Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

After years of travel-banned holidays, we know you’re headed far out to your favorite corners of cities, woods and bluffs. But even with travel restrictions loosened, testing requirements and Covid-related rules still can make travel tricky. Domestic Travel Restrictions and Recommendations.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 23, 2021

Travelers holding the EU Digital COVID Certificate and UK NHS COVID Pass can now upload the documentation into IATA Travel Pass as verified proof of vaccination, according to an announcement from the International Air Transport Association.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

Designed in collaboration with Tourism Cares , a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the hospitality industry more eco-friendly, this free course is a great first step toward a more sustainable style of travel. Teaching each traveler is important to increase the impact of the course. More Travel-focused Resources.

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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

70 travel and tourism organisations express their support to any effort – based on scientific evidence – to keep protecting and ensuring the freedom of movement and avoid a patchwork of diverging national measures within the EU/EEA as well as internationally.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 30, 2025

As an LGBTQ+ traveler, Spanish entrepreneur and LGBTQ+ activist Oriol Pmies experienced many uncomfortable moments and othering situations throughout his journeys. In 2019, Queer Destinations partnered with the Mexican Ministry of Tourism to implement LGBTQ+ inclusivity training and certification programs across the country, she said.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2022

Weekly travel updates for the busy meeting professional. Norway Drops Covid-19 Travel Quarantine. Upon a recommendation from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, the Norwegian government is removing current requirements for travel quarantine during Covid-19. Covid-19 Updates. 1 for construction.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 5, 2021

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced that LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B has been awarded LEED v4 Gold certification for the completed phases of the new terminal. The post LaGuardia Terminal B Receives LEED v4 Gold Certification appeared first on Business Traveler USA. laguardiaairport.com.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

The 10th NYC Experience Wellness and Travel Media event presented by Organic Spa Media on June 17, 2022 highlighted five major wellness trends that meeting planners should be aware of in booking spa experiences or resorts with wellness-centered offerings. These trends have relevance for planners in a variety of ways.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The post MEETINGS achieves carbon zero certification appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Business Events Industry Aotearoa Limited’s MEETINGS 2023 – New Zealand’s largest trade show for the business events sector – has been awarded Toitū net carbonzero certification.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2022

Events, hotels, business travel and tourism are back in action, and industry leaders are creating ways to invest in fresh faces searching for their place in the professional world of hospitality and global tourism. Interns will have a fully rounded view of what it is like to work at an experiential agency,” said Collett. Optima, Demand.AI

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 2, 2021

Curious if event planning certifications can actually help you learn more about the industry or take your career to the next level? Read about twelve of the most popular event planning certifications and event management licenses, and learn how to obtain them in order to propel your event marketing career.

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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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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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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In 2022, the Events Industry Council launched the Sustainable Event Professional Certificate online course, aimed at meeting planners and suppliers interested in improving the sustainability and social-impact efforts of their organizations and the business events they organize.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

Curious whether event planner courses and event planning certifications are worth it? Read on to learn about the most popular event planning courses, event management courses, event planning certifications, and more to turn your passion for gatherings into a lifetime career you’ll love. Not sure how to become an event planner?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2022

Last week, BCD Travel introduced an emissions calculator designed specifically for the meetings industry. . The sustainability tool builds on Gate4, an ISO-certified carbon reporting method developed last year by Advito , a subsidiary of BCD Travel. Read More: New Collaborative Course Offers Tips for Easy Sustainable Travel .

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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Almost 900,000 Travel & Tourism jobs across the EU at risk if restrictions return. The organisations say the sector cannot afford inconsistent and ever-changing national responses, and a joint EU approach is the only solution to saving the struggling Travel & Tourism sector in Europe.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

To promote sustainable travel within the city, free public transport tickets are provided for attendees who book their hotel stays through Stuttgart Marketing. This setup reduces transport emissions and encourages attendees to use sustainable travel options. My room at Leonardo Hotel Esslingen.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Today’s affluent travelers are increasingly seeking privacy and exclusivity, favoring experiences that offer a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it’s a secluded island resort or a high-end expedition cruise, these exclusive travel options allow you to unwind and disconnect in the most luxurious settings.

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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. Green Building Council.

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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

OCTOBER 5, 2023

She began working in a travel agency and later moved into business. One session introduced the CMP certification. The CMP certification has greatly promoted and shaped my professional development,” she says. Her business studies took her to Berlin, which is still her main residence. she recalls.

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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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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Evan Bauerle Bauerle, who serves as sports, tourism, and event sales manager, West region, for Visit Salt Lake’s sports division, Sports Salt Lake, said the certification struck a chord with him not only because Mesa is close to his hometown, but because he is the father of a child with autism. Casey Gale is managing editor of Convene.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Airlines are updating their business travel programs to be friendlier for groups struggling with last-minute changes, rising costs and reporting requirements. Recent enhancements make managing travel and redeeming rewards for meetings and events quicker and more streamlined. Here is what you need to know. Saving Time. Covid Shifts.

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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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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2021

Under Whitaker’s leadership, Chicago was voted Best Big City by Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards from 2017-2020. “I The completed project earned the convention center LEED Silver certification. I am honored, thrilled and blessed to have the opportunity to return home,” Whitaker said. He is coming back to an expanding Miami.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Will travel routes be affected? Contracts : Are your contracts with venues and vendors solid? What is Risk Management? Is another expected? Are you protected if things change?

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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

MAY 4, 2021

Anderson serves on the board of directors for United States Travel Association (USTA), is an executive committee member of Meetings Mean Business Coalition, co-chair of USTA CEO Roundtable and is a member on Destination International’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Doug Bennett, CASE.

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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. Air travelers recognize and value the safety measures put in place to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission during air travel. “Air

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Business Traveler USA

DECEMBER 31, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination certificates used for international travel will not be valid after nine months, according to new ruled adopted by the European Commission. Beyond the six month period, the certificates will remain valid for an additional three months to give countries time to provide citizens access to booster doses.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

A town-hall meeting at the conference identified other resources MPU could help secure, including limited liability insurance and streamlining IATA, CLIA and other travel agent certifications. Augmented Income Streams. MPU’s leadership is also focused on negotiating for new sources of revenue for planners.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Incentive travel has always been more about inspiration than dollars given for work done. I think the reason incentive travel has always survived economic downturns and remained a priority for achievement programs is our drive to explore and experience new destinations. million was invested in 105 projects, touching 16,000 people.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

Patel adds, “We have eliminated single-use bottles, prioritized local vendors to reduce travel when shipping products and equipment, organized staff and volunteer travel to and from the event to offset emissions, and roughly 95% of all on-site graphics will be recycled or reused.”

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AltexSoft Travel

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The air travel industry is no exception. But how are IATA and travel agencies connected? Why do travel businesses that issue airline tickets have to be IATA-accredited? IATA and Travel Agencies. Today, IATA decides who and how should distribute air travel products. What IATA can give travel businesses.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Global market research company Ipsos conducted a survey that found 81% of European and 74% of American travelers would consciously avoid activities they knew to be not socially responsible; in addition, a respective 77% and 68% would choose an accommodation with a green certificate over one without.

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