fell 2%. Vincent and Grenadines, and Manila.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Read More: Your IMEX America Recap Day Two The talking point of “Impact” came to life will continue into 2025 as IMEX worked with MGM Resorts to shrink the event’s footprint even more to maintain zero-waste status by improving waste diversion. The destination organization supports Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Sustainable DC 2.0

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Illustration by Julie Murphy Annual Events Industry Forecast Our usual approach to Convene ‘s Annual Industry Forecast is to cast a wide net, gathering a variety of data related to the business events industry, including travel, lodging, technology, and the workplace.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

“Local gastronomy, nature, wellness and rural tourism experiences will take centre stage in travel in 2024.” Watching consumer travel trends to stay ahead of the curve is essential for a nimble organization. CULINARY A desire to broaden authentic in-destination experiences is driving an increase in culinary-related travel.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2023

These initiatives are focused on sustainability with the goal of supporting the most eco-friendly practices possible including sustainable gardens located on hotel properties, partnerships to curb food waste, programs to help procure locally sourced produce and programs to boost the local community such as youth development.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 17, 2022

When the global pandemic that started unfolding in 2020 shifted all of our lives dramatically, it fueled a wellness crisis—physical, mental and spiritual—in addition to putting the brakes on travel and resulting tourism revenue. First, let’s note that wellness itself is one of the key travel trends for 2022.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Virgin Atlantic Airlines announced in late November that it will be the first carrier to operate a trans-Atlantic jumbo-jet flight powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel—a mix of used cooking oil, animal fat, and agricultural waste. No firm date has been set, but it is expected to happen in the next several weeks.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The post Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan to have the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Expo 2025, the highly anticipated global event, is set to showcase groundbreaking innovations and foster international collaboration for a sustainable future.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

He brings a dedication to sustainability and social impact with purpose-led initiatives, and has been recognized as one of Rosewood’s Impact Trailblazers. La Bahia will open in spring 2025, and Krebs will be establishing the pre-opening offices and working alongside the project managers throughout the remainder of the construction.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

And while you’re here, catch up on the latest news in travel advisor tech, the launch of a new Reed & Mackay division and brand-new research on the customized travel market. New top-tier luxury venues in Dubai or Mexico may be just the ticket. The result is a true benchmark in high-end hospitality.”

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

And while you’re here, catch up on the latest news in travel advisor tech, the launch of a new Reed & Mackay division and brand-new research on the customized travel market. New top-tier luxury venues in Dubai or Mexico may be just the ticket. The result is a true benchmark in high-end hospitality.”

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2024

The post Industry leaders call for ‘Radical Collaboration’ at Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Our position at Virgin Atlantic is clear – if enough SAF is made, we will fly it.”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

IMEX 2022 concluded its 11th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Welcome to Smart Travel, where we’ll be spotlighting the latest can’t-miss travel news, from groundbreaking studies and data to tips on decompressing from your next destination meeting. Travel tech tools you need in your carry-on? The CDC Has Updated Travel Regulations for Dogs, Effective Now On Aug. We have you covered.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 2, 2024

The post Kita Food Festival returns to Kuala Lumpur in September 2024 and Singapore from January to March 2025 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. For Kita’s next chapter, we aim to dig deeper into the narratives of local, innovation and sustainability. “For

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 25, 2023

The post New Zealand business events sector on track for sustainable growth appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. New Zealand has two brand new purpose-built convention centres in Christchurch and Wellington, and another to come in Auckland in 2025.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. The project is scheduled to open in 2025 and will complement the existing 200,000 sq.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 8, 2024

The post Centara reveals expansion strategy to Middle Eastern travel trade partners at ATM 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Every aspect of Centara’s development will be undertaken in a responsible and sustainable manner.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 1, 2023

It showed that since 2020, travel has rebounded in spurts, mostly led by leisure travelers in search of wellness and luxury escapes close to home. But this year, he said, hotel performance data revealed that demand from travel for meetings and business is back in a big way. billion by 2032.

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Business Traveler USA

JULY 20, 2022

Thanks to new advances in artificial intelligence, the future of transportation will be increasingly automated and sustainable, per Euromonitor’s Future of Travel 2040 report. Here’s a peek at what tomorrow’s domestic and international transit experiences will hold for business travelers. Supersonic travel. So who knows?

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 26, 2024

The post Tuu launches first-ever Eco Stay Awards appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Seeking to recognise hotels going the extra mile to protect the environment through more sustainable stays and experiences, sustainability tracking platform Tuu announced its first-ever Eco Stay Awards for 2025.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 20, 2023

Here are eight recent sustainability developments around travel and meetings that planners should have on their radar. • On Friday, April 21, the Sustainable Events Forum holds its fourth annual Earth Day for Event People , a free, 90-minute online event from 11:00-12:30 ET. is launching two new sustainability programs May 1.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The post Arabian Travel Market 2025 will highlight the power of connectivity as global travel and tourism sector soars appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. By working together and embracing innovation and better connectivity, ATM is paving the way for the future of travel.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Travel Association and The Downtown DC Business Improvement District, has seen that associations are getting 30% or more attrition and it is more difficult to have in-person, one-on-one meetings when many are working from their kitchen in the suburbs and some from second homes in the Caribbean. The needs of the customer have changed.”

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 18, 2024

The post ITB India 2024 Conference to reveal key trends in the South Asia Travel Market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Photo Credits: ITB India 2023 ITB India 2024 Conference will gather travel industry professionals from 11 – 13 September 2024, at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India.

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Unique World Global Destinations

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The hospitality industry, a cornerstone of the global economy, is poised for transformative change in 2025. As technology, sustainability, and consumer demands evolve, hotels and hospitality providers will need to adapt rapidly to stay competitive. AI-powered concierge services that offer real-time personalised recommendations.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The post Tourism Cares hosts its 2024 Meaningful Travel Summit with the Willamette Valley from 30 Sept to 2 Oct appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The post Future trends include AI-based travel agencies and space tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The second day of TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit 2023 highlighted the most disruptive trends shaping a more sustainable and digital industry. 67 billion, with a growth rate of 37%”.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 14, 2024

Favorable hotel deals are appearing for event groups willing to gather in hurricane-prone areas in late 2024 and 2025. How does a “flexible cancellation clause” and 50-percent attrition allowance sound? The official hurricane season ends on November 1 each year.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 15, 2024

The post Virtuoso assembles the world’s leading luxury travel professionals from over 90 countries for its 36th annual Virtuoso Travel Week appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The Opening Session saw Virtuoso Chairman and CEO Matthew D.

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Tourism eSchool

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

5 Ways to Pivot your Tourism Experience for Post-COVID Traveller. What we do know though, is that demand for travel experiences will bounce back in some way, shape or form, as human connection through travel is a basic human need that most of society will want to meet. What we know about the Travel Landscape.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 2, 2024

The post Hong Kong MICE sector shows strong recovery appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Each overnight MICE visitor spent an average of HK$8,000 in town, which was about 20–30% higher than the average per-capita spending of all inbound travellers. In 2023, MICE visitors stayed longer, staying 3.7

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Millennials and Gen Z will be critical for sustaining event participation and willforcelegacy trade shows to adapt their formats and marketing strategies. In 2025, video with dominate event marketing, and data will remain the most valuable asset to build on in 2025.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

28-30, Destinations International (DI) held its 2024 Social Inclusion Summit in Spokane, Washington, where they shared insights and resources around inclusion in the travel and tourism industry. Consistently revisiting these practices post-event, through attendee feedback and internal reviews, is key to refining and sustaining impact.

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DCI

JANUARY 30, 2023

It’s that time – travel trends for 2023 are out and everyone is predicting what this year’s top buzzwords will be. Feeling Good About Wellness Wellness travel won’t go away. It’s part of Amadeus 2023 Travel Trends that is touting the “working from roam” trend. Travel Far, Eat Local Local food experiences are in demand.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 18, 2023

The post GBTA Showcases Business Travel Outlook for Canada and future trends appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Bringing together GBTA’s business travel community for insights, learning, and face-to-face connection time are all key to navigating and growing the sector in Canada. billion USD for 2022.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 9, 2024

The post Aviation experts at ATM highlight the pivotal role of innovation as regional passenger numbers soar appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. On the ground, the industry is working on several innovations, not only to make aviation more sustainable but also to use infrastructure more efficiently.

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