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The Omicron variant reaching San Francisco this week serves as a reminder of how crucial it is to take proper safety and health measures when on business travel. These tips and takeaways from over the receding year help ease traveling for work. Oh, and of course, happy travels! MORE
The post Will Meeting Booking Platforms Ever Be as Automated as Travel Sites? Meeting booking platforms purport to streamline the RFP and venue sourcing processes, saving hours in the search for venues and back-and-forth with sales staff. MORE
Skift Skift Take: Virtual work startups are expecting a decline in travel for work across direct impact categories. But how can software be used as complementary to business travel instead of as a replacement? An empty business class section of a Lufthansa jet. MORE
Though the return to travel continues to ramp up for planners and other business travelers, all is not back to normal, at least not yet. Travel insurance may be the answer. Some unexpected expenses may be covered by your travel delay benefits. MORE
The post Conference Innovation While Traveling at Warp Speed appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw. Navigating change during a crisis is not for the faint of heart. MORE
Skift Skift Take: Virtual work startups are expecting a decline in travel for work across direct impact categories. But how can software be used as complementary to business travel instead of as a replacement? An empty business class section of a Lufthansa jet. MORE
We’ve all found ourselves adapting to a new world and a new travel industry, especially travel planners,” said Glynn who is outgoing president of SITE Global, the association for incentive planners. Guest safety has become a focal aspect of incentive travel planning. MORE
The post How Smart SMEs Save Time and Money in Travel Management by IHG appeared first on [link]. MORE
Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the implementation of 5G wireless near U.S. WASHINGTON U.S. airpor. Associations/Press MORE
It is therefore imperative that we are inclusive ,” says Gloria Guevara, president and CEO of London-based World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Helping travel become more welcoming and available to people with disabilities will aid the sector’s recovery from pandemic losses, she notes. MORE
The post Confusing UK Travel Guidelines Could Spell Trouble for European Events by Lucas Fitch appeared first on [link]. Will mixed messages and complicated policies from the British government leave UK event attendees on the sidelines as Europe reopens? MORE
In 2020, Covid-19 was the chubby kid that sat on our seesaw, ruined our fun and crashed incentive travel into the ground. Question: When will be the magical moment that sparks the tipping point for the return of incentive travel ? Individual Travel Rebounds Faster. MORE
As the holiday season nears, travel demand is on the rise. While leisure travel was the first to pick up steam and remains the driving force behind a new surge of tourism, business travel has been gaining momentum over the last quarter, too. MORE
Despite new technological developments in video conferencing, 81 percent of global business travelers have seen their jobs negatively impacted by restrictions to cross-border travel. The pandemic has tacked on a bit more stress to the traveler experience, according to the research. MORE
Despite increased bookings and positive signs across the industry, travel policies remain restrictive and may scupper recovery plans. The post Travel policies likely to curtail event industry’s restart by Miguel Neves appeared first on [link]. MORE
According to robust data, the travel and tourism industry is the second-fastest-growing sector in the world, after manufacturing. The World Travel and Tourism […]. The post How can blockchain technology improve the travel and tourism industry? MORE
European Union officials have agreed to reopen to nonessential travel for fully vaccinated visitors. The European Union’s risk-based, science-driven plan to reopen international travel will hopefully spur the U.S. Travel Association. MORE
If you read time travel for events, and your mind immediately went to Back To The Future… not quite. How many times in your life have you wondered what you would do if time travel was possible? What would happen if time travel for events existed? If you’re excited for this meta episode of Event Tech, then waste no more time – press play and let’s time travel! Time Travel For Events: The Travel. MORE
A newly released Incentive Research Foundation 2019 Trends Study showed that incentive travel is an increasing priority in a world where acquisitions are creating bigger companies, and getting teams producing together quickly is essential to making the deal pencil out. The Incentive Travel Industry Index powered by SITE, IRF Outlook and FICP, and conducted by Oxford Economics, found that despite a year of record U.S. The post How Travel Changes Us appeared first on Smart Meetings. MORE
Mobile World Congress Skift Take: There’s still a huge risk hosting larger scale exhibitions, but the organizer of Mobile World Congress is hoping to offset some of that by outsourcing travel management. MORE
Keeping you and your groups up to speed with weekly travel updates. JetBlue Sustainable Travel Partners Debuts. The new program will give corporate travelers personalized data that will help them track and lower their carbon footprints. MORE
When you are finally able to plan an event, will people be willing to travel to it? The post How Likely Are Attendees to Travel to Your Next Event? MORE
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Citing increasing vaccination rates around the world, the United States announced yesterday that it will lift travel restrictions for vaccinated visitors from 33 countries, including China and much of Europe, starting in early November—possibly in time for IMEX America in Las Vegas. MORE
Denver and Phoenix lead the way in the resurgence of business travel and meetings in the United States. The company says these bookings “very likely reflect travel by small and medium-sized businesses.”. See also : Border Openings Update: International Business Travel Restarts. MORE
The US is easing its travel restrictions on international visitors as of November 8. The easing of the United States travel ban on international travelers is fast approaching. Reopening to Global Travel Means for Events by Paul Cook appeared first on [link]. MORE
With business travel slowly making its way to pre-pandemic levels, Kayak is aiming to make the return to travel booking easier. According to a survey by Kayak, 58 percent of Americans believe business travel is back or will be by the end of 2021. MORE
Travel Association president and CEO Roger Dow seconded the request, saying, “Restrictions have taken a disproportionately heavy toll on the travel industry and our millions of workers, and the rule preventing cruise operations is uniquely specific. Budget Friendly Group Travel. MORE
The US is easing its travel restrictions on international visitors as of November 8, 2021. The easing of the United States travel ban on international travelers is fast approaching. MORE
But what does this mean for meeting planners and business travelers? There isn’t much consensus on how countries should respond and whether international travel should be suspended. Holiday travelers are adjusting their trips. MORE
From March to April last year, events related to virtual travel and virtual tours increased 8X on our platform and grew continuously throughout the year. When the COVID-19 global pandemic hit, in-person events were paused and the world was told to stay home and apart. MORE
Since June, however, borders that had closed in March of last year have begun to open back up for business travel. In the meantime, many destinations have been readying, renovating and innovating to prepare for the return of tourism and group travel. MORE
Travel Association , after having close ties in meeting production over the years. This move aims to “[provide] greater value to coalition members as business travel and professional meetings and events rebuild from steep pandemic-related losses,” a press release reads. MORE
After years of travel-banned holidays, we know you’re headed far out to your favorite corners of cities, woods and bluffs. But even with travel restrictions loosened, testing requirements and Covid-related rules still can make travel tricky. International Travel Restrictions. MORE
Keeping you and your groups up to speed with weekly travel updates. Henry Harteveldt, Travel Industry Analyst. Will 5G Cause Travel Chaos? The agency still recommends against unnecessary travel. Last week in travel : Covid Tests, Airline Fees and Sustainable Travel. MORE
With travel restrictions varying from country to country and week to week, planners have to consider multiple factors when managing business trips. Business travelers today need to be on top of visa, vaccination, and other requirements for business travelers. MORE
We’ve all found ourselves adapting to a new world and a new travel industry, especially travel planners,” said Glynn who is outgoing president of SITE Global , the association for incentive planners. Guest safety has become a focal aspect of incentive travel planning. MORE
When the world pressed pause in mid-March 2020, Airbnb’s mantra of “Belong Anywhere” — a nod to the company’s focus on inclusion and its push to democratize travel — was in serious danger. MORE
Travel is good for you, and good for the USA. Travel Association, Travel: America’s Unsung Hero of Job Creation , uses data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to show the economic might of the travel industry in America —particularly the quality of the industry’s jobs, and the large number created by small businesses. Nearly 40 percent of workers who begin their career in travel reach an annual career salary of more than $100,000. Travel Association. MORE
Travel Association believes professional meetings and events (PME) suffer from being lumped in with other gatherings—and is working to change that. Relying on the most current travel-sector data from The Ohio State University and Tourism Economics, U.S. Travel Association. “A MORE
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Keeping you and your groups up to speed with weekly travel updates. Henry Harteveldt, Travel Industry Analyst. Will 5G Cause Travel Chaos? The agency still recommends against unnecessary travel. Last week in travel : Covid Tests, Airline Fees and Sustainable Travel.
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JANUARY 12, 2022
Keeping you and your groups up to speed with weekly travel updates. JetBlue Sustainable Travel Partners Debuts. The new program will give corporate travelers personalized data that will help them track and lower their carbon footprints.
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JULY 23, 2020
The post Conference Innovation While Traveling at Warp Speed appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw. Navigating change during a crisis is not for the faint of heart.
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NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Travel Association , after having close ties in meeting production over the years. This move aims to “[provide] greater value to coalition members as business travel and professional meetings and events rebuild from steep pandemic-related losses,” a press release reads.
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OCTOBER 25, 2021
The US is easing its travel restrictions on international visitors as of November 8. The easing of the United States travel ban on international travelers is fast approaching. Reopening to Global Travel Means for Events by Paul Cook appeared first on [link].
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JANUARY 18, 2022
With travel restrictions varying from country to country and week to week, planners have to consider multiple factors when managing business trips. Business travelers today need to be on top of visa, vaccination, and other requirements for business travelers.
Smart Meetings
JULY 21, 2021
With business travel slowly making its way to pre-pandemic levels, Kayak is aiming to make the return to travel booking easier. According to a survey by Kayak, 58 percent of Americans believe business travel is back or will be by the end of 2021.
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AUGUST 26, 2021
It is therefore imperative that we are inclusive ,” says Gloria Guevara, president and CEO of London-based World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Helping travel become more welcoming and available to people with disabilities will aid the sector’s recovery from pandemic losses, she notes.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
After years of travel-banned holidays, we know you’re headed far out to your favorite corners of cities, woods and bluffs. But even with travel restrictions loosened, testing requirements and Covid-related rules still can make travel tricky. International Travel Restrictions.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
But what does this mean for meeting planners and business travelers? There isn’t much consensus on how countries should respond and whether international travel should be suspended. Holiday travelers are adjusting their trips.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 29, 2021
The Omicron variant reaching San Francisco this week serves as a reminder of how crucial it is to take proper safety and health measures when on business travel. These tips and takeaways from over the receding year help ease traveling for work. Oh, and of course, happy travels!
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Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
As the holiday season nears, travel demand is on the rise. While leisure travel was the first to pick up steam and remains the driving force behind a new surge of tourism, business travel has been gaining momentum over the last quarter, too.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Denver and Phoenix lead the way in the resurgence of business travel and meetings in the United States. The company says these bookings “very likely reflect travel by small and medium-sized businesses.”. See also : Border Openings Update: International Business Travel Restarts.
EventMB
JUNE 8, 2021
Despite increased bookings and positive signs across the industry, travel policies remain restrictive and may scupper recovery plans. The post Travel policies likely to curtail event industry’s restart by Miguel Neves appeared first on [link].
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Citing increasing vaccination rates around the world, the United States announced yesterday that it will lift travel restrictions for vaccinated visitors from 33 countries, including China and much of Europe, starting in early November—possibly in time for IMEX America in Las Vegas.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 23, 2021
We’ve all found ourselves adapting to a new world and a new travel industry, especially travel planners,” said Glynn who is outgoing president of SITE Global, the association for incentive planners. Guest safety has become a focal aspect of incentive travel planning.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Though the return to travel continues to ramp up for planners and other business travelers, all is not back to normal, at least not yet. Travel insurance may be the answer. Some unexpected expenses may be covered by your travel delay benefits.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
The post How Smart SMEs Save Time and Money in Travel Management by IHG appeared first on [link].
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MAY 21, 2020
When you are finally able to plan an event, will people be willing to travel to it? The post How Likely Are Attendees to Travel to Your Next Event?
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JUNE 24, 2019
If you read time travel for events, and your mind immediately went to Back To The Future… not quite. How many times in your life have you wondered what you would do if time travel was possible? What would happen if time travel for events existed? If you’re excited for this meta episode of Event Tech, then waste no more time – press play and let’s time travel! Time Travel For Events: The Travel.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 23, 2021
We’ve all found ourselves adapting to a new world and a new travel industry, especially travel planners,” said Glynn who is outgoing president of SITE Global , the association for incentive planners. Guest safety has become a focal aspect of incentive travel planning.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 11, 2021
In 2020, Covid-19 was the chubby kid that sat on our seesaw, ruined our fun and crashed incentive travel into the ground. Question: When will be the magical moment that sparks the tipping point for the return of incentive travel ? Individual Travel Rebounds Faster.
Smart Meetings
MAY 19, 2021
European Union officials have agreed to reopen to nonessential travel for fully vaccinated visitors. The European Union’s risk-based, science-driven plan to reopen international travel will hopefully spur the U.S. Travel Association.
Skift
MARCH 24, 2021
Skift Skift Take: Virtual work startups are expecting a decline in travel for work across direct impact categories. But how can software be used as complementary to business travel instead of as a replacement? An empty business class section of a Lufthansa jet.
SmartMeetings
AUGUST 29, 2017
Travel is good for you, and good for the USA. Travel Association, Travel: America’s Unsung Hero of Job Creation , uses data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to show the economic might of the travel industry in America —particularly the quality of the industry’s jobs, and the large number created by small businesses. Nearly 40 percent of workers who begin their career in travel reach an annual career salary of more than $100,000. Travel Association.
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JUNE 30, 2020
According to robust data, the travel and tourism industry is the second-fastest-growing sector in the world, after manufacturing. The World Travel and Tourism […]. The post How can blockchain technology improve the travel and tourism industry?
Skift
MAY 10, 2021
Mobile World Congress Skift Take: There’s still a huge risk hosting larger scale exhibitions, but the organizer of Mobile World Congress is hoping to offset some of that by outsourcing travel management.
Smart Meetings
MAY 5, 2021
Travel Association president and CEO Roger Dow seconded the request, saying, “Restrictions have taken a disproportionately heavy toll on the travel industry and our millions of workers, and the rule preventing cruise operations is uniquely specific. Budget Friendly Group Travel.
EventMB
OCTOBER 25, 2021
The US is easing its travel restrictions on international visitors as of November 8, 2021. The easing of the United States travel ban on international travelers is fast approaching.
Skift
MARCH 24, 2021
Skift Skift Take: Virtual work startups are expecting a decline in travel for work across direct impact categories. But how can software be used as complementary to business travel instead of as a replacement? An empty business class section of a Lufthansa jet.
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OCTOBER 25, 2020
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OCTOBER 18, 2021
The post Will Meeting Booking Platforms Ever Be as Automated as Travel Sites? Meeting booking platforms purport to streamline the RFP and venue sourcing processes, saving hours in the search for venues and back-and-forth with sales staff.
SmartMeetings
OCTOBER 14, 2019
A newly released Incentive Research Foundation 2019 Trends Study showed that incentive travel is an increasing priority in a world where acquisitions are creating bigger companies, and getting teams producing together quickly is essential to making the deal pencil out. The Incentive Travel Industry Index powered by SITE, IRF Outlook and FICP, and conducted by Oxford Economics, found that despite a year of record U.S. The post How Travel Changes Us appeared first on Smart Meetings.
Exhibitor Magazine
JANUARY 17, 2022
Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the implementation of 5G wireless near U.S. WASHINGTON U.S. airpor. Associations/Press
Smart Meetings
APRIL 29, 2021
Despite new technological developments in video conferencing, 81 percent of global business travelers have seen their jobs negatively impacted by restrictions to cross-border travel. The pandemic has tacked on a bit more stress to the traveler experience, according to the research.
PCMA Convene
MARCH 15, 2021
When the world pressed pause in mid-March 2020, Airbnb’s mantra of “Belong Anywhere” — a nod to the company’s focus on inclusion and its push to democratize travel — was in serious danger.
EventMB
JUNE 7, 2021
The post Confusing UK Travel Guidelines Could Spell Trouble for European Events by Lucas Fitch appeared first on [link]. Will mixed messages and complicated policies from the British government leave UK event attendees on the sidelines as Europe reopens?
Smart Meetings
JULY 1, 2021
Travel Association believes professional meetings and events (PME) suffer from being lumped in with other gatherings—and is working to change that. Relying on the most current travel-sector data from The Ohio State University and Tourism Economics, U.S. Travel Association. “A
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MARCH 26, 2021
From March to April last year, events related to virtual travel and virtual tours increased 8X on our platform and grew continuously throughout the year. When the COVID-19 global pandemic hit, in-person events were paused and the world was told to stay home and apart.
Skift
APRIL 14, 2021
Corporate Travel Meetings & Events Travel Services canary islands corporate travel Kiwi.com meetings priceline group slovakia travelport tripactionsAnalytics company Hotjar uses NextRetreat to book its annual gatherings.
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