The business and leisure travel industries are in the crosshairs in Hong Kong as concerns over the novel coronavirus outbreak continue to grow. (Forbes)

A new study offers data on attendee motivations, success factors, and event must-haves based on the answers of 1,100-plus U.S. consumers on a range of topics around fan experiences. (Event Marketer)

According to Hilton's CEO, the COVID-19 outbreak could have long-lasting effects on the hotel industry, which has already been grappling with a slowing global economy and other geopolitical issues. (Skift)

With a massive audience and demand for new venues, the fun of competitive gaming is becoming a serious business — and provides lessons for all kinds of event organizers. (pcma)

As the importance of lessening the environmental impact of meetings, trade shows, and events only continues to grow, here’s what two convention centers are doing to help make sustainable planning easier. (TSNN)

Our chronic sleep deficits play a big role in our difficulty focusing on one task — but so do our cellphones and constant stream of emails. (Fast Company)

Informed by PCMA’s frontline experience with managing the business events industry’s response to health crises in Toronto (SARS) and Mexico (H1N1), PCMA has begun to activate a plan in consultation with its partners. (pcma)

Facebook has canceled an upcoming global marketing conference that was to be held in San Francisco's Moscone Center due to fears related to the spread of COVID-19. (SFGate)

The 10-year pledge will focus on improving jet efficiency and reducing fuel usage, as well as investing in carbon removal. (ABC News)

UK price comparison site comparethemarket.com reveals Americans' 10 most-visited destinations for business. (TravelPulse)

After three months of digging, Elon Musk's Boring Company has completed its excavation of the first of two transportation tunnels beneath the Las Vegas Convention Center. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

It's easy to let the stress of a pending deadline or doubts in yourself impact your ability to get started. (Inc.)