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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 Wynn Al Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), is projected to open in 2027 and cost $5.1 trillion by the end of 2024. Key players are the U.S. billion, a $1.2

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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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Stratospheric Incentives: The Future of Tourism

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With the arms race toward space travel and tourism by companies such as Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Branson’s Virgin Galactic and Bezos’ Origin, the possibility of full-scale space tourism seems more likely every day. Another space tourism company has been quietly planning space flights to launch in 2024.

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Smart Travel: Universal Plans New Park Near London, Viking Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and More

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Thinking about a cruise meeting or incentive but unsure if it aligns with your sustainability goals? The countrys new airport, located just 19 miles from Phnom Penh, will be ready for your arrival in July. As always, Smart Travel is here with the latest must-know updates in travel and tourism. Hoping to give U.K.

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Refract Seattle: The Power of Connecting Events to Local Community

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The Boathouse can accommodate 150 guests for a reception, and 70 for a dinner, and makes an excellent venue for an incentive dinner or corporate group. Read More: Incentive Travel: Interactive Connection is the Name of the Game Local Community Impact Coles shares, “Seattle is known as a really innovative place.

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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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Looking for an incentive that will wow guests? Turo offers delivery options to airports, hotels and numerous other locations, so we can can skip the dreaded visit to the rental car counter altogether. The future of tourism in Fiji is bright, with exciting new developments and global recognition for our hospitality.

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Smart Travel: Chase and Travelport Team Up, Ottawa Airport and Light Rail Transit Connect, New Security Screening Wows in Frankfurt and More

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As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest cant-miss news in tourism and travel. Ottawa continues to position itself as a world-class destination for international conferences and events, said Lesley Pincombe, vice president of meetings and major events at Ottawa Tourism.

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