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Tyler Davidson has covered the travel trade for more than 30 years. In his current role with Meetings Today, Tyler leads the editorial team on its mission to provide the best meetings content in the industry.

How a Disney World Hotel Handled the MLS COVID-19 Bubble

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin massively revamped its operating procedures to host the Major League Soccer bubble, from accommodations and equipment to F&B. Here’s how three key staff members handled it. Read more.

ALHI CEO Dominguez on the Back to Business Experiential Forum

Michael Dominguez, CEO of ALHI (Associated Luxury Hotels International), brought meeting planners to the Omni Dallas Hotel for a one-day showcase of what their events may look like after the industry awakens from its COVID-19 slumber.

Back to Business Experiential Forum With ALHI: One Editor’s Experience With Face-to-Face Meetings

Tyler Davidson traveled to the Omni Dallas Hotel to participate in ALHI’s Back to Business Experiential Forum, which acted as a laboratory to demonstrate how in-person events can be staged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cvent Execs Talk Trends and CONNECT Virtual

Top Cvent execs Brian Ludwig and David Quattrone talk with Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson about how the meetings tech giant pivoted to virtual for its big annual conference and is expecting 40,000 attendees. Also, discover their predictions about the direction of the meetings industry.

CVBs Enter Triage Mode in the Wake of COVID-19 Staff Reductions

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.

Piping Away the Coronavirus Blues at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Travel editor Tyler Davidson shares some pandemic hospitality industry conviviality at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, with a bagpiper rounding out the noirish Central California Coast tableau. Read more.

The Census Bureau Must Meet—Even During a Pandemic

Out of necessity, the Census Bureau has been gathering small groups during the coronavirus pandemic, following strict protocols, for face-to-face training meetings. Read how they did it.

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.

NCBMP Chair Jason Dunn Fights for Equality in the Meetings Industry and Beyond

Meetings Today asked National Coalition for Black Meeting Professionals Chair Jason Dunn some key questions about his association, its role in advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion in the meetings industry, and the prevalence of systemic racism in the U.S. socially and professionally.

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.