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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.
New Zealand Events Industry Draws Up New Guidelines as the Country Starts to Reopen
New Zealand Events Industry Draws Up New Guidelines as the Country Starts to Reopen
On Monday, gatherings of up to 100 people are expected to be allowed, as no new coronavirus cases have been reported in about a week.
May 8, 2020
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IMEX Group Launches PlanetIMEX Virtual Experience
Updated May 6, 2020, 12:10 p.m. EDT. The online event, which kicks off today, offers education, networking and more.
May 6, 2020
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Survey: Event-Goers Are Eager to Meet Again, Very Soon
When large business events return after the COVID-19 pandemic, most attendees will come back quickly; new health protocols will be a deciding factor.
May 6, 2020
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Small Business Administration Will Issue More Funding But Not for CVBs
Updated May 5, 2020, 2:00 p.m. EDT. The 880-page CARES Act, issued in late March, has not gone far enough to aid our industry, says the U.S. Travel Association. 
May 5, 2020
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Travel in the New Normal: U.S. Travel Association Releases Guidelines for Reopening Travel Businesses
The document was created in consultation with public health experts and draws on current CDC recommendations.
May 4, 2020
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MPI Reschedules WEC Grapevine for November
Updated April 28, 2020, 11:45 a.m. EDT. The event, which was originally scheduled for June, has been moved to late 2020 and will be held in a hybrid format.  
April 28, 2020
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