Inflight COVID Transmission Rate Low
Since the start of 2020 there have been 44 cases of COVID-19 reported in which transmission is thought to have been associated with a flight journey, says IATA.
Rapid COVID Tests and Events
Rapid COVID tests can and will change the live events industry. However, as new tests emerge, their benefits must be weighed carefully; many offer speed at the cost of accuracy.
Vegas Can Host Larger Gatherings
Gatherings of up to 250 can now be held in Las Vegas with bigger crowds allowed if spread out in venues that can properly accommodate them.
California Fires Rage
Wildfires continue to burn in California, forcing residents to evacuate their homes and damaging restaurants and wineries, many that are popular for incentive groups.
Live+Virtual Industry Meetings
Three industry meetings are scheduled this fall: MPI's WEC, IMEX and the IRF's UNvitational, with only one including a live component.
Sniffing Out COVID-19
Will dogs help jumpstart meetings and other events? It's a possibility. Several coronavirus-sniffing canines are being employed at Helsinki Airport in Finland to help detect the virus.
5 Live Events: How They Did It
Though the vast majority of meetings are still being held on people's computer screens, there are lessons to be learned about safety from the live events happening right now.
Is It Safe to Travel Yet?
When exactly will we be able to travel again? Here is some insight that may help.
Lufthansa Focuses on Safe Travel
Lufthansa is focused on testing aimed to ease travel, build trust and open markets.
100 Safe Destinations
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that in just three short months, 100 destinations are now using its ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, with the Philippines becoming its official 100th safe destination.
COVID Vaccines Being Rolled Out
The U.S. government has reported that it will make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans, a key to opening up the meetings industry.
COVID-19 Entry Strategy Adjusted
The United States government has stopped limiting international arrivals from certain countries to 15 airports and is funneling them through enhanced screening as it adjusts its COVID-19 entry strategy.
Let’s Go There Campaign
Meetings will not be held before attendees feel safe to travel and that is what the U.S. Travel Association’s Let’s Go There campaign is aimed at.
State Travel Guidelines
State-by-state travel guidelines change on a weekly basis. Where can you find the most up-to-date information?
