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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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Vikings next ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, scheduled for 2027, will also feature hydrogen-based technology. As part of a larger growth plan, the company also signed contracts for four more ocean ships, with two confirmed for delivery in 2031 and two more under option for 2033.

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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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Vikings next ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, scheduled for 2027, will also feature hydrogen-based technology. As part of a larger growth plan, the company also signed contracts for four more ocean ships, with two confirmed for delivery in 2031 and two more under option for 2033.

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New York City Hotel Licensing Fight: What Meeting Profs Need to Know

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Such as a requirement for hotels with 100 rooms or more to employ hotel staff for front desk and housekeeping—not contracted workers—and have panic buttons for workers who clean and maintain guest rooms. But by 2027 or sooner, there will be “almost nothing” in the pipeline. Nice Planner! It gets worse.

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Smart Travel: Flying Taxi Startup Raises Millions, Armenia Debuts Top Luxury Destination, Marriott Acquires Postcard Cabins and More

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Archer Aviation has completed more than 400 test flights and has signed manufacturing contracts worth over $6 billion so far. Archer is currently developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft they have dubbed Midnight.

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Beyond the Bar: Redefining event experiences with non-alcoholic drinks

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The market is shifting overall, with the sales of Guinness Zero projected to surpass the brand’s regular alcohol sales by 2027, he said, and major liquor companies investing in the non-alcoholic options. “Just because you don’t drink alcohol doesn’t mean you deserve a lesser experience,” Radke said.

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IMEX America 2021: Day 2 Highlights

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As MPI celebrates its 50th anniversary, it is looking forward to 2027 with a new contract for CEO and president Paul Van Deventer with a focus on advocacy, innovation and education to expand and engage a diverse community. Scroll to hear the good news from our industry leaders —and check out our day one recap here.

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A Look at Planners’ Powerful Partners: CSMs

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One was for planners of a 2027 association event requiring 9,000 rooms on peak across nearly 50 hotels. They had signed the contract with the convention center but did not have a lot of their hotel contracts finalized. So I was charged with reaching out to the hotels and getting them to submit room-block bids.

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