Business Travel in 2027: Higher Fares, Hotel Value and the AI Rules Gap
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MICE
MICE refers to Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions, a key segment of business and corporate travel.
MICE stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions, a segment of travel focused on business events and group gatherings. It covers corporate meetings, reward trips, large conferences, and trade shows. MICE travel plays a major role in business tourism and often involves complex planning, venues, and logistics.
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