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Smart Travel: Safest Airlines Revealed, National Geographic Unveils New Expeditions, the Upcoming Global Tourism Resilience Conference and More

Smart Meetings

Fear nota top travel site just released a list of the safest airlines to help you fly with confidence. Planning an incentive trip with wellness in mind? For those seeking reassurance and guidance, AirlineRatings.com has released its latest review of the worlds safest airlines. The data doesnt lie.

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Smart Travel: New Alaska Airlines Rewards Coming, New Campaign Attracts Tourists to Japan’s ‘Hidden Gems,’ Uber Considers Expedia Takeover and More

Smart Meetings

Alaska Airlines’ new offers might maximize your benefits. Another key development is members’ ability to earn EQMs for flights on partner airlines that were purchased with miles. Also, following Alaska’s acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, an additional loyalty program will soon be launched as well.

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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

Smart Meetings

The strengthening meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector has also made major economic contributions, with businesses worldwide investing more in corporate travel that builds relationships both within teams and extended networks. 8 – March 31, 2025 These major savings can also be applied to incentives as well.

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Airlines Evolve to Cater to Groups

Smart Meetings

Airlines are updating their business travel programs to be friendlier for groups struggling with last-minute changes, rising costs and reporting requirements. They can be used for travel on United’s partner airlines as well, making connecting flights easier. Old-school seat-blocking didn’t work for airlines or travelers.

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Smart Travel: Mystery Destination Flights Sell Out in 4 Minutes, Jordan Tourism Board Teams Up with Leading Travel App, Hyatt Announces New Brand Hyatt Select and More

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Yet another major airline has announced plans for new direct flights for your attendees. Scandinavian Airlines Destination Unknown Flight Service Sells Out in 4 Minutes The second iteration of Scandinavian Airlines’ Destination Unknown flights sold out in four minutes, echoing the success of the companys debut of the program.

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Confident planning strategies for the return of incentive travel 

The MICE Blog

Incentives are the most exciting part of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibition) business. The return of incentive travel has given clients the opportunity to book these trips with confidence. The past two years haven’t been easy for 42 Incentives and for many other companies in the events business.

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Smart Travel Column Debut: New Pet Rules, Health App, Corporate Trends

Smart Meetings

Read More : American Airlines Eases Pet Policy New Study Reveals Benefits of Sports and Music Tourism Collinson International has just released a report revealing the details of spending by those traveling for sports and music events, and the results are eye-opening. Sports travel is projected to reach $1.33

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