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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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IMEX Has 'No Plans to Cancel or Postpone' Frankfurt Show Over Coronavirus
The travel- and meetings-industry trade show drew more than 14,000 attendees last year.
March 2, 2020
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MMBC to Meetings Industry: There’s No Reason to Cancel Events in the U.S.
Facts, not fear, should guide decisions, urges Meetings Mean Business Coalition.
March 2, 2020
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In Challenging Times, the Meetings Industry Must Strategize for Long-Term Success
Vikram Mansharamani addresses COVID-19 and global economic concerns at SMU International.
February 28, 2020
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GBTA Poll: Coronavirus Could Cost Business Travel Industry $46.6 Billion Per Month
Nearly all respondents have had to cancel meetings or events.
February 27, 2020
WHO Calls Coronavirus 'Deeply Concerning' But Not a Pandemic
WHO Calls Coronavirus 'Deeply Concerning' But Not a Pandemic
The organization says nine infected countries have not reported a new case for more than two weeks.
February 27, 2020
Hong Kong Government Injects $130M in Subsidies Into Meetings Market
Hong Kong Government Injects $130M in Subsidies Into Meetings Market
The initiative is part of an effort to combat the negative economic effects of COVID-19.
February 24, 2020
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