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Smart Travel: Universal Plans New Park Near London, Viking Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and More

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Viking to Launch Worlds First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship Viking, in partnership with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, has announced the Viking Libra , set to become the worlds first hydrogen-powered cruise ship when it sets sail in late 2026. We look forward to welcoming the worlds first hydrogen-powered cruise ship to our fleet in 2026.

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Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract

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But entering a new relationship with a hotel usually comes with a detailed contract of agreements and stipulations. year period of time have shifted into the future years causing a significant demand and compression issue when contracting with hotels,” Payne said. Smart Meetings chatted with Cheryl M.

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Smart Travel: Universal Plans New Park Near London, Viking Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and More

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Viking to Launch Worlds First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship Viking, in partnership with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, has announced the Viking Libra , set to become the worlds first hydrogen-powered cruise ship when it sets sail in late 2026. We look forward to welcoming the worlds first hydrogen-powered cruise ship to our fleet in 2026.

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Proposed Florida Tourism Tax Bill Could Impact Event Infrastructure

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The bill made allowances for fulfilling contracts in place as of Jan. It would dissolve tourist development councils and promotional agencies unless approved by a resolution of the board of county commissioners. 1, including servicing bonds but said they cannot be renewed or extended.

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How Planners Can Manage The “Easy Button” in Events

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Read more: Helpful Budget Tips for Event Planners in a Post-Covid World Working with Third-Party Agencies Many third parties provide sourcing only, meaning they will find the destination, and other will assist in sourcing as well as contract negotiations. Compression of the market is huge.

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Event Moves: Sundance May Relocate, Collision Rebrands, ComplexCon Heads to Vegas

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But 2027 may see a shift for the long-running festival as its 13-year contract with Park City ends in 2026 (the 2025 and 2026 editions will remain in Utah). In May, Sundance began taking proposals from other cities as part of a review process exploring a move.

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Q&A: San Francisco Travel Association Discusses Event Safety and Business

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Moscone Center and San Francisco Travel are also working on offsets to security packages that groups traditionally contract. Finally, we have great deals for those that are signing multiyear contracts at one time. We’re very excited that we also have the Super Bowl coming in 2026. We have a FIFA World Cup coming in 2026.

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