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This Week in Travel: What Will Frontier-Spirit Airline Merger Mean for Future of Budget Travel?

Smart Meetings

This week, Frontier and Spirit Airlines announced a proposed merger, which would make the new airline the fifth largest in the United States. On a call announcing the deal on Monday, Spirit’s CEO Ted Christie touted both airlines’ “commitment to affordable travel.”. And there is a place for such an airline.

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How to Host Conferences at Unique Venues

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When hosting conferences on cruise ships or other unique venues , one has to bear in mind that the daily things we take for granted are likely not going to be available to you. The planner/conference host needs to be sure that they have covered all their bases and prepared for any and all situations. What does this mean?

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Event planning conferences you won’t want to miss in 2024!

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New year, new conferences! Whether you’re looking to meet influential planners, improve networking skills, learn about emerging technologies, or simply reconnect with planner besties, this list of 2024 conferences and trade shows has something for everyone. It’s the event planning conference to attend in North America.

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The QEII Centre strengthens leadership team with two new female directors

Prestige Events Magazine

Leading London events venue, The QEII Centre , has strengthened its director team with the appointment of Elena Gurgul as Sales and Marketing Director and EeLain Ong as Finance Director. I can’t wait to continue building on the success of this pioneering world-class venue and am looking forward to making 2024 the QEII Centre’s best year yet.”

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Sustainability Is in Focus for Cultural Heritage Conference in Sydney

Smart Meetings

ICOMOS is encouraging attendees to purchase carbon offsets for their travel to and from the event, to use public transport during the event or stay at hotels within walking distance of the venue. Offsetting Travel with Airline Partner. Selecting a Sustainable Venue. Prioritizing Aboriginal Procurement. Sourcing Local Catering.

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Events and Venues Face New Challenges to Safety, Security

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Back when I ran my first conference, I never had to think about someone attacking [the speaker] or jumping on stage,” Parr said. “I who recently stepped into his new role as senior vice president and general manager of McCormick Place campus, with Oak View Group (OVG360), now the venue’s management company. “It Samuel Thomas Jr.

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The meeting industry new normal – Part 3

Conferences that Work

Airline travel seems reasonably safe these days. Airlines claim “cabin air is refreshed 20-30 times an hour.” As described below, very few hotels (and venues) seem to have implemented ASHRAE’S building readiness standards for air quality in their properties. Upgrade air quality in venues and accommodations.

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