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MPI WEC

MPI WEC: Is It Safe?

“Our goal with MPI WEC is to create a live experience...that people feel comfortable about attending in-person, while we stay intensely focused on the duty of care of delivering a safe, secure and healthy environment."
Bahamas

Bahamas Closes

Due to the continued increase in COVID-19 cases in the U.S., as well as an uptick in cases in The Bahamas, all international commercial flights and commercial vessels carrying passengers from the United States are now prohibited.
Together Again Expo

Together Again Expo at OCCC

The Together Again Expo, focused on strategies and tools for restarting meetings, will be held July 24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
JetBlue

JetBlue and American Partner

JetBlue and American Airlines have announced a strategic partnership that will create seamless connectivity for travelers in the Northeast.
race

Questions About Race Addressed

Seven Black executives from destination marketing organizations across the country partnered on a video to share their experiences and encourage an open dialogue about race.
GBTA

News From GBTA & ACTE

There's big news from the two major corporate travel associations, including the closure of ACTE and a reshuffling of leadership at GBTA.
Disney

Disney Resorts Open and Close

Walt Disney World Resorts in Florida open as Hong Kong Disneyland closes after 52 new coronavirus cases were reported in the city.
GBAC STAR

GBAC STAR Facilities

Five convention centers earn GBAC STAR Accreditation that can help the meetings industry rebound from the coronavirus crisis.
travel map

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

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.
travel risk

Amex GBT & Travel Risk

American Express Global Business Travel has launched Travel Vitals, a comprehensive resource for the latest travel risk updates.
Cruise

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

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

EU Bans Americans

The European Union (EU) is now open to travelers from 14 countries, not including the United States.