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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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That includes embracing cutting-edge technologies like AI and leveraging data-driven strategies to deliver the right message to travelers at the right time. Were working closely with federal agencies, local DMOs and other partners to ensure the U.S. remains the worlds premier travel destination. truly extraordinary, he said.

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What’s New in Omaha for 2025

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The RiverFront is also home to the $101 million Kiewit Luminarium, Omaha’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) center with 100 interactive exhibits. 950 million expansion of Omaha’s airport (OMA), set to be ready in 2028, will double its size and add international travel options.

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Flying Taxis and Self-directed Luggage: Predicting the Future of Events

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This is the tantalizing topic Brian Ludwig, senior vice president of sales for Cvent , tackles in Smart Meetings’ most recent webinar, “One Step Ahead, Predicting the Future of Event Technology.”. “It’s It’s been an amazing journey to watch how the event landscape and all the underlying technology has evolved,” Ludwig said. “I’m

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Meeting Planners Travel Report: Euro Travel Rebounds, JFK Terminal Tech-Savvy 6 Breaks Ground

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Terminal 6 at JFK The new Terminal 6 is a public-private partnership between the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners which is developing the new terminal in two phases, with the first new gates opening in 2026 and construction completion in 2028. More than 100,000 sq.

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United Takes a Stake in Hydrogen-Electric Engine Technology

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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. This investment will keep United out in front on this important emerging technology.”. Since no fossil fuels are burned, there are no emissions.

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Preview Las Vegas 2025: A Capital of Multitudes

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Today, Las Vegas is seeing the development of yet more projects that will only add to its appeal, such as Brightlines Southern California-Las Vegas connection in 2028, and Warner Bros. and Sonys move to Las Vegas as the next movie-making hub. What better way to do it than in a venue unlike anything that has been seen before?

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Trends Report 2025: Meeting and Event ‘Destination Dupes’

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Illustration by Julie Murphy Annual Events Industry Forecast Our usual approach to Convene ‘s Annual Industry Forecast is to cast a wide net, gathering a variety of data related to the business events industry, including travel, lodging, technology, and the workplace. billion expansion by 2028.

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