Andrea Doyle
EIC Releases Hotel Safety Guide
The Events Industry Council (EIC) issued the Health and Safety for Hotels Accepted Practices Guide, the second release of the APEX COVID-19 Business Recovery Task Force.
The Robots are Coming
COVID-19 has impacted all aspects of travel and many are turning to an unlikely resource for help – robots.
Going Hybrid With New Resources
As hybrid and digital events become de rigueur several new studios and services have been created to meet the needs of such gatherings.
CDC Lifts Quarantine
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has very quietly lifted its 14-day quarantine for travelers.
Monopolies and Meetings
If Accor and InterContinental Hotels Group do merge as reports predict, will this create one of many monopolies and what will this mean to the industry?
COVID-19 Travel Dashboard
This in-depth COVID-19 data dashboard highlights the recovery of travel demand across flights and hotels, an initiative of the WTTC.
Testing & Restarting Travel
The airline industry is pushing for increased COVID-19 testing as a way to restart travel.
Hawaii Postpones Reopening
Hawaii will not reopen to tourism until October at the earliest, said Hawaii Gov. David Ige. This comes as COVID-19 cases in Hawaii surge.
Venues Earn GBAC STAR Rating
The most recent facility to secure the GBAC STAR accreditation is the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Skills to Break Down Barriers
Meeting Professionals International is offering Women in Leadership: Executive Skills Certificate Program that will help women learn how to break down barriers.
New Marriott Meeting Guidelines
Following the roll out of Marriott International’s Commitment to Clean and Global Cleanliness Council, it has introduced digital content about redefined processes and reimagined spaces.
Pandemic Meeting Certificate
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the Event Leadership Institute (ELI) have joined together to offer MPI’s Pandemic Meeting & Event Certificate.
Personalized Face Masks
The one sure thing during this pandemic is the need to wear face masks, but there is no need to be a bore about it.
Shaking up Virtual Meetings
The second Mission Critical, a one-hour virtual event sponsored by The Knowledge Exchange providing timely and important information to the meetings community.
