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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: 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: 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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Beyond convenience, the LRT extension underscores Ottawas commitment to sustainability, offering a greener way to explore the city. The new LRT extension ensures that delegates and travelers arriving in Ottawa experience the citys efficiency and hospitality from the moment they land.

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Your IMEX America 2024 Recap: Day One

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Sustainability Takes Center Stage Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) is the umbrella organization that hosts the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative (NZCE). Our raison d’être is to drive, in our sector, the value of sustainability in the business events industry,” said James Rees, president of JMIC. Measure and share impact.

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

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Read More : Well-being, Exciting Food and Natural Beauty: Experiential Incentives in Asia South Korea: Visit California Global Managing Director in South Korea Irene Lee reported that the market there is fully recovered and airlift is higher than it has ever been to California. Luxury accommodations and personalized itineraries are preferred.

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“Creativity – Sustainability – Infinite Possibilities” Thailand Conventions Set the Tone for 2023

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In keeping with global megatrends, country’s capacity and the Bureau’s strategic plans, Thailand Conventions aim for 2023 to be the year of “Creativity, Sustainability, and Infinite Possibilities”. The goal is to reduce carbon footprint in a measurable and significant manner and for Thailand to become a sustainable conventions destination.