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NewsThe Events Industry Needs A Future-Forward Mindset to Survive Coronavirus
Event planners, venues, airlines and hotels all have a role to play in meetings industry revival...
By Gary Shapiro | March 26, 2020
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NewsAmid Coronavirus Crisis, Orlando Rebooks More Than $371 Million in Convention Business
The Orange County Convention Center has rescheduled 14 shows thus far.
By Elise Schoening & Lisa A. Grimaldi | March 26, 2020
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NewsOn My Agenda: How Are You Doing During Coronavirus?
During this difficult time, it's important to put people first and do what we can to support each...
By Loren G. Edelstein | March 25, 2020
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NewsEvent Professionals Rally Behind Petition for Federal Aid to Combat Coronavirus Impact
Updated March 24, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. EDT. Nearly 350,000 people have signed the petition seeking relief...
By Elise Schoening | March 23, 2020
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NewsOn My Agenda: Coping With Coronavirus During a Watershed Week for Meetings
This week marked a turning point for our industry – and our lives. It will take a creative,...
By Loren G. Edelstein | March 13, 2020
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NewsAmidst Coronavirus Outbreak, D.C. Officials Encourage Postponement or Cancellation of Nonessential Mass Gatherings
Events DC will temporarily suspend operations from March 13-31.
By Elise Schoening | March 11, 2020
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NewsCanada Publishes Coronavirus Risk Assessment Guidelines for Large Events
The new advice aims to help meeting planners weigh their options and decide whether it is necessary to...
By Elise Schoening | March 11, 2020
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NewsCoronavirus: Event Industry Experts Encourage Fact-Based Decisions and Continued Travel in the U.S.
Eight leading industry organizations have banded together to issue an open letter on COVID-19.
By Elise Schoening | March 6, 2020
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NewsSocial Tables Founder Outlines Predictions for the Next Decade of Events
Meeting tech, menus and more will see major changes in the coming years.
By Elise Schoening | March 2, 2020
Putting Child Care on Your Event Checklist
Planning Tips and TrendsPutting Child Care on Your Event Checklist
Family-friendly meetings can provide a boost in attendance.
By Elise Schoening | January 22, 2020
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