Like many other industries, staff shortages can have an impact on in-person and group incentive travel events. Experienced meeting planners have the right connections, experience, and creativity to get things done. Challenging situations due to short staffing can't always be avoided, but there are ways to minimize their impact. (1) Stephanie Ferguson, Director of Global Employment Policy & Special Initiatives [...]
Air travelers who are excited to travel after months of restrictions have encountered pilot shortages, inclement weather, and oversold or canceled flights resulting in travel disruptions. There have also been challenges at the ticket counters as agents try to keep up with accommodations for air travelers. Flight tracking company, FlightAware, reported that U.S. airlines have canceled nearly 3% of flights, [...]
Luxury travel, whether for an executive meeting or as a travel incentive reward, provides unique opportunities. Many people look forward to trying new foods or seeing the sights, but there’s more to consider than just these common tourist elements. Travel also lets people explore new cultures, environments, and even behaviors. However, these new dynamics must be handled appropriately, and ignorance [...]
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Updated: 9/21/2022 There’s an app for almost everything these days. The rise of the smartphone created a huge market for mobile apps, and the possibilities are practically endless. Meeting planning is a multifaceted industry, but thankfully there are apps that even the most proficient planner will be grateful for. We’ve compiled a list of applications that can meet your planning [...]