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Incentive Travel 2025: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

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Only 8% of North American corporate and agency buyers report decreased activity over 2024 and 2025, and only 6% have reported decreases for 2026. Aside from free time, planners are also considering program inclusions such as time with their spouse, immersive cultural activity, gifting and gala dinners/awards as some of the top selections.

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MPI Gears Up for EMEC 2025 in Türkiye

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EMEC focuses on three core goals: to act as an idea incubator for the international MICE community, to produce an event for Europeans by Europeans and to honor the history and culture of its host destination. When it comes to EMEC, MPI’s focus is on a wholly authentic experience for attendees, regardless of their homebase.

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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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Regis Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Ginori 1735 to offer your attendees a meal for the ages. By focusing on the future of the industry, IMS24 addresses the needs of a globalized world—reshaping how people, cultures and countries connect to create prosperity,” said IMS host and chairman of SCEGA, His Excellency Fahd Al-Rasheed.

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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

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In the face of doubt, however, business travel has emerged with critical and pivotal strategies for recovery in its pocket and a renaissance of travel in its sights, as evidenced by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT)’s white paper, “ Why Business Travel Is the Center of the New Company Culture.” The Great Reprioritization.

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New and Renovated: Most Anticipated of Openings of 2025

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Behind every property opening in 2025 is a reflection of some of the major hospitality trends we’ve seen grow throughout the past few years, from luxury lifestyle to immersive cultural experiences in sought-after destinations. In order to build on its momentum, Hyatt plans to open 50 luxury and lifestyle hotels globally by 2026.

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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

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As that eases, it could not only help increase the ability to bring attendees to conferences from China, but other countries as well as Chinese visitors have been rerouting through neighboring destinations to get to their California events. They are looking for immersive, unique cultural experiences. The average stay is 20 nights.

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Top Reasons to Start Planning Your Next Meeting in Cincy

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This significant investment will bring state-of-the-art meeting facilities, world-class accommodations, and a vibrant cultural scene—all within a walkable, attendee-friendly environment. Cincy offers a rich culture to enjoy. Here’s why you’ll want to start planning now to meet in Cincy.

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