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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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From the Front Lines: Meetings Industry Partners Prepare to Reopen in Saratoga, N.Y.
In a webinar hosted by Discover Saratoga, local planners, hoteliers and venue and catering executives discussed the changes they are making in light of COVID-19.
May 15, 2020
Meeting Venues to the Rescue: Convention Centers and Hotels Become Coronavirus Emergency Care Facilities
Meeting Venues to the Rescue: Convention Centers and Hotels Become Coronavirus Emergency Care Facilities
Updated May 15, 2020, 3:18 p.m. EDT. These venues are contributing beds and space to help alleviate the pressure on overcrowded hospitals.
May 15, 2020
New Zealand OKs Events for Up to 100 People
New Zealand OKs Events for Up to 100 People
The current attendee caps across all aspects of New Zealand business and social gatherings will be revisited on May 25. 
May 15, 2020
Proposed Legislation Would Require Airlines to Refund Cancelled Tickets
Proposed Legislation Would Require Airlines to Refund Cancelled Tickets
U.S. senators have introduced an act demanding that airlines offer refunds during the pandemic, regardless of who cancelled the flight reservation.
May 13, 2020
The Latest Meetings Industry Statements, Resources and Responses to Coronavirus
The Latest Meetings Industry Statements, Resources and Responses to Coronavirus
Updated May 13, 2020, 9:18 a.m. EDT The latest resources include an August digital event from ASAE and a new IBTM Meets thought-leadership series.
May 13, 2020
The U.S. Cities Best Positioned to Recover From the Pandemic
The U.S. Cities Best Positioned to Recover From the Pandemic
San Jose, Calif.; Washington, D.C. and Denver are among those poised for a faster rebound, according to Moody's Analytics.
May 12, 2020
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