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Case Study: A Masterclass in Goosebump Moments

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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. He pointed to a joint SITE-IRF study that showed 32% of Western Europeans saying in 2024 that they didnt know what to expect in 2026.The and Europe.

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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 The location will feature 130 guest rooms and suites, 220 residences, three restaurant and bar concepts, and 10,000 sq. of leisure and meeting spaces.

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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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They will also gain entry to Aethos exclusive city clubs, with upcoming locations in London, Madrid, Lisbon and Mexico City. With this acquisition, members will enjoy access to all Aethos destinations along with Yayems curated retreats, including surfing in Portugal, skiing in the Italian Alps, yoga in Sardinia and sailing in Mallorca.

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New and Renovated: Most Anticipated of Openings of 2025

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The property will stand within the gated community of Cap Cana, with a beachfront location on Juanillo Beach. Nearly two-thirds of event decision-makers feel optimistic that their budgets will increase, with a further breakdown of 64% of those in the incentive sector and 63% in the association sector. ROS (L.V.X.

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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? These innovations are already in place in locations across the East Coast and are headed to Arizona, New Mexico and California next.

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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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Business travel will reach 483 million trips by 2026, and cities worldwide are adapting to welcome more travelers. Spring Beach Business Events Miami’s waterfront locations reshape the scene into vibrant business venues during spring. This iconic location has seen million-dollar deals shape the industry’s future.

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