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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. is on track to welcome 90 million visitors one year ahead of the goal outlined by the National Travel and Tourism Strategy report. Travel Association and the U.S. remains the worlds premier travel destination.

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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. 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.

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Africa Travel Week Trends Report reveals tourism drivers for 2023

Travel Daily News

CAPE TOWN – Leisure travel, and particularly safari, is driving the recovery of travel and tourism in Africa. This according to the Africa Travel Week Trends report released this week at World Travel Market Africa , being held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre this week.

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United Takes a Stake in Hydrogen-Electric Engine Technology

Business Traveler USA

The deal would see the carrier purchase up to 100 of ZeroAvia’s zero-emission engines, which could be retrofitted to United Express’ CRJ-550 aircraft as early as 2028. Hydrogen-electric engines are one of the most promising paths to zero-emission air travel for smaller aircraft,” said United CEO Scott Kirby. united.com, zeroavia.com.

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61% of UAE residents willing to pay for sustainable tourism experiences

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The post 61% of UAE residents willing to pay for sustainable tourism experiences appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. According to YouGov’s Global Travel & Tourism Whitepaper 2023: Luxury travel post-pandemic, one in 10 consumers has stayed in luxury eco-friendly accommodation during the past three years.

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Middle East consumers willing to pay more for sustainable, authentic luxury excursions and accommodation

Travel Daily News

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important consideration within the Middle East’s luxury travel sector, especially in the UAE where 61% of residents say they are willing to pay a premium for more responsible, eco-friendly and sustainable tourism experiences.

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Istanbul Airport Commits to Zero Emissions by Mid-Century

Business Traveler USA

The mega airport is being built in four phases with the final phase set to be completed in 2028. IGA’s current sustainability effort includes reducing the airport’s carbon footprints “within the scope of [its] environment and sustainability program,” according to the airport. igairport.com/sites/sustainability/en.