About 500 professionals, including travel agencies, partners, collaborators and national and international tourist destinations, gathered in Sitges this Friday and Saturday for the 24th Avasa Travel Group Convention. The meeting served to confirm the good prospects of recovery for the sector and is the starting point for resuming face-to-face professional events. Leer más
Alliance for Mice (A4M), the strategic grouping formed by the associations EMA, I&M+, MPI Iberian Chapter and SpainDMCs, has made its official presentation at the Intercontinental Hotel in Madrid. According to its promoters, the objectives are the exchange of knowledge, the creation of synergies, the professionalization of the sector and the dissemination of the importance of this activity. Leer más
The closure of the Russian airspace due to the cross-sanctions for the invasion of Ukraine implies a detour for European airlines that in some cases can increase in 4 hours the routes to Asian destinations, according to a report by the Efe agency. European Commission estimates indicate that the flights that will need the most extra time will be those that take off or land at airports in northern European countries. Leer más
Spain and Colombia are joining hands to organize the first simultaneous Latin American trade show to be held for the business travel and meetings, events and incentive tourism industry. Travel & MICE Business Summit will offer a complete program of professional meetings in a hybrid format with broadcasting from Madrid and Bogotá; next June 29 and 30. The event is organized by Forum Business Travel and Colombia Activa. Leer más
Business travel continues to recover apace from the effects of the pandemic, especially over the past month, as Omicron's concerns begin to wane and global travel restrictions ease, according to GBTA's latest report. Also on the rise are expectations for business travel volume in the coming year, as well as employees' willingness to travel.
Technological advances have brought about major changes in the workplace. However, while many professions have adapted their work model to the new technologies, digitalization has also led to the creation of new professions. That is why there are already many experts who predict that this year will be key for professions such as tourism. Leer más