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IMEX 2021 Frankfurt Cancelled
IMEX Group Cancels 2021 Show in Frankfurt
The annual meetings industry trade show was again thwarted by the uncertainty over whether international buyers and suppliers would be able to travel in the midst of the pandemic. 
January 11, 2021
Travel Industry Responds to Violence at U.S. Capitol
Travel Industry Responds to Violence at U.S. Capitol
Marriott's president and CEO issued a scathing statement of the riots, while Michael Dominguez of ALHI stressed the importance of diversity.
January 8, 2021
Congress Passes $900 Billion Stimulus Deal; CVBs Eligible for PPP
Congress Passes $900 Billion Stimulus Deal; CVBs Eligible for PPP
After initially railing against the stimulus package, President Trump signed the bill into law — ensuring direct payments for most Americans, aid for airlines and live-event venues, and an extension of...
January 5, 2021
MeetingJobs Merges With Cadre's Virtual Marketplace
MeetingJobs Merges With Cadre's Virtual Marketplace
The deal consolidates meetings industry job openings and freelance opportunities onto one central platform.
December 15, 2020
Proposed Covid-Relief Act Would Bring Aid to Travel Businesses
Proposed Covid-Relief Act Would Bring Aid to Travel Businesses
The bipartisan bill, which could go to a vote next week, includes measures supported by the U.S. Travel Association.
December 9, 2020
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Hospitality and Leisure Industry Unemployment More Than Double the National Average
Recovery has slowed over the past three months, with the number of new jobs added falling from 413,000 in September to 31,000 in November.
December 7, 2020
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