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Meliá to Shutter 15 Hotels in Cuba
Meliá to Shutter 15 Hotels in Cuba
Joining Iberostar and Royalton hotels, which are limiting operations on the island, the Spanish hospitality chain will close 15 of its 34 hotels,...
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Travel Industry Pushes for Reopening U.S.-Canada Border
As Covid cases fall and vaccination rates rise, industry experts call for a science-based easing of restrictions.
June 21, 2021
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MPI Welcomes More than 1,200 In-Person Attendees at World Education Congress
The hybrid event is underway at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, with more than 550 virtual participants, as well.  
June 17, 2021
2021 Convention Cities Index Showcases Best Destinations for Large Events
2021 Convention Cities Index Showcases Best Destinations for Large Events
The second-annual Convention Cities Index provides comparative data on the top destinations for the world’s largest events.
June 15, 2021
U.S. Travel's New Forecast Shows Long Road to Recovery for Business Travel
U.S. Travel's New Forecast Shows Long Road to Recovery for Business Travel
The organization also shared a science-based analysis indicating it is safe to restart in-person professional events.
June 15, 2021
Nevada Governor Signs 'Right to Return' Bill for Hospitality Workers
Nevada Governor Signs 'Right to Return' Bill for Hospitality Workers
The local Culinary Union and the Save Our Jobs Coalition helped shape the law that allows furloughed workers to return to their jobs as business picks back up.
June 9, 2021
VIDEO: Northstar Global Update: Europe Begins Opening Up; New Options for Covid Testing
VIDEO: Northstar Global Update: Europe Begins Opening Up; New Options for Covid Testing
Top editors in the U.S., Europe and Asia discuss the latest industry developments in this new biweekly video series.
June 8, 2021
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