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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,...
Cutting Costs the Top Challenge for DMOs During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Cutting Costs the Top Challenge for DMOs During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Destinations International’s new poll reveals more than half of destination marketing organizations anticipate budget cuts of 35 percent or more.
April 3, 2020
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Johnson & Johnson to Begin Human Testing of Coronavirus Vaccine by September
The vaccine could be available in early 2021 for emergency use authorization.
March 30, 2020
Due to Coronavirus Outbreak, These In-Person Meetings Have Become Online Events
Due to Coronavirus Outbreak, These In-Person Meetings Have Become Online Events
As COVID-19 disrupts the business events industry, these organizations have moved their meetings online.
March 30, 2020
Coronavirus Legal Considerations Force Majeure Insurance Coverage
Assessing Force Majeure and Insurance Coverage in the Time of Coronavirus
Updated March 27, 2020 at 4:20 pm EDT. Tackling the legal and insurance questions meeting planners have in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak.
March 27, 2020
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Trump Signs Historic Coronavirus Relief Package; US Travel CEO Says 'More Will Need to Be Done'
Updated March 27, 2020, 4:45 p.m. EDT. The bipartisan bill represents a 'great first step,' said U.S. Travel's Roger Dow. 
March 27, 2020
Focusing on the Greater Good Amid Coronavirus
Focusing on the Greater Good Amid Coronavirus
During this difficult time, we're seeing the best humankind shine through. Meeting venues across the globe are offering up their spaces for emergency aid and donations are pouring in to help hospitality...
March 27, 2020
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