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.
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.
The Latest Openings
We've compiled the latest destination news and re-openings in the United States, Caribbean and Central America. Keep checking back for updates.
Puerto Rico Eyes Meetings
Puerto Rico is gearing up for its reopening on July 15 and is planning to welcome upcoming meeting groups, many of which have rescheduled.
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.
Revised CDC Guidelines
The newly revised CDC Guidelines for events and gatherings are meant to supplement—not replace—state, local, territorial, or tribal health and safety laws, rules and regulations.
Proposed Travel Tax Credit
The idea of a travel tax credit holds great promise for the travel and events industry, but right now it is just that—an idea.
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.
