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This Week in Travel: Covid Tests, Airline Fees and Sustainable Travel

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Southwest’s incoming CEO Robert Jordan told AP in an interview conducted in December but published this week, that the airline is not considering changing its “no bag or change fees” policy. The post This Week in Travel: Covid Tests, Airline Fees and Sustainable Travel appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Airlines & Airports Say Yes Way to Rosé and Other Perks

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Some airlines and airports have come up with clever ways to win your loyalty by introducing perks so you won’t mind waiting around or flying a bit longer. Alaska Airlines is tickled pink. In honor of National Rosé Day on June 10, the airline is offering a sneak preview of their seasonal beverage service. Dine & Dash.

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TWT: Winter ‘Bomb’ Cyclone Set to Disrupt Travel

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American Airlines has a waiver for 30 airports in the Midwest and a separate waiver for 30 in the Northeast. United , which hubs in Chicago has offered four winter weather waivers: Midwest, Texas, East Coast and Central and Northwest U.S. JetBlue is waivering four airports: Chicago (ORD), Kansas City (MCI) Milwaukee (MKE) and Minneapolis/St.

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Smart Moves in Texas, Wyoming and More

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He has worked in various leadership roles at Four Seasons since 2000, such as assistant food and beverage manager, director of sales in multiple locations and director of marketing, among others. Most recently, Giang was executive assistant manager of food and beverage at Alma Resort. Kelli Donahoe, CMP.

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Inflation Woes—and Ways to Conquer It

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In fact, the reported 25% increase in average airline ticket prices has given many attendees pause. Another cut that feels like an addition is eliminating canned beverages in favor of refillable water bottles—it is better for the environment and the budget. Cutting on food is also a big no-no in Gardner-Kelley’s eyes.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

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ballroom, a 90,000-square-foot theater, a 25,000-square-foot Meridian Garden, 57 meeting spaces, 3,700 guest rooms and 27 different food and beverage outlets on the 25-acre property, soon to be announced. Jamaica Tourist Board Announced New Airline Service. of meeting space, including a 105,000 sq. pic.twitter.com/dD39yCSkL3. —

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Event Checklist, Determining Your Event Objectives

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Once the venue has been selected, a planner needs to turn his or her focus towards the food and beverage menu and the decor of the venue. Entertainment. Entertainment for events can include; bands, comedians, children’s events etc. Delegate Gifts. Transportation.