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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. Vikings next ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, scheduled for 2027, will also feature hydrogen-based technology. 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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Germanys Frankfurt Airport just debuted exciting new technology that may soon have us all moving faster. This agreement grants Chase Travel Group access to Travelports advanced retailing technology and multi-source travel content via the Travelport+ platform. A new transit extension just made your attendees arrival process smoother.

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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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American Airlines has gifted passengers an early holiday present this year in the form of new technology to shut down group-jumpers. The initial positive response from customers and team members has exceeded our expectations, so we are thrilled to leverage this technology to deliver for them ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.”

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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. Vikings next ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, scheduled for 2027, will also feature hydrogen-based technology. Hoping to give U.K.

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New and Renovated: Most Anticipated of Openings of 2025

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It will incorporate advanced meeting technology and collaboration-focused features, including a brand new junior ballroom, reimagined foyers and new AV, such as beamforming microphones. 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? 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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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. The Wall Street Green Summit welcomes climate finance leaders and state-of-the-art technology innovators at Cornell Club on March 18-19. billion spending on corporate travel in 2021.

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