Norway is the latest country to gain visa-free access to China.
10.09.2024 - 20:25 / travelpulse.com / Eric Bowman
Welcome back to another episode of the TravelPulse Podcast!
This week we're on location at the 2024 Future Leaders in Travel Retreat. I'm joined by Emma Weissmann, Executive Editor for TravelAge West to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including big changes in the EU, Uber launching self driving cars, and more.
Later, we dive into what the Future Leaders event is all about. Emma shares insights into the logistics of this event, and we both discuss how Millennials and Gen-Z are shaping the travel industry.
The conversation on the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat begins after the 14-minute mark.
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Norway is the latest country to gain visa-free access to China.
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