Andrea Doyle
Empty Events
The Washington, D.C.–based Live Events Coalition recently staged three dramatic scenes with more to come to illustrate the staggering losses to the events industry. Events were held in NYC’s Times Square, D.C.’s National Mall, and in Dallas.
Dreaming of Australia
Since COVID-19 rocked the world and international travel was forced to hit the “Pause” button, I’ve had a great deal of time to reflect on my last overseas adventure – Australia.
Level 4 Travel Advisory Lifted
Due to health and safety conditions improving in some countries and deteriorating in others, the U.S. State Department is moving away from a generalized travel advisory against international travel and returning to its previous system of providing travel advice specific to individual countries.
COVID-19 Cancellation Policies
In these times of COVID-19 uncertainty, planners are becoming more reluctant to commit to long-term hotel contracts due to the chance of cancellation.
COVID-19 Planning Products
In today’s COVID-19 world, planners are facing staggering challenges on every front and there are several planning products that will help.
EU Extends U.S. Travel Ban
The European Union (EU) has extended its travel ban on U.S. citizens again as COVID-19 infections continue to rise in the United States.
Low-Impact Food and Beverage
Once we start meeting again, fresh, healthy F&B that includes organic items will be important although it may be served differently.
Protocols in Place Post-COVID-19
Hosting meetings and events in a COVID-19 world will be challenging and here is a look at some of the protocols the top meeting destinations in the country have in place.
Carnival & WTTC COVID Summit
The COVID-19 Global Science Summit sponsored by Carnival Corporation and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) offered glimmers of hope.
COVID-19 Tracking Maps
Once things open up and it’s time to plan meetings and events, COVID-19 tracking maps will help you identify hot spots.
Starting Up Meetings
Here is the most up-to-date information regarding starting up meetings in a COVID-19 world.
Bally’s Las Vegas Reopens
Bally’s Las Vegas has reopened following the successful closing of the merger between Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment.
USVI Launches COVID-19 Portal
The USVI launches online portal to prescreen all travelers in its effort to help combat COVID-19.
EIC Accepted Practices
The Events Industry Council (EIC) has released an Accepted Practices Guide for Meeting and Event Design in light of the coronavirus.
