As shown by an American Express Business Insights study, travelers are more prone to invest their budgets in high class flights rather than in luxury hotels. The data finds that first- and business- class airline tickets increased 9.1% and 5,4% respectively. However, once landed, economy lodges seem to be preferred over high profile accomodations. “It’s …
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Dec 12
Number of congresses to increase in 2012
American Express Meetings & Events, publishes the results of a poll forecasting an increase in the number of congresses in 2012 American Express Congress & Events is the American Express Global Bussiness Travel travel management división. It identifies the trends and activities related to congresses in 2012, locally and worldwide, to strategically help professionals and …
Oct 25
GMIC – Green Meeting Industry Council – Inspiring Sustainability
Created in the United States in 2003, the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) is a nonprofit association with representation in over 30 countries (600 members), which promotes and ensures the sustainability in the organization of meetings and events through research and training. Work with partners to develop good practices and contribute to the development of …
Sep 28
September 27 is celebrated World Tourism Day
Since 1980, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) celebrated World Tourism Day on September 27. This date was chosen as that day in 1970, which adopted the Constitution of the World Tourism Organization. The approval of these laws is considered a milestone in world tourism. The main purpose of World Tourism Day is to promote awareness …