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IRF

5 Highlights From the IRF

The IRF 2021 Education Invitational wrapped up on Saturday, leaving attendees with a sense of hope that, with vaccination rates climbing, it won't be long until incentives come roaring back again. Here are 5 highlights...
GBTA

GBTA Survey Shows Optimism for the Return of Business Travel

The GBTA has released the findings from its latest poll measuring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business travel.
Hotels React to New CDC COVID Mask Guidelines

Some Hotels Relax Mask Requirements

Some hotels have been quick to relax mask requirements in reaction to the new CDC mask guidelines. The unexpected announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to relax mask requirements for fully vaccinated...
Alaska cruises

Alaska Cruises Are Back

The U.S. Congress has passed a new law—the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act—allowing Alaska cruises to sail in Alaska this summer. The legislation temporarily relieves Alaska cruises of the Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA) restrictions for...
CDC mask guidelines

CDC Mask Guidelines: Planners React

The new CDC mask guidelines announced last week have gotten mixed reviews from meeting professionals.
Best Practices Summit

Best Practices Summit Wraps Up in Plano

Prevue's Best Practices Summit kicked off our LIVE event series for 2021 this week, at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Place.
Charlotte Convention Center

Charlotte Convention Center Reopens With Safety Top of Mind

Charlotte Convention Center is set to complete a $126.9 million expansion by summer 2021, which will add 50,000 sf of space to the venue.
survey

Survey Reports Rising Traveler Confidence

A survey by Global Rescue has reported a rise in traveler confidence as the fear of COVID-19 begins to subside.
EU

EU Could Open by Summer

he EU has announced plans to allow vaccinated people from additional countries, including the US, to gain entry by this summer.
cruise

CDC: U.S. Cruise Industry Could Restart Soon

Cruise industry leaders are encouraged by a letter sent by the CDC saying it is committed to restarting U.S. passenger operations by mid-summer.
REAL ID

REAL ID Extended to May 2023

The deadline for US travelers to present a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification (like a passport) to board their flights has been moved to May 2, 2023.
site night

SITE NITE all NITE 2021 is Here

This year, SITE Night all Nite will take place on April 28 and 29, 2021 beginning at 7 a.m. EST and will run for 12 hours.
Nevada

Nevada: Fully Open June 1

Following on the heels of California's announcement last week, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has set a goal for full, 100% capacity reopening of that state's convention facilities by June 1. This date comes two weeks...