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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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For meeting profs organizing conferences and corporate gatherings at the Shaw Centre and other downtown venues, this new transit option simplifies logistics for international delegates. In under 30 minutes, attendees can go from their flight to the heart of Ottawa.

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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. Conferences? Authentic encounters, sustainability and premium travel are growing trends.

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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

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While “90% of large companies have committed to hybrid work plans [that reduce] the touch points that once conveyed company culture, for all companies, including those which never went remote, unprecedented reports of burnout are signaling that businesses must quickly adapt,” said GBT. We learned quickly how well the remote model worked.

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The Heart of Gathering: Lessons from the Fourth of July

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Perhaps you plan for a company with remote workers or offices across the country, but everyone gathers for an annual event; that’s the moment for these employees who only see each other once a year or so, but work together all the time, to connect face-to-face.

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Upcoming All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean

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Set to open in 2026, these two properties will sit side by side with the JW Marriott being the family-friendly resort option and the W being geared towards adults-only. Curiously enough, Marriott just announced their plans to open an all-inclusive take on the familiar brands with the JW Marriott and W Costa Mujeres.

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Smart Travel: 2024 Global Tourism to Set Records, Travel Tips for Women and More

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Announces New Task Force on Global Sporting Events The United States has no shortage of upcoming international sporting events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 2028 and 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the 2031 Rugby World Cup. Read More : Be Aware: Tips for Women Business Travelers On the Road U.S.

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Smart Travel: Tips for Those Traveling to LA; The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok Debuts; Cunard to Launch Roundtrip Alaska Voyages Out of Seattle; TripAdvisor Announces 2025 Best of the Best Destinations and More

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Cunard Debuts Alaska 2026 Voyages Featuring Roundtrips from Seattle Between April and September 2026, Cunards Queen Elizabeth will embark on 23 roundtrip voyages from Seattle, Washington, offering a diverse array of itineraries ranging from seven to 12 nights as part of its highly anticipated Alaska programming.

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