COVID-19

How New Orleans Is Weathering the Pandemic Through Preparation

New Orleans, the quintessential party destination, is taking the COVID-19 pandemic one day at a time while preparing for the good times to roll once again. Read more.

F&B With Tracy Stuckrath: From COVID to Food Allergies and Beyond

Tracy Stuckrath, owner of thrive! meetings & events, is the foremost expert on food allergies in the meetings and conventions environment, and has extended her knowledge to operating in the COVID-19 environment.

Positive Planner Perceptions About a Return to Live Meetings

Business development expert and speaker Scott Steinberg shares some positive survey results regarding planner optimism about a face-to-face meetings revival by the end of 2020, with a few caveats thrown in, of course.

Las Vegas Reopens: Caesars and Michael Massari Get Back to Business

Tyler Davidson caught up with Michael Massari to get updates on the casino and entertainment giant; his team’s reaction to having the shutdown hit right before the launch of its crown jewel CAESARS FORUM conference center; what visitors to Las Vegas can expect when they arrive; and his take on how the meetings industry will fare in the next year.

Las Vegas Properties That Gave Back During Coronavirus Crisis

Acts of support and good deeds were in great supply this spring when the meetings, events and hospitality faced some of its most trying times yet. Read how Las Vegas properties did their part to help.

Social Distancing and F&B: 10 Catering Considerations for Outdoor Events

Wolfgang Puck Catering offers potential low-risk solutions for dining at events in the age of COVID-19 and social distancing. Read more.

Key Considerations for Planning a Virtual Association Meeting

Meeting planners must carefully consider some very important questions when making the move toward virtual meetings as a replacement for face-to-face events. Read more.

Wynn Las Vegas Unveils Health and Sanitation Plan, Paving Way for Vegas Strip to Slowly Reopen

Wynn Las Vegas has unveiled a health and sanitation plan for a slow reopening, including using thermal cameras and implementing physical distancing. Will this be the “new normal” for meetings and other public facilities moving forward? Read more.

Inspiring Stories from the Meetings Industry During the Coronavirus Crisis

How professionals in the meetings and events industry are lifting each other up during the hard times brought on by COVID-19. Read more.

COVID-19: Complete List of Coverage - New Content

We’ve compiled a complete list of articles, podcast episodes and other COVID-19 coverage we have created to help you do your job with hopefully a little less stress in this trying time. See it now.