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Even though the process might initially seem mundane, between self-care, housekeeping and, in some cases, pet-care, travel prep can develop into a very exhausting endeavor. Confirm travel arrangements, including transportation to airport, flight time, etc. MORE
President Trump’s travel ban —an executive order that had blocked travelers from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen from entering the United States—has resulted in a huge loss for the travel industry. percent the week leading up to the travel ban but fell 2.2 MORE
One of the hot current topics in the industry is whether or not President Donald Trump’s campaign rhetoric and Trump administration attempts to ban some foreign travelers from entering the country have had an impact on international tourism to the United States. News Travel travel ban MORE
Despite fears the Trump travel ban would hurt tourism , the number of travelers visiting the U.S. Travel Association president and chief executive Roger Dow. Travel Association and Oxford Economics. The post Despite Restrictions, Travel to the U.S. MORE
When you work in the events industry, travel is the name of the game. Whether you are jet-setting across the country or simply to the next major town, having the right travel tech available can make your excursions a pleasure instead of a strain. Tech Mobile App Technology Tips TravelTo help ensure you have access to the latest and greatest […]. MORE
Since the announcement of President Donald Trump’s first travel ban in February, travel leaders have warned against its potential impact on the industry. Naturally, these policies are impacting the travel industry. News Travel Trends travel ban MORE
This short list of places, spaces and notations compiled by the travel risk management company On Call International can help narrow down the options. Cities for Business Travel appeared first on Smart Meetings. George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas. MORE
This year has been marked by a range of new rules for travelers. Those changes are coming with a big cost, according to a new forecast from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) that projects a loss of more than $1.3 billion in travel expenses in the United States this year. MORE
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Environmentally concerned business-travel planners are often challenged by conflicting goals within their organizations, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) reported in “Corporate Social Responsibility: Going Beyond Green.”. MORE
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The United States ranked as the worldwide leader in the business and leisure travel sector in 2016. But a new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) suggests that growth will slow this year. Fewer inbound travelers arriving in 2017 translates to an expected 0.6 MORE
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The 49th annual IPW travel conference headed to Washington, D.C. June 3 to 7 for the first time in its MORE
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