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Phoenix: A Meetings Destination Unlike Any Other

SmartMeetings

Fast-growing Phoenix has long been a draw for meetings and events. When it comes to getting here and getting around, few meeting and event destinations rival Phoenix for ease and convenience. When it comes to getting here and getting around, few meeting and event destinations rival Phoenix for ease and convenience.

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Top Challenges Facing the Meeting Planning Industry Right Now

The Castle Group

While many industries were able to shift to a remote workforce, hotels, restaurants and airlines faced major layoffs and demand fluctuations and are now playing catch up, hiring and training staff in a tight market. Also, have a backup plan, even for your backup plan! Sustainability. So how can you prepare? Supply Chain.

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TWT: Mask Lift Fallouts, Sustainable Travel

Smart Meetings

Mask Lifts, Flight Refunds and Airline Sickouts. AP said all three airlines would look at refunds on a case-by-case basis, but that basic economy tickets without refunds built into the fare may not be refundable. The Los Angeles Times quoted Alaska Airlines , saying they would also look at these refunds on a case-by-case basis.

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Dubai Tourism Gets a Boost From Meetings

SmartMeetings

And one major force driving this growth: meeting planners. “Additionally, we continue to work very closely with airline partners, the travel trade and the hotel sector to create compelling transit programs for stopover-specific markets such as Australia, USA and the Far East,” he said. . Dubai snaps up meetings awards.

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