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Why You Should Plan Your Next Event in Alaska

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Despite being widely regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the US, meeting profs generally dismiss Alaska when it comes to planning conferences or incentive trips. But Alaska is the “wow factor” you have been looking for. of meeting and function space . Read More: Anchorage, Alaska, for Planners: Myth vs. Fact.

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This Week in Travel: Relaxed Mask Mandates, Alaska Airlines Debuts Subscription-Based Flight Pass

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Countries are reopening, and meeting planners are doing the same. Smart Meetings POV: Meeting planners should not completely discount the possibility that new variants may arise, or that Covid rates may go back up. Alaska Airlines Debuts Subscription-Based Flight Pass. cities do the same.

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New and Renovated: Heavenly Hiltons

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Hilton Hotels from North to South renovate and rebrand From scenic Anchorage, Alaska to sunny Santa Ynez, California, Hilton hotels unveil renovated and rebranded properties. 125 guest suites now include new lighting to highlight bedroom accent walls and headboards alongside Alaska-inspired artwork. of meeting space.

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Airlines Are Shifting Flight Schedules, Complicating Meetings Travel

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In addition, Alaska Air has reduced its seat capacity into and out of California cities by nearly 25 percent, while flying more frequently to leisure destinations in Mexico and Central America. As a result, researching airlift might have to move higher up on a planner’s to-do list when scouting destinations and properties.

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Spring Break! Far Out Incentive Destinations

Smart Meetings

Take a further trip for more reward in Spring, 2024 With travel continuing to open up and return to natural form after years of Covid, the world is once again an oyster for meeting professionals looking for an international incentive trip or executive retreat that will be memorable and expand geographical and cultural horizons of attendees.

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Meeting Profs Travel Report: Who Travels for Business?

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29 Alaska $27.05 The post Meeting Profs Travel Report: Who Travels for Business? appeared first on Smart Meetings. Finally, the survey saw that health and safety is the biggest threat to business travel: over inflation, budget cuts or travel freezes. Ranking States Average nine-mile taxi Costs 1 Maine $35.92 4 New York $33.67

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Alaska and Southwest Tops for Airline Customer Service

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For the 10th consecutive year, Alaska Airlines topped the list of traditional airline carriers with an index score of 765 points. The post Alaska and Southwest Tops for Airline Customer Service appeared first on Smart Meetings. How did airlines rank?