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Incentive Travel 2025: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

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Only 8% of North American corporate and agency buyers report decreased activity over 2024 and 2025, and only 6% have reported decreases for 2026. Rising costs and recruitment are challenges facing many employers today, as are sustainability and climate. Lucky for planners, incentive travel is growing.

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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. While still subject to government approval, construction could begin as early as 2026. Hoping to give U.K.

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Sustainable event ideas in Lucerne

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I recently visited Lucerne to attend the ‘Go Sustainable’ study trip, organised by the Lucerne Convention Bureau in collaboration with the Zurich Convention Bureau. This event brought together both destinations to showcase to event planners the extensive possibilities for organising sustainable events.

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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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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. That spending directly supports local jobs, sustains small businesses, and fuels the economymaking inbound travel the largest service export for the United States. Global meeting planners are exceeding expectations.

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Smart Travel: Universal Plans New Park Near London, Viking Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and More

Smart Meetings

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. While still subject to government approval, construction could begin as early as 2026. Hoping to give U.K.

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Top Reasons to Start Planning Your Next Meeting in Cincy

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A reimagined convention center On July 1, 2024, the Duke Energy Convention Center embarked on significant updates and renovations aimed at enhancing its flexibility, functionality, innovation, and environmental sustainability.

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