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

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European Travel Is Rebounding Says New Study The European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a new study that says European destinations are “on their way to recovering pre-pandemic tourist arrivals.” Experts anticipate a gradual return of Chinese travelers to Europe from the second quarter of 2023, as significant barriers remain.

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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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Does it involve space travel? 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 Ludwig has been doing presentations on the future of event technology “for many, many years.”

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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. 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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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.

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Omaha Offers a Fresh City for Your Next Meeting

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Kiewit Luminarium, a $101 million center dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and math opened last year. 950 million airport expansion set for 2028 completion. The Omaha airport (OMA) will double in size and offer international travel options. #1 In addition to its two universities, there are seven colleges in Omaha.

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