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NewsNorthstar Meetings Group Partners With Cvent to Expand PULSE Survey
The benchmark research, launched in March 2020, will invite broader participation and significance...
By Loren G. Edelstein | January 14, 2022
Covid health pass
NewsHow to Verify Covid Tests and Vaccinations for Meetings
These platforms can help organizers simplify the process of clearing attendees for events.
By Lizzie Wilcox | December 15, 2021
Risk Expert Says Covid Could Shift From Crisis to Nuisance in Early 2022
NewsRisk Expert Says Covid Could Shift From Crisis to Nuisance in Early 2022
Rapid tests at airports and effective new treatments are on the horizon in developed countries, says...
By Loren G. Edelstein | December 10, 2021
international travel restrictions
NewsTightened Travel Restrictions Take Effect in the U.S.
The measures apply to all international travelers, regardless of citizenship and vaccination status.
By Elise Schoening & Lizzie Wilcox | December 6, 2021
7 Top Business Travel Risk Factors for 2022
News7 Top Business Travel Risk Factors for 2022
Extreme weather and the pandemic head the list of Riskline's predictions for next year.
By Sarah J.F. Braley | November 29, 2021
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NewsOn the Road Again: U.S. Travelers Emerge in Droves for Thanksgiving
Despite concerns about Covid, flight disruptions and gas prices, holiday travel volume nears 2019...
By David Koenig, Associated Press | November 24, 2021
GBTA BTI Outlook 2022 Business Travel
NewsGBTA: Business Travel to Recover Fully by 2024
Continued Covid disruptions, supply-chain shortages and increased costs are among the risk factors.
By Loren G. Edelstein | November 17, 2021
Booking Small Events Today
Planning Tips and TrendsBooking Small Events Today
Planners are battling several challenges when finding and booking meeting venues — here’s what they...
By Michael J. Shapiro | September 7, 2021
U.S. Jobs Report Shows No Growth in Leisure and Hospitality Employment
NewsU.S. Jobs Report Shows No Growth in Leisure and Hospitality Employment
The unemployment rate decreased slightly in August, but the service sector is still down by 1.7...
By Loren G. Edelstein | September 3, 2021
Business Events Safer Freeman Study
NewsBusiness Events Are Much Safer Than Typical Daily Activities
New research by Freeman and Epistemix quantifies the low risk of contracting Covid-19 in meeting...
By Loren G. Edelstein | August 30, 2021
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