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Smart Travel: G7 Tourism Ministers Gather in Italy, Spirit Airlines Headed for Bankruptcy, Florida Tourism Soars, AI as a Carry On

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Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. Wondering about the future long-term impacts of the travel sector? So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy.

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Julie Coker to Head NYC Tourism + Conventions

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Industry trailblazer Julie Coker makes the move to serve as president and CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions On the morning of Oct. 22, the NYC Tourism + Conventions Board of Directors announced it had selected Julie Coker to step in as the organization’s president and CEO. Beginning on Dec. billion in visitor spending.

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Cal Poly Students Gained Experience and Confidence at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025

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Beyond Parks & Rec Photo by Max Whittaker These students are preparing to be managers of people, projects and the design thinking that goes along with that, said Becker, who is a Cal Poly alum and on their advisory board. The conference emphasized the power of California tourism as an economic, social and cultural force for good.

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Smart Travel: G7 Tourism Ministers Gather in Italy, Spirit Airlines Headed for Bankruptcy, Florida Tourism Soars, AI as a Carry On

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Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. Wondering about the future long-term impacts of the travel sector? So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy.

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Smart Travel: G7 Tourism Ministers Gather in Italy, Spirit Airlines Headed for Bankruptcy, Florida Tourism Soars, AI as a Carry On

Smart Meetings

Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. Wondering about the future long-term impacts of the travel sector? So are the tourism ministers of the G7, who are meeting for the first time ever right now in Italy.

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LA Tourism President: ‘Host an Event to Support the City’

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In a quest to better understand what is really happening in Southern California after the well-publicized fires last month, we asked Los Angeles Tourism President and CEO Adam Burke what meeting professionals can expect when they arrive. He described a city physically intact, but mourning emotional losses and eager to return to work and life.

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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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travelers are starting to opt for shorter trips and more affordable stays as they brace for tighter budgets. As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you this weeks must-read travel and tourism news. 75% expect travel costs to rise in 2025 compared to 2024, prompting 47% to choose more affordable destinations.

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