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Brightline Adjusts Disney World Station Plans For Tampa Extension

Private passenger rail operator Brightline is going it alone on a station near Disney World as part of its planned extension from Orlando to Tampa. The railroad had been working jointly with Disney on a station at Disney Springs that would have served the entertainment company's parks. However, Disney surprisingly pulled out of the agreement…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

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Amtrak Returns to Canada

Amtrak resumed trains to Toronto on Monday, two years after the international passenger rail service was suspended in the early days of the pandemic. The daily Maple Leaf train connects New York and Toronto in 12-and-a-half hours, according to Amtrak. Trains cross the border near Niagara Falls, N.Y. The railroad's passenger trains to Montreal and…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

News Blog

Brightline Train Ridership 20 Percent Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

Private passenger rail operator Brightline posted ridership up 20 percent in May compared to 2019, its third straight month with passenger numbers above pre-pandemic levels. That translated to 102,796 passengers on Brightline's trains that currently connect Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach in South Florida, according to an investor update on Tuesday. Revenues, all…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

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Germany’s Deutsche Bahn to Run More Summer Trains Than in 2019

Germany's passenger rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) will run more long-distance trains this summer than it did before the pandemic in response to strong demand. DB will offer 20 percent more seats than it did in the summer of 2019, it said Saturday. The increase is both from operating more trains, and from the introduction…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Skift Meetings

What Attendees Are Talking About at the Return of IMEX Frankfurt

Renewed energy from attendees and exhibitors fills the halls of Messe Frankfurt at IMEX Frankfurt. The annual worldwide exhibition for the global business events community gathers this week after a two-year Covid hiatus.

2 years ago
What Attendees Are Talking About at the Return of IMEX Frankfurt

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Podcast: Real People in Real Places in Real Time

The latest episode of the Event Manager Podcast features Padraic Gilligan, managing partner at SoolNua and chief marketing officer of SITE Global in a conversation about incentive travel and motivational events. We cover the evolution of incentive travel and the sector's recovery from the Covid pandemic.

2 years ago
Podcast: Real People in Real Places in Real Time

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The Gig Economy Is Booming in the Event Industry

The tight labor market is fueling demand for freelance services in the event industry. For their part, planners are moving into freelance work for greater flexibility, relief from career burnout, and the chance to focus on aspects of the job they enjoy most.  

2 years ago
The Gig Economy Is Booming in the Event Industry

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6 Tips for Purchasing Mobile Event Apps in 2022

As the hype around hybrid events continues, mobile event apps are once again key to delivering a cohesive and engaging experience for both online and onsite audiences. Selecting the right mobile event technology has never been more important.

2 years ago
6 Tips for Purchasing Mobile Event Apps in 2022

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Does Hopin’s Downsizing Signal a Top for the Virtual Event Tech Boom?

Given the projected recovery of in-person events, many are speculating that virtual event tech may not be as hot as it once was. In light of the recent layoffs at Hopin, we asked event tech industry leaders how they see the sector evolving from here.

2 years ago
Does Hopin’s Downsizing Signal a Top for the Virtual Event Tech Boom?

Tourism

Thailand Considers Dropping Quarantines Again for Vaccinated Visitors

More signs of Omicron waning. Thai officials are mulling whether to drop quarantine requirements yet again for vaccinated tourists entering the country.

Panu Wongcha-um and Panarat Thepgumpanat, Reuters | 2 years ago

Thailand Considers Dropping Quarantines Again for Vaccinated Visitors