Face Masks Rulings Tighten Travel Safety
The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) zero tolerance policy on disruptive passengers backs up the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) ruling on face masks earlier this year.
Following the CDC order in January requiring...
Hotels Offer COVID-19 Testing On-Site
For pre-meeting safety, several hotel groups have taken steps to provide on-site COVID-19 testing at their properties.
Nevada Increases Gathering Size
Nevada loosens its gathering size restrictions, allowing meetings and conventions including IMEX America to increase capacity to 50 percent.
Hotels Invest in Hybrid Events
We take a look at how hotel groups have been innovating to overcome the challenges of the global pandemic by offering hybrid events.
IMEX Is a Go, Say Bloom and Bauer
IMEX America has always been a trend-setter, and one trend the industry has been awaiting is to see the show go live again.
Pre-Meeting Safety Protocols
Consider these safety protocols you can take before the meeting even starts, which were introduced during our recent webinar, How to Develop a COVID-19 Safety Plan, featuring Desi Whitney, CEO of Emergency Concierge International.
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Restoring Confidence in Travel
New global advocacy organization Travel Again has released its framework for safely rebuilding the travel industry.
Las Vegas – Open and Optimistic
Las Vegas tourism officials are hoping for better days ahead in 2021 as conferences slowly come back.
Shrinking Coronavirus Numbers Inspire Optimism
Daily coronavirus numbers in the United States fell in all 50 states for the first time in months, creating a renewed sense of optimism across the industry.
Research Recommends Double Masking
President Biden issues a mask mandate while his CDC makes mask wearing mandatory on all public transportation and recommends double masking.
Canada Ban Impacts Alaska Cruises
The Government of Canada has announced a one-year ban on cruise vessels sailing in Canadian waters, impacting Alaska cruise itineraries.
Forbes Issues Seal of Approval
In an effort to establish confidence with guests and travel planners, Forbes Travel Guide and Sharecare have created a health and safety security 'seal of approval' to identify properties that have achieved verification.
AHLA — 2021 Business Travel Outlook
AHLA's State of the Hotel Industry 2021 report—business travel is not expected to return until 2024, and consumer confidence is tied to vaccine.
PCMA – Caesars’ Style
An ordinarily in-person gathering, this year’s Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)’s annual Convening Leaders conference was replaced with a full digital event, with six ancillary gatherings linked to the live broadcast.