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Who Deserves Federal Funding?
Who Deserves Federal Funding?
A new government proposal aims to place hefty restrictions on federal grants, threatening funding for associations and convention venues.
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Hosts Its First Trade Show Since Pandemic Hit
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Hosts Its First Trade Show Since Pandemic Hit
The venue put extensive health and cleanliness measures in place to prepare for the 98th Hong Kong Wedding Fair.
May 26, 2020
Remembering Artie Hyman, Former Publisher of Meeting News
Remembering Artie Hyman, Former Publisher of Meeting News
The revered meetings industry figure served as publisher of Meeting News for 32 years and associate publisher of Successful Meetings for two decades.
May 20, 2020
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Medical Meeting Planners Weigh in on When and How In-Person Events Will Resume
Returning to face-to-face gatherings is easier said than done for an industry at the front lines of the pandemic.
May 20, 2020
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The Great Travel Depression: More Than 50 Percent of Workers in the Travel Industry Are Unemployed
Nearly 10 million Americans in the travel sector have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 19, 2020
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Will Live Events Return This Summer?
Phased reopening brings uncertainty for meetings, often resulting in a standoff between planners and suppliers.
May 19, 2020
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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
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