The Government of Canada announced the removal of all COVID-19 entry restrictions, as well as testing, quarantine and isolation requirements, for anyone entering the country, effective October 1.

Like many meetings destinations in the U.S., the Rhode Island cities of Providence and Newport weathered the pandemic by rolling up their sleeves to welcome new and renovated properties, as well as leisure travelers wanting a drive-to escape from housebound isolation.

Indoor air quality, along with cleaning standards such as the GBAC STAR accreditation, are a top concern in meeting and event facilities. Here’s what planners need to know to ensure the safety of attendees.

CVB professionals in some of Florida’s most popular meetings destinations offer their predictions for pandemic recovery and future business in the Sunshine State.

Resiliency and creative problem solving was on display this past year as Florida meeting planners moved dates, embraced hybrid and virtual meetings and more.

Charlotte, North Carolina, has been on an explosive growth curve in the last decade, and COVID-19 isn’t getting in the way. 

From 360 virtual reality tours of convention centers to virtual FAMs and wellness workshops, CVBs have creatively marketed their destinations for meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Data reveals that the hotel industry is the hardest hit sector of the commercial mortgage-backed securities market. More than 4,000 hotel leaders sent a letter to Congress calling for immediate action.

DC Central Kitchen and allies across the hospitality and events scene in Washington, D.C. stepped up to help the community during the pandemic, and show us how food can make a big difference.

 

CVBs/DMOs have been hit hard by staff reductions stemming lost revenue from COVID-19. Meetings Today reached out to several to see how they are triaging their services during the pandemic.