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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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Vikings next ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, scheduled for 2027, will also feature hydrogen-based technology. As part of a larger growth plan, the company also signed contracts for four more ocean ships, with two confirmed for delivery in 2031 and two more under option for 2033.

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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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Vikings next ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, scheduled for 2027, will also feature hydrogen-based technology. As part of a larger growth plan, the company also signed contracts for four more ocean ships, with two confirmed for delivery in 2031 and two more under option for 2033.

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New York City Hotel Licensing Fight: What Meeting Profs Need to Know

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Such as a requirement for hotels with 100 rooms or more to employ hotel staff for front desk and housekeeping—not contracted workers—and have panic buttons for workers who clean and maintain guest rooms. But by 2027 or sooner, there will be “almost nothing” in the pipeline. Nice Planner! It gets worse.

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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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Smart Travel: Flying Taxi Startup Raises Millions, Armenia Debuts Top Luxury Destination, Marriott Acquires Postcard Cabins and More

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Archer Aviation has completed more than 400 test flights and has signed manufacturing contracts worth over $6 billion so far. Archer is currently developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft they have dubbed Midnight.

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Beyond the Bar: Redefining event experiences with non-alcoholic drinks

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The market is shifting overall, with the sales of Guinness Zero projected to surpass the brand’s regular alcohol sales by 2027, he said, and major liquor companies investing in the non-alcoholic options. “Just because you don’t drink alcohol doesn’t mean you deserve a lesser experience,” Radke said.

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Cut Costs, Not Corners

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For example: If you’re negotiating a contract in 2024 for a 2027 meeting, lock in menu pricing based on current prices. When it comes to F&B, negotiate a flat discount rate versus a discount if you achieve the contracted minimum. The more the sourcing team knows, the better the partner it can be.