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Smart Travel: G7 Tourism Ministers Gather in Italy, Spirit Airlines Headed for Bankruptcy, Florida Tourism Soars, AI as a Carry On

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Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy. reveals that frequent business travelers see great potential for AI to handle functional tasks, such as booking business travel and amending travel arrangements.

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

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As always, Smart Travel is here to keep you up-to-date on the latest must-read travel and tourism news. ” Booking is open now. Vincent and the Grenadines On Thursday, the minister of tourism of St. An additional 250 rooms will be up for booking soon, with the islands Marriott Hotel breaking ground this year.

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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

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and China Drive Business Travel Recovery A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts business travel spending will reach a new height of $1.5 A new report released by the WTTC revealed Indigenous tourism is projected to contribute $67 billion to the global economy by 2034. trillion by the end of 2024.

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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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The countrys tourism board has teamed up with a leading travel app to spread the word on why you should keep its hat in the ring. As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read news in the travel and tourism industry. Yet another major airline has announced plans for new direct flights for your attendees.

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Why Email Marketing Still Delivers for the Travel & Tourism Industry

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For hoteliers, resort owners and destinations, email marketing remains one of the most powerful and cost-effective tools to engage guests, boost bookings and build brand loyalty. For example: A past guest who booked a spa package receives an email highlighting your new wellness offerings. Are you ready to elevate your email game?

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Smart Travel: Latest Sailing Trends, New Data Reveals Best U.S. Airports, United Partners with Turo and More

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Dream Yacht Worldwide Shares Trends, 2025 Predictions Dream Yacht Worldwide (DYW) says its research reveals that early bookings, short-haul vacations and destinations beyond the Caribbean are among the top travel and sailing trends of 2024. Turo, the worlds largest peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace, features hosts across the U.S.,

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Key Takeaways: Advance Travel’s Midwest Team and Mackinac Island Tourism

Advanced Travel and Tourism

In case you missed it, here’s a quick review of 10 takeaways for 2025 travel trends.

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