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Eastside Rooms survey highlights importance of financial travel incentives to PCOs

Prestige Events Magazine

A recent survey conducted by The Eastside Rooms clearly shows that travel-based financial incentives play a significant role in international and domestic destination selection for PCOs. When asked if “ travel-based financial incentives from destinations impact choice of destination?”:

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Smart Travel: MICE Industry’s Positive Impact on Business Travel, Wynn Resorts’ Bigger Better UAE Plans Revealed, Indigenous Tourism Booms and More

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and China Drive Business Travel Recovery A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts business travel spending will reach a new height of $1.5 and China, whose business travel markets have expanded 13.4% trillion by the end of 2024. trillion by the end of 2024. Key players are the U.S.

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Blenheim Palace champions sustainability for the conscious traveller in 2025

Prestige Events Magazine

Blenheim Palace is setting a benchmark for sustainable tourism and conservation, becoming a destination of choice for the conscious traveller. Blenheim Palaces vision for a sustainable future: Green travel : Visitors are encouraged to travel green, with incentives for those arriving by train, bus, bicycle, or electric vehicle.

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Smart Travel: Mystery Destination Flights Sell Out in 4 Minutes, Jordan Tourism Board Teams Up with Leading Travel App, Hyatt Announces New Brand Hyatt Select and More

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The countrys tourism board has teamed up with a leading travel app to spread the word on why you should keep its hat in the ring. As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read news in the travel and tourism industry. Yet another major airline has announced plans for new direct flights for your attendees.

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Refract Seattle: The Power of Connecting Events to Local Community

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Their team will work with you to curate the best possible experience for your attendees and point you in the direction of hotels and venues they have partnerships with. Read More: You Should Go Here: 3 Travel Trends to Woo Attendees Bringing Your Attendees to Refract Seattle Another, more involved option, is to directly plan offsites.

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Meetings Industry Association announces Avanti partnership

Prestige Events Magazine

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has agreed a partnership with train operator Avanti West Coast to highlight the importance of sustainable and efficient business travel to its members. Together, we can transform how business travel is approached, offering greener alternatives without compromising convenience or comfort.”

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Smart Travel: Record-Breaking Storm Pummels UK and Ireland; City Express by Marriott Expands to Four New Markets; Mayor of Nice, France, Seeks Cruise Ship Ban and More

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As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read travel and tourism news. This collaboration combines Aeros semi-private jet service with Stein Collections luxurious ski-in/ski-out properties, offering a seamless travel experience that prioritizes comfort, convenience and exclusivity.

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