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Go LIVE Together Fights for the Live Events Industry

Led by exhibitions and event management giant Freeman, Go LIVE Together put together and advocacy group with hundreds of member organizations at breakneck speed.Being on the ground—literally—at meetings, conventions and exhibitions also gives the Dallas-based company a unique perspective on what the “new normal” will look like when we start gathering again.

Here’s What Hotels and Resorts Are Doing to Enhance Health and Sanitation Standards

We break down what you need to know as hotels release new information on their cleanliness protocols in the wake of COVID-19.

10 Ways an Events Services Professional Can Maximize Your Meetings Budget

Event service professionals, aka convention services managers, can save meetings and events planners time, aggravation and money because of their intimate knowledge of destinations and facilities. Here are 10 ways to tap into that expertise. 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.

Eco-Friendly Initiatives Green the Myrtle Beach Convention Center

The Myrtle Beach Convention Center has made some significant changes at its facility in an effort to make meetings more eco-friendly. Read more!

The Broadmoor Ups Its Tradeshow Game With New Broadmoor Exhibit Hall

The new Broadmoor Exhibit Hall has opened up Colorado Springs’ five-star TheBroadmoor to the tradeshow and exhibit meetings segment and will offer an upscale environment that requires minimal decorating for tradeshows and exhibits.

MPI Postpones WEC to November 3-6, 2020, Will Offer In-Person and Virtual Experiences

Hosted in the Dallas Metroplex, MPI WEC 2020 will feature updated content to discuss COVID-19 and a virtual component for those who are unable to attend in person. Read more.

Industry in Crisis: Roger Dow Details the Travel Industry Economic and Jobs Impact of COVID-19

Alarming initial statistics reflecting the massive loss of employment and revenue in the U.S. travel industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic have only gotten worse. Tyler Davidson talks with Roger Dow, president and CEO of U.S. Travel Association, about how bad it is and where we go from here. Read more.

Industry in Crisis: Roger Dow Details the Travel Industry Economic and Jobs Impact of COVID-19

Julie Coker Delays New Job and Forgoes Salary to Help Philly Navigate Covid-19 Crisis

The Philadelphia CVB’s Julie Coker has postponed her start as head of the San Diego Tourism Authority—and salary—to help Philadelphia’s tourism community navigate the COVID-19 crisis. Read more.