Smart Travel: Tips for Traveling to Los Angeles; Here
Listen to audio Our hearts go out to all those affected by the horrific wildfires in Los Angeles this week. For those of you traveling to the city soon, we've put together the latest information and tips you need to know. For conference professors, the SEARCH Foundation is raising funds to help those in the MICE industry who have been affected. This issue of Smart Travel also includes the debut of Bangkok’s newest luxury hotel, Tourism Cares’ map of meaningful travel in the Hawaiian Islands, TripAdvisor’s complete list of the best destinations for 2025, and more. What those traveling to Los Angeles during wildfires should know Los Angeles is facing an unprecedented wildfire crisis, with at least five fires currently wreaking havoc in the region. These devastating fires have destroyed more than 9,000 buildings, claimed at least 10 lives and forced more than 180,000 residents from their homes. It was the costliest wildfire in California’s history, with staggering economic toll,…
Sustainable and accessible meetings industry
There’s a lot of talk about health and sustainability, but more and more convention centers are committed to “walking the walk” on sustainability and community, using state-of-the-art methods that prioritize people and the environment. this Walter E. Washington Convention CenterFor example, LEED Platinum green building certification has just been announced, and you may be taking this designation for granted at this point, but consider the steps you are taking to get there, which include: Reduce energy consumption by 25,306,767 kBtu, equivalent to taking approximately 440 cars off the road for a year, through upgraded lighting, heating and cooling systems, and other efficiencies. Through newly integrated water efficiencies throughout the facility, water consumption was reduced by 3,790,000 gallons, enough to fill approximately six Olympic-sized swimming pools. The center was also recognized for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions in areas such as site development, material selection and indoor environmental quality. Las Vegas promises a thousand dollars The $600 million LVCC…
Court blocks air passenger protection bill amid opposition
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has stayed enforcement of a new U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) rule designed to protect consumers from so-called “junk fees” tacked on at the end of airfare transactions and other purchases. The rule, announced in April 2024, requires airlines and ticket agents to inform consumers in advance of the fees they charge for the first or second checked bag, a carry-on bag, and for canceling or changing a reservation. “This will help consumers avoid unnecessary or unexpected fees that can add up quickly and add significant costs to what initially seemed like a cheaper fare,” the Department of Transportation said. “Overall, consumers are expected to save more than $500 million annually in hidden airline fees they currently overpay as a result of this final rule,” the Department of Transportation said. Exposing junk fees would 'cause irreparable damage to airlines' However, three judges of the New Orleans Court of Appeals ruled that…
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