Tag: COVID-19
Research Recommends Double Masking
President Biden issues a mask mandate while his CDC makes mask wearing mandatory on all public transportation and recommends double masking.
Canada Ban Impacts Alaska Cruises
The Government of Canada has announced a one-year ban on cruise vessels sailing in Canadian waters, impacting Alaska cruise itineraries.
Forbes Issues Seal of Approval
In an effort to establish confidence with guests and travel planners, Forbes Travel Guide and Sharecare have created a health and safety security 'seal of approval' to identify properties that have achieved verification.
AHLA — 2021 Business Travel Outlook
AHLA's State of the Hotel Industry 2021 report—business travel is not expected to return until 2024, and consumer confidence is tied to vaccine.
COVID-19 Travel Ban Lifted?
In a last-minute maneuver, President Donald Trump lifts COVID-19 travel restrictions, a measure President-elect Joe Biden's administration has committed to block.
Entering the US? COVID Test a Must
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now requiring a negative COVID-19 test from all air passengers entering the United States.
First Group to Meet at The Cove
The Cove at Atlantis Paradise Island will be reopening on February 11, 2021 after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will be hosting its first group immediately.
Hotels Offer COVID Testing
This trend of hotels offering testing has its roots in high-end individual travel and isolated resort destinations such as the Maldives—essentially creating "bubble resorts."
Vaccines and Travel
Dr. Anthony Fauci, who will be chief medical adviser to President-Elect Joe Biden, told Newsweek Magazine that it’s possible that COVID-19 vaccines will become mandatory in order to travel to other countries.
Destination Canada Ready to Help
While the Canadian borders remain closed for non-essential travel, once they open up, international organizations and delegates will want to experience safe meetings, and Destination Canada can help.
COVID Aid Bill
Industry insiders report that a long-delayed COVID aid package is close to being cemented. This package will help businesses hit hard by the pandemic, including the travel and meetings industry.
Rapid Testing – Key To Restart?
Rapid testing could change the roadmap for future events, enabling participants to be tested for COVID-19 as they register for a conference.
How COVID is Changing Events
Reed Exhibitions has released COVID-19 Customer Needs and Mindset Barometer called, “COVID-19 and How it’s Changing the Event Industry.”
COVID Vaccine Becomes Reality
Moderna is seeking emergency authorization to begin ramping up the race to begin a COVID-19 vaccine, key to getting meetings and events up and running once again.
