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Smart Travel: Saudi Arabia MICE Industry Booms, American Airlines Shuts Down Group-Jumpers, $65 Billion Needed to Address Coastal and Marine Tourism Climate Issues

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By focusing on the future of the industry, IMS24 addresses the needs of a globalized world—reshaping how people, cultures and countries connect to create prosperity,” said IMS host and chairman of SCEGA, His Excellency Fahd Al-Rasheed. Regis Hotels & Resorts Partners with Ginori 1735 for Worldwide Luxury Hospitality St.

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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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Wynn Al Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), is projected to open in 2027 and cost $5.1 Wynn has obtained the first casino license granted in the UAE, opening a new sector of the country’s hospitality market. billion, a $1.2 billion increase from a previous estimate. million people).

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Hospitality and Humanity Meet to Solve Hotel Staffing Crisis

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Arizona was one of the top 10 ranking resettlement states from 2001-2021 and Phoenix became one of the assigned locations for Afghan refugees. Imagine the difficulty of being displaced into a country without the cultural, lingual or societal knowledge of your new home,” says Flothmeier. And all four of them are rocking it.”

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New and Renovated: Most Anticipated of Openings of 2025

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The most anticipated openings of 2025, alongside big plans for brands, show how hospitality continues to evolve. The property will stand within the gated community of Cap Cana, with a beachfront location on Juanillo Beach. New and Renovated Hotels Reflect Top Trends 2025 is a year to get excited for. ROS (L.V.X.

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How Four Wise Women are Leading the Way in Hospitality

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The hospitality industry is filled with brilliant women who give their all to make sure every guest has an exceptional experience. More : These Five Women are Making Waves in Hospitality. As a child I grew up in many parts of the world, which exposed me to many cultures and inspired me to be a global traveler. It is in my DNA!

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New and Renovated: Luxury in Every Form

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Art enthusiasts should know that the hotel will also participate in Le Méridien’s signature Unlock Art program, enabling guests to explore the local culture with complimentary access to Fort Worth art institutions. It epitomizes the elegant space Avocet Hospitality imagines d’Iberville would have built to honor his king.

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Smart Travel: Americans’ Recession Fears Impact Travel, Robots Set to Transform Marriott Hotels, Delta Lures Southwest Passengers and More

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Curious how staffing challenges in hospitality might shape events moving forward? Robots Check In: Marriott and LG Tap RobotLAB to Transform Hospitality Marriott International is stepping into the future of hospitality with the help of RobotLAB and LG. Youre not alonenew research shows U.S.

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