Meetings Today reached out to executives at the largest convention centers on each coast of the U.S., Southern California’s Anaheim Convention Center and Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center, to gauge their progress on the road to recovery back to large in-person meetings, tradeshows and events.

Las Vegas is primed for the resumption of large in-person meetings and conventions while also maintaining the highest standards of health protocols. Large tradeshows such as World of Concrete have secured dates in the destination, which is eager to open to full capacity following a reopening timeline announced by Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak.

The conference center segment is well positioned to capture business from organizations that want to get their teams and members back together—or onboard new employees following major staffing disruptions—following more than a year of remote operation.

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.

The COVID-19 pandemic has sucked all of the air out of the room when it comes to pressing meetings and events issues, but have virtual events carried its message? Sustainable meetings expert Nancy J. Zavada chimes in.

North Carolina’s Visit Raleigh has used the tumultuous time of the pandemic to reinforce its primary mission— to serve its clients in their time of need.

Recognizing the cultural and tourism importance of Mardi Gras, New Orleans arrayed its substantial forces to produce a three-day “Mardi Gras for All Y’all” virtual event that beamed the pageantry to viewers throughout the globe.

From the Louisiana Office of Tourism throwing in free seafood receptions in Shreveport-Bossier and beyond to new group offerings in Lake Charles and outdoor venues in New Orleans, the Pelican State is showing its trademark resilience to weather the pandemic tourism downturn.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a tiered reopening timeline for business and activities that is scheduled to be put into effect February 15.