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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Smart Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. sent a letter to Secretary Buttigieg with demands that meetings and travel planners dealing with participants missing days at events because of flight snafus might applaud.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Are your meetings attendees deterred by the hassles of air travel? Travel Association released new research this week that finds that people are avoiding travel because of airport irritations and flight delays. “On On average, air travelers are avoiding two trips in the next year due to air travel hassles specifically.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

Travel Association president and CEO Roger Dow seconded the request, saying, “Restrictions have taken a disproportionately heavy toll on the travel industry and our millions of workers, and the rule preventing cruise operations is uniquely specific. It will span five continents, ferrying travelers to 66 destinations in 34 countries.

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ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In this context, travel and tourism associations welcome the discussions which are currently taking place between Member States about the revision of Council Recommendations on travel restrictions. EU countries should thus move towards a traveller risk-based approach , rather than the country-to-country approach that is currently used.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

People are happy getting back to reclaim their life and their joy and people are traveling. Travel is something people are prioritizing. While these drawbacks have not yet put a dent in leisure travel demand, if this trend continues, travelers will reach a breaking point and some airline brands may be damaged.”

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ETC Corporate

JUNE 1, 2021

European tourism bodies providing the essential leadership to reassure consumers that safe and seamless travel is possible in summer 2021. Multi-channel digital campaign will drive engagement across Europe to stimulate pent-up demand for travel. which will be a one-stop-shop for those considering their travel plans for summer 2021.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2023

Suffice it to say, the general public in both North America and Canada are eager to travel while also welcoming tourism and events back to their respective communities much in the vein of the storied “before times.” The post Travel and Tourism Trends in U.S. and Canada appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Tired of Group 5 airline travelers jumping the line and stealing your overhead space? As always, Smart Travel is here to catch you up on the industry’s must-read news. American Airlines has gifted passengers an early holiday present this year in the form of new technology to shut down group-jumpers.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The group reports that the jump occurred as governments announce more relaxation of Covid restrictions: 18 markets (comprising about 20% of 2019 demand) are open to vaccinated travelers without quarantine or pre-departure testing requirements. This is giving growing numbers of travelers the confidence to buy tickets.”.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2021

But the shaky state of the pandemic’s retirement is hardly a reason for business travel and tourism to return to lockdown. In the last two weeks, preliminary tests have taught us a few things and given insight as to what’s next for the event and travel industries. Event Cancellations and Travel. Domestic travel is still popular.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2023

“We have been working with the DOT and will continue to cooperate with any inquiry or request from government oversight or elected officials. The post Meeting Planners Travel Report: DOT to Dig Into Southwest Airlines Holiday Chaos appeared first on Smart Meetings. carriers so far this year.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

McGee, senior fellow for aviation and travel, American Economic Liberties Project, told the Committee that “the nation’s airline industry is broken.” Any travel credit if accepted in lieu of a refund should never expire. McGee recommended that “state governments and citizens should be given greater rights to police the industry.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2025

Support government policies to help attract and train the industrys future workforce. Read More: Shaping the Future of Hospitality Grow international travel to increase U.S. inbound international travel restrictions. inbound international travel restrictions. global competitiveness.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

I spent my three-day weekend traveling around a post-apocalyptic Yosemite with some friends from college. The Live Events Coalition has played a big role in this as it urges government officials to provide support to event planners who have lost everything due to the pandemic. We will not let events go dark.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It comes as no surprise that more organizers are now opting to host activations with virtual elements to create a hybrid experience that can thrive under new circumstances, such as the pandemic or travel limitations. Take Recordings. One thing that has become more apparent during the pandemic is the importance of event accessibility.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

The indoor mask mandate will remain in effect there for hospitals, nursing homes and shelters, as well as for traveling. Like all Americans, we are excited for a return to normal life, which includes travel. It also begs the question of how meeting staff would verify who is vaccinated and therefore not required to wear a mask.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency, LGBTQIA+ Travel Alliance and Humane Society of Hawai’i. DMO counterparts like Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism in Wyoming and Queensland Tourism in Australia were also consulted.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. In addition to the Delta Sky Club, with seating for about 600 travelers over 34,000 sq. While this may come as a relief to some travelers, there is no such relief in sight for travel to Canada.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The tag line, “Find What Moves You” will be a prominent part of the campaign moving forward. Some key educational takeaways for the Advance Travel and Tourism team were around influencer marketing, podcasts, sports event marketing, and agritourism: Vetting for influencer marketing is a critical and often overlooked component.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

So, what happens when there aren’t specific government restrictions to trigger a force majeure event to postpone or terminate an event? Government Action vs. Fear of Variants. Read More : Flight Cancellations by the Thousands—Does Your Travel Insurance Cover the Cost? As any good lawyer will tell you…it depends.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. The Travel Foundation and the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. She adds, however: “Among those who are uncertain if they will travel for conferences/conventions/trade shows, 1 in 3 cite availability of virtual events as a reason for the uncertainty.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In western North Carolina, government agencies and local residents have come together tirelessly to salvage the wreckage and ensure everyone’s safety. The full damage of Hurricane Milton is currently under assessment, as southeastern states are still reeling from Hurricane Helene’s trail of destruction.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2021

“The latest jobs report…underscores the need for smart, effective policies as well as stability in the inbound and business travel segments to facilitate an even recovery, said U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes, in a statement. Save Hotel Jobs Act.

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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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2023

The government will downgrade Covid to the status of a common infectious disease in May and has also repealed its mask mandates. The country was one of the last major tourist destinations to drop hard-line restrictions on travel, opening finally to travelers on October of last year. supply increase.

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2021

These people can distill tens of billions of dollars’ worth of government training and development and pass on the key practices.”. counterintelligence for 10 years spying on Russia during the Cold War. Read More : Steal Brene Brown’s Secrets for Leveraging Vulnerability.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2021

Travel companies and event organizations are increasingly developing subscription models to diversify and increase revenue streams. Greater industry, community and government alignment is driving destination competitiveness and brand. Greater industry, community and government alignment is driving destination competitiveness and brand.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 20, 2022

DI’s Hall of Fame was created and designed to recognize those who’ve positively changed destination and travel marketing and management, made significant contributions to the industry. Gordon Smith, former director of the British Columbia Government Travel Bureau. Charles Lapointe, former president of Tourisme Montreal.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Instead of being governed by our preconceptions, we need to be open to the realities of others, he advised. Evans How do you take an event from a shared space to a shared purpose? Author, TEDx programmer, adventure seeker, speaker and proud father Joshua M. Evans proposed focusing on perception. Its OK to lose your paddle sometimes.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

Travel Association and Meeting Professionals International (MPI), where meeting professionals display their appreciation for the industry that brings us all together. Travel Association. When you think about it, there is practically no industry sector that doesn’t rely on professional travel to advance its business or goals.”

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The government’s repair efforts are centered mainly in the Atlas countryside villages which saw the extent of the damage. The Moroccan government is continually assessing those that are closed to ensure that they are completely safe to welcome guests. All major roads, too, are open and safe for travel.

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The MICE Blog

JUNE 3, 2022

The return of incentive travel has given clients the opportunity to book these trips with confidence. What has changed since the pandemic in the way companies approach incentive travel? The biggest challenge is all the travel restrictions around the world, especially if we handle international groups.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 1, 2024

The post Thai PM, Embassies, Government and Private Food Sectors Collaborate with AWC to Launch ‘Phenix,’ a World-Class Food Hub in Bangkok. appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. appeared first on Travel Daily Media.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

Paul Pomerantz Paul Pomerantz, ASAE As managing director of ASAE ’s Association Governance Institute (AGI), Pomerantz will lead the launch of the new initiative, which is dedicated to promoting excellence in governance practice for Associations. Dringham enters as director of marketing.

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