Tag: coronavirus
COVID-19 Cancellation Policies
In these times of COVID-19 uncertainty, planners are becoming more reluctant to commit to long-term hotel contracts due to the chance of cancellation.
COVID-19 Planning Products
In today’s COVID-19 world, planners are facing staggering challenges on every front and there are several planning products that will help.
USVI Launches COVID-19 Portal
The USVI launches online portal to prescreen all travelers in its effort to help combat COVID-19.
Virtual Gifting
Virtual gifting is taking on added importance as many incentive trips are postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Vaccine
Many experts believe it will take a coronavirus vaccine to get international travel going again and there are many in the works.
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.
Hawaii Extends Quarantine
Due to escalating COVID-19 cases on the mainland, the plan to allow out-of-state-visitors to return to Hawaii has been postponed until September 1.
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.
Amex GBT & Travel Risk
American Express Global Business Travel has launched Travel Vitals, a comprehensive resource for the latest travel risk updates.
What To Do If An Attendee Gets COVID
It's important to have a contingency plan outlining what to do if an attendee shows symptoms of COVID-19 during your meeting.
Cruise Lines Form Health Panel
Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean join forces to help keep passengers safe in a COVID-19 world.
EU Bans Americans
The European Union (EU) is now open to travelers from 14 countries, not including the United States.
South Africa Slowly Reopens
As South Africa slowly reopens it is now allowing business conferences of up to 50 attendees.
Puerto Rico Eyes Meetings
Puerto Rico is gearing up for its reopening on July 15 and is planning to welcome upcoming meeting groups, many of which have rescheduled.