10 Hotel Openings for 2021
Despite the COVID pandemic, there are many exciting hotel openings and renovations being announced and unveiled over the next few months.
Entering the US? COVID Test a Must
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now requiring a negative COVID-19 test from all air passengers entering the United States.
First Group to Meet at The Cove
The Cove at Atlantis Paradise Island will be reopening on February 11, 2021 after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will be hosting its first group immediately.
What Will Events Look Like?
What will events look in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic? Marketing strategists from mdg, A Freeman Company, offer five predictions.
Courage – SITE Conference Focus
The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Global Conference is a hybrid event this year and is being held Feb. 2-3.
Hotels Offer COVID Testing
This trend of hotels offering testing has its roots in high-end individual travel and isolated resort destinations such as the Maldives—essentially creating "bubble resorts."
Vaccines and Travel
Dr. Anthony Fauci, who will be chief medical adviser to President-Elect Joe Biden, told Newsweek Magazine that it’s possible that COVID-19 vaccines will become mandatory in order to travel to other countries.
COVID Tests & Singapore Air
Singapore Airlines has started trials on a new digital health verification process related to COVID-19 tests and vaccinations.
COVID-19 and Force Majeure
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, force majeure has taken on added importance and issues related to the pandemic should be included in your contracts.
Destination Canada Ready to Help
While the Canadian borders remain closed for non-essential travel, once they open up, international organizations and delegates will want to experience safe meetings, and Destination Canada can help.
COVID-19 Relief Package Passed
Congress has reached a deal on a nearly $900 billion COVID-19 relief package that includes individual checks, loans to small businesses and benefits to the unemployed.
Vaccine Opens Way for Meetings
A Zoom call with The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau's Chief Health Advisor shed some light on when meetings might return to normal.
COVID Aid Bill
Industry insiders report that a long-delayed COVID aid package is close to being cemented. This package will help businesses hit hard by the pandemic, including the travel and meetings industry.
Rapid Testing – Key To Restart?
Rapid testing could change the roadmap for future events, enabling participants to be tested for COVID-19 as they register for a conference.
