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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

Smart Meetings

Getting lost in the sea of travel booking platforms? As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest cant-miss news in tourism and travel. This agreement grants Chase Travel Group access to Travelports advanced retailing technology and multi-source travel content via the Travelport+ platform.

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Sustainable Travel Made Easy with WeTravel’s New Course

Smart Meetings

The free course in partnership with Tourism Cares discusses how to offset carbon emissions, find sustainable suppliers and offer equal opportunities for women. The best way to combat climate change is through large-scale action, which is where WeTravel Academy ’s new sustainable tourism course comes in. More Travel-focused Resources.

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Canadian Tariffs Triggering Reputation Tarnish for U.S. Destinations

Smart Meetings

around imposing tariffs on traditional trading and travel partners may be seeing only part of the picture. Visit California brought representatives from around the world to Los Angeles for Outlook Forum last week to hear what the prospects for travel to the Golden State are from all corners of the globe. Travel is active diplomacy.

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Smart Travel: Record-Breaking Storm Pummels UK and Ireland; City Express by Marriott Expands to Four New Markets; Mayor of Nice, France, Seeks Cruise Ship Ban and More

Smart Meetings

Looking to wow A-level attendees at a retreat or incentive? As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read travel and tourism news. As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read travel and tourism news. Jetting off to some of the most coveted ski resorts in the U.S.

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Sustainable event ideas in Lucerne

The MICE Blog

I recently visited Lucerne to attend the ‘Go Sustainable’ study trip, organised by the Lucerne Convention Bureau in collaboration with the Zurich Convention Bureau. This event brought together both destinations to showcase to event planners the extensive possibilities for organising sustainable events.

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Sustainably Speaking: Earth-Friendly Efforts in Wellness & Hospitality

Dana Communications

Sustainability has been shaping society for quite some time now, and we’re seeing examples of it incorporated into wellness and hospitality more and more each year. In addition, according to Booking.com’s 2023 Sustainable Travel Report , approximately 76% of respondents want to travel sustainably over the next 12 months.

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Top Business Travel Trends Coming in 2024

Smart Meetings

WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance.

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