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.
What the Stimulus Bill Means for Meetings
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The just-passed $1.9 trillion stimulus bill goes far to help the travel industry move forward, but there's still a lack of acknowledgement and support for the meetings segment.
The stimulus bill, known as the...
How the New CDC Guidelines Affect Meetings
The new CDC guidelines for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are a positive step toward restarting meetings.
Crystal to Require Vaccine
Crystal is now requiring all guests to be fully inoculated with a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to their cruise.
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.
Baskow Talent Celebrates 45 Years in Vegas
Baskow Talent/Las Vegas Speakers Bureau, a celebrity and talent broker company based in Las Vegas, NV, is celebrating its 45th anniversary.
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.
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’ StyleÂ
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. Â
New: Global Event Tracker
GES' new Global Event Tracker shows event action picking up in key cities in the Southern U.S.: Atlanta, Dallas, Orlando and Miami.
