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Smart Travel: Universal Plans New Park Near London, Viking Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and More

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Thinking about a cruise meeting or incentive but unsure if it aligns with your sustainability goals? We look forward to welcoming the worlds first hydrogen-powered cruise ship to our fleet in 2026. and a major new player in Europes group travel and incentive planning scene. Hoping to give U.K.

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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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Getting lost in the sea of travel booking platforms? As airlines increasingly adopt New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology, Travelports solution ensures that planners and business travelers can efficiently compare and book the best options across multiple suppliers. Travelport and Chase are using AI to secure your attention.

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Smart Travel: Universal Plans New Park Near London, Viking Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and More

Smart Meetings

Thinking about a cruise meeting or incentive but unsure if it aligns with your sustainability goals? We look forward to welcoming the worlds first hydrogen-powered cruise ship to our fleet in 2026. and a major new player in Europes group travel and incentive planning scene. Hoping to give U.K.

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Smart Travel: Americans’ Recession Fears Impact Travel, Robots Set to Transform Marriott Hotels, Delta Lures Southwest Passengers and More

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Marriotts latest partnership means housekeeping robots might soon greet your guestsyes, really.Thinking about Asia-Pacific for your next incentive getaway? market with its inaugural private jet journey, Colors of the World , set to depart in March 2026. Curious how staffing challenges in hospitality might shape events moving forward?

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How Planners Can Manage The “Easy Button” in Events

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Smart Meetings chatted with Michelle Crosby, CMP, CITP, an account executive at Bright Spot Incentives and Events, and Yvette Campbell, CMP, a meeting broker at Meetings Made Easy, to explore how planners can seek out third-party agencies and independent planners that fit their needs and how to integrate resources into their organization.

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The Evolution of Urban Renewal Takes Shape in Seattle and Portland

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Most of the larger hotels here are locally owned, the Space Needle is locally owned, so there’s an added incentive for the businesses community here to work together,” adding that many community leaders and those involved have either grown up or continued to live in Seattle and are passionate about guiding the city to a prosperous future.

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15 Best Business Travel Cities for Spring 2025 (Expert-Picked)

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Companies just need to book the best business travel destinations, as shown by their $269.3 Business travel will reach 483 million trips by 2026, and cities worldwide are adapting to welcome more travelers. New property tax incentives boost development in areas that couldn’t access these benefits before.

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