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Smart Travel: MICE Industry’s Positive Impact on Business Travel, Wynn Resorts’ Bigger Better UAE Plans Revealed, Indigenous Tourism Booms and More

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and China Drive Business Travel Recovery A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts business travel spending will reach a new height of $1.5 Wynn Al Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), is projected to open in 2027 and cost $5.1 trillion by the end of 2024. billion, a $1.2

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MPI Gears Up for EMEC 2025 in Türkiye

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EMEC focuses on three core goals: to act as an idea incubator for the international MICE community, to produce an event for Europeans by Europeans and to honor the history and culture of its host destination. MPI is currently preparing to release RFPs for the 2026 and 2027 EMEC events.

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Business Events Industry Week 2025 Focused on Celebrations That Work

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“ With the potential decline of tourism, meetings will be more important than ever,” he said. Keynote Jim Knight , was on hand to share tips for building a culture of resilience even when times are challenging. -close Hilton Arlington Mark Center and added a new track for convention center professionals.

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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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As always, Smart Travel is here with the latest must-know updates in travel and tourism. Vikings next ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, scheduled for 2027, will also feature hydrogen-based technology. With 1 million visitors in 2024, Fiji is experiencing record tourism numbers. Once fully operational, the $1.5

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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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As always, Smart Travel is here with the latest must-know updates in travel and tourism. Vikings next ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, scheduled for 2027, will also feature hydrogen-based technology. With 1 million visitors in 2024, Fiji is experiencing record tourism numbers. Once fully operational, the $1.5

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Australia Says G’Day to Returning Groups

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After reopening to the world in February, Robin Mack, executive general manager of commercial and business events with Tourism Australia , reported in an interview at IMEX that groups are coming back to the country with postponed and new events both for the coming months and out to 2027.

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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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Dubai Marks Progress in Tourism, Events and Sustainability in 2024 With nearly 15 million overnight visitors as of October 2024, Dubai has hit its stride as a top international destination for tourism, meetings and events. Read on for the latest in travel news, brought to you by Smart Travel.

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