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This Week in Travel: Ireland Relaxes Covid Rules, New AA/BA Terminal at JFK Debuts

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Upon a recommendation from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, the Norwegian government is removing current requirements for travel quarantine during Covid-19. The requirement is being removed as of January 26, the government said in a press release. “I Norway Drops Covid-19 Travel Quarantine.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, New Orleans and More

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She brings over 14 years of experience in the hospitality, tourism and sales industry and is known for her success in designing and implementing innovative campaigns. She has served in many global tourism management positions, including at FMTG Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group, Sacher Hotels and Marriott International.

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West Coast DMOs Rollout Alliance

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Tourism and San Diego Tourism Authority, and even one Nevada destination, Visit Henderson —participated in an hour-long Zoom road show this week. Serato’s many honors over a long career include being knighted by the Italian government and cited as a CCN Hero for his charitable foundation, Caterina’s Club.

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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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Read More : Smart Travel: Wynn Resorts’ Bigger Better UAE Plans Revealed, Indigenous Tourism Booms and More Saudi Arabia’s MICE industry saw a nearly 15% boost in 2023 as a result of over 17,000 events that brought in over 20 million visitors, cementing the country’s position as a major meetings and events destination.

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7 Smart Moves—at Mahekal Beach Resort, Kimpton & More

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She also holds the title of executive director of conventions, meetings and incentive travel for Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau. She and her four fellow board members will work with LGBTQ affiliated groups and allies to promote global tourism. He was previously at City of London Corporation.

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Lessons from Dubai’s Massive, Rescheduled 2020 World Expo

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“With up to 60 live events planned each day, it will be an incredible experience for explorers, foodies and culture enthusiasts, young people, entrepreneurs, thought-leaders, businesses and government representatives,” Nagdev said. Read More : Lessons from the Front: Covid-era Med Meetings. Pandemic Impacts. Kailash Nagdev.

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Destinations International Rising Stars Share Their Covid Lessons

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Smart Meetings loves recognizing talented hospitality professionals who will help the industry evolve as we get back to meeting, so when we heard that Destinations International had announced their 2021 30 Under 30 class from convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards around the world, we wanted to get to know them better.

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