100 Safe Destinations
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that in just three short months, 100 destinations are now using its ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, with the Philippines becoming its official 100th safe destination.
COVID Vaccines Being Rolled Out
The U.S. government has reported that it will make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans, a key to opening up the meetings industry.
COVID-19 Entry Strategy Adjusted
The United States government has stopped limiting international arrivals from certain countries to 15 airports and is funneling them through enhanced screening as it adjusts its COVID-19 entry strategy.
COVID-19 and Promo Products
Today’s promo products are being created with the health and well-being of the recipient in mind.
Let’s Go There Campaign
Meetings will not be held before attendees feel safe to travel and that is what the U.S. Travel Association’s Let’s Go There campaign is aimed at.
State Travel Guidelines
State-by-state travel guidelines change on a weekly basis. Where can you find the most up-to-date information?
Amtrak Enhances Safety Protocols
Amtrak announced enhanced cleaning and disinfection protocols and a new partnership with the makers of Lysol.
Hotel Industry in Crisis
Consumer travel remains at an all-time low, 40 percent of hotel employees remain unemployed and almost two-thirds of hotels remain at or below 50 percent occupancy.
Airlines Drop Change Fees
First United Airlines announced it was eliminating domestic change fees then Delta Air Lines and American Airlines followed suit.
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.
A CSM Can Help
From corporate meetings and events to product launches that range in size, complexity and purpose, a CSM will ask the right questions at the right time and know that the small details do matter.
CDC Lifts Quarantine
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has very quietly lifted its 14-day quarantine for travelers.