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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 and China, whose business travel markets have expanded 13.4% trillion by the end of 2024. trillion by the end of 2024. Key players are the U.S.

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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. and a major new player in Europes group travel and incentive planning scene. Cambodia calling?

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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. and a major new player in Europes group travel and incentive planning scene. Cambodia calling?

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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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Read on for the latest in travel news, brought to you by Smart Travel. The city has also established a balanced appeal, with travelers from Western Europe (20%), South Asia (17%), and the GCC (15%). Archer is currently developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft they have dubbed Midnight.

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Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, Northstar Travel Group, and the American Hotel & Lodging Association joined forces at ALIS with delegate volunteers and LA Works to assemble 500 support kits for emergency responders involved in the Los Angeles wildfires.

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950 million expansion of Omaha’s airport (OMA), set to be ready in 2028, will double its size and add international travel options. 306 million streetcar system will run a 3-mile route between the downtown convention district through midtown, starting in 2027 For more information go to VisitOmaha.com/Meetings.