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Julie Coker to Head NYC Tourism + Conventions

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She was honored as the 2017 United Negro College Fund Mayor’s Ball Honoree for Civic Leadership and, in the same year, named by Network Journal one of the 25 Most Influential Black Women in Business. In both 2012 and 2019, Coker was named among Philadelphia Business Journal ’s Women of Distinction Honorees.

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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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This strategic move enhances the Aethos experience by integrating Yayems cutting-edge digital platform with Aethos expanding network of hotels, clubs and bespoke travel experiences.

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Brand USA Focus on MICE and Special Events Could Expand Annual Global Travel Beyond 90 Million in the Future

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Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing international travel, reported that in 2026, the U.S. Read More: MICE Industrys Positive Impact on Business Travel He offered that Brand USAs international network of representatives across 26 countries is available as a resource for destination ideas and introductions.

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Get Around Green in Orange County

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The Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) has been on the forefront of transportation sustainability and continues to implement innovative practices for the clean-air initiative when visitors, locals and commuters are navigating the city. Think Uber, yet quicker, greener, a much tighter network and most importantly free!

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Oak View Group Is Leaving a Trail of Partnerships

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Read More: Beware the Public Wi-Fi Network: 6 Ways to Practice Cybersecurity While Traveling. “On Earlier this year, OVG unveiled plans to create the OVG Las Vegas Hotel and Casino project, a $3-billion entertainment district and arena on 25 acres, slated to begin construction in 2023 and to be completed in 2026.

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TWT: Wobbly Travel Recovery, Flight Delays and Hotel Boom

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Travel Association has released its biannual forecast for travel through 2026—including both travel spending and volume—which projects that all segments of travel, in spite of rising inflation, will likely surge in the short term due to pent-up demand and consumer savings. Travel Forecast Sees Wobbly Recovery. If the U.S.

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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. Business Networking Hotspots Spring Place has become the go-to networking spot where creative professionals and business leaders join forces. billion spending on corporate travel in 2021.

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