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Meeting Profs Travel Report: Overseas Flights to Meet ‘Soaring’ Demand

Smart Meetings

Top five markets (by event volume): Washington DC-MD-VA was in the lead hosting National Associations, followed by Education and Healthcare. The airline cited “soaring unprecedented demand” for overseas travel as the reason for the additions. Year-over-year comparison: March 2023 event volume increased 79.6 percent over March 2022.

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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth

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“Given the link between higher levels of urban readiness and visitation levels to cities, the importance of future-proofing a destination—which includes not only a focus on physical infrastructure and digital connectivity, but also healthcare availability and workforce preparedness—cannot be underestimated,” the report read. Seoul; and 10.

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20 Can't-Miss VR and AR Events in 2018

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With business and technology leaders from companies like Airbnb, Amazon, Song and Tencent, XRDC will feature two days of expert-led sessions and a Partners Lounge showcasing the latest technologies, tools and services across industries including entertainment, healthcare, education, industrial design and more. Location: Seoul, South Korea.

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