IRF Study Shows Enthusiasm for Incentive Travel
A study by the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) into destination preferences has shown that enthusiasm for incentive travel remains high.
EIC Releases Risk Management Guide
The EIC has published a Risk Management Guidebook to help event professionals incorporate risk management processes into their planning.
GBTA Video on Science of COVID-19 Vaccines
A video by the Cleveland Clinic's Dr. Amanda Hagen on the science of COVID-19 explores the impact of vaccinations on travel.
EU Opening to U.S. Travelers
EU representatives agreed this week to ease restrictions for vaccinated travelers and those coming from countries where COVID-19 is "under control."
Most States To Reopen & Unmask by July 4
This July 4, there is reason to celebrate, with all signs pointing to a reopening with few restrictions of all 50 states by the national holiday.
According to The New York Times, the holdout states...
Wearable Tech for Safer Events
Meeting planners are improving the safety of events with innovative wearable tech that assists social distancing and contact tracing.
Wrist Bands Simplify Physical Distancing at Events
Several companies have created innovative wrist bands that communicate an attendee's preferred level of physical distancing while attending conferences and events.
As meetings and events start to resume, attendees will face new social challenges as...
Las Vegas Ramps Up For Large-Scale Meetings
Las Vegas is set to host World of Concrete, the first large-scale, in-person trade show to return to the U.S. market since the pandemic.
What’s the Sharecare & Forbes VERIFIED Certification?
For an extra level of safety and security, there's now the VERIFIED certification from Sharecare and Forbes Travel Guide.
Sharecare health security VERIFIED with Forbes Travel Guide is a comprehensive facility verification that addresses more...
MPI on How to Meet Safe
A new MPI video is a model for protocols for meeting safety.
A new video released by MPI documents how the association planned and implemented a safe live meeting in November, 2020. In the video,...
IRF Event Protocols Model Best Practice
The IRF Education Invitational has made its health and safety protocols available as an example of best practice for large gatherings.
GBTA Survey Shows Optimism for the Return of Business Travel
The GBTA has released the findings from its latest poll measuring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business travel.
Some Hotels Relax Mask Requirements
Some hotels have been quick to relax mask requirements in reaction to the new CDC mask guidelines.
The unexpected announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to relax mask requirements for fully vaccinated...
Cruise Lines Ready to Resume Operations, Says CLIA
With enhanced health and safety protocols in place, cruise line advocates say it’s time for U.S. groups to take to the sea again. All they need is to get the green light from U.S....
