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The Top Cities for Association Meetings

Vienna tops the list of cities that are hot spots for post-pandemic association meetings and events.
IRF Education Invitational

IRF Education Invitational Ups Its Game

This year's IRF Education Invitational, which just wrapped up at the Conrad Hotel at Resorts World Las Vegas, illustrated how closely this organization listens to feedback from participants.
A SITE research study shows incentive attendees choose international and beach destinations as top travel rewards.

New SITE Research: Qualifiers Choose Incentive Travel as Top Reward

Results from 825 incentive qualifiers in SITE's Participants inSITEs study ranked international and beach destinations high on their list of motivators.
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Camel Rides Exposed: How to Research Animal Cruelty

A recent PETA video exposé about camel rides at the pyramids of Giza in Egypt has left meeting planners questioning how they can evaluate such activities for their groups.
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France Bans Short-Haul Flights: Could the U.S Ever Do That?

For trips of less than 500 miles, replacing a flight with high-speed rail could put a dent in air travel—and these short-haul flights make up one-quarter of the United States’ domestic air traffic.
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EIC: Global Events is a $1.6 Trillion Industry

A new Events Industry Council study for the first time measured the full scope and economic significance of the $1.6 trillion USD global events industry.
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Visa Wait Times Improving, But Not Enough

Although wait times for applicants in India dropped from 669 days in mid-March to 337 days in early April, that's far from good enough.
IMEX

Belonging and Bleisure: Reimagining Events at IMEX Frankfurt

IMEX Frankfurt, taking place May 23 to 25, has tapped into what is most important in event attendees' personal and professional lives.
Florida

What’s Up With the Florida Travel Warnings?

A trio of advocacy groups have gone public with warnings for people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals traveling to Florida.
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Airline Compensation Rule Could Increase Ticket Prices

IATA criticizes proposed new U.S. Department of Transportation rule, saying it will raise costs and unrealistic passenger expectations, but it won’t solve delay problems.
Brightline has expanded its service from Miami to Orlando.

Coming Soon: Brightline to Connect Orlando and South Florida

The eagerly awaited Brightline train service between Orlando and South Florida stations is starting late summer.
Summits

Sign Up for Our Summer Summits!

Each year, Prevue’s Summit Series brings together meeting planners and their supplier partners for two days of education and networking. Join us!

Flight Delayed? You’ll Get Paid

The Biden administration is proposing to establish mandatory compensation to air travelers who are delayed or stranded.
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CDC Meeting Turns COVID Super Spreader

Around 35 attendees at a recent CDC meeting turned up positive for COVID — more proof that COVID is still a thing, even if many don’t want to deal with COVID safety protocols anymore.