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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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On My Agenda: Northstar Pride
The meetings industry is ideally positioned to send a message of tolerance; we're in the business of bringing people together.
June 4, 2020
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"Our Nation Is Burning": Black Meeting Professionals Respond to Protests Sparked by George Floyd Death
Industry leaders share their thoughts on the current crisis and the need for enhanced diversity within hospitality and event organizations.
June 3, 2020
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Hotels, Convention Centers Damaged as Violent Protests Continue in U.S. Cities
Venues in Atlanta, Indianapolis and Washington, D.C., are among those affected during the past week.
June 2, 2020
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Destinations International Names 5 Hall of Fame Inductees for 2020
The organization also presented its annual Destination Organization Leadership Award to San Francisco Travel Association's Joe D’Alessandro.
June 2, 2020
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WTTC Issues Safe Travel Protocols with Guidance for Restarting Events
The protocols, which are backed by the United Nations World Tourism Organization, also include recommendations for airlines, airports, hotels and more.
June 1, 2020
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How to Revive the U.S. Travel Economy
A domestic travel tax credit could help get the industry’s economic engine running again.
May 29, 2020
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