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.
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.
Marriott International launched the Marriott Global Cleanliness Council to help establish new cleanliness standards in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, including using electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant.
How does your venue’s sustainability effort measure up? Read this checklist, compiled in honor of Earth Day 2020, to see if your green game is up to the challenge, or how to catch up if you’re behind the sustainable buildings curve. Read more.
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.
When it comes to the top live music destinations, Raleigh, North Carolina, has been garnering attention for its diverse live music scene and festivals. Find out why.
Pizza spinner Scott Volpe from Fiamme Pizza in Tucson, Arizona, will astound your event attendees with his pie-throwing magic, and then get their mouths watering with a slice of his authentic pizza. Read more.
