GBAC STAR Facilities
Five convention centers earn GBAC STAR Accreditation that can help the meetings industry rebound from the coronavirus crisis.
Etihad’s COVID-19 Travel Map
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has partnered with Sitata, a Canadian travel risk management company, to launch an interactive travel map.
WTTC Travel Guidelines
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has laid out its new guidelines, Safe & Seamless Travel, including testing and tracing, following medical evidence, to ensure people can enjoy safe travels in the new normal.
Amex GBT & Travel Risk
American Express Global Business Travel has launched Travel Vitals, a comprehensive resource for the latest travel risk updates.
Cruise Lines Form Health Panel
Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean join forces to help keep passengers safe in a COVID-19 world.
Puerto Vallarta Reopens
Hotels and beaches in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, are reopening with a focus on health and safety protocols, and a Safe Travels stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council.
EU Bans Americans
The European Union (EU) is now open to travelers from 14 countries, not including the United States.
FICP Education Week Wrap-up
FICP Education Week brought together hundreds of attendees to share strategies around meetings moving forward in the COVID-19 era.
South Africa Slowly Reopens
As South Africa slowly reopens it is now allowing business conferences of up to 50 attendees.
Al Hutchinson Speaks Out
Al Hutchinson, president and CEO, Visit Baltimore speaks out about the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the meetings and hospitality industries.
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.