Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Pam Kressley and Lori Cassidy, co-founders of the new individual travel incentive company Gift a Trip , recently arranged a buyout of a space capsule as part of a three-day immersive experience for the winners of a Texas Lottery. Cassidy stressed that the programs they offer are not meant to take the place of organized incentive travel.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Travel and meeting risk trainer offers insights for the future The news Friday morning that an update from the software protection company CrowdStrike crashed travel, emergency, hospital and banking systems all over the globe, was a reminder of the risks of planning events in a highly networked world.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Travel and meeting risk trainer offers insights for the future The news Friday morning that an update from the software protection company CrowdStrike crashed travel, emergency, hospital and banking systems all over the globe, was a reminder of the risks of planning events in a highly networked world.

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Planner Banking Preparation Training 245

AltexSoft Travel

MAY 21, 2020

BSP and ARC are two abbreviations that people coming to a travel agency business stumble across early on. Things are quite confusing here and nascent travel agents can easily get overwhelmed with understanding what’s IATA, how IATAN is different, why ARC number is the same as IATAN number… And a whole lot of other questions.

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Airlines Travel Agent Banking Certification 126

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

ICOMOS is encouraging attendees to purchase carbon offsets for their travel to and from the event, to use public transport during the event or stay at hotels within walking distance of the venue. Offsetting Travel with Airline Partner. Read More : Beyond Carbon-Neutral Hotels: Evolution of Eco-Friendly Hotels.

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Sustainability Culture Conference Certification 237

Solimar International

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Sustainable Tourism Certification: Steps and Benefits In this modern era, where responsible travel is becoming more popular, the way we travel is changing significantly. This shift in traveler behavior is closely linked to the growing awareness of global environmental and social issues.

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Certification Sustainability Tourism Tourism 98

AltexSoft Travel

APRIL 16, 2021

Whether your business is focused on selling airline tickets, package trips, or cruises, if you want to be acknowledged as a professional in the travel industry, you need to be certified. So, ARC or Airline Reporting Corporation is a company that regulates and handles transactions between airlines and US-based travel agencies.

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Business Traveler USA

JANUARY 28, 2022

ANA has announced it is extending its ‘SAF Flight Initiative’ to corporate customers and their travelers, helping participating companies reach their sustainability goals. Under the Green House Gas Protocol , emissions from a company’s business travelers are considered Scope 3, while for the airline they are Scope 1.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2022

Read More : Q2 Earnings Indicate a Business Travel Surge and Strong Leisure Trend. Travel Rules in Dubai. While one of the quickest to begin accepting travelers again, they haven’t been quick to drop Covid protocols, like many destinations, airlines and cruises have done in recent months.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A soon-to-be-launched EIC survey will survey new skills, knowledge, and tasks required for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation accreditation as a step toward updating the blueprint for the certification. Jamaica Tourist Board Announced New Airline Service. SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 11, 2022. Louis (STL).

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Business Traveler USA

JULY 22, 2021

The overwhelming majority of air travelers are confident about the safety of their health on board aircraft and support mask-wearing in the near-term. Most (90 percent) believe airline personnel do a good job of enforcing the measures, and nearly the same percentage (89 percent) said that protective measures are well implemented.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 23, 2024

In an era where the environmental impact of our choices comes under increasing scrutiny, sustainable travel has moved from a niche consideration to a necessary approach for both leisure and business travelers. This guide delves into the practical steps to effectively integrate sustainability into your travel plans.

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AltexSoft Travel

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The air travel industry is no exception. Its main goal is to regulate distribution-related activities in airlines and commercial aviation such as fare calculations, revenue allocation, and baggage rules. But how are IATA and travel agencies connected? IATA and Travel Agencies. What IATA can give travel businesses.

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AltexSoft Travel

APRIL 9, 2020

The distribution of airline products has always been a challenge. Since the emergence of Global Distribution Systems ( GDS ) and migration to digital marketplaces, airlines have been constantly locked in their marketing efforts. Besides, airlines stuck with GDSs didn’t get enough customer data to do offer personalization.

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Airlines Retail Certification eCommerce 85

AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 29, 2020

On par with fuel, crew related costs are the major operating expense for airlines. European airlines usually let personnel request for destinations, day-offs, reserve periods, trip lengths and other elements to create individual rosters. Source: Team-Oriented Airline Crew Rostering. Components of the crew scheduling problem.

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Airlines Management Training Platform 20

AltexSoft Travel

OCTOBER 9, 2019

GDS is one of the first abbreviations you learn in the travel business. We’ve tried to pour our best knowledge about flight connectivity and hotel APIs into separate articles, but the topic of GDSs remains relevant to everyone who’s entering the travel booking world. How Airline Distribution Works. What is a GDS?

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Travel Agent Airlines Certification Insurance 23

AltexSoft Travel

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

In 2020, the travel industry found itself among the sectors hardest hit by COVID-19. American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) reported a 75-percent cut in revenue across travel agencies versus 2019. What is a host travel agency? Optionally, they even may serve the needs of corporate travel.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 21, 2024

Traveling for business events involves more than just booking flights and hotels; it’s about streamlining the entire planning process to ensure maximum value and an optimal experience for all involved. Seasoned planners know that optimizing travel budgets for events demands strategic negotiation and a hawk’s eye for detail.

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Management Travel Travel Booking 130

Business Traveler USA

JULY 19, 2022

“The Boeing 737-10 will be an important addition to Delta’s fleet as we shape a more sustainable future for air travel, with an elevated customer experience, improved fuel efficiency and best-in-class performance,” said Ed Bastian, the airline’s chief executive officer. million flight hours.

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Airlines Certification Manufacturing Regulations 98

Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 2, 2021

United Airlines is adding to its flight schedule from the US to London, following the UK government’s decision to ease restrictions on fully vaccinated travelers to England from the US and the EU. The new travel rules are set to take effect starting Aug. united.com.

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Airlines Certification Government Travel 98

Business Traveler USA

JANUARY 7, 2022

Norway’s Civil Aviation Authority has issued an air operator’s certificate to Norse Atlantic Airways. The start-up airline said its first flights will depart from Oslo to selected cities in the US beginning in spring 2022. The post Start-up Norse Atlantic Airways Issued Operator’s Certificate appeared first on Business Traveler USA.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 15, 2022

As the Transportation Department mulls changing the rules, here’s a look at current airline policies on credits and vouchers. Earlier this month, the Department of Transportation proposed new rules that would clarify and expand the department’s authority around airline ticket refunds for canceled flights and changes in service.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 8, 2023

This is where the role of a travel agent comes in handy. A professional travel agent is specialized in creating customized itineraries for clients, meeting their specific travel needs. In this fast-paced world, having a reliable and experienced travel agent to take care of your travel arrangements can make all the difference.

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Business Traveler USA

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The financial performance of the global airline industry will continue to show improvement in the coming year, even as the COVID-19 crisis drags on. The IATA forecast follows the association’s announcement in August that 2020 was the worst year ever for global air travel. billion travelers the industry carried in 2019.

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Airlines Certification Government Travel 111

Travel Daily Media

MARCH 13, 2019

The post United Airlines unveils meetings portal on Jetstream appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. United Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. United Airlines has launched its meetings portal as part of its Jetstream web offering. United claimed that the platform goes beyond its competitors.

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Motivation Excellence

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Sometimes, the benefit is directly connected to the event like earning a certificate at a realtor convention. The same thing is true for airlines and flight tickets. Airlines know that business travelers often have to travel right away, so they charge higher prices right before a flight because they know these travelers can afford it.

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Incentives Advertising Seminar Social Media 130

AltexSoft Travel

JULY 14, 2022

In the last few years (and especially after the pandemic), travel trends have dramatically shifted and multiple studies prove it. TripAdvisor‘s “Travel in 2022: A Look Ahead” Report. Moreover, half of Gen Z respondents said they want to get out of their comfort zone and crave a sense of risk and excitement while traveling.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I have really only one innovative point here, and it’s not particularly innovative, which is that as an [industry], one of the main things that you have to realize is that you can try and do your job to cut emissions but unless the emissions are due to air travel decrease, you’ll be working around the margins.

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Travel Travel Sustainability Events 105

Business Traveler USA

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Mindtree, a global technology services and digital transformation company, has launched Digital Health Passport for Travel. The solution provides a safer and smoother experience to international travelers navigating frequently changing travel regulations and restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Airlines Travel Safety Healthcare Certification 85

Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

billion facility expands the airport’s passenger capacity by 10 to 12 million travelers per year. billion facility adds 15 new gates capable of accommodating up to 20 aircraft expanding the airport’s passenger capacity by 10 to 12 million travelers per year. In addition to anchor airline JetBlue, the 1.2 orlandoairports.net.

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Business Traveler USA

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Airline passengers are ready to use biometric identification if it expedites travel airport processes, reducing the time they spend standing in line. Those are the main takeaways from the International Air Transport Association’s 2021 Global Passenger Survey of over 13,000 air travelers worldwide.

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AltexSoft Travel

MAY 29, 2023

As if the world of travel distribution wasn’t complicated by itself, the topic of the travel agency accreditation is another kind of beast. Organizations like IATA, ARC, CLIA, or CCRA issue special codes to travel agencies that come with access to special capabilities and perks. What is Travel Agency Accreditation?

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Travel Travel Travel Agent Airlines 59

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A soon-to-be-launched EIC survey will survey new skills, knowledge, and tasks required for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation accreditation as a step toward updating the blueprint for the certification. Jamaica Tourist Board Announced New Airline Service. — SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 11, 2022.

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Attendee Airlines Tourism Tourism 130

Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The post High expectations on sustainability and pandemic preparedness appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Airlines are committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. IATA is also calling for the establishment of a global “book and claim “system to enable the most efficient uptake of SAF by airlines.

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Sustainability Government Transportation Airlines 79

Business Traveler USA

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Travelers will be able to use Delta FlyReady and the Delta Discover Map to find invaluable tools for their trips. With US borders reopening to fully vaccinated travelers starting Nov. However the updates launched this month help simplify the process as the new government entry requirements for travelers bound for the US go into effect.

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Online Travel Travel Government 52

Business Traveler USA

OCTOBER 15, 2021

United is giving customers some very needed flexibility that will come in handy when they need to rebook their travel. The concept is simple: United is helping customers find and use their travel credits with a few easy moves. Book travel on partner airlines. Book travel on partner airlines.

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Airlines Certification Website Booking 52

Business Traveler USA

JANUARY 13, 2022

JetBlue has launched its Sustainable Travel Partners program, offering solutions to help corporate customers meet their own organization’s sustainability targets. The program includes a suite of resources to help customers curb their business travel emissions. Through the initiative, corporate partners have access to these tools: 1.

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