Andrea Doyle
U.S. Airlines and Face Masks
The seven airlines that are part of the trade group Airlines for America are increasing the enforcement of its mandatory face masks policies and those passengers who do not abide may have their flying privileges revoked.
IATA’s COVID-19 Travel Map
IATA has created a free online interactive COVID-19 travel map with the latest entry regulations for countries around the world.
Events Industry Speaks Out
As the nation, and the world, reels from the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the events industry is responding.
Stephanie Harris on New Normal
Stephanie Harris, president of the Incentive Research Foundation, weighs in on impact of COVID-19 and what the new normal will look like.
Mohegan Sun & Foxwoods Reopen
Mohegan Sun & Foxwoods Resort Casino have reopened for the first time since closing in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delta CEO On COVID-19’s Impact
Delta is taking various measures to keep travelers safe including extending social distancing, says Delta CEO Ed Bastian.
BEST Helping Events Industry
As New York City’s $10 billion events industry continues to suffer as a result of the pandemic, Arthur Backal, CEO of Backal Hospitality Group, is leading a new industry taskforce, B.E.S.T.
WTTC’s Safe Travels Measures
The World Travel and Tourism Council has created “Safe Travels” global safety and hygiene certification, backed by the United Nations World Tourism Organization.
Remembering Connie Goldstein
Meetings and incentives industry icon Connie Goldstein, who recently passed away, is remembered fondly.
Las Vegas Reopening Post-COVID
After a two-month shutdown, several Las Vegas casino resorts plan to reopen their doors on June 4 post-COVID-19, although they will look quite different.
Time to Reopen – Harris Rosen
According to Harris Rosen, president/COO, Rosen Hotels & Resorts, it is time to reopen the country to meetings and incentives, and it doesn’t need to be very complicated.
Mandatory COVID-19 Testing Before Meeting
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Hong Kong Trade Show Held
A large-scale trade show, one of the first since the COVID-19 pandemic, has taken place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.
Post-COVID-19 Meetings
Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO, Meeting Professionals International offers his insights on what meetings will look like in a post-COVID-19 world.
