Andrea Doyle
Mexico Update
With an eye on the 2020 Tianguis TurÃstico, the major trade and tourism event in Mexico that due to the pandemic went virtual, the Yucatan Siglo XXI Convention and Exhibition Center had to expand.
COVID-19 Vaccine Effective
A COVID-19 vaccine candidate is more than 90% effective, announces Pfizer, and meeting professionals are celebrating this news.
Flying Safe
A study by scientists from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health concludes that the layered approach U.S. airlines have taken to protect customers and employees from COVID-19 means the risk of exposure during flying and other parts of the air travel journey is very low.
Newest Vegas Meetings Hotel
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, a new meetings hotel, is scheduled to open on January 15.
Meetings in a COVID-19 World
Citizen Care Pod Corp., a mobile testing site, set up to expedite testing and screening, is helping meetings get off the ground again.
Phased CDC Return To Cruising
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Framework for Conditional Sailing Order that introduces a phased approach for the safe and responsible resumption of passenger cruises.
CAESARS FORUM Hosts Its First Conference
The first conference has been held at the $375 million CAESARS FORUM, the new 550,000-square-foot conference center located on the Las Vegas Strip.
Tools to Navigate the New Normal
These tools can help meeting professionals access information that will help navigate the new normal.
Testing over Quarantine
UFI and SISO are urging global policymakers and governments to focus on rapid antigen COVID testing.
Face Masks A Must, Says CDC
Although usage is already widespread, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued formal guidance recommending the wearing of face masks while traveling to prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Learn About Human Trafficking
In a virtual event, Blurred Lines: Sex Trafficking & Supply Chains – Follow the Money, MPAHT will be offering virtual education on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST.
Italy — When We Meet Again…
When it’s safe to do so, Italy’s treasures await to inspire planners looking to book future conferences, meetings and incentives.
Inflight COVID Transmission Rate Low
Since the start of 2020 there have been 44 cases of COVID-19 reported in which transmission is thought to have been associated with a flight journey, says IATA.
Rapid COVID Tests and Events
Rapid COVID tests can and will change the live events industry. However, as new tests emerge, their benefits must be weighed carefully; many offer speed at the cost of accuracy.
