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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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As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest cant-miss news in tourism and travel. Ottawa continues to position itself as a world-class destination for international conferences and events, said Lesley Pincombe, vice president of meetings and major events at Ottawa Tourism.

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

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Japan: Visit California Global Managing Director in Japan Marjorie Dewey reported that when the MLB Dodgers signing pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, it ignited sports fans all over the country and boosted Southern California tourism. The Summer 2024 Olympics in Paris will boost inbound and outbound tourism, he predicted.

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Staycation and bleisure: the new trends in cost-effective travel

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The tourism sector is constantly evolving, as exemplified by the growing trends of ‘staycations’ and ‘bleisure’. These two different, yet interlinked, forms of tourism have existed for several years but continue to enjoy year-on-year growth. billion euros globally in 2026, with a year-on-year growth of 4.1%.

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Smart Travel: 2024 Global Tourism to Set Records, Travel Tips for Women and More

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Travel initiative, data on global tourism, advice for solo female business travelers, Boeing’s latest hiccup and the most recent addition to Universal Orlando’s upcoming Epic Universe theme park. The post Smart Travel: 2024 Global Tourism to Set Records, Travel Tips for Women and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Travel: Tips for Those Traveling to LA; The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok Debuts; Cunard to Launch Roundtrip Alaska Voyages Out of Seattle; TripAdvisor Announces 2025 Best of the Best Destinations and More

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This edition of Smart Travel also features the debut of Bangkoks newest luxury hotel, the launch of Tourism Cares Meaningful Travel Map of the Hawaiian Islands, TripAdvisors 2025 Best of the Best Destinations full list and more. We support Tourism Cares work to expand the Meaningful Map Program to include Hawaii.

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Key Takeaways from MPI and SITE’s Global Meetings Industry Day Livestream

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Workplace Demographics Are Shifting: A new generation of employees, many in hybrid or remote roles, is influencing how and why incentive programs are designed. NYC Tourism + Conventions pulled out all the stops by hosting its largest-ever Tristate Meeting Planner event at The Glasshouse.

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Top Banana UK on the Future of Incentive Travel

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Andaman Islands - Indias Best-kept Secret A destination so remote, it feels like another world. Must-Visit Venue: Fairmont | Tokyo | Opening in 2026, this is one were all waiting for trip to this amazing Tokyo in 2026 is a must! Its all about making a big impact, no matter the distance.