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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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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Praises the Value of In-Person Events
Without regular meetings with global financial leaders in Basel, it’s tougher to coordinate economic policy.
February 16, 2021
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New Black Talent Directory Aims to Diversify Travel Industry
The online resource is designed to help CVBs, travel brands, event companies and more hire Black professionals and partner with Black-owned businesses.
February 12, 2021
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Travel Industry Rallies Behind 'Diversity Matters' Mission
A new initiative from the Philadelphia CVB, ConferenceDirect and SearchWide Global aims to build a more diverse workforce through apprenticeship opportunities and more.
February 2, 2021
Hybrid Exhibitions and the Light at the End of the Tunnel
Hybrid Exhibitions and the Light at the End of the Tunnel
The latest report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research highlights signs of hope and the need for government support.
January 28, 2021
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Biden's Executive Orders Elicit Praise, Concern from U.S. Travel
The new commander in chief will reinstate travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from about 30 countries, including the United Kingdom, Brazil and South Africa.
January 25, 2021
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Travel Industry Embraces Biden's Proposed $1.9 Trillion 'American Rescue Plan'
The relief package includes stimulus checks, aid for small businesses and funding for a national vaccine program.
January 15, 2021
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