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OCTOBER 11, 2024

and China Drive Business Travel Recovery A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts business travel spending will reach a new height of $1.5 and China, whose business travel markets have expanded 13.4% trillion by the end of 2024. trillion by the end of 2024. Key players are the U.S.

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MARCH 25, 2025

Attendees at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025 at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. The post Cal Poly Students Gained Experience and Confidence at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025 appeared first on Smart Meetings. LIVE were greeted by enthusiastic faces from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JANUARY 22, 2025

Since 2019, we’ve seen dramatic changes in how people vacation, driven by the rise of remote work, global travel restrictions, and the evolution of short-term rental markets. As we approach 2025, these trends will help define tourism’s next chapter. Join us on this trip through 2025s travel trend themes!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

As always, Smart Travel is here to keep you in the loop on the latest cant-miss travel news. Dream Yacht Worldwide Shares Trends, 2025 Predictions Dream Yacht Worldwide (DYW) says its research reveals that early bookings, short-haul vacations and destinations beyond the Caribbean are among the top travel and sailing trends of 2024.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2025

business and professional events industry, has issued its hot buttons for 2025 in the form of its annual Public Policy Agenda to answer that question. Read More: Shaping the Future of Hospitality Grow international travel to increase U.S. inbound international travel restrictions. What do event professionals need?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

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. Melbourne is scheduled to be added to the list in December 2025.

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 16, 2025

Travel transforms when shared with others. Modern explorers demand extraordinary journeys that transcend traditional group travel packages. Sophisticated travelers seek meaningful connections through intimate small-group expeditions, while adventure enthusiasts pursue transformative experiences with like-minded companions.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

You know you can count on us to share THE travel trends worth unpacking every year. here’s what you can additionally watch for in 2025. We’re also identifying who’s already tackling them well and how you can deliver on these trends for travelers. Tauck proudly caters to the solo traveler both in spirit and in savings.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Companies just need to book the best business travel destinations, as shown by their $269.3 billion spending on corporate travel in 2021. Many professionals like you are already planning their spring 2025 business trips. Either way, you’ll find everything you need to plan your spring 2025 business travel confidently.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

Fear nota top travel site just released a list of the safest airlines to help you fly with confidence. A leading group travel company has put together some amazing itineraries youll want to check out. A leading group travel company has put together some amazing itineraries youll want to check out. ” Booking is open now.

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Motivation Excellence

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Recent industry forecasts and surveys indicate corporate meetings, events and incentives will grow in 2025. According to the Incentive Travel Index 37% of respondents say 2025 levels will surpass 2024; 54% expect the spend-per-person to increase too. We’re excited to celebrate 40 years in the industry in 2025.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Hidden W2L_Source_URL_c Δ The post Key Travel Trends for 2025 Webinar appeared first on Advance Travel and Tourism.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 10, 2025

We believe, thanks to dupe travel, you can. At Dana, we blogged about dupe travel in 12 Travel Trends Making Moves in 2024. In 2025, the fervor we wrote about then is still going strong among even the most seasoned globe-trotters. Some of the worlds most heavy-hitting travel media giants are on board too.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Tired of Group 5 airline travelers jumping the line and stealing your overhead space? As always, Smart Travel is here to catch you up on the industry’s must-read news. American Airlines has gifted passengers an early holiday present this year in the form of new technology to shut down group-jumpers.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Know what a “travel maximizer” is? We’ve included a suggestion in this week’s edition of Smart Travel. to Open Field & Stream Bozeman in Winter 2025 The iconic Field & Stream brand’s new branded hospitality platform, Field & Stream Lodge Co. , Get ready for your dream to come true in winter of next year.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

While IMEX might be in [Americas] backyard, people still travel from Europe and beyond because they know the value and distribution opportunities that IMEX brings to the table. The post From the Experts: Key Takeaways from AIME 2025 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Its the same with AIME.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2025

travelers are starting to opt for shorter trips and more affordable stays as they brace for tighter budgets. As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you this weeks must-read travel and tourism news. 75% expect travel costs to rise in 2025 compared to 2024, prompting 47% to choose more affordable destinations.

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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. Hidden Gems,” which aims to attract visitors to Japan’s less-trodden locales.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2025

21-25) The Grammys LA Mart Winter Market Gift + Home 2025 (Jan. 24-26) TheFitExpo Los Angeles 2025 (Jan. 25-26) Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) 2025 (Jan. 920, 2025). Postponed Events: ACE Eddie Awards Mammoth Film Festival Critics Choice Awards (moved to Jan. 28-30) CMC LA Market Week (Jan.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 24, 2025

Email Marketing Matters in 2025 Despite the rise of social media and other digital channels, email has something that others lack: intimacy. Share tips for greener travel. For those in the travel and hospitality industry, its the perfect tool to create meaningful connections, inspire wanderlust and convert browsers into loyal guests.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

Past Smart Start guests share insights for Global Meetings Industry Day 2025. Travel empowers attendees, and by immersing them in the local culture and community, we can offer a comprehensive conference experience that truly embodies the essence of the destination. Its Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), once again!

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing international travel, reported that in 2026, the U.S. is on track to welcome 90 million visitors one year ahead of the goal outlined by the National Travel and Tourism Strategy report. Travel Association and the U.S. remains the worlds premier travel destination.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 29, 2024

We at Advance Travel & Tourism were honored to once again attend and sponsor the Tennessee Governor’s Conference on Hospitality & Tourism in Chattanooga. Please don’t hesitate to let me know about any ways that my team at Advance Travel & Tourism and I can help. Because TNHTA and Chattanooga Tourism Co.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Megan Conway Megan Conway, Travel Portland Travel Portland has named Conway as president and CEO, promoting her from her earlier role as chief strategy officer. Throughout his career, Patino has worked with leading hotel brands and travel organizations, including the U.S. region at Visit Denver. Regis Bali and AMAN.

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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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2025

around imposing tariffs on traditional trading and travel partners may be seeing only part of the picture. Visit California brought representatives from around the world to Los Angeles for Outlook Forum last week to hear what the prospects for travel to the Golden State are from all corners of the globe. Travel is active diplomacy.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites. Read More: Incentive Travel: Interactive Connection is the Name of the Game Local Community Impact Coles shares, “Seattle is known as a really innovative place.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The spacious desk area inside guest rooms is ideal for business travelers, of course, alongside the nearly 12,000 sq. Phase two of the renovation will include the rebuild of the Marriott M Club, a new restaurant and a recreation of the Greatroom lobby space, scheduled to be completed in early 2025. of meeting and event space.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Smart Meetings Incentive Experience at Phoenixs Arizona Biltmore , a Platinum Choice Award-winning property, was a festive way to end the year with the gift of new and renewed connections and a trove of insights that will make 2025 the best event season yet. Its OK to lose your paddle sometimes. You can always recover it downstream later.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2022

Ferguson came together at Union Market for its annual Travel Rally, held during U.S. Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week—which happened this past week—where they discussed the region’s forecast and data from 2021. Travel, overseas visitation will likely not reach 2019 levels until 2025.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 22, 2024

We recently wrote about our take on the strength of incentive travel in 2024 (spoiler, it’s good!). Our travel planning team has barely been able to come up for air as they continue to be tasked with knocking out proposals for a wide variety of destinations around the world. resorts like the Montage Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

As always, Smart Travel is here to keep you in the loop on the latest cant-miss travel news. Dream Yacht Worldwide Shares Trends, 2025 Predictions Dream Yacht Worldwide (DYW) says its research reveals that early bookings, short-haul vacations and destinations beyond the Caribbean are among the top travel and sailing trends of 2024.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Event Trends In a fast-paced agenda built based on attendee feedback, the group explored the future of incentive travel and how AI could help everyone plan smarter. Incentive travel should be a unique, bucket list transformative experience that makes a fundamental difference in the lives of our attendees, he added. and Europe.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In case you missed it, here’s a quick review of 10 takeaways for 2025 travel trends. Overall Travel Trends It’s human nature: we were born to explore. Outdoor activities that depend on good snowfall motivates Midwesterners to take longer and more frequent travel. Know how to pivot. The average American takes 2.5

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JANUARY 22, 2025

People, people, people No matter how it is sliced, people are at the core of EVERY travel decision. For some, it is about who you travel with. From multigenerational family vacations to solo escapes, this was the most popular theme among travel trends that we identified for 2025.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2025

Unique experiences and luxurious accommodations answer the call of todays travelers. Its no question that todays travelers want unique, destination-centered experiences. It will open in early 2025, along with the spa. The luxury market answers the call with these new and renovated debuts.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2025

Neil Brownlee Neil Brownlee, PCMA Brownlee, the head of business events at VisitScotland , has been inaugurated as the 2025 chair of PCMA. In 2018, he joined the PCMA board of directors and has served as EMEA Advisory Board member and secretary-treasurer before being appointed chair elect in 2025, and chair in 2025.

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