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Meetings Mean Business: Cancel or postpone US events with 50 people or more

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 16, 2020

The Meetings Mean Business Coalition today has issued the following statement: “In these unprecedented times – and to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 – ... Read More

Uzakrota concluded in Serbia with 300 participants discussing Tourism and Health

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 16, 2020

Uzakrota 2019 concluded after 2 1/2 in Belgrade, the capital of the southeast European country of Serbia. The Uzakrota Balkan Summit was attended by tourism ... Read More

Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau Statement on COVID-19

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 16, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 declaration as a global pandemic by WHO, Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) would like to advise all business events ... Read More

Lights off in Las Vegas! MGM Resorts and Casinos closing

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 16, 2020

MGM is the largest Casino Resort group in Las Vegas setting the trend for Las Vegas multi-billion Dollar visitors industry active 24 hours a day, ... Read More

Africa Travel Week and World Travel Market Africa cancelled

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 13, 2020

Reed Exhibitions Africa has confirmed that Africa Travel Week, which comprises of World Travel Market Africa and International Luxury Travel Market Africa, due to take ... Read More

Why to book Hilton and IHG during Coronavirus and avoid Marriott, Wyndham?

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 13, 2020

Hilton, Intercontinental (IHG), Best Western, Choice Hotels, Hyatt, Marriott, and Wyndham together handle the majority of all hotel bookings in the world, and specifically for ... Read More

Jamaica Tourism Ministry to Postpone All Public Activities in March

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 13, 2020

The Jamaica Tourism Ministry wishes to advise the public that all previously advertised activities for March have been postponed until further notice. This decision is ... Read More

US Travel Association response to the U.S. travel ban with Europe

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 12, 2020

U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the announced suspension of most air travel to and from Europe: “In ... Read More

International Tourism Safety & Security Conference in Las Vegas Cancelled

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 12, 2020

Organized by the International Association of Tourism Safety & Security Professionals in cooperation with SaferTourism.com  the 27th International Tourism Safety & Security Professionals Conference planned ... Read More

Arabian Hotel Investment Conference postponed due to COVID-19

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 11, 2020

It was announced today that the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) 2020 has been postponed to September 21 and 22 due to the spread of ... Read More

IMEX Frankfurt Cancelled: Founder Ray Bloom confirmed the show cannot go on

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 11, 2020

Ray Bloom, the owner and founder of IMEX just less than a week ago assured the global MICE industry IMEX Frankfurt will go on as ... Read More

Chancellor Merkel on Coronavirus: Smile, make eye-contact, don’t shake hands and keep 1 meter distance

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 11, 2020

The German tradition to shake hands is not helpful and perhaps dangerous during the COVID-19 epidemic. The German ChancellorDR. Angela Merkel had a piece of ... Read More

WTTC Global Summit Cancelled: Change of direction for Travel Industry

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 11, 2020

Gloria Guevara, the CEO of WTTC needs to be applauded for showing leadership in tough times for the travel and tourism industry. Postponing the World ... Read More

SMART 2020 to be Hosted by Secrets Saint Martin Resort & Spa

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 9, 2020

This year’s Saint Martin/Sint Maarten Annual Trade Show (SMART) will be hosted at the new Secrets Saint Martin Resort & Spa in Anse Marcel from ... Read More

Thailand Puts Tourism safety over New Years Celebration Songkran

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 9, 2020

The most fun time to travel to Thailand is the Thai New Year, known as Songkran. This year Thailand has canceled all public Songkran celebrations ... Read More

Diane Waldron re-elected at ICCA UK & Ireland

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 9, 2020

The International Congress and Convention Association’s UK & Ireland Chapter has re-elected Diane Waldron, as Chapter Chair for a second term and appointed Suzanne Singleton ... Read More

Arts and Culture: A way to go for Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 9, 2020

The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) and NYC & Company unveiled highlights of their arts and culture scenes for 2020, including the announcement of ... Read More

Coronavirus next victim: Arabian Travel Market Dubai

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 9, 2020

The Arabian Travel Market in Dubai  planned for April 19-22 are postponed to June 28 to July 1 due to Coronavirus epidemic. This was announced ... Read More

Countries to avoid travel during Coronavirus: San Marino the worst, China dropping to 12, Italy 8, USA 48

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 9, 2020

Currently, 110,090 are infected by Coronavirus. 3831 people died and 62,301 recovered from COVID-19China is still the country with the highest number of infections (80,738) ... Read More

IGLTA Cancels Global Convention for May 2020

Linda Hohnholz Linda Hohnholz- March 7, 2020

The IGLTA announced the postponement of its Annual Global Convention due to the current threat with the COVID-19 Coronavirus. The convention was scheduled to take ... Read More