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Incentive Travel 2025: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

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Why free time, authenticity and immersion are redefining program inclusions What are the latest trends emerging for incentive travel 2025 and beyond? Were really at an all-time high with numbers now, both in occupancy in luxury and upscale, which is the hot sector that most incentive programs are looking at, says Gregg.

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Smart Travel: Safest Airlines Revealed, National Geographic Unveils New Expeditions, the Upcoming Global Tourism Resilience Conference and More

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Planning an incentive trip with wellness in mind? The history, culture and wildlife of Southern Africa will be on full display during the expedition, which will feature local guides and experts with specialized backgrounds including geography, conservation, photography and filmmaking. The data doesnt lie.

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MPI Gears Up for EMEC 2025 in Türkiye

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MPI, the largest association within the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) industry, has announced it will hold its 2025 European Meetings & Events Convention (EMEC) in Istanbul, the site of the EMEC 2014. MPI is currently preparing to release RFPs for the 2026 and 2027 EMEC events.

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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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An upcoming $156 million incentive program will debut in 2025 to support marquee events, and rapidly expanding infrastructure projects will provide improved access to travelers. “In In a time marked by profound technological and environmental transformation, the MICE industry has emerged as an essential catalyst of change.

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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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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? This new chapter reflects our commitment to offering exceptional, immersive experiences that celebrate the regions diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes.

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Travel Destination Fascination in 2024 & Beyond

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We recently wrote about our take on the strength of incentive travel in 2024 (spoiler, it’s good!). We continue to propose Europe, Asia, and South America for 2026 programs to clients as well. resorts like the Montage Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina. Costa Rica and Japan deserve mentions too. We have a client going to Florence, Italy.

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