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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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Tired of Group 5 airline travelers jumping the line and stealing your overhead space? American Airlines has gifted passengers an early holiday present this year in the form of new technology to shut down group-jumpers. As always, Smart Travel is here to catch you up on the industry’s must-read news. The sector generated $1.5

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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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Getting lost in the sea of travel booking platforms? Germanys Frankfurt Airport just debuted exciting new technology that may soon have us all moving faster. As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest cant-miss news in tourism and travel. Travelport and Chase are using AI to secure your attention.

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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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As always, Smart Travel is here with the latest must-know updates in travel and tourism. Vikings next ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, scheduled for 2027, will also feature hydrogen-based technology. and a major new player in Europes group travel and incentive planning scene. Cambodia calling?

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Brand USA Focus on MICE and Special Events Could Expand Annual Global Travel Beyond 90 Million in the Future

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Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing international travel, reported that in 2026, the U.S. is on track to welcome 90 million visitors one year ahead of the goal outlined by the National Travel and Tourism Strategy report. tourism ecosystem. Travel Association and the U.S. million in 2023.

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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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As always, Smart Travel is here with the latest must-know updates in travel and tourism. Vikings next ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, scheduled for 2027, will also feature hydrogen-based technology. and a major new player in Europes group travel and incentive planning scene. Cambodia calling?

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Celebrate World Tourism Day

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A comprehensive travel survey recognizes this historic day World Tourism Day takes place each year on September 27. It was established by the United Nations in 1980 to commemorate the same day in 1970 when the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) Statues were adopted. Reducing emissions brings a $24.7

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Go Away Now: Why Tourism Has No Off-Season

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As travel and tourism professionals, we are all aware of the negative impacts on our communities as a result of overtourism. And for travelers, peak season means higher prices, bigger crowds, more disruption, and a lower quality experience. Join us in giving a thumbs down to the feast or famine seasonal tourism economy.

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