by Jaclyn Brandt | Oct 11, 2021 | Conferences, Corporate Events, Events, Meetings, Travel
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), has announced their 21st Global Summit will be taking place in 2022. The event, which was last held earlier in 2021 in Cancun, Mexico, will take place from March 14-16, 2022 in Manila Philippines. The WTTC will also be...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Oct 11, 2021 | Corporate Events, Destinations, Hotels & Venues, Meetings, Tourism/DMOs
Hawaii is looking to ease restrictions on gatherings, according to a news conference held by Hawaii Gov. David Ige and Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi on Friday, Oct. 8. In August, after a spike in COVID-19 infection rates, Mayor Blangiardi restricted large gatherings,...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Mar 31, 2021 | Corporate Events, Hotels & Venues, Travel
New York has become the first state to launch a COVID vaccine passport, for travel, events, and restaurants. Excelsior Pass is a “free, voluntary platform” developed in partnership with IBM, according to a statement from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office,...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Mar 23, 2021 | Corporate Events, Meetings
COVID-19 and 2020 has changed the way event planning is handled, but how much of that will continue on after the pandemic is over? Joanne Dennison, Boston University School of Hospitality Administration adjunct professor of hospitality meeting and event planning, and...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Mar 16, 2021 | Corporate Events, Hotels & Venues, Meetings
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced that, as of March 15, the allowable capacity for large gatherings of more than 250 people will increase to 50 percent capacity — up from 20 percent that was announced in February of 2021. The 50 percent limit outlined in...
by Jaclyn Brandt | Feb 1, 2021 | Corporate Events, Hotels & Venues
Although the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was meant to help businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic, a new grant program is specifically looking to help venue operators. The Small Business Administration (SBA) set aside $15 billion from the latest stimulus for...
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