Andrea Doyle
Amex GBT & Travel Risk
American Express Global Business Travel has launched Travel Vitals, a comprehensive resource for the latest travel risk updates.
Cruise Lines Form Health Panel
Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean join forces to help keep passengers safe in a COVID-19 world.
Puerto Vallarta Reopens
Hotels and beaches in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, are reopening with a focus on health and safety protocols, and a Safe Travels stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council.
EU Bans Americans
The European Union (EU) is now open to travelers from 14 countries, not including the United States.
South Africa Slowly Reopens
As South Africa slowly reopens it is now allowing business conferences of up to 50 attendees.
Al Hutchinson Speaks Out
Al Hutchinson, president and CEO, Visit Baltimore speaks out about the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the meetings and hospitality industries.
All Eyes on Milwaukee
The Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel is slated to open in August just in time for the Democratic National Convention.
Atlantic City Reopening
As New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy allows the reopening of Atlantic City casinos, Hard Rock, Borgata, Bally’s, Caesars, & Harrah’s Resorts are swinging open their doors.
Gaylord Hotels Reopen
Gaylord Rockies in Colorado, Gaylord Palms in Florida and Gaylord Opryland in Tennessee, have opened, joining Gaylord Texan.
Monaco Continues to Reopen
After two months of lockdowns, the Principality of Monaco has gradually started to re-open.
Face Masks Mandatory
As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Las Vegas, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has ordered face masks be worn by everyone in public.
Julie Blank on Incentive Travel
Julie Blank, Director, Strategic Accounts, Brightspot Incentives & Events, offers her insights about the impact COVID-19 has had on incentive travel.
Airlines Ban Alcohol
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most airlines are banning alcohol for now as part of their new health and safety protocols.
Travel Incentives Disrupted
The Incentive Research Foundation has released a study, "COVID-19 and Disruption in the Incentive Travel, Meetings and Events Industry: Adaptation and Recovery," that reviews threats to running travel incentives with a focus on the impact of COVID-19.
