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NewsIMEX Has 'No Plans to Cancel or Postpone' Frankfurt Show Over Coronavirus
The travel- and meetings-industry trade show drew more than 14,000 attendees last year.
By Elise Schoening | March 2, 2020
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NewsMMBC to Meetings Industry: There’s No Reason to Cancel Events in the U.S.
Facts, not fear, should guide decisions, urges Meetings Mean Business Coalition.
By Loren G. Edelstein | March 2, 2020
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NewsIn Challenging Times, the Meetings Industry Must Strategize for Long-Term Success
Vikram Mansharamani addresses COVID-19 and global economic concerns at SMU International.
By Loren Edelstein and Elise Schoening | February 28, 2020
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NewsGBTA Poll: Coronavirus Could Cost Business Travel Industry $46.6 Billion Per Month
Nearly all respondents have had to cancel meetings or events.
By Michael J. Shapiro | February 27, 2020
WHO Calls Coronavirus 'Deeply Concerning' But Not a Pandemic
NewsWHO Calls Coronavirus 'Deeply Concerning' But Not a Pandemic
The organization says nine infected countries have not reported a new case for more than two weeks.
By Elise Schoening | February 27, 2020
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NewsDevelop a Flu Risk Management Plan for Corporate Meetings
Jonathan Spero, CEO of InHouse Physicians, discusses how meeting professionals should prepare for the...
By Jonathan Spero | February 25, 2020
Hong Kong Government Injects $130M in Subsidies Into Meetings Market
NewsHong Kong Government Injects $130M in Subsidies Into Meetings Market
The initiative is part of an effort to combat the negative economic effects of COVID-19.
By Alex Palmer | February 24, 2020
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NewsImpromptu Meetings Rising From the Ashes of the Canceled Mobile World Congress
A networking series will be held in Barcelona to accommodate those who expected to attend the MWC.
By Elise Schoening | February 18, 2020
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NewsCoronavirus: How Bad Will It Get?
No, this won’t be a global pandemic, predicts Dr. William Spangler of AIG Travel Guard. Here’s why.
By Loren G. Edelstein | February 14, 2020
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NewsDoctor’s Orders: You Can Travel, But Take These Precautions
Dr. William Spangler of AIG Travel Guard tells what works — and what doesn’t — for staying healthy on...
By Loren G. Edelstein | February 12, 2020
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