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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,...
B2B Trade Shows Stalled in Second Quarter
B2B Trade Shows Stalled in Second Quarter
The latest report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research finds growth dropped almost 100 percent compared with 2019.
August 26, 2020
Medical Meetings Move Online But Regulations Remain
Medical Meetings Move Online But Regulations Remain
In an Event Leadership Institute webcast, medical meeting professionals discussed the new challenges associated with hosting digital events.
August 20, 2020
US Capitol Travel Coronavirus Relief Talks Jobs
Millions of Travel Jobs Could Disappear Permanently
U.S. Travel executive vice president Tori Barnes urged Congress to resume coronavirus-relief talks to protect the industry.
August 11, 2020
10 Trends Shaping the Future of Meetings and Business Travel
10 Trends Shaping the Future of Meetings and Business Travel
Industry leaders share their experiences and expectations for hospitality suppliers, event planners and travelers.
August 6, 2020
'The Empty Event' Spotlights Dire Need for Industry Relief
'The Empty Event' Spotlights Dire Need for Industry Relief
The Live Events Coalition took over Times Square to call for federal aid and raise awareness about the impact of COVID-19 on meeting professionals.
August 5, 2020
Metrock Summer Outdoor Events Planned
Expect a ‘Tidal Wave’ of Demand for Live Events This Year, Says Bradley Metrock of Score Publishing
Bradley Metrock of VoiceFirst Events shares his thoughts on the future of the meetings industry.
August 4, 2020
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