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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. billion, a $1.2 million people).

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Refract Seattle: The Power of Connecting Events to Local Community

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Their team will work with you to curate the best possible experience for your attendees and point you in the direction of hotels and venues they have partnerships with. From venues to tours to bookable activities, you can weave Refract into your event. Six years ago, the founders of Refract sought to change that.

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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. For meeting profs organizing conferences and corporate gatherings at the Shaw Centre and other downtown venues, this new transit option simplifies logistics for international delegates.

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Cannabis Tourism Industry Developing More Appeal

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While cannabis-related tourism is on the rise, Visit Mendocino County is looking to further tap into this growing market. Forbes estimates cannabis tourism is a $1.7 For the “canna-curious,” located on The Madrones property is The Bohemian Chemist dispensary. And the industry is projected to reach $37 billion in 2024.

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Cannabis Tourism Industry Developing More Appeal

Smart Meetings

While cannabis-related tourism is on the rise, Visit Mendocino County is looking to further tap into this growing market. Forbes estimates cannabis tourism is a $1.7 For the “canna-curious,” located on The Madrones property is The Bohemian Chemist dispensary. And the industry is projected to reach $37 billion in 2024.

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Los Angeles Turns on “Open for Business” Sign

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The price of the tragic disaster is even greater when calculating the loss of tourism and meetings revenue that is so important to the region. One out of five California tourism-related jobs are in Los Angeles County, highlighting just how vital the tourism industry is to the regions economy and recovery efforts.

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Case study: AER Annual Conference 2023, Amsterdam

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The focus was on addressing current tourism challenges and providing targeted training for participants. Logistical Challenges: Since AERs headquarters are in Bielefeld, Amsterdam offered an even better location than Berlin the year before. At IMEX Koepelkerk venue was recommended.