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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,...
IAEE's DuBois: With Vaccines, Cash and Confidence, Expect Trade Shows in June
IAEE's DuBois: With Vaccines, Cash and Confidence, Expect Trade Shows in June
Federal relief for meetings and hospitality businesses must be extended through June in order to help large gatherings come back.
January 15, 2021
on my agenda 2021
On My Agenda: Weathering the Storm
Recovery will take patience and perseverance.
January 13, 2021
IMEX 2021 Frankfurt Cancelled
IMEX Group Cancels 2021 Show in Frankfurt
The annual meetings industry trade show was again thwarted by the uncertainty over whether international buyers and suppliers would be able to travel in the midst of the pandemic. 
January 11, 2021
Travel Industry Responds to Violence at U.S. Capitol
Travel Industry Responds to Violence at U.S. Capitol
Marriott's president and CEO issued a scathing statement of the riots, while Michael Dominguez of ALHI stressed the importance of diversity.
January 8, 2021
Congress Passes $900 Billion Stimulus Deal; CVBs Eligible for PPP
Congress Passes $900 Billion Stimulus Deal; CVBs Eligible for PPP
After initially railing against the stimulus package, President Trump signed the bill into law — ensuring direct payments for most Americans, aid for airlines and live-event venues, and an extension of...
January 5, 2021
MeetingJobs Merges With Cadre's Virtual Marketplace
MeetingJobs Merges With Cadre's Virtual Marketplace
The deal consolidates meetings industry job openings and freelance opportunities onto one central platform.
December 15, 2020
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